Reggae On the Rocks

This Venue for a day of Reggae could not have been ANY better! I will continue to bring all my friends and Rock this place all day! The music was fantastic and artists love playing here. Best Concert EVER!!!

It was the 25th Anniversary of Reggae on the Rocks, but Rebelution STOLE the show!!!

The venue and line up were incredible!!! Over 115 years in the music business between 3 groups, unbeatable. The vibe in the crowd was also unforgettable. Please book Jah Spear and the Burning Band for next year's show at Red Rock!!!!

wow!!! another Reggae on the Rocks on the books. FUN show as usual. very HOT during first part of the day. The clouds rolled in & cooled things off after 3pm...but then came THE WIND!!! It was a horrible, relentless wind which unfortunately ended up closing shop for all the venders @ the top of venue. :( boo thank goodness the wind was SLIGHTLY better down within the seating. All the bands were FANTASTIC!! good vibe. & they REALLY "weathered the storm" :) It was a little sad that the crowd didn't. Can't blame 'em, with 95 degrees most of the day and then really horrible wind whipping @ them the rest. By the time LEGEND Michael Rose came on, the crowd had dwindled, and by the last 10 songs or so, maybe a few hundred remained!! :( too bad.--for THEM-- YAY! for us that stuck it out! everyone moved foward to the first 5 rows and it was very intimate. He played A LOT of Uhuru stuff!! It was a GREAT SHOW! I hope Mr. Rose wasn't too disappointed in the lack of crowd support... because those that were there, LOVED HIM!!!!

Not as many people as I thought would be there but the bands were awsome.

Great show!! All the performers were amazing and you'd have to be dead to not have a good time.

Incredible show, needs a bigger headliner. The ticket price a bit high for a family. Can't wait for next year

Sub-par..... AT BEST! Inner Circle and Michael Rose were outstanding, as they always are. Marty Dread was surprisingly entertaining. However, the rest of the line-up was mediocre at best. Collie Buddz should have been before Groundation and the Mystic Roots Band and their Fergie wanna be JUST SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN THERE!!! They were horrible. The best way describe them is a very average cover band. Almost the entire set was covers of others' music..... I have attended almost every Reggae on the Rocks since its inception and Bill Blass seems to have real trouble with getting the order of the artist line-up right! I am a true Reggae fan, so I will continue to attend in future years. I just hope the lineups (and the order of appearance) will improve a bit as there are a TON of new and old reggae acts out there that are never brought to perform at the Rocks.... Midnite, Daweh Congo, Pablo Moses, Jah Cure, Linval Thompson just to name a few........

Reggae on the Rocks was unorganized! There was no schedule posted online at all and I didn't want to spend 12 hours there. I wanted to see two bands which I missed because they played really early and no one was told who was playing now.

Stellar sound and the best venue in the world. Only issue I had with this year's event was that the lineup was weak on 'true' old school performers (no Wailers, no Yellowman, etc.), it was very heavy on a poppy sound this time. The venue was also far from being sold out so either the marketing is not what it needs to be or the lineup this year just wasn't as strong as previous years.

This concert is way too long. I think you guys should post the order of the bands beforehand because the offer was varied and I feel some people go as fans of specific bands. I personally missed Groundation because, to my surprise, they were one of the first bands. At the end of the concert you could tell people was leaving before it was over, they were super tired and were not really Michael Rose fans. I would say it was poorly planned.

The Reggae Fest was not all that organized. It was impossible to get the line up and time online prior to the show and then when we got there we could not find a line up. Also, would really appreciate Red Rocks bringing in Gluten Free beer, food and alcohol choices for those of us that have a gluten allergy. It is always very tough to find anything for a gluten free vegetarian to eat or drink when attending a concert. Too bad the wind blew us out!

Every year we go to this concert - it never fails to come thru! All the performers are great. I wish they'd have at least one or two Jawaiian bands.... But we are always happy with whoever is there.

This was a great event! Lots of good bands and fun times! Dubskin and Groundation were highlights. Innner Circle was awesome! Lots of dancing and fun! :)

One of the best venues I ever been too!!! All the bands were GREAT!!

