The Fox Theatre is a live music venue in Boulder, Colorado.

Location

The Fox Theatre is located on " The Hill", a commercial, restaurant, and bar district in Boulder. The theatre is located on 13th Street next to the Tulagi's building. The Fox is located across the street from the

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campus. The Theatre can seat just over 600 people, making for a cozy and intimate venue.

History

Before the Fox was a staple music venue, it served as the Rialto Theater, the Buffalo Dancing Club, the Anchorage Bar & Grill, Ted’s Buff Cafe, and most recently, The Fox Movie Theater. The movie theater opened in 1961 and could seat up to 500 movie goers. This format lasted till 1991 when a liquor license was acquired. Demolition of the Fox Movie Theater began in 1991 after a liquor license was acquired by the property owners. The demo began to uncover the roots of the building, dating back to 1926. The marquee sign and iconic Fox sign still on the building today are original from the movie theater era. The Fox Theatre first opened its doors to the public on March 6, 1992, with a performance from The Meters. On March 6th, 2022, the Fox Theatre officially celebrated its 30th birthday. Governor

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declared March 6, 2022, as Fox Theatre 30th Anniversary Day.

Artists

Notable artists in the history of The Fox include: Mac Miller,

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Sublime,

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, John Mayer,

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, Phish,

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, Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt,

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, Hunter S. Thompson,

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, The Chainsmokers,

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, the Mickey Hart Band and other members from String Cheese Incident, and many more. The Fox has also hosted local acts including

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Band, The Drunken Hearts, West Water Outlaws, Jet Edison, The Magic Beans, Technicolor Tone Factory, Summa, Hot Soup, and many more.

References

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