Karen O. of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Yeah, we know, traditionally we’ve covered bluegrass and roots festivals, but once in awhile it’s good to try something new, which is exactly why we went to the Monolith Festival at Red Rocks to bring you the best of the best new artists and maybe introduce you to some things you’ve never heard before. Plus, some of our old favorites were there, like Gregory Alan Isakov and M. Ward.
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Beats Antique
We’re at Red Rocks covering the Monolith Festival. Check back for updates as they come in.
Saturday
2:50 – Gregory Alan Isakov pictures are up – he just finished his main stage set.
A few photos of Speak Easy Tiger are also up in the main gallery.
4:00 – Danielle Ate the Sandwich was on the MadeLoud.com stage with her ukulele and Dennis, the bassist.
5:05 – It’s only 48 degrees – and raining.
7:19 – Caitlin Rose sounds like a twenty-something version of Nanci Griffith-twang. Loved it.
6:30 – M. Ward just started out with Sad Sad Song.
9:45 – Of Montreal and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs – both entirely must see shows.
Sunday
3:18 – The Beats Antique are over on the MadeLoud stage – mixing fiddle, DJs and belly-dancing.
4:00 – Dandy Warhols on the main stage, singing Legend of the Last of the Outlaw Truckers.
6:20 – Method Man & Redman are onstage now, Phoenix has been moved to the main stage at 7:45 and Passion Pit is now at 7 on the Southern Comfort stage. Rachel Goodrich is at 7:15.
7:35 – Miami’s Rachel Goodrich and her “Laughing Empanadas” are over on the Made Loud Stage now.
8:00 – Phoenix is on the main stage, with strobe lights. And it’s starting to rain.
9:56 – Mars Volta is closing the festival, right now.
