1382. Red Rocks, Morrison, Colorado pt2

My new Web site is: www.lelandsklarsbeard.com. My book "Everybody Loves Me" is there plus my BEARD T Shirts and high quality prints of my paintings and drawings.
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My PO Box is: Leland Sklar
PO Box 92316
600 Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91109-9998

[@RockandRollWoman]

Love the giant rock in the dressing room, and all those autographs! Red Rocks is a bucket list venue. I'd better hurry up...

[@fretfix1]

I have seen close to 100 shows there...and never a stinker. If you haven't been to Red Rocks, you haven't been anywhere.

[@RockandRollWoman]

@@fretfix1I haven't been anywhere? Hmmm... Red Rocks is on my bucket list for a reason, but I've been to many excellent venues (and some awful ones!) that were still somewhere. 😁🎶🎶🎶

[@douglasdegraff8335]

Unbelievable, I've never seen Red Rocks, Thanks for the tour Leland. WOW!!!!!!

[@nisiunavoce1264]

The cacophony of instruments and voices in anticipation of the performance is always so exciting. How I wish I was there.

[@BP-ww9fp]

The old photos remind me of Hollywood Bowl old photos. Extra double/triple fun with Lee!

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Love the early pictures when they were building the stage.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

All these venue tour vids are absolutely priceless! Red Rocks is legendary for a reason. I hope the gig was fantastic! ❤

[@suecorrigan]

Hey Lee! Loving this venue! The sound has got to be amazing, and with a symphony? WooHoo!! What symphony is that playing with you tonight? Hey Brad! I'd definitely jump on the bus and hang with you, all! That sax sounds awesome! 🎷🎶👊🔥😎 Love ya, all! Have a great show tonight! Hey Lamont, Mace Amy! How ya be? 😎🔥🎤 🎶👊👊👊

[@lelandsklar6363]

The Colorado Symphony Orchestra

[@suecorrigan]

@lelandsklar6363 such a wonderful sounding orchestra. Ugh, I'm jonesing to play again. 🎶🥺🥹🎼

[@ChefJamesRusk]

Wow!!! All those musicians and talented crew in one place!!! I can feel the energy a buzzin … phew!! Everyone buzzed 🐝!!!! This is one for records….so exciting!!! Just know y’all will have a great show tonight… thank you for the excellent tour of Red rocks!!!🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹🪷❤️🤗🤠🙏🖕🖕🖕🖕👍🎶🌀🎵 Love to all!!!❤️🌀❤️

[@Larkpine]

Geez Brad again 😊❤🎷🎷🎷 #2 Awesome coverage Lee😎

[@jerrypalmer3534]

Been there a lot! Live close to there !!! I love it !!

[@FreedomRock44]

This is great We got Lee we got Lamont....maybe AMY.......Brad and Mace cameos!!!!!

[@robosborne5527]

Sweet! It was good seeing your friends too again like Brad, Amy, and Lamont.

[@dhix2388]

Awesome. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@erickorte2552]

Great stuff! That band mate is what pulls Leland to the road!

[@rgwell]

This video is GOLDEN! Cannot wait to see you (and the show) when you get to Missoula in a couple of weeks

[@Gina-ly5bp]

I am picturing a few thousand people following behind you on the tour through this venue, if only!

[@lindaregelean8015]

Pied Piper!

[@rchommel]

My son has played guitar/pedal steel for Amos Lee for the past 6 years. He sends video's every now and then as well. He sent one of them playing Red Rocks a few months back. What an Amazing venue!!! Thanks so much for your uploads! Brings back memories ~!~ Cheers and keep on truckin' 🕊

[@WillGamache]

Sweet baby Jesus on toast what a blessing! Beautiful

[@gstevens6948]

Even the natural rock is made into the dressing room, that’s freaking amazing… these videos just blow my mind…

[@johngallaghermusic9777]

WOW! Leland, This is your finest filming work yet. You all must have been buzzing. Monumental stuff. You have such a great family of people on this tour and Amy has fit right in like she's always been a big part of it. Have a great time. Much love from the UK

[@lavatar3562]

A patina is a greenish sheen certain metals get after years of oxidation but I’m sure Leland means it as a fun compliment. Wow!, 2 layers of large ensemble. Hopefully video of the gig will pop up on my KZbin feed.

[@jacer259]

I’m sure you are recognized most anywhere. Or at least they see you and know you are “somebody”. You are very humble and just an inspiration!

[@gstevens6948]

Absolute first class venue, the catering even looked really nice.

[@MrDfansler]

Those black and white photos from when you first played there? Wow, just wow dude

[@michaelvaladez6570]

It's all the the view..I've heard all about this and it's one that I wish I could see eventually. Tremendous amounts of work had by all..love the shots of Brad ,Lamont and everyone that's evolved. Have a great time tonight..and the band has a orchestra backing you up ? Wonderful. Stay safe , be safe Leland Sklar Peace ✌️ 🙏..and no doubt the finger came along.Are all concerts recorded 🙏 for future releases?????

