A fan attending The Avett Brothers show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday night died after experiencing a medical event, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the venue about 11:25 p.m. after a man fell ill while standing in line for the bathroom, sheriff’s office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said.

Bystanders started performing CPR before paramedics arrived to take the man to a hospital, but he did not survive, Kelley said.

The man’s death does not appear to be related to a fall or other trauma, but his cause of death will be determined by the coroner’s office, Kelley said.

Band member Scott Avett addressed the crowd at Sunday’s show before the band started playing “Through My Prayers,” according to a video posted on YouTube.

“When we talk to you guys and say we love you and thank you for coming out here, we’re not just talking to a blur of a crowd. We want you to know we’re talking to each one of you,” he said.

Avett identified the person who died as a man named Rusty.

“We consider that losing one of our own,” he said.

“We want to send Rusty love, his family love and dedicate this show and this song to Rusty.”

The coroner’s office could not be reached Wednesday to confirm the man’s identity.

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Originally Published: July 10, 2024 at 4:29 p.m.