'90s
Who?: Dave Matthews Band
When and Where?: May 24 and 25, Red Rocks
What?: A band led by a guy with an accent employs exotic instrumentation to not very interesting effect.
'60s/'70s Equivalent?: Jethro Tull
Who?: Tori Amos
When and Where?: September 1, Red Rocks
What?: A performer who's made a career out of sounding a hell of a lot like Kate Bush at her least interesting.
'60s/'70s Equivalent?: Kate Bush at her least interesting.
Who?: Lilith Fair '98: Sarah McLachlan
When and Where?: August 23, Fiddler's Green
What?: A performer who's made a career out of sounding a hell of a lot like Joni Mitchell at her least interesting.
'60s/'70s Equivalent: Joni Mitchell at her least interesting.
Who?: Blues Traveler
When and Where?: July 3 and 4, Red Rocks
What?: A cadre of space cadets who jam until their medication wears off.
'60s/'70s Equivalent: Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh
Who?: Widespread Panic
When and Where?: June 12 and 13, Red Rocks
What?: A cadre of space cadets who jam until their liquor wears off.
'60s/'70s Equivalent: The Allman Brothers
'60s and '70s
Who?: Peter, Paul & Mary
When and Where?: August 30, Fiddler's Green
What?: Simple sing-alongs in the folk tradition.
'90s Equivalent: Raffi
Who?: Stevie Nicks
When and Where?: July 21, Fiddler's Green
What?: Blond earth goddess who specializes in lyrics ready-made for Hallmark cards.
'90s Equivalent: Jewel
Who?: Furthur '98:Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh
When and Where?: July 18, Fiddler's Green
What?: A cadre of space cadets who jam until their medication wears off.
'90s Equivalent: Blues Traveler
Who?: The Allman Brothers
When and Where?: August 14 and 15, Red Rocks
What?: A cadre of space cadets who jam until their liquor wears off.
'90s Equivalent: Widespread Panic
Who?: Yes
When and Where?: July 14, Fiddler's Green
What?: Nimrods who take themselves way too seriously and deliver self-conscious "art."
'90s Equivalent: Yanni
