10. Longest Season Ever
This is the longest year for performances in Red Rocks history, so far confirmed from January 30 to October 2. That means all you crazy Coloradoans will be dancing the rain, snow, sleet, hail, and whatever the early shows in Spring and the late shows of Fall bring. Be careful, that cruelly long ramp that takes you from the lower lot up to the venue is slippery when wet.
9. First Time Performers
There is nothing quite like seeing one of your favorite artists lose their Red Rocks virginity. The long list of first timers includes Sam Smith August 4, Idina Menzel August 11, and Ed Sheeran June 29 and 30.
8. The Traditions Live
Several bands have made Red Rocks a regular stop, including Blues Traveler — 2015 will be the 21st anniversary of its 4th of July Show tradition. Every year since 1994, except 1999, Blues Traveler has claimed the historic stage. Opening acts Guster and Hanson will make this year particularly cool.
7. Indie Shows Galore - Emo kids rejoice!
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6. RowdyTown 4
RowdyTown gets rowdier and rowdier each year. Colorado natives Big Gigantic always have great time in their home
5. Sexy Summer Outfits
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4. Crazy Cameos
Last year, Governor John Hickenlooper got up with his banjo and sang a ballad to the Red Rocks screaming stands during the Old Crow Medicine Show. Who knows what insane cameos the shows will bring this year.
3. A little bit Country, a little bit Rock n' Roll
Colorado can't deny it's a dilemma, swaying in between rock and country. The wide variety of shows this year is the best visualization of our eclectic taste. Red Rocks gets super metal in 2015 with Mastodon on May 3, Slipknot, Lamb of God on August 19, then throw on your cowboy boots to see Lindsay Stirling on May 28, Grace Potter on September 19, or Tim McGraw for
2. 114 Shows This Season
That's right, we have 114 confirmed shows so far for 2015, almost 40 more than last year, which means basically every day of the week you can enjoy an epic performance on the rocks. Thanks in large part to AEG and Live Nation in securing these artists, and making sure the overhead isn’t too much that they would stray to other, less stunning venues, 2015 is turning out to be a packed roster of talent.
1. Historic Landmark Status
Red Rocks status as a Colorado landmark is going to determine a lot for the season. While most people think making Red Rocks