Rolling Stone and Sonesta International Hotels brought their Musicians on Musicians live tour to Denver, hosting the second stop of the 2026 series at Sonesta Denver Downtown. The event featured Big Gigantic's Dominic Lalli in conversation with fellow musician Trevor Hall, moderated by Rolling Stone deputy editor and Nashville Now podcast host Joseph Hudak.
The format centered on the intimate, interview-driven model that has become a hallmark of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians franchise. Rather than traditional performance, the evening prioritized direct dialogue between artists, allowing them to discuss their craft, creative process, and musical influences in real time before a live audience.
Big Gigantic, the Denver-based electronic duo known for their energetic live shows and festival circuit presence, took a starring role in the Mile High City event. The choice underscores how the touring iteration of Musicians on Musicians functions as both a journalistic endeavor and a live experience, blending Rolling Stone's editorial voice with the immediacy of in-person performance.
The partnership with Sonesta reflects a broader trend in music media and hospitality brands collaborating on branded content experiences. By anchoring the tour at hotel venues, Sonesta positions itself within music culture while Rolling Stone extends its brand beyond print and digital properties into the experiential realm.
This second stop follows an initial Musicians on Musicians live event earlier in the 2026 tour cycle, suggesting Rolling Stone has committed to building this into a recurring touring property. The model allows the publication to deepen relationships with artists while creating exclusive content opportunities that feed back into its magazine, podcast, and digital platforms.
The intimate interview format contrasts with typical music festival programming, offering fans and industry professionals a more substantive look at how artists think about their work.