Seating Capacity:
9450
Venue Type :
Outdoor Amphitheater
Total Gigs:
13
DMB (12) Dave & Tim (1)
Song Liberations 9.12.05 – Exodus (after 1734 days)
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Description
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is home to one of the most beautiful landscapes in America. Looking towards the stage from the back of the amphitheatre, Denver and Eastern Colorado can be seen from a breath-taking vantage point. In the early 1900's, John Brisben Walker had a vision of artists performing on a stage nestled into the perfectly acoustic surroundings of Red Rocks near Morrison, CO. Walker produced a number of concerts between 1906 and 1910 on a temporary platform; and from his dream, the history of Red Rocks as an entertainment venue began. In 1927, George Cranmer, Manager of Denver Parks, convinced the City of Denver to purchase the area of Red Rocks from Walker for the price of $54,133. Cranmer convinced the Mayor of Denver, Ben Stapleton, to build on the foundation laid by Walker. By enlisting the help of the federally sponsored Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and the Work Projects Administration (WPA), labor and materials were provided for the venture. Denver architect Burnham Hoyt designed the Amphitheatre with an emphasis on preserving the natural beauty of the area. The plans were completed in 1936, and the Amphitheatre was dedicated on June 15, 1941, though the actual construction spanned over 12 years. In 1947, the first annual Easter Sunrise Service took place and has since been home to virtually every music entertainer in American history, not to mention hosting world renoned acts such as the Beatles.
Aerial Shot
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