Best place to have a concert! Bring more of the Marley brothers and Lauryn Hill back to Reggae on the Rocks!

Awesome. Steel Pulse was great!!! All bands where wonderful!!

the event overall is always amazing. the sun was shining and a nice cool breeze was blowing all day. the lesser known bands played for what seemed an eternity and the big names seemed to be rushed off the stage after one very short set and a couple of encore songs. only five bands played this year, which was very disappointing. still had a great time...beautiful people in a beautiful place!

The bands were just okay & the delay time in between the bands playing was too much. It wouldn't be such a long wait if there were more vendors & stuff to do in the mean time. O & the Beer - Way To expensive!!!

Well... basically we waited 11 hours to see Steel Pulse. Having the doors open at 12 noon and the show end around 11pm or later is a complete waste. The show started with Dubstick at 12:30pm, and then ended with Steel Pulse at 9pm.... but all the time in the middle was filled up with WAITING and someones crappy iPod off and on between the other groups - Isreal Vibrations, Ky-Mani Marley, and Rebelution. But the entire show felt like ony 6 or 7 hours of those other groups. Waiting in between the groups was someones iPod and waiting, followed by more waiting. WITH NO RE-ENTRY - that means you are stuck in Red Rocks, with their food, their $7 drinks for basically 11 hours. Unless you wanted to skip Dubstick..... or I Vibs..... or Ky-Mani - all worth seeing. Next year, we should get a set schedule of bands, and re-entry so we can leave and get dinner, and come back for the band we wanted to see.

The entire show was amazing. I was sober even, if you can believe that. The only part I had an issue with was Rebelution. I do not like that band. Period. They are not reggae. They are barely even rock. I would call them a poppy wannabe Sublime, but Bradley would roll in his grave if he heard their brand of refined crap. So, no more Rebelution please, or any band like them. Otherwise, the show was a magical experience. Please continue doing what you do concerning this.

Rebelution was AWESOME!!! All the Marleys were GREAT! Definitely going again next year!

This was my first time seeing Reggae on the Rocks, and it was amazing! The bands were all great! My only complaint would be the MC, he was kinda lame and boring to listen too. Other than that this show is something no to be missed!!

This was completely incredible. An amazing group of people in an incredible venue listening to some of the greats in the genre! The only thing that I would recommend, if you plan on being there all day, check out Red Rock's website on the things that you can bring in with you. We didn't bring food or anything, but you can bring whole meals in. ALSO DEFINITELY bring a blanket/chair. Sitting for 10 hours on hard concrete isn't the most amazing thing for your back. Over all though, back pain and all, it was totally worth it!! Best time ever!!!

Wonderful show! Great crowd--you should go every year!

NEEDS TO GO TO THIS EVENT!! Well worth the money for the amount of time each band played.

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Wow, what can you say. Red Rocks is awesome. The bands were really good, Meditations classic roots awesomeness, Judge Roughneck fun reggae rock ska, Rebelution pretty fly for a white guy, BUT **STEEL PULSE** WAS MASSIVE SOUND - THAT WHOLE PLACE WAS JUMPIN, THE BEATS WERE THUMPIN, THE REGGAE WAS **HOT** !!! Then of course BURNING SPEAR. I mean, c'mon. How could you not love this? General admission, mostly hung out up top, room to spread out and s k a n k. View from up there is mind blowing, and the sound still top notch in row 60. Made it down to the front for most of Spear and it is really groooovy up close too.

A truly amazing event. Each band was better and better. Rebelution pleased as usual, and Steel Pulse and Burning Spear were unreal.

