Ute Theater and Events Center — Attraction in Rifle

The Ute is a great little theatre — we had been to one other concert there that went really well. But after driving an hour and a half to see Tab Benoit and using $35 tickets that we received as a gift, we discovered it was standing room only, which grew tedious when the place grew increasingly packed with a lot of drunk folk. We arrived only five minutes after the doors opened but then stood in line for a long while to get a drink, only to find every seat taken when we went to sit down. Locals must know this game well and played accordingly. Tab’s band lacked a drummer so he had to fill in on drums and didn’t sing. The musicians all were incredibly good but the sound was poor — lyrics impossible to understand — and standing in packed conditions intolerable. We left at the...

More than a little disappointed. We got third row seats for some really good listening. Then, as the crowd filled in probably 100 to 150 standing room only people filled in in the front of the venue. We couldn't even see the musicians instruments! Either the stage needs to be elevated a couple feet or the late arrivals need to stand in the back. And the sound system could use an update so really good bassist doesn't sound like...

Wow, what a gem of a live performance space! They have portable stadium seating so there isn't a bad seat in the house. Recently they hosted an internationally well known artist for a fraction of the cost to see elsewhere. If you aren't on their mailing list, then you are missing out on a...