Best Moments & Events From the 2015 Outside Lands Festival

Outside Lands is one of the hottest celebrations of music, wine, beer, food, comedy, and art. The festival takes place at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Last year, this impressive festival offered concert-goers great music, good food, and wonderful guest comics. 

Although the music line-up for Outside Lands hasn’t been released for 2016, the festival brings some of the biggest acts in the world to San Francisco. In 2015, Kendrick Lamar and Elton John were among the stars that performed. 

If you are thinking about going to this event this year, check out some of the best moments from last year’s festivities to get an idea of what you might be in store for at this year’s event. 

Kendrick Lamar's Fan Dedication

The hip-hop artist performed one of his songs to a fan that was crowd-surfing in a wheelchair. He asked the audience to carry the fan to the front so that he could dedicate a performance of his hit song "Alright" to the fan.

The GastoMagic Stage

The GastroMagic stage was not a music stage, but rather a food stage. This stage featured world-famous chefs, dancers, musicians, and comedians for live cooking demonstrations. The stage showcased the great food offerings available in San Francisco. It also offered some of the most interesting performances at the festival. French Soul Food restaurateurs rewarded audience members who twerked with beignets. Local butchers performed their duties among break dancers. A discussion about mezcal was paired with mambo dancers. 

Billy Idol Rocking Out

Rock and roll icon Billy Idol delivered a high-energy performance that delighted fans at last year’s festival. He performed a number of his signature punk-rock hits, including “Dancing With Myself”. Billy Idol and his band rocked tight leather and cool hairstyles. 

Elton John’s Performance

Elton John closed out the festival in style last year. Fans were delightfully shocked to see Elton John perform his biggest hits. He performed "Tiny Dancer" among other hits. 

For 2016, Outside Lands will run from August 5th through August 7th. Last year, the festival sold out in less than one hour, so you will need to act very quickly if you want tickets for Outside Lands for this year. 

The History of Red Rocks Amphitheatre

If you want to listen to a concert, singer or speaker at an interesting venue, then the Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the perfect place to visit. Located in Morrison, Colo., this open-air amphitheater is only 10 miles from Denver. Over 9,000 individuals are able to sit in this rock structure that is located in Red Rocks Park. This venue is owned and operated by both the city and county of Denver and opened in the early 1900s after John Brisben Walker noticed how perfect the acoustics were in the location. The actual foundation of the stage was created during the 1930s and 1940s by workers from the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps that were part of two federal programs. 

Who Has Performed at This Natural Formation Venue? 

Mary Garden made this venue known worldwide with her operatic performance in 1906. Since then, several musical artists and groups have help performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, including:

• Liberace - 1954
• The Beatles – 1964
• Jimi Hendrix - 1968
• Jethro Tull – 1971
• Stevie Nicks – 1987
• Ringo Starr – 2000
• John Denver 
• Sonny & Cher 
• The Carpenters 
• Pat Boone 
• Seals & Croft 
• Carole King 
• U2 – 1983
• The Moody Blues – 1992

There are Year-Round Performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Not only have many performers and musical groups had live shows at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, but also, they have recorded live performances because the location has perfect natural acoustics. The beauty of this natural venue has also led to it being a film and television location. In addition, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame opened at the Trading Post located near the venue. Despite being an outdoor venue, there are activities at Red Rock Amphitheatre year-round, including speakers, concerts and book signings.

Traveling to the Venue for Performances 

Visitors wanting to see a concert or speaker at Red Rocks Amphitheatre can drive along a highway to the entrance to park in a security-controlled parking lot. Parking outside the Red Rocks Amphitheatre is limited and regulated, and many visitors choose to travel with taxicabs, limousines or buses instead.

Visit Gillette Stadium to Attend a Game or Concert

 

When you want to watch a soccer or football game, the Gillette Stadium is an excellent place to visit. This venue is located in Foxborough, Mass., near to Boston and Providence, R.I., making it easy to find travel accommodations. Sport enthusiasts are able to watch the New England Patriots play football or a New England Revolution soccer game. The University of Massachusetts also uses Gillette Stadium for its home football games. There is a good chance that there is a ticket available for a professional or college game because this stadium has nearly 70,000 seats, and you can choose between regular seating, luxury suites or club seats. An individual can also become a Patriots or Revolution season member at Gillette Stadium to receive fast access to soccer and football tickets, but other individuals may need to buy their tickets from online professional ticket sellers.

The History of Gillette Stadium 

Construction of Gillette Stadium began in 2000, but the stadium was originally known as CMGI Field before it was purchased by Gillette. Eventually, Gillette was sold to Procter & Gamble, but the name of this stadium remains the same. In addition to sport activities, the stadium has been used as a concert venue for musical groups such as The Rolling Stones and musicians such as Kenny Chesney. New England Patriot football games are popular with sport fans, and the tickets are sold quickly. In the past, sport enthusiasts have also been able to watch lacrosse games, and in 2016, the AMA Super Cross Championships will begin having its indoor dirt bike racing games at this venue. 

Transportation and Security at Gillette Stadium

It is possible to travel to the stadium’s parking lot using a local railway or highway system, and information about parking vehicles is available at the Gillette Stadium’s website. There are also security regulations for many of the concerts and games, and you need to understand the guidelines of when bringing in bags of items, before you attend a game or concert.