Mar 29 Friday
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Performing Songstress, Jill Cohn is on tour in support of her latest release, entitled "Balanced on the Rail" which features her Seattle Band and production by Grammy Award Winning Producer Malcolm Burn, who is best known for his production on "Red Dirt Girl", by Emmylou Harris. A full-time musician since 1999, Cohn has released 13 critically-acclaimed CDs that gained notoriety with songs placed in Dawson's Creek, Smallville and SKINS. An endorsee of Taylor Guitars and Elixir Strings since 2001, she was a top five finalists in the Lilith Fair Talent Search and has opened for many well-known artists including JD Souther, Shawn Mullins, Jewel and Dave Matthews. Jill will be joined on stage with Darin Elwell playing percussion.
Mar 31 Sunday
Song Collector & Multi-Instrumentalist Brad Manosevitz uses a loop pedal to weave together acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, & percussion into an eclectic mix of handmade Americana, folk rock, bluegrass, classic rock, & originals.
Apr 09 Tuesday
Ensemble Flatirons, Graduate Brass Quintet in Residence at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music, will return to the library. Quintet members—coached by Professor of Trombone William Stanley—are all DMA candidates hailing from California, Hawaii, Montana, Texas and Wisconsin. Ensemble Flatirons regularly performs a variety of music at the College of Music and throughout the greater Boulder/Denver area. We are excited to welcome the ensemble back to the library as part of our partnership with the Aspen Music Festival and School.
Apr 19 Friday
Two powerhouses of independent performance share the Ute Theater stage!Parker Millsap brings a mastery of acoustic folk rock with a flourish for revelation and fiery dynamics.Jonathan Linaberry - JR Jones - got his start playing hardcore punk before becoming enamored with 30s and 40s American blues, folk, and gospel recordings from Alan Lomax.
Jun 01 Saturday
Buckner Funken Jazz - Buckner Funken Jazz loves bringing old school Be-bop and Funk energy to new audiences. There aren’t many original Denver Bands that can seamlessly transition through Miles Davis, Monk to Maceo Park and back again the way Buckner Funken Jazz does, and do be-bop, blues, funk, and originals to its original form. Our sets can blow up the party or implode with quiet intensity. Buckner has cultivated a band that celebrates the timeless roots of music while exploring new ground
Jun 08 Saturday
Little Moses Jones – Little Moses Jones isn’t merely a band; it’s an immersive musical journey. Specializing in the iconic Urban soul and Hip Hop hits spanning the 90’s and 2000’s, this dynamic group of seven musicians creates and immersive atmosphere that goes beyond conventional music. Their performances seamlessly blend raw talent, infectious energy, and timeless class, captivating audiences for over a decade. Whether you’re craving an opportunity to dance or simply immerse yourself in great music, Little Moses Jones guarantees an unforgettable experience. With their distinctive fusion of Urban soul and Hip Hop, get ready to find yourself on your feet, joyfully singing along in no time.
Jun 15 Saturday
Aug 17 Saturday
Louie and the Lizards with Valley Legends Louie and The Lizards will be joined by valley legends “Smokin” Joe Kelly and Chris Harrison (Kris Harmony).Founded in 1997, Louie & The Lizards is a 5 piece rock, funk and psychobilly band that lives a comfortable existence on the edge of conventionality. Brothers Mikie (guitar, vocals) and Louie Girardot (keys, vocals), bring the heat by cooking up a unique mix of original, obscure B-side and classic rock music and bringing it to stages all over Western Colorado and eastern Utah. Local mainstay drummer Bruce Wills, guitar slinger Phil Williams and seasoned bassist Eric Rayne round out this extremely fun and danceable musical experience. This is our third year of bringing valley music legends together for a most unique evening under the stars.
Aug 24 Saturday
Sep 07 Saturday
Chris Daniels and the Kings with Freddi Gowdy Chris Daniels & The Kings mark their 40th Anniversary in 2024 with a new album due out in June. The KINGS formed in 1984 and produced their first album in 1985. Since that beginning the Kings have released 19 albums, performed in Europe 21 times and played for three Presidents, The Queen of Holland, and at Festivals and concerts from Rome to New York and venues from LA to Switzerland. In 2010, Freddi Gowdy of the Freddi-Henchi Band joined forces with Chris & The Kings creating a show with two inductees into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame (Chris and Freddi). Together they’ve released three albums including 2022’s “What We Did.” CD&K with Freddi and Hazel Miller. Chris Daniels was a co-nominee for a Grammy Award in 2013 and is a two-time “Excellence in Teaching” award winning professor at CU Denver for the past 20 years. He served as the Director of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame from 2018 to 2020. Chris also served as the Director of Swallow Hill Music in the early part of this century (that’s why they call their concert hall “Daniels Hall”) and he is also a cancer survivor and the MC of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival since 2014.