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PHOTOS: Legendary musician John Oates returns to Aspen’s Wheeler

John Oates, of Hall & Oates fame, performs on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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Longtime Roaring Fork Valley resident John Oates, known as half of the famed Hall & Oates duo with Daryl Hall, returned to the Wheeler Opera House stage, putting on shows both Friday and Saturday in Aspen.

His opener on Saturday was Aspen High School senior Gracie Searle-Feinberg, who performed three original songs before Oates took the stage.

Photos by Austin Colbert for The Aspen Times.



John Oates, of Hall & Oates fame, performs on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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Aspen High School senior Gracie Searle-Feinberg sings in her role as the opener for John Oates (not pictured) on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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Aspen High School senior Gracie Searle-Feinberg sings in her role as the opener for John Oates (not pictured) on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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Sam Rose, a member of Aspen City Council, introduces artists Gracie Searle-Feinberg and John Oates ahead of their show on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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Aspen High School senior Gracie Searle-Feinberg sings in her role as the opener for John Oates (not pictured) on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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Aspen High School senior Gracie Searle-Feinberg sings in her role as the opener for John Oates (not pictured) on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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John Oates, of Hall & Oates fame, performs on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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John Oates, left, of Hall & Oates fame, performs with a few friends on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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John Oates, left, with John Michel on drums, performs on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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