Chase & Status delivered a dose of their drum and bass sound at Denver’s newest underground venue: Project 70.
When it comes to great music venues, Denver truly has it all. The iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre is right next door in Morrison, and there’s no shortage of them in the city, like Mission Ballroom, Ogden Theater, Reel Works, and many more. With Civic Center Park closing for renovations, a brand new, ambitious venue has emerged with the promise of an urban and underground feel: Project 70.
Project 70 is a pop-up venue under a massive I-70 overpass next to the Denver Coliseum. This is Denver’s attempt to replicate an experience like Brooklyn’s famous Under the K Bridge. The hope is for the project to usher in a new era of shows that bring a gritty ambiance that other venues can’t deliver. While the venue’s debut show featured punk rock band Turnstile, legendary drum and bass duo Chase & Status was Project 70’s first electronic music act, and they couldn’t have made a better decision.
I’ve seen Chase & Status twice before, and for me, they never disappoint. My most recent time seeing them was at Lollapalooza this past August, and they ended up being my favorite set of the whole festival. My expectations were extremely high to see what the two legends cooked up for the electronic music debut at the aesthetically fitting venue.
The perfect location and openers were selected for the venue.
I had a few questions before arriving, but they were quickly answered. Since the bridge is right next to the Denver Coliseum, it was easy to get to, and the pickup and drop-off area was a breeze. Lines were short through ticketing and security, and right past the entrance were plenty of vendors and food trucks. There were also tons of water stations, bathrooms, and bars all around, so I never had to wait in line all night.
The area was extremely spacious, with the majority of it covered by the huge overpass. The urban setting was extremely unique, and there was even a halfpipe at the very back of the venue. It all just felt perfect for a bass show, especially a drum and bass one. The stage was big, and the production and sound were great. One of my friends, whom I went with, said, “There’s no better place to be blasted with bass than surrounded by concrete,” and I couldn’t agree more.
The support consisted of Flava D, Cesco, Mozey, Eprom, and PEEKABOO as a special guest. PEEKABOO delivered a heavy dose of bass as he usually does, and he was a great way to get warmed up for Chase & Status, but Mozey stole the show for me from the support. He was throwing down some absolutely nasty DnB, and he was the artist who got me the most hyped for the main event.
Chase & Status threw down an underground drum and bass masterclass.
After much anticipation, it was finally time for the mighty Chase & Status, and oh my did they come out swinging. They started with a few unreleased IDs that immediately got everyone moving. One of my favorite things to see at a DnB crowd is the jump of the crowd, and the boys had everyone going feral.
When they played one of their fan favorites, “Liquor & Cigarettes,” early in the set, it was awesome to see a lot of the crowd singing along word for word. They did an excellent job mixing filthy IDs with their bangers like “Baddadan” and “Disconnect.” It was also a treat to hear unreleased VIPs on some of their older songs like “Delete.” Halfway through the set, my friend turned to me and said, “They’re pretty much the final bosses of DnB, aren’t they?”, and all I could do was nod.
Some dubstep-sounding IDs were played during the set, and flowed exceptionally well with the DnB. One of the best crowd moments happened near the end of the set when “Gunfinger” was played, and everyone under that interstate overpass had their hands up in the air showing gun fingers, and it was a beautiful sight. What was also beautiful was the crowd, which was one of the most respectful crowds I’ve been a part of in a while.
Chase & Status put on a high-octane set, and the energy and vibes from start to finish were unmatched. I wasn’t sure how they would top their Lollapalooza set, but they sure did. It was also a treat that the set was 90 minutes, compared to the 60-minute set I had seen earlier this summer. Leaving the performance, all my friends and I had the biggest smiles on our faces, as we just knew what we had witnessed.
The future of Project 70 is bright.
Catching a show at Project 70 was an absolute blast, and I hope that more events are held there in 2026, as the Chase & Status show was the last scheduled show for the year there. It was clear that the logistics for this venue had been figured out, and it was a very smooth and fun experience. It’s also great that music runs until midnight there.
The atmosphere and ambiance were unmatched. As the sets went on throughout the night, the underground vibes just made the music sound better. Light rail trains would frequently pass in the background, making the setting feel like a level in a platform fighting video game like Mortal Kombat or Injustice. It was just an extremely unique vibe, and it makes me excited for the future of the venue, as Project 70 is building something special.
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