[@erickorte2552]

Take that LOVE LEE! Let those pour it out to you. I know you will pass it along.

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

What a delightful video - great crew - you’re in for a beautiful night!

[@svenlindemann5084]

OMG, that venue is so stunning, can’t wait for part 2 . Thank you Lee and all your peep’s, to let us participate in you incredible journey !!

[@RockandRollWoman]

Wait ... isn't this part 2? 😂

[@dougww1ectebow]

Thanks for the nice tour. I've been to so many shows out there and have never seen the backstage area. It's a lot more complex than I thought it would be. I love Red Rocks too and so glad I live nearby.

[@hankharty9673]

It is a good thing they didn't forget Amy in Aspen!

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Behind the curtain🤣

[@gstevens6948]

“Welcome to the Honeycomb Hideout”… I ❤ that…

[@hippydippy]

Red Rocks is a living, being, creature!

[@Art_Sklyar]

Red rock amphitheater, magic place!!!!

[@paulaanderson4900]

Love that you’re sharing this amazing video! Especially appreciate seeing the backstage areas, tunnel & history!

[@michaelrobinson1275]

I thought you were amazing still living this life at 76. I saw 10CC on Wednesday night. They were very good. Graham Gouldman is 77 and still pumping it out. Keep on truckin' you guys

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

So cool. I hope someone posts a couple of tunes from this venue. Enjoy

[@mike605]

What a cool venue. Thank you

[@tobiasgaust]

Amazing place! Thanks for the tour. :)

[@gstevens6948]

All those names in that stairwell … MANSON stood out, so many artists of so many genres of music. The energy there must be extreme in a good way.

[@mcmikah]

That trombone player warming up @6:03. I think every single trombone player in the history of the universe warms up with that exercise.

[@kenton6098]

Gotta be one of the coolest places in Colorado. I've been here for 30 years and never seen this area. I did sneak in by climbing the rocks to see 3 Dog Night here in 1970. The Beatles signatures are there somewhere.

[@arnejuergens7457]

Yeah! So we have an "investigating trio" on its way thru the catacombs of the venue. How sweet, ask them to join from time to time! 😂❤

[@kfallstidi]

Lee...I have been a fan of yours since The Section and my favorite pie...I recieved a demo through a music man in high school..now im 65,and I can't express the feeling in my heart for everything you do..ty.I hope someday I can shake your hand and talk for a minute for 50 years of music created by you and your basses...im one of your extremely thankful fans...im Uncle a jr ...maybe I'll give you a shout...hey I'm Uncle A....and you will extend your hand....ty so much

[@terenzo50]

Great fun for an old stay-at-home like me. Break a leg!

[@erickorte2552]

Very smart to have the Scrim hanging the stage. It cuts down on the Sun but let's the air through.

[@splashesin8]

❤😊, ...and there's even more tunnels... Happy that the ones sick last year are feeling better this year❣️ Some stuff sounds fancier than it used to be. :)

[@TDenander]

This has to be the most amazing venue in the world!!!

[@optimus163]

I ran the shuttle trucks for 2 seasons here back in the mid 2000s . Its a unique venue in that the trucks cannot make it to the backstage area for normal unloading and loading. The access road is soo seep and narrow no tractor trailer can make it. So what happens is there is a loading dock ( a giant patio) down the hill near the Trading Post which is the Colorado Music Experience Museum. Tractor trailers offload the gear to be used for the evening concert onto the patio then it gets sorted and loaded onto smaller flatbed /stakebed trucks. Red Rocks is a small venue and you just cant fit an arena or stadium size show into it. So everything needs to be sorted out . The trucks then one at a time drive up a very steep and winding road and only one can back up along the narrow road way that Leland shows briefly in the Pt 1 video when he looks out towards Denver. Reversing into the stage opening 3:15 is the critical part Its about 80 ft and soo tight when backing up that driver has to know exactly when to rub the left front tire on a curb, quickly spin the steering right or left at various points. If not the truck scrapes along the rocks or the stone wall. ts not easy. One of our drivers bent the front bumper way out cause he didnt steer fast enough. Once you made it to the stage doorway, the truck backs into the opening with just a couple inches clearance on each side. The gear gets off-loaded and we drive back down slowly to the trucks and repeat again and again til finished with Load-in. Then take a break for a few hours . After show's over we repeat in reverse. All this adds time to loading in and out. One might ask why dont they make the road wider and stage opening bigger ? Well because this venue is Registered as a National Historic Place it's original structures cannot be altered in any way. The only improvements that were approved to modify are the main stage , it originally had no roof so that made it a none issue per preservation - it received a new roof and rigging beams a couple years ago. And at the top of the seating bleachers where new concession and food stands are being built. Thats right bleachers, the entire seating area is bench seats. The angle of the seating area is what creates that audience in your face feeling for the performers and audiences. When standing on stage you can almost reach out and touch the first 10 rows of people ! Dressing rooms, artists lounge , catering , production offices are all underneath the stage . Basically in an underground bunker. Secret : There is a hole in the rock wall behind the stage that goes all the way down to the lounge catering area 3:53 . The trick is to have someone yell or talk into the hole and freak unknowing people out down in the lounge !

