Some Denver musicians are concerned that the Gothic's new ownership represents a further squeezing of the city’s independent venue scene.
from outlets like The Guardian, usually list it among Colorado’s Top 10 venues.
“Nothing’s absolute in life, but this is a far greater guarantee that the Gothic will remain a music venue,” said Don Strasburg, co-president and senior talent buyer at AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, who has been instrumental in building the careers of bands such as Phish. Both he and Roberts said they understand how difficult it is for music venues to make money in the era of COVID-19-induced social distancing, especially with heavy competition and ticket prices that barely cover costs. But when DIY venues driven by arts collectives, such as Seventh Circle and D3, and tiny indie clubs like the Hi-Dive are the last refuge of underground acts, he and other musicians wonder how artists are supposed to build larger followings.
That’s usually the case in any city, Ziemba said. He knows it makes sense for AEG Presents to recruit the Denver promoters and venue owners who helped create the city’s current indie scene, such as Scott Campbell and Danny Sax, as well as the co-owners of jam-band and hip hop havens, Duncan Goodman, Diana Azab, and Scott Morrill and Adam Stroul. All are talent buyers for AEG Presents.
Platinum-selling Denver band The Fray rehearses at the Gothic Theatre for an intimate, 2009 headlining show.
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