Behind The Scenes at Keggs and Eggs

Tim Wenger | April 1, 2015

by Ryan Edwards

There’s a certain special atmosphere that comes along with day drinking, pure exhaustion from staying up all night and really good music. Almost like tail-gating for an early Bronco game. An energy that made everyone on March 13^th want to be up for 12 plus hours and go see a concert when most of Denver was commuting to work, taking their kids to school, going to the gym or eating breakfast. That energy came from Lodo’s Bar and Grill in downtown Denver for the 10^th year of arguably one of the best concerts of the year. I arrived early as hell with a old college friend of mine and what we were doing, really didn’t sink in until we waited in line to pay for parking among a few business men and a construction worker, which almost made me feel guilty, because while they were going to work, my friend and I were going to see 93.3’s Kegs and Eggs.

Walking into a sea of green clothing and beer, the already busy bar got kicked off with locals One Flew West. The high spirited band got the crowd going at 7:00 am and woke everybody up for Brick + Mortar. The New Jersey locals, known for their live performances got the insanely crowded bar pumped with hits like “Keep This Place Beautiful” and “Terrible Things.” The day rolled on with fists and drinks in the air and daylight shining through the windows as songs like “Locked in a Cage” and “Hollow Tune” round out the night to set up for the much anticipated locals 3OH!3.

The hip-hop group from Boulder exploded unto the music scene in 2008 and made every Coloradan proud. That morning they didn’t disappoint as the ecstatic crowd welcomed lead singers Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte as they sang their hits “Starstuck,” “Two Girlfriends,” “My First Kiss” and “Richman.” As there set ended, the night just wouldn’t have been complete without “Don’t Trust Me,” which they saved for last.

As noon rolled around and patrons of all ages filled up on the breakfast burritos that were for sale in the bar, the much anticipated Huntington Beach, California natives, The Dirty Heads got on stage and it seemed like every person was pushing and shoving trying to get closer. With songs like “Lay Me Down,” the audience sang word-for-word and it was clear to see the loyal fan base. Towards the end of the morning, The Dirty Heads saved some of their best songs for last and the crowd never seemed more awake when they sang “Sound of Change” and “My Sweet Summer.” It’s safe to say that walking out of Lodo”s Bar and Grill that morning is an experience that no one there will ever forget. I only hope next year can somehow top this year.