Citizens of Decadence! Once again we return to our immaculate utopia to indulge in two nights of pure bliss and sonic delight. Prepare for another year of America’s largest New Year’s Eve Dance Celebration, featuring the world’s most renowned talent and larger than life production that is unmatched. Gaze upon our dazzling city and experience a trip away from reality with friends and loved ones at the biggest and best end of the year festival celebration. Taking place from December 30th thru December 31st right in the central of Denver’s own magnificent downtown metropolis, Decadence 2021 will be your perfect send off into the year 2022!
Citizens of Decadence! Once again we return to our immaculate utopia to indulge in two nights of pure bliss and sonic delight. Prepare for another year of America’s largest New Year’s Eve Dance Celebration, featuring the world’s most renowned talent and larger than life production that is unmatched. Gaze upon our dazzling city and experience a trip away from reality with friends and loved ones at the biggest and best end of the year festival celebration. Taking place from December 30th thru December 31st right in the central of Denver’s own magnificent downtown metropolis, Decadence 2021 will be your perfect send off into the year 2022! Photography by David Rossa
Always a local fan favorite, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats brought their high-energy set to Mission Ballroom for Night 1 of their 2-night stop. Preservation Jazz Hall Band opened the show. Photography by Mark Tepsic (@marktepsicphoto)
CHVRCHES made their second tour stop in as many nights in Colorado, this time at the Boulder Theater in Denver. Donna Missal opened the show. Photography by Mark Tepsic (@marktepsicphoto)
CHVRCHES along with Donna Missal brought an electric daydream to Mission Ballroom in support of their newest album, Screen Violence. — Photography by Kori Hazel
Joe Russo's Almost Dead brought the 1st Bank Center alive with an incredible night of jams. Starting with I Need a Miracle and ending with a surprise Beatles cover of 'I've Got a Feeling', the band kept people on their toes the entire night. Photography by David Cohn
Polo G brought his Hall of Fame tour to Denver Tuesday night with a whole lineup of friends. Yungliv, Trench Baby, Scorey, Lil Poppa, and Hotboii all warmed up the eager crowd throughout the night. Polo G performed many of his hits such as Rapstar, Martin & Gina, and many more. Photography by David Cohn
Designers for Day Three - Sustainability - of Denver Fashion Week included Meraki & Nat by Meraki and Nat, Killionare by Mo Kisale, Mad Vintage by Evan Stallworth, False Ego by Ryan/Jevon, Garage Sale Presents: Super Turbo, Mish Mash, Velvet Papillon, Vintage Vamp Cecily, The Hause Collective, February Jones, LGT Lexi, and Denver Rummage Shop. Photography by Adrienne Thomas.
Neck Deep brought pop punk from the UK to Denver and played a sold out show at the Ogden last night. The crowd yelled and sang along to the band.
Photography by Kennedy Cottrell! Photography by Kennedy Cottrell
Attendees of Denver Fashion Week lookin' fly at McNichols Civic Center on November 18th, 20th, and 21st. Photography by Roxanna Carrasco and Adrienne Thomas.
Local Denver Designers took over Day 2 of Denver Fashion Week and stunned the crowd with fresh, new designs. Featuring looks by Madvan Designs, Bradley Allen, Grabriella Designs, Steve Sells, KetiVani, Tyne Hall, Menez, Nell, Rachel Marie Hurst, and Mirtha Art. All photography by Roxanna Carrasco (@roxieeeee_) Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
Playboi Carti performed to a sold out crowd for the final show of the Red Rocks season. Fresh off his long awaited album, Whole Lotta Red, his electric Narcissist Tour had the crowd jumping the entire night. Photography by David Cohn
Denver Fashion Week Fall '21 kicked off on the evening of the 18th at the McNichols building in Civic Center Park with Ready To Wear as the theme of the night. The designers did not disappoint! It was a fabulous evening filled with cocktails, fashion, and a musical performance by N3ptune that has us looking forward to the rest of DFW. All photography by Roxanna Carrasco (@roxieeeee_) Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
Madison Beer gave a mesmerizing performance at The Summit on Wednesday evening. Giving fans something to remember as they sang and danced all night long. Ending the night with the room filled with falling pink confetti, Madison Beer lit up the crowd. All photos by Roxanna Carrasco Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
Fresh off his new deal with Def Jam, Benny The Butcher brought The Burden of Plugs Tour to Denver. Showcasing his lyricism and incredible stage presence, Benny kept the crowd engaged throughout the night. Photography by David Cohn
Porter Robinson, fresh off of his first album in seven years came through Mission Ballroom with a touching performance that merged lively electronics with an underlying message that it's ok to not be ok, but it's good to get better. — Photography by Kori Hazel
Coin lit up the crowd and put on an incredible and vibrant sold out show at Summit last night in Denver, CO.
