Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Emerald Society Pipes perform during the Red Rocks 8 o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Emerald Society Pipes perform during the Red Rocks 8 o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021. The event marked a return to live music in Colorado after stages were dark for most of 2020.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe Emerald Society Pipes perform during the Red Rocks 8 o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostIntensive care unit nurse, Emily Worthem sings during the Red Rocks o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks' 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostVocalist JoFoKe, right, dances and sings during the Red Rocks o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks' 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021. Pianist Adam Waite, left, plays along to a large crowd.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA percussionist with the Longmont High School Drumline performs during the Red Rocks o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks' 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostMusic lovers enjoy the performances during the Red Rocks o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks' 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostRaditya Muljadi, 11-years-old, performs during the Red Rocks 8 o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks' 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021. Radity, a fifth grader, played piano concerts for charity during the pandemic.
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The Emerald Society Pipes perform during the Red Rocks 8 o'clock Howl at the Red Rocks Amphitheater to celebrate Red Rocks 80th anniversary on April 28, 2021.
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Red Rocks hosted an event Wednesday evening to mark their 80th anniversary. The evening featured local acts who kept the music alive during the pandemic and culminated with a marching band and a 8 o’clock howl honoring first responders, medical personal and frontline workers who worked tirelessly through the pandemic.