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

Man…somebody had a true vision with that amphitheater! Perhaps they were inspired by the ancients……Epidaurus etc.

[@Tedroy]

Beautiful spot. Have fun Lee!

[@randynovick7972]

Aaah. Just saw this. Best venue to see a show.

[@DaxLLM]

What a wild backstage tour! Also tell Brad it's ok to be slightly out of tune every now and then, but not during a performance! 😅 BTW I really love Charlie Wonder! 😮😂

[@gstevens6948]

The tuning up process was always amazing to me as well….

[@whodder06]

I love this place. Totally amazing!! The people are SUPER amazing!!

[@happygolucky1833]

love the red rocks stuff Lee and I’m a fan too!

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤hi Lee❤️ I saw a Buddy Miller signature

[@mikecue4012]

Every one of your road videos is "must-watch TV". I hope you get a chance to interview some of the road crew before you wrap this tour. The range of venues these folks have to adapt to is amazing. And a question for the audio department: do you travel with enough gear to handle the occasional symphony orchestra who might grace the stage? YIKES!

[@philip2750]

Excellent as usual.

[@rk41gator]

I'm in Denver and don't even know when this beautiful venue was built!

[@BP-ww9fp]

I'm a Brad's people & Lamont fan 😉. Belly Up Aspen has no extra stage space and Red Rocks has nothing but! There's a rumor that The Beatles signed the wall and it was accidentally painted over 🤤

[@RockandRollWoman]

OK. Typo. I want to know where the Beatles may have signed something that could be lurking under layers of paint! 😁

[@LennyG-TPFL]

RR memories----B52s, Dan Fogelberg 1990ish

[@RockandRollWoman]

Fogelberg. An incredible talent, gone far too young. Lucky you!

[@johncopeland3826]

​@@RockandRollWomanA master musician / songwriter of the highest caliber , who still to this day is so criminally underrated and overlooked by his peers .In my opinion , Dan's life work as a professional musician is right up there with the very best of them .

[@RMBlake007]

I love the Red Rocks venue,,,it looks similar to the international destination of the Garden of the Gods located at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. If you love RRocks...you'd love the GOG. Look me up while you're here!

[@pierheadjump]

⚓️ Thanks Lee 😎

[@alzg8779]

What a place! TY Leland!

[@gstevens6948]

Wow, that list of every artist and the date they played there on…

[@eddiethek]

Still gorgeous.

[@flyingjeff1956]

Brad, just play the FACE notes. You'll be good. :)

[@carolmoline6490]

I’m a rock hound! ❤❤❤

[@leechild4655]

That was a John Cage piece they were playing at the end. ;-)

[@elcienechagas1981]

Lee love Lamont 💖💖💖

[@toneman501]

Awesome venue...I hope you played "The Flintstones" theme.... ....nice of that lady to mob you....

[@ronnyskaar3737]

A great place to rock.

[@jevans9359]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience in 1968. I guess Jimi’s amp went to shit, but to see that concert would’ve been a thrill.

[@BasicDrumming]

I appreciate you, thank you for making content.

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thank you!!!

[@richardlynch5632]

😎✌👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@LorenzoBilleri]

Everybody loves you Lee ❤

[@marktheaardvark7208]

I hate to admit it but I’ve lived in Denver since 1956 and have never been to a show at Red Rocks, My folks did take me to Easter sunrise services there once when I was very young and all I remember was I froze my butt off.

[@BradfordTanner-rt3ch]

It's quite a trio

[@TheJbh1103]

love your content

[@Ajgreetings]

Incredible

[@michaelstusiak5902]

Love me some Peavey amps.

[@nisiunavoce1264]

Lamont! Amy! Mace! Brad, on the 12th bar of the 12th verse of the 12th page the 12th fiber of your reed was off pitch. Please do something about it!

[@terriblemook]

❤️❤️

[@francoismoreira1583]

👍🙏

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

👍👍

[@cynthiaspear-duncan7661]

Anyone there (in the band)a first timer for Red Rocks?

[@zzannos]

SEE IF YOU CAN FIND THE BEATLES SIGNATURE

[@Mark_Brooks]

Part Three: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5TSoJd3hb53i6M