Photos by Kennedy Cottrell Photography by Kennedy Cottrell
Deadmau5 made a vibrant entrance Thursday evening headlining for his two-night experience, Day of The Deadmau5. Night one featured a special extended set complete with a colorful skull helmet and visuals to match. November 04, 2021. Photography by Shelby Moeller. Photo Credit: Shelby Moeller (@itsfunkjuice)
G-Eazy headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on Wednesday, October 27.
Photographer Portfolio: Brandon Johnson Photography Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
PAX and John Summit opened up for Gorgon City last night at Mission Ballroom and since we are going into Halloween weekend, the costumes at this show did not disappoint! By the time Gorgon City came on, the crowd was warmed up and everyone danced their way into the night. Photography By Bridget Burnett
Don Toliver headlined the Fillmore Auditorium for his Life of a Don Tour on Sunday, October 24. Special Guest: BIA
Photography by: Brandon Johnson Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
Dead and Company engulfed Red Rocks to kick off a four night run in Colorado, with two shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater and two at Fiddler's Green. Although it was inching below 40 degrees the band and fans raged on throughout the night. Classics like Friend of the Devil, Scarlet Begonias, Fire on the Mountain, and Althea rang through the rocks, for a spectacular performance. Photography by David Cohn
Jungle kept things loose and groovy when they came through Mision Ballroom on Tuesday night. All that glitters is gold and so too was the disco daydream the destination Jungle transported the audience to. Photography by Kori Hazel.
Machine Gun Kelly put on a stellar show at Red Rocks even getting into the crowd and climbing walls. See the photos from the amazing night here. Photography by Kiddest Metaferia
There's no one quite like Erykah Badu. The mystical R&B goddess touched down for a rare Denver appearance at Mission Ballroom and ran through her legendary discography with no shortage of funk and poise. Photography by Kori Hazel.
Princess Nokia brought her genre-hopping set to Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom Wednesday as an ode to the weirdos inside all of us. Photography by Kori Hazel
The audience came ready to get rowdy for AG Club, the young burgeoning hip-hop collective out of the Bay Area, as they took over Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom. Their performance was chaos unleashed — one hell of a Monday night performance. Photography by Kori Hazel
City Morgue performed for a sold out crowd at Cervantes. Throughout the night there were non-stop moshpits across the venue. Zillakami even performed some songs from his new album DOGBOY, which debuted at #1 on Apple Music as a solo rock album. Photography by David Cohn
The mystical, medieval music of Heilung transfixed the Red Rocks crowd last night. The experimental folk group from Europe made a ritualistic journey through powerful songs about Norse deities, joiner, and valkyries - and brought ancient history to the stage using Viking Rune symbols and Iron Age instruments such as bones, spears, and drums. Photos by Glenn Ross. Photos by Glenn Ross
Arlo Parks came to Denver on her first US tour this Tuesday, selling out Globe Hall in minutes. With the support from NY pop group MICHELLE, her set was sparkling with adoration and sweetness all while staying grounded in lyrical depth and a poetic connection with the audience. Photos by Adrienne Thomas. Photography by Adrienne Thomas
The incomparable Leon Bridges stopped through Mission Ballroom with Abraham Alexander bringing along one of the smoothest shows of the year. The groove was in the pocket and the mood was out of sight. Photography by Kori Hazel
John Legend brought dreamy vocals and his soulful discography to a palpably excited Levitt Pavilion Denver Sunday night. With support for burgeoning diva Kirby, the night was all any fan could have dreamt of. All photography by Kori Hazel.
Photos by Kori Hazel
Dayglow gave Denver a quirky and fun bedroom-pop performance in Denver on Wednesday night. Fans lined up around the block for hours to see this sold out show. All photos by Kennedy Cottrell. All photos by Kennedy Cottrell
Alaskan born Portugal. The Man returned to Red Rocks for their Colorado return. Parquet Courts brought the heat early and got the crowd on their feet with an incredible performance to start the night. Portugal. The Man followed up by rocking on for almost two hours through the night! Photography by David Cohn
Mannequin Pussy brought cathartic rage to Bluebird on Monday night. As lead singer Missy Dabice taunted the crowd into a group scream, the crowd gorged themselves on the romantic chaos. Mannequin Pussy's hard-then-soft sound felt like a welcome release after the tumultuous past year. Photos by Alex Kramer.
