Singing in the Rain – Bohemian Rhapsody at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre

WAFFLES:  Hey Boss, what's with all this rain gear and stuff?

KATIE:  It's what Glogirly wore to the movie the other night.

WAFFLES:  Since when does it rain at the movies? 

KATIE:  Since the movie was outside. Glogirly went to see Bohemian Rhapsody at Red Rocks. Remember? The Red Rocks Amphitheatre is outside and it was raining. She had to bundle up with all her waterproof clothes and long underwear. She even wore her winter mittens.

WAFFLES:  So she watched a movie in the rain? 

KATIE:  Yes.

WAFFLES:  With mittens.

KATIE:  Yes.

WAFFLES:  Like on purpose? 

Glogirly's First Red Rocks Event Experience

If you've read our blog or followed us on Facebook for the past few months or longer, you probably know that Glogirly LOVES Bohemian Rhapsody, the Queen biopic that made a splash in theaters last December. She's seen it a number of times already and even has the Bluray disc to watch whenever she wants at home. She's not the only one who loves it. Would you believe one of her cat lady friends has seen the movie over 15 times??? (you know who are! LOL!)

Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado Before the Show

So when Film On The Rocks announced they'd be having a screening of Bohemian Rhapsody at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, (one of if not THE most spectacular outdoor venues anywhere) it was a race to the computer to reserve tickets.

Glogirly, Jodie, and Bob...READY!!!

Glogirly went with our super fun neighbors, Bob & Jodie. (Bob was one of our cat sitters during Glogirly's recent trip.) They arrived at Red Rocks early to get a nice parking spot and enjoy some pre-show snacks and beverages from the back of the Jeep. Tailgating is a big deal for Red Rocks concerts and events.

Planning for Weather

Rain or shine, the show goes on at Red Rocks. Everyone had been watching the forecast, so they knew that things were likely to get a little cold and wet. The best course of action though, is to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. And that's just what they did.

Pre-Movie Entertainment with the Clouds Rolling In

Glogirly confessed to wearing more layers that she EVER has before.

On the bottom, she had long underwear, hiking pants, Bob's Goretex bib-overalls for sailing, wool socks, and rain boots. On top, she had a long-sleeved thermal tee, another long sleeve cotton tee, an insulated quilted jacket, a waterproof shell with a hood, AND a gigantic rain poncho with another hood. Her elbow-length winter mittens were a godsend, as was her wool ear warmers she wore under her hood.

Add in the water-resistant blanket she brought, and the total number of clothing pieces she was wearing topped out at 15!


Singing in the Rain
Once it got dark and the movie started, it did rain pretty consistently. Fortunately, it never downpoured. Their preparedness paid off. They were soaked on the outside, but nice and dry on the inside.

The Sound of Freddie and the Crowd Echoed Through the Canyon

They weren't the only ones donning rain gear. It was a soldout show with a capacity of 9,500. There were a few scared-of-the-weather-no-shows and a few didn't last through the whole show, but Glogirly, Bob, and Jodie, as well as the vast majority of the other fans, were storm troopers.

There's something very special about Red Rocks. Part of it is the beautiful and incredibly unique landscape. Part of it is the intimacy of a smaller concert venue. And part of it is a sense of community–sharing such a special show with so many other fans.

Bohemian Rhapsody at Red Rocks, The Final Scene at Live Aid

If you've seen the movie, you know that it ends with a reenactment of Queen's performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert. Glogirly said experiencing that concert scene at Red Rocks, with the city lights sparkling in the distance behind the screen, the amazing concert-quality sound of Freddie Mercury and Queen filling the atmosphere, and the thousands of fellow fans all there for a common purpose, to celebrate their love for this one-of-a-kind frontman and band, was something bigger and more meaningful than she ever expected.


And if that wasn't enough to love...CATS.

Smoke And Mirrors

Hi everyone, Katie here.

Bohemian Catsody was a huge hit! Thanks for all your great comments. I'm hoping my performance will earn me an oscar.

Glogirly says that if it weren't for Gloman and his amazing photography skills, we'd have never been able to put together a production like Bohemian Catsody. What??? Are you kidding me??? Ah, excuse me... I don't see Gloman in any starring role. Who does she think the CAT in Bohemian CATsody is anyway?!

I swear. I give and I give. And I give some more.

This is the photo we used for all of my a capella close ups.

Without me in the photo, it would be nothing

but the side of a sofa and an ugly rug.

Glogirly just added a little smoke and mirrors.

But I must point out that she needed FOUR of me to pull this off.

Bohemian CATsody

Hi everyone, Katie here.

Congrats to Brenda, Boots & Ozzie from Canada, eh. Within seconds of my Name That Tune post challenge, they were tap-tapping away on their computer with the correct answer: Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.

So find a comfy chair, grab a CATsody-pop from the fridge and turn the volume UP. My latest music video has just been released! At six minutes, I know, it's long. But it's worth every note! There's a special surprise at the end for my friend CK. It's her b-day today, you know.

You can watch directly on YouTube by clicking HERE.

Or just click the video below.

Don't forget to sing along. You know you want to.

Pee S -

There were a few words in the lyrics we had to Google. In case your enquiring mind wants to know...

Scaramouch: A masked, rougish clown character of the Italian Commedia Dell'arte.

Bismallah: It's Arabic and translates to "In the name of God (most gracious and most merciful.)"

Beelzebub: Originally translated in Arabic, Greek and Latin as "Lord of the Flies." In later Christian sources, he appears as a demon.

Figaro: From Mozart's comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro. Figaro is almost swindled into marrying his own mother.