{"id":1553,"date":"2020-09-29T20:45:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T02:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/richardcolby.net\/adventures\/?p=1553"},"modified":"2020-10-04T14:31:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-04T20:31:00","slug":"my-4-favorite-concert-theatres-in-denver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/richardcolby.net\/adventures\/2020\/09\/29\/my-4-favorite-concert-theatres-in-denver\/","title":{"rendered":"My 4 Favorite Concert Theatres in Denver"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am a concert aficionado \u2013 I live and breathe for the rush of going to a concert. The feeling when the house lights drop in the amphitheater and then whole crowd goes crazy and the artist takes the stage and you know you\u2019re about to have the best 2-ish hours of your life\u2026 Yeah, that\u2019s the good stuff.<\/p>\n

I know now with COVID pretty much anything has been cancelled or postponed, concerts included. But that doesn\u2019t have to stop us from getting excited about future events and daydreaming about seeing our favorite artists again! So, in preparation for that glorious future, I have compiled a list of my 4 favorite small music theaters in Denver. These venues hold a plethora of potential – from hosting EDM artists, to small indie bands, to heavy metal, to trendy pop stars – it’s very probable that someone you’re familiar with has been to one of these concert halls.<\/p>\n

1 – Ogden Theatre (935 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located 15-20 minutes away from the University of Denver campus on East Colfax, sits the small but quaint theatre known as the Ogden. You find parking at either a street meter or a paid lot, and then go stand in line to enter the building. Once you\u2019re inside and past the lobby, it\u2019s a free-for-all to get a good spot for the show. The floor is tiered, getting a little more narrow as you get closer to the stage.<\/p>\n

For wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, there is the top tier in the back that offers a great view and safety from the masses. If you want to sit, you can request a chair and sit in the ADA section, or up the stairs there\u2019s balconies that have seating available.<\/p>\n

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Rachel Platten at the Ogden Theatre, from March 25th 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2 – Paramount Theatre (1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sitting pretty, tucked away in the midst of the 16th<\/sup> Street Mall, is our next feature: the Paramount Theatre. With a maximum capacity of 1,870 people, this venue is great for all artists big and small. It offers an intimate and personal vibe, while accommodating everyone.<\/p>\n

The wheelchair and limited mobility seating exists, but isn\u2019t amazing. The area that is specifically reserved for ADA is the very back row, which isn\u2019t that great of a view, especially when all the fans stand up and dance. I personally try to get front row seats, because they are removable, and then I obviously have a great view!<\/p>\n

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Alessia Cara at the Paramount Theatre, on October 10th 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3 – Fillmore Auditorium (1510 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fillmore just screams music vibes from the moment you arrive. You spot the big bright sign advertising the night\u2019s show, there\u2019s music already playing (no matter how early you start to stand in line), and once inside it just feels so authentic. The kind of authenticity that the Hard Rock Cafes strive for, but will never reach compared to the Fillmore.<\/p>\n

Like the Ogden, the Fillmore\u2019s seating is at a first-come-first-serve basis. It is just one big pit, with side areas for the ADA and for those who prefer to sit. Once the concert starts, the whole building starts to thump along with the bass. But the acoustics are insane, it\u2019s one of the best things I\u2019ve heard.<\/p>\n

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5 Seconds of Summer at The Fillmore Auditorium, on September 30th 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4 – Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This list wouldn\u2019t be complete if I didn\u2019t mention Red Rocks at least<\/em> once. Now, technically, this is not in Denver, but from the University of Denver, it\u2019s only about a 30-minute drive. And it\u2019s worth it, I promise.<\/p>\n

Located literally inside the stones, the 70 rows of steps and seats face the stage. People say the artists get the best view of the audience and the magnificent landscape, but I always think I have the best view. The front row is not even 3 yards away from the stage, and the stage is a step taller than the ground level.<\/p>\n

Wheelchair users and people with mobility issues get the best out of this deal, as the ADA section includes the first few rows or the 70th<\/sup> row at top. So, when I say I\u2019ve got the best seat in the house, I usually mean it, as I am typically front-and-center singing my heart out.<\/p>\n

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Halsey at Red Rocks, on July 31st 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A lot of people right now are bummed about sporting events being cancelled and limited in capacity due to social distancing, but at least they still get to enjoy it somehow. With concerts being postponed until further notice, all I can do is stay \u201cin-touch\u201d with my favorites via social media where I am one of millions. At least when I go to concerts, I can tell myself they saw me and that they know of my existence. But until everything sorts itself out, I am an ant in their big world.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re someone who isn\u2019t so sure about this whole \u201cmask thing,\u201d please do it anyways. If not for the benefit and health of you and your community, do it for concerts. And until then, I will be listening to my playlists at full blast, daydreaming about the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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