Tag: Red Rocks

Ween @ Red Rocks, 09/06/09 – Reverb
September 9, 2009 Off

Ween @ Red Rocks, 09/06/09 – Reverb

By Billy Thieme

Ween have . . . aged well (only too evident in Gene’s now-grey, newly short hair), and comfortably wield many varying musical styles with aplomb. Their tight grasp on the building blocks of so many genres, arguably born out of a deep-seated irreverence for all of them, has given them the ability to create true-sounding originals full of wit, charm and sarcasm, with mere hints of mockery.

The Flaming Lips bury Red Rocks with confetti, lasers and peace
August 25, 2009 Off

The Flaming Lips bury Red Rocks with confetti, lasers and peace

By Billy Thieme

Having seen the Flaming Lips some 12 times over the past 15 years, the question I kept pondering before their next appearance was “How are they ever going to be able to top the last one?”
Since their appearances on the side stage in 1994’s Lollapalooza tour – the last time they put on any type of “regular” show – the Oklahoma natives seem to out-do themselves on every tour. August 23rd’s Red Rocks show was no exception.