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The Tank, Center for Sonic Arts, in Rangely on July, 2021. The 65-foot water tank, that sat empty for years, has been converted into a musical wonder for musicians and experimental sound artists. The Tank opened to the public in 2016, expanding from a recording studio to a performance venue.

The Tank, Center for Sonic Arts, in Rangely on July, 2021. The 65-foot water tank, that sat empty for years, has been converted into a musical wonder for musicians and experimental sound artists. The Tank opened to the public in 2016, expanding from a recording studio to a performance venue.

In far northwest Colorado, The Tank calls for “sonic pilgrims.” The old water tank is a music venue that must be visited to be believed.

Due to the unique nature of the venue, an enchanting sound effect can be heard at shows.

"There is something terrifying about the effect, in the way that things overwhelming and mysterious are terrifying. Also, there is something that makes you want to cry. That’s what happened to one performer here; he read poetry, rubbed metal against the walls and wept."

A show here is sure to be a memorable one.

Summer concert schedule at tanksounds.org.

May 6 – Fort Lewis College Choir

June 18 – Leon Littlebird and Lisa Ann White

Read more about the venue here.

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