Should I plan a trip around a concert at Red Rocks amphiteater?

Post date: 2022-06-24 01:37:42

I've always had this vague idea that I'd like to see a concert at Red Rocks amphitheater. There's no one currently scheduled that I'm desperate to see but I've been thinking that when they release dates for the next concert season, if there's anyone that I'm really keen on, that I might plan a trip. Should I?

I've always thought it looks amazing in concert films and some of my best music experiences have been at outdoor venues - Nina Simone at Chastain Amphitheatre in Atlanta, for example. Looking at recent-ish past shows at Red Rocks, the ones I would time travel to would probably be Gillian Welch + David Rawlings or Jason Isbell.

The main reason I hesitate is that it's a long way to travel (from the UK currently) and I'm not sure if there's much else to do in the Denver area that would interest me. I don't mind a walk if the weather is nice but I'm not otherwise super outdoorsy. I'm mainly a bookstores-and-museums-and relaxation sort of traveler.

Is a concert there really as amazing as I'm imagining? Is it a hassle to get there if you're staying in central Denver? Is there any kind of public transport that goes there (I do drive and always hire a car in the states, but it would be cool to be able to have a few drinks)? And is there anything else about Denver that would make the trip worthwhile?

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