There are many amazing music venues across the U.S., from arenas to theaters to outdoor venues. But, there are only a few that hold iconic status for artists and attendees alike. Radio City Music Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, and the Red Rocks Amphitheater are some of these iconic venues. I had the opportunity to visit Red Rocks this summer for a concert (And now I understand why it’s a bucket-list venue).

This past August, the national radio network K-Love hosted a two-night Live at Red Rocks experience at the amphitheater outside of Denver, Colorado. On my way to the event and before I entered the venue, the drive into Red Rocks Park was breathtaking. From the moment I crossed the gate into the park, everything about this venue is an experience.

After my hunt for an appropriate place to park, I learned from the venue’s staff that there is an art to learning how to “Red Rocks” effectively. No matter where you park, there is a short hike to the venue. The hike gives you a few extra minutes to take in the natural beauty of the environment before taking in the modern concert experience.

On my way to the entrance I was supposed to enter through, I ran into my friend Adam Agee, former lead vocalist of Stellar Kart and Audio Adrenaline. I could tell that the excitement of being a part of the event started even before stepping foot inside the venue. Check out my conversation with Adam about the experience below.