Abby S.
Yelp
The Red Rocks lineup for summer 2019 wasn't really my jam, but that forced me and my husband to seek out shows in other venues around Colorado, including Belly Up. What a cool, intimate space to see a concert.
Band of Horses is an oldie and a goodie, so when tickets went on sale in at Belly Up, we snatched a pair and booked a hotel to spend a Saturday night in Aspen. I don't believe they were terribly expensive, as they were GA and not reserved VIP seating.
Even if you're a regular ol' attendee to a show, watching from the floor is not bad at all! People were pretty polite, no pushing or shoving, or my biggest pet peeve: tall guys who stand directly in front of short women and completely blocking their view. Nope, it was a middle aged, bearded-dude-with-their-lady (or best bro) kind of crowd. Mellow for sure.
I forgot earplugs but really didn't need them. Show started pretty much on time and we were out of there right as the encore was about to begin, around 11:30 pm. Given their location, there's likely a specific time that music has to end... maybe midnight?
Because the venue is so small, getting a drink at the bar was really easy and surprisingly drinks were pretty cheap. So really, it's an ideal venue if you're not looking to get too wild. Though I've seen other acts that come to Belly Up and I'm sure they get a bit more turnt than my Chardonnay-loving self.