Tyler Childers sucks live. The night I saw him he was so high/drunk that he could barely function.
2022 Concerts
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2019 in Bloomington/Normal. I hope he's sober now but 'fool me once'...
I hear you. I’m a fan so I’m biased. Saw him a couple times around 2019 too, he was definitely messed up for one of those shows but he looked/sounded good last year.
As a venue...ease of getting in and out, sound quality, and sightlines I'd argue Starlight is better (been to RR 11 or so times so I'm very familiar). Now, which is the more unique venue and one you should probably go to if you are picking just ONE venue to see a show at? Then you go Red Rocks. Once you've been multiple times the mystique wears off and the time commitment (often 7-9 hours committed to getting there from Denver, parking, walking up, waiting in line, seeing the show, then getting home) becomes an irritant. Saw 3 shows in a week one year and that pain grew old. Red Rocks also has the best concert calendar of any venue in the country, one of Starlight's weak spots (too many wasted dates).
Oddly enough I think White might be the worst sounding show I've see at Starlight. His vocals weren't loud enough, bass was muddled, and the overall volume felt 60-70% of what it normally is. Being that I've seen about 30 shows there, and about 4 this year, I think it had to have been his sound guys that were to blame. Show was still great but they really missed the mark.
I bet it was. Dirty Heads always bring it.
Probably my favorite is between A Paak and Tame Impala. Easily the best sounding shows there of the ones I've been to.
I just purchased tickets to this last night. It should be a good time.
Childers was easily my least favorite show at 2021 Hinterland. Hardly played any of his best known songs and the whole thing was kind of a weird gospelly set.
I've not been to Starlight, and am sure it is great. I will say that I've been to Red Rocks for 70+ shows, and as of this past weekend, it hasn't worn off for me. Red Rocks might be my favorite place on the planet during a show, as long as Van Morrison isn't performing. Last weekend's experience for My Morning Jacket was off the charts.
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We showed up a day they had a concert. Could walk around a little but not everywhere. The concert: Phish. They were all rolling in as we were leaving and it was just a cloud of smoke we saw behind us.
Basically this. (This post took me longer because the first fast time gif I got was phoebe coming out of the water and I just couldnt stop watching it for a bit)
I’ve been to a handful so far. All have been great, but probably my ranked would be:
1. L’Imperatrice (this group is going to become a bigger deal. Saw them before Coachella, where they were later determined as one of the best shows. They’re like a French pop funk nu-disco kind of band. Fun as hell to watch, were a great show)
2. Florence + the Machine (surprised I loved this as much as I did. It was like a religious experience though. The music isn’t the same, but it’s what I would have imagined going to a Stevie Nicks show was like back in the day)
3. Rage Against the Machine (loved it but the sound quality wasn’t great and this was after he hurt his ankle, so it was just kind of less energy because he couldn’t move around)
4. Colin Hay (this was my 3rd time seeing him; was great, but nothing I haven’t seen before)
Doesn’t qualify for 2022 but I also saw City and Colour in the end of 2021 and that was a chill show, but still a great one. Just took an edible, drank some beer and relaxed at that one.
1. L’Imperatrice (this group is going to become a bigger deal. Saw them before Coachella, where they were later determined as one of the best shows. They’re like a French pop funk nu-disco kind of band. Fun as hell to watch, were a great show)
2. Florence + the Machine (surprised I loved this as much as I did. It was like a religious experience though. The music isn’t the same, but it’s what I would have imagined going to a Stevie Nicks show was like back in the day)
3. Rage Against the Machine (loved it but the sound quality wasn’t great and this was after he hurt his ankle, so it was just kind of less energy because he couldn’t move around)
4. Colin Hay (this was my 3rd time seeing him; was great, but nothing I haven’t seen before)
Doesn’t qualify for 2022 but I also saw City and Colour in the end of 2021 and that was a chill show, but still a great one. Just took an edible, drank some beer and relaxed at that one.
Jason Isbell this Sunday at Val Air. Not a huge fan but I'm taking my folks.
I picked up a last minute ticket & had good seats. Really glad we went. Big big show! Hope you all had some ear protection. I liked Houndmouth too in a laid back kind of way.
I'm not much into country, but I'm going to Luke Bryan on the farm near Boone Friday night. Country on a cool September night on an Iowa farm sounds perfect! Now where are my cowboy boots??
Also going to Erin Coburn at XbK Sunday night. She's a real good blues rock guitarist. Check it out if you like that sound.
Also going to Erin Coburn at XbK Sunday night. She's a real good blues rock guitarist. Check it out if you like that sound.