I arrived at around 4:20 pm so I missed the first band in the line-up. When the third band the Meditations came out, the audience started filling the seats and you could feel the energy of the mass of bodies. Laser lights were being sold and distributed as colors filled the auditorium. The Meditations played two versions of "Stir it Up" back to back, as it is always essential to pay tribute to Bob Marley at a reggae show. When Steel Pulse came out, it was the typical high-energy positive vibe that makes them a favorite to see anytime they come to the Denver/Boulder area. They played their usual jams and paved the way for the headliner, Burning Speer. Having never had the chance to experience Burning Speer in my repertoire of reggae, I hardly believed that anyone could have been more suitable to headline than Steel Pulse. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. The bantor between the crowd and the band were refreshing. I see at least one show at Red Rocks every year and they are all amazing, but nothing compares to the diverse reggae crowd. If you can only make one show at Red Rocks a year, Reggae on the Rocks is the true experience :)

This concert was simply amazing... Unbelievable venue... listening to Reggae in an awe inspiring setting!

This was my first year at Reggae on the Rocks it was great absolutely amazing my first time in Colorado I met people from every where. Kyi -Mani Marley one love... Israel Vibrations always feel the vibes.... Steele Pulse awesome..... Rebelution respect !!!you rocked it ....... look forward to returning next year!!!!

Loved the positive energy and the good vibes. Couldn't help but smile all day long :D

This was my first time at Reagge on the Rocks and I can see why people keep going year after year. I had a blast and will be looking forward to going again next year! Rain or shine!

The line-up was good, but the fact that the show was almost sold out and the seats were only half full goes to show just how many tickets go to scalpers and ticket services. The week of the event, there were no tickets available online through Red Rocks, yet the seats were no where near full. The lines of scalpers selling tickets at all entrances and the number of websites selling tickets for a mark-up can certainly explain this. The lack of full seats cut down on the energy level and tuned an otherwise stellar show into a somewhat lackluster energy experience.

Reggae on the rocks is the best festival ever. Great times, great vibes and amazing music.

The event was amazing!!! We came to see Rebelution and it was a complete knock out! Granted, we were not aware that it was going to go from 1pm-12pm but it was absolutely worth it. Cannot say anymore about how much fun the Redrocks Ampitheatre and the concert was.. Definitely going back!

Great venue, great crowd, great value. Rebelution was great as always but it would be great to change the line up a bit. Tribal seeds, katchafire; hirie and stick figure would just add more spice to the pot.

The people working the event were all very friendly and the show was incredible!

I wish the green played longer, they were amazing. why did i not know it was a 12 hour concert?? my ticket said 12-5... i was very under-prepared for the day.

The Green, Iration and Rebelution were phenomenal!!!!

Great concert will go again and looking forward to next year

What an unforgettable experience ! A truly amazing venue with incredible sound and panoramic views. The entire crowd was dancing by the end of the show $$$

even with the rain, the band kept playing...it freakin, rocked!!! very good line up!!

I enjoyed the show it was my first time at the venue. One thing I did not like about the event was that I was not allowed to bring my cooler full of sandwiches and water into the venue. I had to leave it at the door and throw it away before security checked me. I did not have any illegal substances or alcohol, my group and I was going to be there all day so we tried to prepare by bringing drinks and food.

Outstanding experience!! I plan to attend another concert next year. I live in St. Louis and attending a concert at the Red Rocks was always on my to do list. Attending a Reggae Concert at the Red Rocks should be a must do item on anyone list. I have been telling all of my friends about it so expect many future visitors from my circle of friends. Every band did an outstanding job,the venue was unbelievable and I was moved by the energy of the people in the crowd.

Awesome show every year. If you didn't go, you missed out. I'm already looking forward to next year summer 2015 on the Rocks.

It was an awesome event. Definitely will be there next year!

I have not been to a concert since I was 12 years old. Words cannot express the experience I had. I was truly amazed. The bands were awesome! The acoustics was like something i never heard before! The view while the sun is setting!!!! The reggae vibes! It was truly the best experience of my life. I did not know what to expect, but I did not expect to have my mind blown!!!

Most amazing venue with the most amazing music and most amazing weather! Loved every moment of it!

Reggae on the rocks was an awesome show. The atmosphere is perfect at red rocks!

Long time music lover and always appreciate a great venue. This was my first time seeing a show at Red Rocks and I was blown away. The views were spectacular and the sound was even better. I loved that it goes from day to night so you get to see the venue in all settings. Great experience.

