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The Infamous Stringdusters, The California Honeydrops & Karina Rykman 5.26.22

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre Morrison, CO Words by Kevin Hahn Photos by Nancy Isaac Photography There are not many better things to do in Colorado, or dare I say the world, than enjoying any band on a perfectly warm night inside Red Rocks Amphitheatre. There is just something special about the place when the wind isn’t howling, making the sound not great from time to time. Or when there’s no threat of a much needed but always annoying to deal with torrential rainstorm. When you can clearly see Denver to the east, plus the growing suburban metropolis of Littleton and Lakewood to the south. When that descent up the ramp or murderous climb up those damned stairs actually doesn't make you sweat on your way into the show. When a jam scene star in the making, opens up for a crowd that might have no idea who she is. For two other bands that each have extremely loyal followings who could easily sell out most smaller venues around this glorious state somehow fitting all into one beauti...

Trey Anastasio Band 5.22.22 (Photos)

Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO Photos by Doug Fondriest Photography View Doug's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.trey.com

Railroad Earth, Lil Smokies, Sierra Hull 5.21.22 (Photos)

Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO Photos by Nancy Isaac Photography View Nancy's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.railroad.earth www.thelilsmokies.com www.sierrahull.com

Phoebe Bridgers 5.17.22 (Photos)

Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO Photos by Memorandum Media View Jason's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.phoebefuckingbridgers.com

Marcus King Band & Hannah Wicklund 5.8.22 (Photos)

Aggie Theatre Fort Collins, CO Photos by Pete Escobar View Pete's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.marcuskingofficial.com www.hannahwicklund.com

Paul McCartney 5.3.22

Climate Pledge Arena Seattle, WA Words & photos by Willacker Photography I can feel the excitement building with every mile passing as I drive up I-5 north from Olympia.  I'm heading to see one of the greatest musicians of my lifetime, Sir Paul McCartney! Seeing Paul McCartney has been a bucket list item for quite a long time, I mean who doesn't want to see one of the last living Beatles. After a short monorail ride from downtown Seattle to the new Climate Pledge Arena in the Seattle Center, I've arrived for what will turn out to be one of my most exciting concerts I've seen. I grab my press pass and ticket and am led down to the risers at the soundboard for my two songs I get to shoot. Having seen the previous setlists for the tour, I knew what to expect. Or at least I thought I did. Opening with a Beatles classic, “Can't Buy Me Love,” I'm honestly surprised by how well Paul McCartney still sounds even at 80 years old. As I try focusing on taking pictures a...

Kyle Tuttle Band, The Sweet Lillies & Jack Cloonan Band 5.6.22 (Photos)

Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO  Photos by Nancy Isaac Photography View Nancy's Full Photo Gallery Here! www.kyletuttle.com www.sweetlillies.com www.facebook.com/jackcloonanmusic www.facebook.com/BurleGalloway

The Flaming Lips & Particle Kid 4.25.22

Mission Ballroom Denver, CO Words & photos by Andrew Wyatt Sometime during the last year of my dad’s life, he once remarked to me that he enjoyed “the magic of refrigerator wisdom.” He went on to elaborate that refrigerators, in homes across the country, collaged with family photos and children’s drawings, also are interspersed with an infinite variety of poetry, philosophical quotes, words of practical advice. And, of course, his favorite, Bible verses. It may seem odd amid the flurry of confetti cannons, inflated stage props, and a large flashing hallucinogenic LED back screen imagery, but it was the magic of refrigerator wisdom that struct me, during an enthralling evening of the Flaming Lips performing a rapturous set at the Mission Ballroom in Denver. Placed in the upper right corner of our refrigerator is a bumper sticker sun in the center of a haphazard orbit of photo booth strips of my wife and I in crazy festival costumes and wigs with this beckoning statement: “Until Fu...