Welcome to the Grateful Ed Blog! We may be hard-working education advocates, but we know how important it is to take time to kick back and relax. We especially love to do that through live music—that’s the culture Grateful Ed was founded on. Check out our team’s latest and greatest musical adventures in our ‘Grateful Ed’ series.
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At the height of the pandemic lock down, I got a sticker that reads, “I miss concerts”. Since then, I’ve worked my way up from socially distanced outdoor venues to…
Billy Strings Live at Red Rocks Amphitheater 2020 | Tim Taylor
Jamgrass prodigy Billy Strings played a scorching 28 song, 3 set show at famed Red Rocks Amphitheater on September 26, 2020. The crowdless, live-streamed event was the musical highlight of…
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit with Special Guest David Crosby
REVIEW: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit with Special Guest David CrosbyRed Rocks AmphitheaterSeptember 17, 2019 Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit headlined a triple bill, featuring opening acts David…
My Morning Jacket at Red Rocks | Tim Taylor
My Morning Jacket is known for their legendary live performances, and this was one for the ages! But I’m not going to write a review of the show. For the uninitiated, Clinch is arguably the world’s best rock-n-roll photographer.
Announcing the Grateful Ed Concert Review Contest!
Our Grateful Ed blog has been redesigned, and to celebrate, we’re also launching our Concert Review Contest!
July: The Month of Great Concert Reviews
August approaches imminently, so it’s peak summertime AND and peak concert season. We don’t want to let go of those good vibes that come from good music, so we’ve compiled an easy-access breakdown of last month’s concert review blog posts, just in case you missed them! You’re sure to find a new group to listen to, or rediscover an old favorite.
Weathers | Cynthia Vu
Because my lucky friend keeps winning tickets to shows, I went to see Weathers at the Moon Room at Summit Music Hall in Denver, CO on June 29th. Weathers is…
The Mavericks | Tim Taylor
The Mavericks are becoming the can’t miss show of the summer schedule at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Celebrating 30 years together, the band played a sold-out show in the unrivaled…