Moss Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I just passed up reserved row 30 on the KBCO pre-sale thinking I can do better. Maybe I will go with GA after all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I'm hoping for no openers...."An Evening With Wilco", if you will. I'd be down with that more time for a 3.5 hour marathon set(s). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I think that was a spelling mistake. It now says: RESERVED SEATING: ROWS 25-60GENERAL ADMISSION: ROWS 2-24 & 61-69ROWS 1 & 70 ARE ALWAYS RESERVED FOR HANDICAP SEATING AT RED ROCKS http://www.redrocksonline.com/pages/concer...ail.asp?id=3938 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gueringray Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 We got reserved in row 27 and a pair of GA. Haven't been to Red Rocks yet. Is the GA section in the front of row 25?? As usual, GA is the front rows and the back. The reserved is in the middle, yes, but this is, sonically, the "sweet spot" at Red Rocks. The reserved always surrounds the soundboard, and is the area where you can hear the most clearly, even on a windy night, which changes things for the upper rows, especially. The lower GA section is fun, but generally the sound is a bit muddier that close, as the PA (vocals) is aimed to reach the whole venue, a bit above the front rows. That said, Red Rocks is a great place to see a show, the sound is generally quite good everywhere, and even the lackluster sound at the LAST Wilco Red Rocks show (a very windy night) did not ruin it. There are very few bad seats at Red Rocks. For the out of towners, do plan on spending some time having drinks in the parking lot, but bring a beer or two with you when you walk up to the entrance, it is a bit of a hike, and generally they don't make you throw out drinks until you reach the gate - which is up a big flight of stairs (on both sides). This walk can be a whole lot of fun, as everyone is feeling "merry" and getting excited for the show to start. Also - they allow you to bring food (sealed) and bottled water (sealed) and a bag/backpack into the venue (as of last year anyway - the food thing may have changed). My wife and I usually bring some crazy creek chairs (the low-back, foldable ones) in, as the seats are benches (nice, deep benches - set into the row behind them...pretty nice actually), and a blanket or two - it can get cold after sunset, even in July. Also, at that time of year it is not uncommon to have rain in the evening. It generally clears up pretty quickly, but we get some cloudbursts around 5:00ish - bring a rain jacket! Beautiful scenery too - bring your camera! Overall, RR is a fun, beautiful, relaxed place to see a show - enjoy, and don't stress over GA/Reserved, whatever - I have always been able to get where I need to be at RR shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 As usual, GA is the front rows and the back. The reserved is in the middle, yes, but this is, sonically, the "sweet spot" at Red Rocks. The reserved always surrounds the soundboard, and is the area where you can hear the most clearly, even on a windy night, which changes things for the upper rows, especially. The lower GA section is fun, but generally the sound is a bit muddier that close, as the PA (vocals) is aimed to reach the whole venue, a bit above the front rows. That said, Red Rocks is a great place to see a show, the sound is generally quite good everywhere, and even the lackluster sound at the LAST Wilco Red Rocks show (a very windy night) did not ruin it. There are very few bad seats at Red Rocks. For the out of towners, do plan on spending some time having drinks in the parking lot, but bring a beer or two with you when you walk up to the entrance, it is a bit of a hike, and generally they don't make you throw out drinks until you reach the gate - which is up a big flight of stairs (on both sides). This walk can be a whole lot of fun, as everyone is feeling "merry" and getting excited for the show to start. Also - they allow you to bring food (sealed) and bottled water (sealed) and a bag/backpack into the venue (as of last year anyway - the food thing may have changed). My wife and I usually bring some crazy creek chairs (the low-back, foldable ones) in, as the seats are benches (nice, deep benches - set into the row behind them...pretty nice actually), and a blanket or two - it can get cold after sunset, even in July. Also, at that time of year it is not uncommon to have rain in the evening. It generally clears up pretty quickly, but we get some cloudbursts around 5:00ish - bring a rain jacket! Beautiful scenery too - bring your camera! Overall, RR is a fun, beautiful, relaxed place to see a show - enjoy, and don't stress over GA/Reserved, whatever - I have always been able to get where I need to be at RR shows. Thanks for sharing all the info and painting a picture for me. You've somehow made me even more excited and anxious to make this trip. What time does the lot usually open, what time does people start lining up at the gate to steak out good GA seats? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I just got an email from Frontgate saying that the GA2 and GA0 don't really mean anything. GA is GA. I'm hoping for no openers...."An Evening With Wilco", if you will.Says : With Special Guests" in The Westword (main local arts/events paper).... