remphish1 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 So on my bucket list is seeing a concert at Red Rocks. My opportunity happens this summer. I will be on a family vacation in Colorado in August and my wife decided to indulge me for the evening. She is staying behind with my son (too young for shows) for the night and I am going to see Steely Dan at the Red Rocks. Anyone per chance going? Any pointers about Red Rocks to know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Wear comfortable shoes that you can walk in for a while. It's a hike, but it's absolutely gorgeous. Saw Wilco there in 2009, and Blues Traveler a few years before that on 4th of July. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Elaborate tailgating before the show in the parking lot is the norm. Although for Steely Dan, it might be a lot of chardonnay and brie instead of Sierra Nevada and kind veggie burritos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Elaborate tailgating before the show in the parking lot is the norm. Although for Steely Dan, it might be a lot of chardonnay and brie instead of Sierra Nevada and kind veggie burritos.Ahh prob wont tailgate or drink too much since I am going solo..I do like cheese though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I respect the guys as musicians enormously (representin' my alma mater of Berklee), but never have been able to get into their music... Have fun though. Hope to go to Red Rocks someday as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Lots of hiking to be done around the venue (its in a park). Don't get wasted on acid and try to climb on the rocks, though! (Sadly, someone actually died doing that at a Dead show some years back, apparently). Its lots of stairs to get up to the venue from the main parking lots, people get winded at that altitude. Its a beautiful spot, almost everyone loves it there. I've been four times and the worst weather I've encountered was a windy night for Wilco in 2012 and it made the "ghost" lights sway in the breeze in a really cool way. But you can get crazy rain and lightning and it can change suddenly, so lots of people prepare for that with ponchos and stuff. They sell cans of Dale's Pale Ale in cans from dudes walking around the venue, that's pretty cool, I think. The rows of seats (wooden bench seats only) are really wide with a lot of space to stand and dance. I think that's a big part of why Dead and jamband fans love that place. Sounds like a great night. Steely Dan always have a tight tight band and do their songs justice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 So on my bucket list is seeing a concert at Red Rocks. My opportunity happens this summer. I will be on a family vacation in Colorado in August and my wife decided to indulge me for the evening. She is staying behind with my son (too young for shows) for the night and I am going to see Steely Dan at the Red Rocks. Anyone per chance going? Any pointers about Red Rocks to know? You get general admission or reserved? If general admission I would recommend getting there early and parking at the very top. There is a great little winding trail that leads right to the front of the stage and you can get good seats. General admission is usually at the front of the stage and if you miss out on those you are stuck way in the back. Although the view is nice, you are pretty far away and the sound is not always great up there. If reserved then it does not really matter. Usually the middle sections are for reserved. I saw Steely there a few years ago and unfortunately it rained like hell so be prepared for that. They had to stop in the middle of Hey Nineteen and back everybody in the band up farther under the stage to avoid getting wet. Great show though. I'm going to kick myself for not going. They do let you bring in food and water, and blankets to sit on usually, but it's up to the artist so it's worth calling or checking the website in advance. Kings of Leon did not allow blankets or water when I saw them but that is the rare case. I have been to tons of red rocks shows and it never gets old. I love how there is tons of space in every row so it's easy to move around and get in and out to your seat. It's worth going to the top and checking out the museum/gift shop. There is also a restaurant in there if you are interested. Anyways, enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 I got a ticket that seems to be GA but says reserved seating rows 1-47 so I am not sure where I'll be..I am going more for the expierence I guess then the sound for this time so I don't care where I sit or stand. Thanks everyone for the pointers. It def sounds like a great place to expierence nature and see a show. I am very excited! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I saw REM/Wilco show in 2003 - it was in September, so we figured it would get chilly at night , but we didn't quite expect mid 40's, though - luckily we were pretty prepared. Saw lots and lots of people with flasks... Great place to see a show. We drove up to the venue the day before the show to check it out, the venue was wide open to the public - people were using the venue stairs to exercise as I was to doing my best Bono impersonation on the stage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Here's the best tip I can give on Red Rocks that not a lot of folks seem to know about: To avoid the steep hike to get into the venue, there is a free shuttle that starts in the lower lot and brings you to the top. This is for every show. Once at the very top, you have a minimal set of stairs to scale and you are at the top of the venue. Also: The lower lot is the Shakedown lot, but won't be happening at a Steely Dan show.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Oh, and done have sex in the parking lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Oh, and done have sex in the parking lot. Done as in you've had sex in the parking lot? Like "I done had sex in the parking lot"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I meant "don't" because I done got in trouble for having sex in the parking lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I once saw two people fucking on top of a van in the parking lot at an Aerosmith concert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 Ok shows tomorrow! Anyone else going? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Jealous face. Saw them at The Gorge Amphitheater the same weekend I asked my wife to marry me. A wonderful weekend to say the least. I hope it's a great show. All indicators point to "a night to remember". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Bring rain gear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Bring rain gear. Ok, heathen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Ok, heathen.Listen, Pablo, it looks like rain here already. It usually rains up there, too, at least a blast or two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Better wear a "raincoat" then, eh? Know what I mean, eh? Eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Better wear a "raincoat" then, eh? Know what I mean, eh? Eh?I believe in Dan-speak it's known as a "fez". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If you're looking to make an honest buck swing by he dollar store and stock up on rain ponchos before headed up. $5/poncho when the rain hits and everybody's happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If you're looking to make an honest buck swing by he dollar store and stock up on rain ponchos before headed up. $5/poncho when the rain hits and everybody's happy.Great idea but I will not be attending the event. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Seeing them tonight in Boca......setlists recently look pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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