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Photos: The Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateliff Marked a Homecoming at Empower Field

By Ross Jones

Aug 3, 2025

The Lumineers and Nathaniel Rateliff treated hometown fans with an arena stop on their world tour.

Tedeschi Trucks Band on stage at Red Rocks

Photos: Tedeschi Trucks Band Paid Homage to Jerry Garcia at Red Rocks

By Ross Jones

Aug 2, 2025

The band brought out Jerry Garcia's guitar on his birthday to kick off its first night at Red Rocks.

Review: The Marías Showed Red Rocks What a Band Should Be

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 31, 2025

The indie-pop band performed a mix of its classic and popular songs to a sold-out crowd on July 30.

We're a Mess: The Final Underground Music Showcase Went Out With a Bang

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 28, 2025

See what you missed at the 25th — and final — Underground Music Showcase.

CAKE performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with a special two-set performance.

CAKE Brought a Genre-Bending Feast to Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jul 25, 2025

CAKE performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 24, 2025, with a special two-set performance.

Jessie Reyez on stage at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado, for her Paid In Memories Tour.

Jessie Reyez’s Tour Hits a High Note at Sold-Out Denver Show: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jul 24, 2025

Jessie Reyez performed at the Fillmore Auditorium for her Paid in Memories Tour with support from RAAHIIM.

Dzirae Gold Brought Profound Jazz Singing and Stories to Our Office: Video

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 21, 2025

The singer shared stories and her unparalleled vocals at an intimate concert for our members.

Alabama Shakes performed on stage at Red Rocks on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Alabama Shakes Electrified Red Rocks in a Triumphant Reunion Show: Review

By Eman El Saied

Jul 21, 2025

The band showed that some things are worth waiting for.

The Avett Brothers on stage at Red Rocks performing night one of a three-night run.

The Avett Brother Folk Up Red Rocks: Review

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 12, 2025

The Avett Brothers kicked off night one of its three-night residency at Red Rocks on July 11, and the Boomers went all out.

Katy Perry performed at Ball Arena on Thursday, July 10, 2025, for her Lifetimes Tour.

Screw the Haters: Katy Perry Exceeded Expectations on the Lifetimes Tour

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 11, 2025

Katy Perry proved all the internet trolls wrong with a stunning, cinematic spectacle that included acrobatics and, yes, actual live singing.

Les Claypool performing on stage at Red Rocks.

Primus Brought the Weird to Red Rocks With a Mind-blowing Performance: Review

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 10, 2025

Primus is better than ever, surprising the crowd with back-to-back songs from the Brown Album to celebrate drummer John Hoffman's debut at the legendary venue.

Vulfpeck on stage at Red Rocks on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Vulfpeck Ignites Red Rocks with Groove and Grit: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jul 6, 2025

Vulfpeck performed to a sold-out Red Rocks crowd to kick off its 2025 run of shows with Arc De Soleil.

Phish performing at Folsom Field in Boulder on July 4th

Phish Celebrated the Fourth of July by Focusing on Phish: Review

By Ross Jones

Jul 5, 2025

Phish treated phans in Boulder to more deep jams and bust-out covers without any holiday revelries.

Wu-Tang Clan on stage at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Wu-Tang Clan Brought Raw Beats and Revolutionary Rhymes to Fiddler's: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jul 5, 2025

Wu-Tang Clan performed at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on July 4 with Run the Jewels.

Phish Makes Folsom Field Debut to Kick Off Three-Night Run: Photos

By Ross Jones

Jul 4, 2025

Phish and phans returned to Boulder for the first time since 1993, kicking off the band's Fourth of July holiday run.

The Metallica crowd at Empower Field at Mile High.

Review: Metallica’s Denver Finale Delivers Mile High Metal Masterclass

By Justin Criado

Jun 30, 2025

Metallica closed out a record-breaking weekend run at Empower Field at Mile High with support from Suicidal Tendencies and Pantera.

Review: Widespread Panic Brought the Heat on First Night at Red Rocks

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 28, 2025

The Southern-rock jam band started strong on its three-night run, which will include the group's 75th Red Rocks show.

Metallica performed at Empower Field at Mile High for night 1 of 2 in support of their M72 World Tour.

Review: Metallica Lit Up Empower Field With Limp Bizkit

By Justin Criado

Jun 28, 2025

“Welcome to the Metallica family," said James Hetfield. "Whether you like it or not, you're in."

"Weird Al" Yankovich performed to a sold-out Red Rocks crowd for his Bigger & Weirder Tour on June 24, 2025

Weird Al Rocked Red Rocks With a Night of Parody, Polka and Pure Joy: Photos

By Brandon Johnson

Jun 25, 2025

The parody singer brought new songs and old hits to the venue, which was completely sold out.

Review: All the Sights and Sounds of the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival

By Justin Criado

Jun 23, 2025

Even Oprah was at the festival, which held its 52nd edition of the summer solstice weekend.

Concert Reviews

Photos: Legendary Rockers of ZZ Top Prove They've Still Got It at Red Rocks

The Beach Boys Gave a Tribute to Brian Wilson at Red Rocks: Photos

Concert Reviews

Photos: Legendary Rockers of ZZ Top Prove They've Still Got It at Red Rocks

The Beach Boys Gave a Tribute to Brian Wilson at Red Rocks: Photos

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