Khruangbin debuted their spaceship stage design at night one of their two-night Red Rocks run. Rain rolled in as their set began, but that didn't stop them from putting on an incredible performance. The fans weren't deterred at all, dancing through the rain for a magical night on the rocks. Photography by David Cohn
Tame Impala's performance at Ball Arena in Denver CO on Monday, September 20, 2021 for the Slow Rush Tour. Sudan Archives supported. Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
Sylvan Esso took the stage at Denver's Mission Ballroom last Tuesday to a crowd of devoted dancers. Singer Amelia Meath danced throughout the set in a leather bodysuit, conducting the crowd to also love their bodies and leave inhibitions at the door. Photography by Adrienne Thomas
Alison Wonderland, Side Piece, and Elohim brought down Red Rocks with their epic sets. Check out photos from night one here. Photos by Kiddest Metaferia @kiddestphoto
With a full set of upbeat, feel-good songs, Surfaces performed to a very excited crowd at the Ogden Theatre. Verzache and Public Library Commute opened the show. Photography by Mark Tepsic (@marktepsicphoto)
Fans from all over (especially Florida) gathered at Red Rocks in beach print on September 7th, 2021, after over a year of postponing, to celebrate the infectious spirit of Jimmy Buffet. Beneath the beach balls flying overhead, there was a sense of joy that's especially hard to miss at Red Rocks. Pina Coladas and stuffed hamburger pillows abound, Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band gave its longtime fans exactly what they wanted: sing-along vacation vibes and carefree escapism to swing the night away. Photography by Adrienne Thomas
Performing at Red Rocks for the first time, the Jonas Brothers put on a stellar show on Sunday evening. From fans experiencing the opportunity to reminisce on older hits such as "S.O.S" and "Burnin' Up" to fans getting bit by the "Love Bug" and proposing in the stands, The "Remember This" tour definitely made it a night to remember. All photography by Roxanna Carrasco Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
Hall and Oates took over the Ball Arena on Wednesday evening for a night of nostalgia. The crowd roared as they sang along to their favorite classics such as "Maneater" and "Rich Girl". Fans were dancing all night long. Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
Louis the Child at night one (of two) of their sold out Red Rock shows. Fans packed the amphitheater and were buzzing at the opening of the show. The pair brought amazing energy to Red Rocks. Photography by Kennedy Cottrell
Counting Crows headlined a packed show at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado. Seán Barna and Matt Sucich supported. Photography by Mark Tepsic (@marktepsicphoto)
Rain couldn't keep the positive vibes down for night one of Reggae on the Rocks. Rebelution and Inner Circle closed the evening and played their beloved hits. Photography by: Kiddest Metaferia (@kiddestphoto)
For many of us, this was our first show back at Red Rocks since the start of the Pandemic. The three amazing openers for Big Wild- Mild Minds, Cannons and Bob Moses really set the tone for the night. The pent up energy of the crowd was unbelievable. Big Wild stole the show and had dancing all night long! Photography By Bridget Burnett
RÜFÜS DU SOL, Cassian and Monolink graced Red Rocks on an immaculate second night. With dynamic production in tow and a bevy of songs that made the crowd erupt, RÜFÜS DU SOL proved why they are one of the marquee performances of the summer, year after year. Check out photos from night two here. Photography by Kori Hazel
Rufus Du Sol and Monolink returned to Red Rocks for night one of a two night show. Check out photos from night one here. Photography by Kiddest Metaferia
Black Pumas made their Mission Ballroom debut for night 1 of 2 on Wednesday, August 11 in Denver, CO. Neal Francis opened. Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
Sleater-Kinney and Wilco brought out the big fans last night in Denver. With the smoke fading and the warm summer air, it was an exceptional night to be at Red Rocks. Photography by Adrienne Thomas. Photography by Adrienne Thomas
Dermot Kennedy headlines a sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater with Bishop Briggs on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
303 Magazine hosted their debut beach party at the Pelican Bay Marina in Greenwood Village, CO on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Photography by Brandon Johnson
DJ Snake returned to Denver for a full night of house music with Freddy Rule and Wax Motif. Unfortunately Malaa was unable to perform, but DJ Snake made sure to pay tribute in his absence. Mission Ballroom is finally in full swing again after a long hiatus, and better than ever! Photography by David Cohn
GDF has been a cornerstone of dance music in Colorado since the early 2000s, growing into the premiere festival at one of the best venues in the world, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the largest annual summer music festival in the Rocky Mountain United States. In 2017, GDF took its leave of Red Rocks and debuted in its new home at Empower Field at Mile High in order to present an immersive festival that was just not possible at the legendary amphitheatre. For its 15th anniversary, an expanded experience including multiple stages with state-of-the-art production, carnival rides, food trucks, a VIP village and much more was unveiled to the delight of festival-goers.
