This holiday season, elevate your gift-giving game by giving the ultimate present for Colorado music lovers: vinyl records recorded at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Known for its breathtaking natural acoustics and stunning views, Red Rocks has hosted legendary performances that have become etched in music history. Gifting vinyl from artists who’ve graced this remarkable stage not only provides the warm, rich sound that only vinyl can deliver but also connects recipients to the magic of live music in the heart of Colorado. Whether it’s a classic live album that captured a transformative concert or a recent performance that showcases emerging talent, these records will surely resonate with any music fan.
U2’s 1983 fire-blasting concert is perhaps one of Red Rocks’ most famous shows. And with the live album recording of Under the Blood Red Sky ($26), you can relive the raw intensity of Bono’s soaring vocals, The Edge’s echoing guitar riffs, and the rain-soaked, fogfilled atmosphere that turned this performance into a defining moment of the 1980s rock era. The Dave Matthews Band’s 1995 live vinyl ($80) encapsulates the band’s energy while highlighting their signature improvisational style of rock, jazz, funk, and folk. With his passionate lyrics and calming voice, Vance Joy’s Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre vinyl album from 2018 exhibits his trademark sincerity, effortlessly resonating throughout the amphitheater, and now Echoes of Red Rocks This holiday season, share the magic of live music with Red Rocks vinyls from your favorite artists. These epic performances are timeless for the ultimate Colorado music fan. by Jasper Mercy your speakers. The Flaming Lips’ live vinyl, released in 2019, is a unique collaboration blending the Lips’ psychedelic sounds with elegant orchestral arrangements from the Colorado Symphony. Nathaniel Rateliff’s 2020 live vinyl from his Red Rocks performance captures the soul-stirring depth of his music, even in the absence of a live audience due to the pandemic. Known for their passionate energy and dynamic stage presence, Mt. Joy delivers a performance that pulses with the thrill of re-emerging into the world of live shows. Capturing the band’s electrifying indie-rock performance on May 22, 2021, the Mt. Joy: Live at Red Rocks vinyl commemorates the first major show at Red Rocks after the pandemic, a performance many fans described as a homecoming. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard seems to record at least one show every year they perform at the iconic location. Another vinyl offers John Fogerty’s 50 Year Trip live at Red Rocks album, and Rebelution has one as well. Lastly, The Red Rocks Live Vinyl features a little bit of everything, with live performances by Florence and the Machine, The Lumineers, The Grateful Dead, and many more.