Everything about Reggae on the rocks this year was amazing!!! Hopefully next year it will be a three day event!

This was my first Reggae on the Rocks concert and it blew my mind. All of the groups that played were phenomenal and put on a great show. My favorites were The Green and Rebelution. This show sold out so I suggest you buy your tickets early and get there early! Any show at Red Rocks will have an amazing view no matter where you sit though.

All day event led up to an awesome night. Great performers all around. Great time and great atmosphere

So much fun! Amazing bands, staff was great too! Can't wait until next year

Best event I've ever been to! General admission seats were just fine, we sat where we wanted and they had a couple places to go for drinks and bathrooms so the walking wasn't too bad. Lineup was awesome, glad to see local talent and Iration totally killed the show!! Love Rebelution as well, there were great vibes and so much fun!

I was really hoping that this concert was a little more upbeat. However, the bands didn't seem like they really wanted to play. I love reggae, but this was a disappointment.

This was an amazing experience! All the bands were top notch performers!

reggae on the rocks concert was the bomb !!!!!! what more can you ask for ?????Rebelution, the green, Iration, Israel vibration, it will be a yearly event for me and my family for sure!! thank God there was no Matisyahu this year he ruined it last year.

The Green, Iration, and Rebelution were fantastic!!! There was a bit of rain but that did not ruin the overall amazing experience!!! The bands that they chose for the event got better as the night progressed. The Green, Iration, and Rebelution were great performances and loved how they interacted with their audience!

Great event! However, I know that California/hawaii reggae/rock fills the seats but there needs to be a balance between that kind of reggae/rock and roots reggae. I enjoyed myself but could not help but notice that in the last two years Reggae on the Rocks has slowly moved away from a Reggae concert to a Rock/Reggae concert. Maybe balance it out at 50% ??

I purchased these tickets as a gift for my grandchildren. Even though I could not afford better seats, they tell me they loved it and had a wonderful time.

I have been going to this show for years. It is something I look forward to all year. Fantastic! So much fun, and the crowd it attracts is friendly and open. The bands this year were all really good. It's such a beautiful event. I met people who traveled here from all over the country just to come to the show. It sold out this year and I am afraid to tell people how awesome it is because next year it'll probably sell out sooner!

This was my 2nd year going to Reggae on the Rocks and I had a good time. I wish they played a little more "upbeat" reggae because I was being put to sleep by the slow stuff. LOL! Other than that, I had a great experience!! XOXO Peace, Love, Light

Great bands, great people, great times! Beautiful venue, the drinks are a bit pricey, but that's to be expected.

Good vibes and great music all around. I came for Rebelution, Iration, and The Green, but all the bands were amazing! I would definitely go again, and I recommend this event to anyone!

The music is amazing. The crowd is peaceful and engaged. And watching Red Rocks transition from day to night is unbelievable.

It was an unbelievable show! Great for an all day event!

from start to finish the show was by far da bestest concert i eva been to. only recomendation i have for next year is to see some soja tribal seeds and da green.dats enough of rebelution.other than that great show defintly going again next year

I'm so glad that I went. It was the best concert ever!. With all the great bands, it was really worth the money and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in trying it out next year. How can you beat 9 hours of pure reggae all in one show, totally awesome! See you next year. Seating was general admission so you could sit anywhere you wanted....just try to get there before 4pm cause after that, seats fill up and you'll have to sit higher up. Doesn't really matter cause it's all good no matter where you sit. LS

A great set of music from Winston Rodney. Always an amazing performance. I feel lucky to have had the chance to see him and his band play a show at red rocks. Listen to Burning Spear!!

Excellent venue to see some of Reggae Legends. the Meditation always give a great show. A rather surprising set was turned in by Rebelution. Steele Pulse was exciting as usual, bring the same energy that has made them legendary. Nothing can explain the excitement of the crowd when Burning Spear appeared. Once you get by the climb to the ampitheater the venue is superb with great sound......................(lc)

Great line up of reggae artists. Much better than last year!

I've been attending this show for 20 years. It's well run and super fun. This year our 8 year old made his 1st Reggae on the Rocks. I hope it continues forever! One Love.

