Partner Press Release from Vail Valley Foundation
Vail, Colo., July 11, 2024—Live music in Vail is hitting its peak this month at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail’s picturesque outdoor venue (locally referred to as The Amp). The venue boasts a stellar July lineup, and several shows still have limited lawn and pavilion seating, so get your tickets today!
Amp Summer Concerts is a summer-long music series that brings big acts and a wide range of genres, including rock, pop, country, bluegrass, comedy, and more, to Vail’s famous and friendly outdoor amphitheater.
July’s star-studded music lineup
Saturday, July 13
Portugal. The Man with special guests Tegan and Sara, and Snacktime
Over the past decade, Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock’s most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favorites.
Sunday, July 14
Brothers Osborne
The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners, John and TJ Osborne are leaders of a progressive and still classic school of country music and the faces of the new generation of Nashville.
Monday, July 15
Ziggy Marley with special guest Lettuce
The eldest son of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy has hewed his own path as a musical pioneer, infusing the reggae genre with funk, blues, rock, and other elements through mindful songcraft.
Tuesday, July 16
The Springsteen Experience – FREE
As part of the FREE Moe’s BBQ Hot Summer Nights concert series, THE SPRINGSTEEN EXPERIENCE is a non-stop adrenaline rush, a theatrical concert event like no other production in today’s replica-rock genre. This unique production includes vintage equipment and stage sets, multiple costume changes, and note-perfect renditions of Bruce’s most popular hits and lyrical gems.
Up next at The Amp
The music and events at The Amp continue well into the fall, with even more legends of music to come in August and September, including Slightly Stoopid, The Beach Boys, Walker Hayes, O.A.R., LEFTOVER SALMON, RAILROAD EARTH, YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND (all in one night!), Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Indigo Girls and Amos Lee and more!
Find the full summer schedule at grfavail.com
About The Amp
Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, this intimate outdoor concert venue offers many outstanding performances, including classical music presentations by Bravo! Vail Music Festival, Vail Valley Foundation events like internationally renowned dance at the Vail Dance Festival, free Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights concerts, and the Amp Summer Concert series booked with AEG Presents.
Buy tickets and find the full summer schedule and venue information at grfavail.com
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About the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Each summer, the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail plays host to various cultural and entertainment offerings, ranging from headliner music and comedy, to internationally renowned dance and classical music presentations, courtesy of the Vail Dance Festival and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, to the free weekly concerts of Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights series. In addition, local chorale and community events annually grace the Amphitheater stage. The venue, named after President Gerald R. Ford and family, opened in 1987, and is operated by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation. Learn more at grfavail.com.
About the Vail Valley Foundation
The Vail Valley Foundation is a 501c3 Colorado nonprofit corporation with a mission to provide leadership in arts, athletics, and education and address community needs to enhance our valley as a place to live, work, and visit.
The organization’s work in education is through YouthPower365, a 501c3 Colorado nonprofit organization. From early childhood to college and career, YouthPower365 provides programs to help youth reach their full potential and support youth and families every step of the way. The Vail Valley Foundation also provides the Vail Valley with several of its most treasured annual events, such as the GoPro Mountain Games, the Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup races, the Vail Dance Festival, and the Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights and ShowDown Town free concert series. The Vail Valley Foundation also manages and operates two performing arts centers, the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek Village and the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, providing more than 150 Broadway, dance, comedy, classical, rock, pop, jazz, community and family events per year.
Vail Valley Foundation activities and events are in part made possible by cornerstone partners: Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek Resort Company, GMC, GoPro, Nature Valley, Constellation Brands, CELSIUS, TINCUP Mountain Whiskey, and Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.
To learn more about the Vail Valley Foundation, visit vvf.org.