www.denvermusicscene.com http://www.denvermusicscene.com Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Denver Music Venues http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2012/03/02/denver-music-venues/ http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2012/03/02/denver-music-venues/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.denvermusicscene.com/?p=11 Colorado has some pretty incredible music venues if you know where to look in Denver – lucky for you we have a list right here. So pay the bills, put on some clothes, maybe comb your hair, finish researching home security in Denver or whatever else you’re doing and get ready to have the time of your life. We’re counting down the top music venues you can find in Denver. So get out and get in.

1. Herman’s Hideaway
Herman’s has hosted over 25,000 bands in its 25 year history and it doesn’t look to be losing any steam in the years to come. The crowd is casual and friendly but be warned – if you’re gonna step into Herman’s you better be ready for a good time.

2. Hi-Dive
Originally opened back in 2003, the Hi-Dive has become one of the more important and influential venues in the Denver music scene.

3. Fillmore Auditorium
Massive and spectacular in both presentation and overall size, the Fillmore Auditorium has been the host to a large number of famous musical acts including Bob Dylan and David Bowie.

4. The Ogden Theatre
Built in 1919, the Ogden Theatre is no stranger to musical acts and while the names and faces might have changed, the spirit certainly hasn’t.

]]> http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2012/03/02/denver-music-venues/feed/ 0 Red Rocks: The Best Place to Showcase Musical Talent http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/21/red-rocks-the-best-place-to-showcase-musical-talent/ http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/21/red-rocks-the-best-place-to-showcase-musical-talent/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.denvermusicscene.com/?p=10 The Red Rocks located in Morrison, Colorado, is one of the finest venues for performers all over the world. This amazing amphitheater coupled with the beauty of Colorado makes for a very enjoyable viewing experience. The sound quality is fantastic at Red Rocks and is therefore a great place to watch performers play their greatest songs. When watching a performance at the Red Rocks, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful viewing experience.

The Red Rocks is the best place to showcase musical talent because of the tremendous sound system. Performers who really want to captivate their audience with amazing music will be able to do so at the Red Rocks. The guarantee that your music will sound better than it would at other places has attracted some of the top talent to the Red Rocks. The Beatles and other famous artists have taken their talents to the Red Rocks for some amazing shows. The amphitheater turned out to be the best place to showcase their musical talent.

Fans of these great artists have been pleased to watch shows at the Red Rocks for many years. With such a quality sound system, they leave happy and refreshed. They can’t wait to come back.

]]> http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/21/red-rocks-the-best-place-to-showcase-musical-talent/feed/ 0 Red Rocks: Rocking Denver Since 1906 http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/20/red-rocks-rocking-denver-since-1906/ http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/20/red-rocks-rocking-denver-since-1906/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.denvermusicscene.com/?p=9 Red Rocks Park is part jaw-dropping, geological marvel, and half historic rock and roll venue. It is a fusion of natural wonder and man-made tremble and bass. It is perhaps the ideal setting for a music gig, as the red sandstone boulders are other-worldly and majestic, the perfect props for rock and roll transcendence. Red
Rocks Park is a mountain park in Colorado that is owned and operated by the city of Denver. The Red Rocks Amphitheater has been holding concerts and other events for over a century. The open-air theater is wedged between several beautiful rock formations: Ship rock, Stage Rock, and Creation Rock are just a few of
the geological wonders you will see if you visit Red Rocks Park. The seating area at the amphitheater holds around 10,000 fans.

Historically, several famous performances have been held at Red Rocks Park over the years. U2 performed there in 1983 and made a concert video of the performance. The Grateful Dead, as well as other classic rock artists of the 60s and 70s, frequented Red Rocks. Red Rocks Park has a long and vital history as a rock and roll venue, and it continues to draw large crowds today.

]]> http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/20/red-rocks-rocking-denver-since-1906/feed/ 0 Red Rocks: Venue For The Best Music http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/18/red-rocks-venue-for-the-best-music/ http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/18/red-rocks-venue-for-the-best-music/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.denvermusicscene.com/?p=8 The live music experience is something to be truly enjoyed. There is nothing better than a spectacular venue with tremendous sound and acoustics. Red Rocks is the ultimate venue. When it comes to impressive visuals it does not get more impressive than this venue. This location which has held many historical performances and concerts is literally in between mountain ranges. The scenery around the venue is visually spectacular there is nothing more outstanding than the rock outcropping all around the venue itself which gives it a tremendous visual back drop while one is taking in a live show. Naturally the surroundings also make for tremendous acoustics. Because of the location of the venue itself the acoustics that are produced by the live performances are truly mind boggling. This is something to truly behold as there is a perfect blend of astonishing visuals and crystal clear acoustics. Many past performers who have played shows in this venue also believe that it is one of the best venues to perform in, because the incredible setting that only the natural world can provide. The Red Rocks is truly the greatest concert venue not only in the United States but also in the world.

]]> http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/18/red-rocks-venue-for-the-best-music/feed/ 0 Red Rocks: The Place Where The Great Musicians Play http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/14/red-rocks-the-place-where-the-great-musicians-play/ http://www.denvermusicscene.com/2011/08/14/red-rocks-the-place-where-the-great-musicians-play/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.denvermusicscene.com/?p=7 There is no other American venue that has the notoriety of Red Rocks Amphitheater. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded with natural wonder and beauty, Red Rocks has been host to American legends and international superstars. Even after a riot during a Jethro Tull performance in 1971, the ensuing five-year rock music ban brought unforgettable performances by mellow melody makers like John Denver, The Carpenters, Seals & Croft, and Carole King.

Getty Lee said of the venue “it’s one of the most beautiful anywhere,” and he should know because Rush has performed in the best music halls all over the world.Is this new to you? Catch up here In the fall of 1964, The Beatles took the stage to help tip off the British Invasion. And thousands of fans excused Jimi Hendrix while he kissed the sky there in 1968. Deadheads have memories, however faint, of Red Rocks being one of their favorite settings for Grateful Dead concerts.

The amphitheater’s scenic beauty has led to a number of live albums being recorded and filmed there by performers like U2, Stevie Nicks, Dave Matthews Band, The Moody Blues, and Widespread Panic. In 2003, various artists including R.E.M., Coldplay, The Allman Brothers, and Phish held a benefit concert there to raise money for the preservation of the park and the amphitheater.

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