G Flip at The Ogden Theatre
Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO | October 24th, 2025
Written by Maddie Browning | Cover photo by Montana Donahue via G Flip on Instagram
“It’s a beautiful day here in Scissortown,” an old-fashioned newscaster announced as lights flashed across the stage. Cheers rumbled through an audience clad in snapbacks, flannels, and collared shirts as a 30 second countdown projected onto two kick drums.
Scissortown is the imaginary sapphic utopia where G Flip’s third studio album “Dream Ride” takes place. The record leans into ‘80s inspired rock with bursting drums. After all, G Flip refers to themself as “Butch Springsteen,” drawing inspiration from the legendary Bruce Springsteen. G Flip wrote more than 100 songs for the album before whittling the collection down to 10. The tracks are cinematic, nostalgic, and deeply personal.
The Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist stopped on their Dream Ride Tour at The Ogden Theatre in Denver on October 24.
G Flip kicked off the show with their most popular song off the new album “Disco Cowgirl.” The lyrics are wistful and heartbreaking, but the instrumentals and melody are overflowing with energy. They immediately turned the room into a party, running around the stage with a huge smile.
Warm orange lights glowed as they waved a Pride flag during the opening of “GAY 4 ME.” They turned their black cap around, and audience members swooned. Girls, gays, and theys were hypnotized as G Flip swaggered across the stage. They unleashed impressive belting as they sang about a “straight” girl realizing she was really into them.
“Tonight, don’t forget to celebrate yourself and have a little bit of damn fucking fun,” G Flip told the crowd.
The artist is known for their incredible drumming skills; however, they also taught themselves to play the saxophone over three months in preparation for their latest album and this tour. They played the saxophone solos and sang “I Don’t Wanna Regret,” a lively track dedicated to the trans community. “You came out trans and you can finally breathe,” they sang, underscoring the importance of being able to openly be yourself.
In an interview with GLAAD, G Flip said, “I always think about the live show when I write songs. I wanted to have a song that everyone in the audience, when it gets to the chorus, we’re all united and we can all sing and celebrate together.”
Those intentions were clear in this show, where nearly every song had people jumping, dancing, and singing along. On “Real Life,” G Flip jogged in place while singing — an admirable feat at high altitude.
“Y’all are rowdy and fun. This is great for us,” they said of the enthusiastic crowd.
Then, they got into the rules they have for each show, which included:
No dickheads allowed.
We love the LGBTQIA+ community.
We love allies.
We will alert the venue when someone needs help and stop the show to make sure they are taken care of.
We are proud of people with anxiety and depression who made it to the concert.
We are also proud of people who came by themselves.
Everyone is a part of the show and can sing and dance as loud and as much as they want.
They slowed down the show for the adorable love song “Let’s Take This Show on the Road.” Couples embraced and swayed as G Flip sang, “Baby, I don't care, could be anywhere
As long as you're with me.”
The most impressive part of the show was when G Flip and two of their bandmates jammed on the drums. They moved in conversation with one another — G Flip would start, and the flow would travel to each person. Then, they would play together. They even jammed back and forth from the stage to the lighting and sound team. It was such a unique way to showcase G Flip’s drumming chops and illuminate the sense of connection between their bandmates.
G Flip and their band left the stage for a quick change as a clip of Fortune Feimster from their “Big Ol’ Hammer” music video played on the kick drums. The artist reemerged in a white tank and khaki Dickies, complete with a carabiner strapped to their belt loop and white Calvins peaking out of their pants. Their band wore mechanic jumpsuits as they played the sexy gender gender-affirming track about getting your hands dirty and looking hot for your partner. There were toolbelts, hammers, and a cheeky reference to strap-ons — all of the necessities for a campy queer country anthem.
G Flip took the time to thank their opener, Beth McCarthy, and their audience for supporting their musical journey. “I’ve always dreamt about doing this since I was a little kid in Melbourne, Australia, playing drums in my bedroom,” they said. “You’ve allowed me to do this for a living, and I don’t take a day for granted. Thank you for allowing me to do what I love.”
They played “Be Your Man,” their sweet love letter to their wife, Chrishell Stause, who had only been with men until them. “I know how you think and what you like/ And what your body needs/ Convinced you should run from me/ I'm not what you planned/ But I'll be your man,” they sang.
G Flip departed from their original music to sing and drum their cover of “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift.
“Denver, you guys are insane. I fucking love playing here,” they said.
Then, they sang “Bed on Fire” while straddling their mic stand as red lights flooded the stage.
G Flip engaged in the traditional fake ending, leaving the stage and returning for an encore. They played “The Worst Person Alive” with contagious joy and cried as the audience gave them a standing ovation.
They ended the show with “In Another Life,” singing about waiting for the person you love for as long as it takes.
