The Trail Mix Sessions capture artists like Wilco, Grace Potter and Keb Mo playing around the venue's trails.
, its own version of NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts, in 2020, just ahead of the pandemic. AJR, AHI and Caroline Rose all made appearances before performances at the venue were suspended. Last October, the amphitheater reignited the project by bringing in its biggest name to date,On the balcony of the Red Rocks Trading Post, frontman Jeff Tweedy led the sextet through renditions of “Falling Apart ,” “Hints” and “Tired of Taking It Out on You.
“The goal of this series is to keep the sound relatively stripped down, almost campfire style, with wind and weather and crickets chirping,” says Lenz. “We want the environmental sounds, all the surrounding sounds, to be a part of the series.” That's the intent, Lenz says — to have artists swept away by the scenery. “You want them to embrace the trail and nature and lean into that,” he explains. “We want it to feel seamless, so that when an artist shows up...they’re just enjoying being out on the trails of Red Rocks.”
Espousing Leave No Trace values, all of the videos are produced on the paths, and the exact location is variable. Artists can play anywhere from the Trading Post’s porch to 100 yards away from a trailhead, depending on their comfort.
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