Denver, anyone?

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edited March 2008 in The Porch
I have been holding out hope that PJ would make their way through Denver this summer as we are hosting the Democratic National Convention at the end of August. Then I see this little quote in today's Denver Post:

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"Denver impresario Chuck Morris holds a news conference Tuesday morning to feed us the deets on the Mile High Music Festival. As The Denver Post already told you, it'll be at the soccer fields of Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 19 and 20.

"It'll be the largest music festival ever seen in Colorado by far," Morris told me. "And the first of many."

It's been widely surmised that Tom Petty will be one of the acts at the fest, playing July 19 along with touring companion Steve Winwood. Morris won't confirm or deny anything — but he says the lineup will blow our minds with established and emerging acts.

So what do we know? It'll rock the soccer fields on five stages, two of them under tents, one tent as big as a football field. The fest, which could have as many as 50 acts, will run from noon to 11 p.m. each day. And you can expect as many as 50,000 to show up, some of whom will get to enjoy a VIP experience."
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I know there is nothing specific to PJ in there, but one can dream, no?
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  • 4Powers204Powers20 Posts: 1,227
    its a music festival. PJ has to be playing it.

    ***books hotel***
    *** checks airfares****


    "We're running out of beer, too?" EV 6/19/08

  • 4Powers20 wrote:
    its a music festival. PJ has to be playing it.

    ***books hotel***
    *** checks airfares****
    ha, i love it

    $480 round trip from jfk
    and i found a best western a quarter mile from the venue
    i am going to ask around about local bar and grills to hit up before and after the show!

    i wonder how long they will play for? 3, maybe 4 hours???
    Mansfield II: # 23, since '03

    routine was the theme..

    there aint gonna be any middle any more
  • nuzpapernuzpaper Posts: 211
    I had one of the best times of my life in Denver for the 06 shows. Awesome city with lots to do. If PJ rolls through again I just might have to return. If any one is thinking of heading there check out the budget host inn. Not the best looking place but bundled with flight from expedia it cost like 30 a night and is right across from six flags ( $20 tix from the hotel) and the pepsi centre.
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  • pjtaperpjtaper Posts: 3,020
    please come here.
  • SmartypantsSmartypants Posts: 114
    I also saw something about an "environmental" music festival being planned for Red Rocks to kick off the DNC convention week.

    A girl can hope... :)

    michelle

    edit: http://www.9news.com/life/entertainment/article.aspx?storyid=87924
    michelle

    power to the peaceful
  • pjtaperpjtaper Posts: 3,020
    when is it, and please, I am not on the message pit as much as I used to be, PLEASE, denver folks, PM me if I need to know anything!
  • in all honesty, it looked like a pretty cool city from the real world show there. coors field looks pretty nice....id like to make it there one day....and the only way would be via a pj show, so ill hope along with yall
    Mansfield II: # 23, since '03

    routine was the theme..

    there aint gonna be any middle any more
  • In2DeepIn2Deep Posts: 496
    I'm working that Mile High Festival and currently there is not talk of PJ. The Red Rocks show pretty much has a lineup already, no PJ involved. As a Denver fan, I hope they don't play either. I hope they play their own show and not during the DNC since I will be consumed by working it all.
  • CServantCServant Posts: 1,182
    The headliners for the Mile High Music and Arts Fest are indeed Tom Petty (very popular here), Steve Winwood, and The Dave Matthews Band. It's scheduled for July at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, AKA where the Rapids play in scenic Commerce City.

    I've heard nothing regarding PJ.
    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." Mark Twain
  • From 3/18's Rocky Mountain News:

    "Promoter Chuck Morris, joined by Gov. Bill Ritter and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, today will confirm one of the worst-kept secrets in the local music scene.

    The inaugural Mile High Music Festival will be headlined by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on July 19, with the Dave Matthews Band closing out the next night.

    Only the Telluride Bluegrass Festival challenges the festival in terms of number of acts for a Colorado concert. But the Mile High fest has a scope that ranges from veterans John Mayer and Steve Winwood to fan favorites such as The Black Crowes and Rodrigo y Gabriela and up-and-comers like the Flobots. Altogether more than 35 acts are confirmed for the festival, with more on the way."
  • maccimacci Posts: 1,057
    Yeah bummer - no PJ

    Petty, DMB, John Mayer, Black Crowes, OAR.......
    My lips are shaking.......
  • dustinparduedustinpardue Posts: 1,829
    I thought people in CO only listed to rap.
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    I thought people in CO only listed to rap.


    Plenty of PJ fans are in Denver. :)
  • brucebruce Posts: 384
    wow DNC and pearl jam in denver, i might have to move there!
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    bruce wrote:
    wow DNC and pearl jam in denver, i might have to move there!


    Come on out to Denver. I moved here last week. I love it here. :)
  • pjtalipjtali Posts: 22
    It's only been thirteen years since they played red rocks. I hope red rocks gets some love from them if they tour this year. Greatest venue in the world!!
  • SpeakersSpeakers Posts: 252
    Plenty of PJ fans are in Denver. :)

    As long as they don't boo again...maybe the love for bush has simmered a bit after seeing what he has done over the last 5 years...
  • Speakers wrote:
    As long as they don't boo again...maybe the love for bush has simmered a bit after seeing what he has done over the last 5 years...

    Oh please, I was at that show...I think one person booed...Denver loves PJ (and Democrats)
    If I had known then what I know now...
  • Red Rocks in June or July would be as good as it gets.
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