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Says : With Special Guests" in The Westword (main local arts/events paper).... Wow, that could be anyone. If it's "The Fray" someone is getting a smackdown. I ended up getting the GA tickets. I hope to be in line by about noon or so, I'll be the guy with the beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gueringray Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Wow, that could be anyone. If it's "The Fray" someone is getting a smackdown. I ended up getting the GA tickets. I hope to be in line by about noon or so, I'll be the guy with the beer. Flobots? That could be a fun warmup - though I could see a lot of people not too happy about that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Flobots? That could be a fun warmup - though I could see a lot of people not too happy about that. It's too bad Andrew Bird is playing there a mere 10 days later with Death Cab for Cutie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Flobots? That could be a fun warmup - though I could see a lot of people not too happy about that. Sadly there are not many Colorado bands I would want to see open. No thanks on the Flobots. Rose Hill Drive would be cool. Son Volt is in town a few days later, maybe....? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 row 40 Me the old lady and two childrens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mdpoet Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Does anyone have suggestions for 4th of July festivities going on in the nearby towns? Can't imagine a prettier place to take in some fireworks with the Rockies as a backdrop. Looking forward to another holiday weekend there. Last time it was over Labor Day weekend for the couple of shows at The Fillmore. Wonderful times! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Any more information on an opening act? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Does anyone have suggestions for 4th of July festivities going on in the nearby towns? Can't imagine a prettier place to take in some fireworks with the Rockies as a backdrop. Looking forward to another holiday weekend there. Last time it was over Labor Day weekend for the couple of shows at The Fillmore. Wonderful times! Thanks! Folsom Field on the CU campus usually does a big fireworks show every year I think. That's right up next to the rockies, or at least the flatirons. Any more information on an opening act? Have not heard anything yet. I'm expecting great things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Speaking of red rocks, you can own a little piece of history. Red Rocks benches Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dthedust Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 ill be front row.red rocks is perfect for wheelchairlers.o'death would be a good opener. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 openers I'd go in to see: Greensky BluegrassHarmonious JunkRose Hill DriveHead for the Hills Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 openers I'd go in to see: Greensky BluegrassHarmonious JunkRose Hill DriveHead for the Hills Rose Hill Drive would be great, the Colorado crowd would be all over that. Harmonious Junk would be great too. Please no Fray, please no Fray.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 RHD would be awesome but I can't see pairing them up with Wilco. If a local blues-rock based opener is a possibility I nominate Michael Hornbuckle, that boy can play some wicked guitar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Pretty sure Rose Hill Drive has opened for Wilco in the past. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Pretty sure Rose Hill Drive has opened for Wilco in the past. Sweet, fingers crossed for a repeat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Wilcoworld says the Red Rocks opener is Okkervil River. Anybody in Denver have a couch I can crash on? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Wilcoworld says the Red Rocks opener is Okkervil River. Anybody in Denver have a couch I can crash on? Okkervil River, not bad! I bet I could find room although it really would be a couch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Okkervil River, not bad! I bet I could find room although iit reall would be a couch!Thanks, Moss. I'm still on the fence about coming out there, but if I do I might just take you up on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gueringray Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Does anyone have suggestions for 4th of July festivities going on in the nearby towns? Can't imagine a prettier place to take in some fireworks with the Rockies as a backdrop. The city of Golden (20 min from RR) does a great fireworks show on the 4th. My wife and I had our rehearsal dinner in Golden on the 4th last year, and all of our guests went to watch it and were pretty impressed. It was great! Glad to hear its Okkervil River! Great news. (Wow - do I need a new Adjective or what - I squeezed a whole lotta great into that post...) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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