May 18, 2025: Purple Disco Machine

May 18: Purple Disco Machine

Alright, Tony Price here, still riding the good vibes from what sounds like an absolutely electrifying Sunday night at Red Rocks – May 18th, 2025, with Purple Disco Machine! After the intense bass of ATLiens, this was a fantastic shift back to pure, unadulterated, feel-good party energy.

The weather for a mid-May Sunday in Colorado was apparently immaculate! Reviews are saying it was perfect, comfortable, and clear – exactly what you want for a night of dancing under the stars.

Purple Disco Machine (Tino Piontek) brought his full "Paradise" band, and the reviews are screaming that the vibes were, in a word, immaculate. This wasn't just a DJ set; it was a full-blown live disco extravaganza. He’s known for bringing those classic disco and funk sounds into the modern age with his signature electronic flair, and at Red Rocks, it sounded like it was pure magic.

The crowd? Oh man, the crowd! People are calling it one of the best crowds they've ever encountered at Red Rocks. From the first opener (Chromeo and Roosevelt were reportedly there, setting the stage perfectly) through Purple Disco Machine's entire set, everyone was dancing. People were bringing glitter, making friends, and just generally having an absolutely incredible time. The collective energy was off the charts – the kind of show where "everyone was having a blast and the vibes were so high."

His setlist likely included all the hits that just make you want to groove, like "Hypnotized," "Fireworks," "Dopamine," and "Substitution." And with the full band, you're getting that live instrumentation that just elevates the disco sound, making it feel even more organic and soulful. There was even chatter online about some folks loving the live drummer and synth, while a rare few preferred the pure DJ set – but overwhelmingly, the live elements were a massive hit!

Now, if I have to put on my "Tony's Groove Report" hat, this show sounded like a masterclass in creating a joyful, inclusive party. It wasn't about aggressive drops or technical complexity, but about infectious rhythms, soaring melodies, and a palpable sense of shared happiness. People were raving about the ability to sit and have space to dance, which is always a plus at Red Rocks. Even things like BusPartyCo. got shout-outs for making the experience smooth and fun from start to finish.

Overall, Purple Disco Machine at Red Rocks on that Sunday night in May 2025 was apparently an absolute triumph. It was a testament to the power of disco to bring people together, creating an atmosphere of pure enjoyment and dancing that made it one of the most memorable shows of the season. If you were there, you did it right! Tony Price, signing off – still feeling the disco fever!