Red Rocks: Nature's perfect music stage

Outside of Denver is one of America's most iconic music venues: a naturally-formed amphitheatre, millions of years in the making, that is today a stunning setting for concerts and yoga sessions. Correspondent Luke Burbank visits Red Rocks, and talks with members of the band The String Cheese Incident about the intensity and acoustics of a Red Rocks set.

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[mrs.garrett]

A few years back, my husband and I flew out to Denver from the East Coast just to go see James Taylor at Red Rocks. It was a warm summer night under a full moon. One of the best shows I have ever attended. Truly magical.

[marcotix]

This was my dad’s daily cardio training spot. This spot was the reason how he in his 80’s can still outrun me anywhere anytime!

[NicholtheJournalist]

I was born and raised in Golden and Morrison which hosts Red Rocks, it was a magical place to grow up and for us natives it is a sacred treasure

[lobitome]

The best venue I have ever seen a concert at. Something really special about the place. Going back a few times this year.

[satchmo]

I’m a Denver native and have been seeing shows at Redrocks since the late 1970s. Here are the shows I’ve seen:
Barry Manilow, Doobie Brothers, Sting (2x), Spyro Gyra, Grateful Dead (2x), Crosby, Stills, & Nash (2x), Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, Idena Menzel, Colorado Symphony, Stevie Wonder, Bela’ Fleck, Yo Yo Ma, an a few others that I may be forgetting. I’ve never seen a bad concert at Red Rocks. It’s truly magical.

[ikarooz]

I happily work at Red Rocks. We entertain with more than just great concerts. We are sold out for most shows, including movie nights. Billions of years in the making, it never gets old. ROCK ON!

[patton]

I’ve had the honor of playing at Red Rocks with various bands about 10 times in my career. It’s the most thrilling place I’ve ever played and it feels like you’re in the crowd from the stage. You look out into a wall of people. I’ve seen many shows there too. Magical every time.

[dougmackey]

My wife and I finally made it to a concert at Red Rocks last Sunday night. We saw the Avett Brother’s, one of our favorite bands. What a glorious experience. This venue is so special. The weather was perfect and the music was terrific. We can’t wait to go back for another concert.

[jacquelinekohn]

I’ve been going to Red Rocks since the early 60’s, fortunate to have seen so many legends of music play there. It’s a magical place.

[calford]

I dream of having the chance to attend a show or even perform here someday. Beautiful!

[harrywinslow]

I grew up over the hill from Red Rocks, within hiking distance. "Back in the day", my brothers and friends and I hiked there, and at that time you could crawl up the crevasse to the opening that looks over the seats. It's now fenced off. I saw scores of concerts at Red Rocks when I got older. It's the most magical place on earth to see a concert. And my one claim to fame is that when I was 13 I got to help set up the Beatles equipment on their for their first American tour. It was the only venue not sold out. Go figure.

[Toad-In-A-Puddle]

Amazing place to watch the sunrise. ☀️

[Lovejazz]

I first heard of Red Rocks when U2 performed there famously in the early 80’s, and I remember Stevie Nicks performing there back in the 80’s as well..

[pohanahawaii]

👏👏👏 Wow, now Red Rocks Amphitheater is officially on my bucket list.

[Patricia-vsdd]

Beautiful place! I saw Chicago band, and Sarah McLachlan over there. It was an amazing experience 🙏❤️

[SD-coxe]

I'm in love with this place. My favorite place I've been in the US and I've been all over.

[arthurvaldez]

Most beautiful venue on earth I'm glad it's in my backyard :)

[jasoncrump]

So amazing . Gotta go catch a concert there soon. What a beautiful place .

[trevor_corey]

String cheese is such an incredible band.

[davidg.]

Never heard of this place before but it sounds like a bucket list location.📍🌎