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Okay Alltrull....just make a slight detour to S. Florida to pick me up because your itinerary sounds fantastic! The Art Museum, the concert, Boulder, N. Mexico, Dallas, and David Byrne & St. Vincent! Unbelievable trip! I've been listening to the new David Byrne CD, it is really starting to grow on me. At first listen, I liked 2 or 3 songs, but the more I listen, the more I like! Of course he's only coming as far south as Atlanta...S. Florida misses out on so many shows! I'm sure you'll have a spectacular time!
Stymie2000-I can't speak for the Red Rocks VIP, but I did have the VIP package with New Blood for Boston. We were not allowed to leave once we went in, so dress accordingly. I wore layers because it was cool and rainy that day and that venue is an outside amphitheater. Once the sound check was over we were escorted to an area to have drinks and dinner. It was a little buffet with finger foods and cocktails and soda, etc... The nice thing was that you are inside the venue when merchandise is being set up, and I was able to go to the stand and check things out, buy a t-shirt, etc...Doors to the venue opened an hour or so before the show, and then it was nearly showtime. Cameras were allowed at sound check. There is a VIP helper, last tour it was a young guy named Zach. He told you what to expect, what was allowed, etc...I think he did sort of discourage the picture taking at sound check, but cameras were allowed in, and I know that some people took pictures then. When it's a small group of people, and you are close to the stage, it does feel a bit strange to take pics when the band is looking right at you, it sort of breaks the intimacy in some ways. I chose to watch the sound check, and didn't take pictures until the show later. So far I've heard that the Canada info. said to be there at 3pm, and plan to stay inside the venue. I'm still waiting for my e-mail to arrive re: the Philly VIP. I'd wear jeans and a t-shirt in to the sound check, but bring a bag with layers to add on later. Another note on the camera-it's safest to bring a point and shoot camera without a detachable lens. I have had problems at some of PG shows bring in my Nikon camera because the lens detaches and they consider it a "professional camera". Have a great time at Red Rocks!
Alltrull fabulous trip you have planned. Great way to travel too.
As for soundchecks, I believe starting with Chicago, , they started letting people leave between the soundcheck and the show. With the food spread there, didn't seem to be worth leaving, though it seemed a bunch of people did. One thing that is for sure, if you arrive after the cut off time, chances are you aren't going to get in until showtime.
Since there is no trying to get on page with new orchestra musicians at each show, it will be interesting to see if their is more interaction with the soundcheck audience. 
Great way to travel too.
As for soundchecks, I believe starting with Chicago, , they started letting people leave between the soundcheck and the show. With the food spread there, didn't seem to be worth leaving, though it seemed a bunch of people did. One thing that is for sure, if you arrive after the cut off time, chances are you aren't going to get in until showtime.
Since there is no trying to get on page with new orchestra musicians at each show, it will be interesting to see if their is more interaction with the soundcheck audience. 
Less than two weeks..........
You might find a great ticket last minute outside the venue. Have a great time! And give Lori and Zoe a hug from me! Laura
LauraAnd hugs to Erika too!
I shall do just that, Ela! The hugs I means, lol.
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