The filaments of Pretty Lights are glowing brighter than ever after a rare collaborative performance with Dave Tipper at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Together with his live band, Pretty Lights, whose real name is Derek Vincent Smith, threw down at the iconic open-air venue on August 2nd and invited Tipper onstage. The influential electronic music producer, who rarely makes guest appearances, joined Smith for an impromptu scratch session that fans of both artists won’t soon forget.
“What a fucking treat to have such a legend in the house with us,” Smith said.
They performed a live rendition of Tipper’s track “Tepid Bile,” which appeared on his 2005 album Tip Hop. Check out footage below, courtesy of Upful LIFE.
Tipper had joined Smith onstage a handful of times in years past, including a standout Pretty Lights set at the Gorge Amphitheatre in August 2017. The rare joint performance at Red Rocks is likely their last, however. It took place in the midst of a de facto farewell run for Tipper, who in February announced his impending retirement from touring.
“After spending the better part of my adult life touring and playing shows, I feel like its time to stop,” he announced in an email to fans at the time. “I’m very grateful for all the support over the years. It will be a wrap sometime in 2025. Peace Out.”
Meanwhile, Pretty Lights is poised to continue his “Soundship Spacesystem 2024 Check Your Vector Tour” with a pair of momentous Vegas arena shows scheduled for Halloween weekend, October 25-26.
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