Scenes From The First-Ever Grandoozy: Stevie Wonder, Florence & The Machine, St. Vincent

By Daniel Mescher
September 17, 2018
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Florence + The Machine 2Photo: Daniel Mescher
Florence + The Machine performs at the inaugural Grandoozy festival in Denver.

The highly-anticipated inaugural Grandoozy music festival made its debut in Denver's Overland Park this past weekend, pulling in music fans of all ages despite the 90-degree heat. Acts performed on three outdoor main stages, each of which drew massive crowds in the evening, as well as the dance-themed Break Room. 

Kendrick Lamar's fiery hip-hop set thrilled the Friday night crowd. Cherry Glazerr laid down some rollicking guitar riffs while also taking over our Instagram page on Saturday. And a pitch-perfect Sunday night closing set from Stevie Wonder had the crowd singing along to songs like "My Cherie Amour" and "Living for the City." Take a look:

Friday

Photo: Grandoozy 2018 The War On DrugsPhoto: Daniel Mescher
The War on Drugs
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Phoenix
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Phoenix
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Kendrick LamarPhoto: Daniel Mescher
Kendrick Lamar
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Tennis
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Tennis
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Ty Dolla SignPhoto: Daniel Mescher
Ty Dolla $ign
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Jade Bird

Saturday

Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Florence + The Machine 1Photo: Daniel Mescher
Florence + The Machine
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Sturgill SimpsonPhoto: Daniel Mescher
Sturgill Simpson
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Karl Denson's Tiny UniversePhoto: Daniel Mescher
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Cherry GlazerrPhoto: Daniel Mescher
Cherry Glazerr
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Poolside
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The festival grounds
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Live painting
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 The Break RoomPhoto: Daniel Mescher
The Break Room

Sunday

Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Stevie WonderPhoto: Daniel Mescher
Stevie Wonder
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 St. Vincent 1Photo: Daniel Mescher
St. Vincent
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 St. Vincent 2Photo: Daniel Mescher
St. Vincent
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Mavis StaplesPhoto: Scott Carney
Mavis Staples
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 KelelaPhoto: Daniel Mescher
Kelela
Photo: Grandoozy 2018 Black PumasPhoto: Daniel Mescher
Black Pumas

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