I remember when Reggae on the Rocks was a 2-day festival - judging from the crowd on Saturday night, I think it could be again. It was a great atmosphere - no fights, nobody spilling beer on me - just a lot of very happy music lovers dancing and enjoying themselves. We usually sit down front at Red Rocks, but decided to sit up high so we could see what that is like, and also because we arrived late, at about 7 pm. The scenery is great up high, and it's nice being so close to the restrooms and food (when they had food...) The sound was surprisingly good considering the distance from the stage, and the large screen gave us some closeups. It is far less crowded up top. As nice as it was, I think next time we'll go earlier and sit down front to see better (depending on the lineup). I think the lineup could be improved - it used to be better! Steel Pulse and Burning Spear are legends, and they were great - we really enjoyed them, but we really weren't interested in the rest of the lineup (although I did like Rebelution). Please bring back the Marley brothers (Damien, Stephen, and Kymani would be excellent), and bring us current reggae, such as Protoje, Capleton, Morgan Heritage, Mavado, Tarrus Riley, Beenie Man, Konshens, Anthony B, Sean Paul, Romaine Virgo, Cecile, I-Octane, etc. (just some suggestions!) I think an improved lineup and 2-day format would bring in more out-of-town visitors to this amazing venue. This is a great place to hear reggae, and it's nice to have the vendors up top (but I think they used to have Jamaican food up there - I didn't see any this year). Speaking of food, they ran out, and there were no vegan options, other than potato chips. Some veggie hot dogs would be an easy thing to add, I would think, or hummus wraps. Next time we'll bring our own.

It was our first year and we will be back next year. Everyone was so nice and friendly. We were in the parking lot having drinks meeting people. Then when the first band hit the stage I dont think i sat down very much after that.

We loved the roots nature of the line-up. Meditations' harmonies were sweet, Steel Pulse was energizing, tight, together; amazing harmonies. Burning Spear is the revered icon of reggae - and yet, he could follow Steel Pulse with transcendent energy of his own, taking it just one notch higher. Very conscious, peaceful and friendly crowd. The only negative is the cigarette smoke! Red Rocks! Please ban cigarettes!

I really enjoyed reggae on the rocks. I would really like to Duane Stephenson there next year. He rocks. maybe Sizzla......All in all it was an awesome concert.

All of the reggae bands were great. The weather was great. The crowd was great. I love watching concerts at Red Rocks.

I've been going to this concert for the past several years, and it's gone from an all-day event Saturday AND Sunday, to an all-day event ONLY on Saturday, to just an afternoon event on Saturday. Each year it seems there's less and less to get excited about, but this year (2011) Inner Circle was appearing. I saw them the last time they were here, and they rocked the house in a thunderstorm, no less. This time they don't look OR sound anything like the band that sings 'BAD BOYS.' I was so disappointed!!!! I just hope that there will even be a Reggae on the Rocks a few years from now, because this event has definitely seen better days!!!!

AWESOME ATMOSPERE, GREAT SHOW CANT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR. I FLEW OUT FROM VA. FOR THAT SHOW. WELL WORTH IT CANT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR

best band by far. they blew everyone away. two years ago was much better

My God. I thought I would die from the heat, I had a salt ring around my shirt because I was sweating so much, the music was so, so. I guess it was alright. Def not worth the money IMO. That was my first and last time.

Each year for Reggae on the Rocks there are less and less vendors. This year was a real bummer! Food choices were limited to two choices. We always look forward to buying things and the merchandise was sub par! They all sold the same same Bob Marley t shirts! The music was good, not exciting though and not alot of people. The inside restaurant and bar closed at 5pm! People want to relax and have some food and drinks at an all day event! One tiny area with 4 crummy cocktail tables and 6 chairs for the whole amphitheater just doesn't cut it! It seems to me that whomever was in charge this year considered this concert an afterthought!

Rusted Root was AWESOME! New Kingston band was great too.

Awesome reggae festival, lived up to my expectations. Only change i would expect would be for them to bring some big name acts like the Marley Sons. Great overall !