GDF has been a cornerstone of dance music in Colorado since the early 2000s, growing into the premiere festival at one of the best venues in the world, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the largest annual summer music festival in the Rocky Mountain United States. In 2017, GDF took its leave of Red Rocks and debuted in its new home at Empower Field at Mile High in order to present an immersive festival that was just not possible at the legendary amphitheatre. For its 15th anniversary, an expanded experience including multiple stages with state-of-the-art production, carnival rides, food trucks, a VIP village and much more was unveiled to the delight of festival-goers.
STS9 kicked off their weekend at Red Rocks to a sold out crowd. With a whopping three sets they kept the crowd roaring throughout the entire night. Having two more shows, one at Red Rocks and another Levitt Pavilion, they're sure to have plenty of surprises in store for their fans. Photography by David Cohn
Bonobo took over Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with the help of TOKiMONSTA, Teed, Jacques Greene, and Waajeed, for a night of incredible music. He brought an incredible production set up, that fully utilized the new roof at Red Rocks, to add to the spectacular performance. While there were sprinkles of rain as the show began, the weather held out for another amazing summer night on the rocks. Photography by David Cohn
Zed's Dead kicked off night one of Deadrocks 7 with a sold-out crowd threatened by a bit of rain and high winds. No amount of weather could keep Zed's Dead fans from coming out in full force. After the openers, the duo opened with a bang, and didn't stop for 2 hours. Constant energy, pyrotechnics, lights, and bass beats made for an unforgettable night.
All photography by Kennedy Cottrell (@kennedycottrell) Photography by Kennedy Cottrell (@kennedycottrell)
Widespread Panic ended their incredible three night run at Red Rocks on Sunday, June 27th. The rain did nothing to deter the crowd from jamming all night long, as the band powered through the weather for another amazing night on the rocks. Never miss a Sunday Show! Photography by David Cohn
The DFW Summer '21 finale took place on a rainy Sunday at the Forney Museum of Transportation. Ready To Wear was featured on the runway with designs by Mona Lucero, Jasmin Lewis, Sliv Life, Electric Bubblegum, and Melanie Joyce.
Photography by Roxanna Carrasco (@roxieeeee_) Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
Glam Night at Denver Fashion Week Summer '21 took place on Saturday evening. Featuring designs by Femme Fatale Intimates, Marie Margot Couture, Menez, Nicholas Anthony, and a special appearance by celebrity designer, Stevie Boi.
Photography by Roxanna Carrasco (@roxieeeee_) Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
Kygo performed his first post-pandemic show on Thursday evening to a sold-out Red Rocks crowd in Morrison, CO. Forester and Frank Walker opened for Kygo.
Photography by Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar) Photography by: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
Denver Fashion Week Summer '21 kicked off on the evening of the 24th with Vintage Night at the Forney Museum of Transportation. Designers from all of the Denver area showcased their collections such as Freakish, Machete & Sons, Overseer, and Garage Sale.
All photography by Roxanna Carrasco Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
After a year of restrictions, Red Rocks Amphitheater is officially back at full capacity. Over 9,500 fans cheered as Shakey Graves gave a magical performance under the full moon on Wednesday evening. Photography by Roxanna Carrasco
Grace Potter performed a solo show to her many loyal fans at Red Rocks on Wed, June 16th. It was an intimate show for such a large venue, but her amazing voice completely filled the amphitheater.
Photography by Mark Tepsic (@marktepsicphoto)
The Revivalists performed their second of two back-to-back shows on Friday evening to a near capacity crowd at Red Rocks. Neal Francis opened for the second straight night as well. Full review here at 303Magazine.com!
Photography by Mark Tepsic (@marktepsicphoto)
303 Magazine and New Belgium Brewing hosted a rooftop celebration for 303 Day on Wednesday, March 3rd at The Woods Restaurant in The Source. Guests enjoyed great food, a beautiful skyline sunset and first grab at 303 Magazine's vinyl release '303 Music, Vol. 4.' Photography by Adrienne Thomas. Photography by Adrienne Thomas
