Get ready to kickstart your heart with That Eighties Band at the Lagoon Concert Series on Wednesday, June 26.
The Denver-based band plays a wide range of the best-known songs from the 1980s, including Bon Jovi, Prince, Billy Idol, Journey, Michael Jackson, Motley Crüe and many more. The five-member band is a Northern Colorado favorite and recently played Washington’s in Fort Collins.
“We try to authentically recreate the look and sound of the decade. If you like ’80s music, you will probably know every song we play,” said Travis LeRoy, the lead singer and bassist for That Eighties Band.
Lagoon Concert Series | That Eighties Band
Date: Wednesday, June 26
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Lory Student Center’s west lawn
Lagoon Concert schedule: col.st/8aIeo
That Eighties Band is one of six musical acts billed for the Lagoon Concert Series, which was voted “Best Outdoor Concert” in the Readers’ Choice Best of NOCO awards. Last year, the Lagoon Concert Series had an average of 3,000-3,500 people attending each show.
Q&A with Travis LeRoy of That Eighties Band
You all have played in Fort Collins before at Washington’s; what do you like about playing in Northern Colorado?
The people. Every time we play Northern Colorado, the people are so friendly and enthusiastic.
Growing up in the ’80s, what is it about this music that resonates with people of different generations?
The music is nostalgic to a lot of people. Hearing these songs brings back great memories. For the younger people who come to our shows, many of them have cool parents who introduced them to these songs. I also think that part of the wide appeal is the fun energy of the music.
You and your bandmates have very distinct looks during your shows, do you model your look off of anyone from the ’80s?
Thank you. We try to “look” the part. Each band member does this in their own way. Sometimes people say I remind them of Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue, or Robert Smith from The Cure. Both were big influences of mine, so I take that as a compliment.
As a musician, is there a particular song in your setlist that you always enjoying playing for the fans?
Honestly, we like playing any song that the crowd enjoys. That is the reason we are there. If the audience is happy, we are happy.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
We are excited to be back in Fort Collins. We cannot wait to see everyone!
Parking information
Parking for the Lagoon Concert Series is free. If traveling by car, recommended parking is located at the Lory Student Center, the Morgan Library or Moby Arena parking lots. There is no parking along Meridian Avenue or Plum Street. Parking in bike lanes is also prohibited.
