Weaving through Denver Music, Art, Culture, and Life
Live reviews of Denver shows, including both local and national acts.
This farewell felt less like a concert and more like the last dance at prom. Groups drifted apart and circled back together, pulled again and again into the haze of Tennis’s sound.
What stood out most across both nights wasn’t just the technical wizardry of Excision’s production, but the atmosphere he curated. The amphitheatre buzzed with conversations of “best show ever” and “how can he possibly top that?”
Decades into their career, Digable Planets’ attitude was joyful, positive, cool, and assured, informing music that has always been grounded in jazz‑rap roots, but unburdened by nostalgia. They brought an uplifting message of unity and creativity, blending political awareness with playful wordplay.
Mile High has seen its share of colossal crowds — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, The Weeknd’s extravaganza, and countless Broncos Sunday heartbreakers
Kicking off with the blistering “Creeping Death,” Metallica instantly whipped the crowd into a frenzy. Hetfield’s voice was strong and commanding, Hammett unleashed blistering leads, and Trujillo’s bass lines prowled beneath it all with primal force.
Abel Tesfaye came out to a giant landscape of a city in ruins, golden idols, a crossing stage, laser light beams, and fire explosions to fill the Broncos stadium with a powerful notice that he was here and ready to take over.
Founded in 2006, PTV established their popularity by playing Warped Tour and maintaining a vigorous touring schedule. On June 19, 2025, PTV’s “I Can’t Hear You” tour served as their debut performance at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO.
Al Jourgenson’s Ministry took over Mission Ballroom last Saturday night, leaving the packed house in epiphany.
