American Classic Piano’s teal piano – SOLD!
It’s local jazz at its best. Neil Bridge is a composer/arranger and outstanding pianist who has played with the likes of Nancy Wilson, Mel Torme and the Mills Brothers. In honor of his years of teaching music in the Denver Public Schools, there is a room named for him at Denver School of the Arts. We were delighted to be able to provide a piano for Neil Bridge Day at City Park Jazz (check out the video – http://www.neilbridgemusic.com/) a couple of years ago. We are delighted finally to be in a position to host Neil & Karen and the rest of the band on our humble stage.
It’s always hard for me to tell who adores who more!
Neil & Karen will have with them:
Adolph Mares – Bass
Kevin Smith – Drums
Bob Rebholz – Saxes and Flute
Warren will join them on percussion. It’s going to be a full stage!
Now that I have you hooked, here are the details:
When: Saturday, May 7th (Make it a Mother’s Day weekend treat!)
Where: The Front Room @ AmericanClassicPiano.com | 2005 Dallas Street, Aurora 80010 – loads of free parking.
Time: 6:30 doors; 7:30 – Neil Bridge & crew will begin
Cost: $30 per person includes hors d’oeuvres and desserts
Since we have a pianist on board for the evening, Warren will be doing his short set to open on his cuatro, which is a 10 stringed (don’t ask) Puerto Rican instrument rather like a mandolin.
To mix things up a bit this time, we will still have open bar but will be doing hors d’oeuvres and desserts instead of a heavy dinner.
Per usual, since we have limited seating, I will need payment in advance per check or credit card. $30/person.
Call or email me for payment.
303.761.6858 or holly@americanclassicpiano.com
Lastly, for those of you who have been drooling over this fun piano, it is on its way to a happy home in CA. Be thinking about the next color.
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DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2016 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
Denver Botanic Gardens’ beloved and iconic Summer Concert Series returns for 2016 with a diverse and lively lineup befitting of its surroundings. Partnering again with Swallow Hill Music, the Gardens urges music lovers to pack a picnic basket, pick out a bottle of wine and get ready for an unforgettable season!
The 2016 Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series, presented by UMB Bank, takes place at the Gardens’ two unique venues: the UMB Amphitheater at York St.’s urban oasis and at Chatfield Farms, featuring views of the mountains in Littleton. Named one of the “Five must-see Colorado outdoor venues” by Westword in 2014, concertgoers enjoy a unique and unrivaled experience with some of the world’s most sought-after artists.
This year’s lineup includes some of the Gardens’ audience favorites such as Chris Isaak, and Ziggy Marley, to new pairings such as José González with special guest Paper Bird. Meanwhile, case/lang/veirs, with Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs, features familiar faces in new musical settings.
What: Denver Botanic Gardens and Swallow Hill Music present the 2016 Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series
When: Dates and times vary, see show details below
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, UMB Bank Amphitheater, 1007 York St., Denver, 80206; and Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, 80128
Tickets: On-Sale April 19, 2016, at 10am; concerts.botanicgardens.org
Go to the website for the full series lineup. Tickets are now on-sale to the general public.
Denver Botanic Gardens Summer Concert Series
Unless otherwise noted, all shows start at 6:30pm; gates open at 5:45pm.
Ziggy Marley Live!
Wednesday, June 8 – York Street
Case/Lang/Veirs
Neko Case / k.d. lang / Laura Veirs w/ Joseph
Sunday, July 10 – York Street
Tickets can be purchased the following ways:
Online – concerts. http://www.botanicgardens.org (recommended method)
Phone – 1-877-435-9849 (convenience fees apply to phone orders)
Walk-in to the box office – Swallow Hill Music, 71 East Yale Ave., Denver, 80210
About Denver Botanic Gardens:
Green inside and out, the Gardens began in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Gardens’ living collections encompass specimens from the tropics to the tundra, showcasing a plant palette chosen to thrive in Colorado’s semi-arid climate. The Gardens’ dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family – as well as world-class education and plant conservation research programs. Additional sites extend this experience throughout the Front Range: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a 750-acre wildlife and native plant refuge in Jefferson County; Mount Goliath is a high-altitude trail and interpretive site on the Mount Evans Scenic Byway. For more information, visit us online at http://www.botanicgardens.org.
About Swallow Hill Music:
Founded in 1979, Swallow Hill Music is a nonprofit community for musicians and music lovers who appreciate the ability of music to bring people together. As a home for individuals and families who want to learn about, listen to and perform music, Swallow Hill Music enhances Colorado’s cultural vitality and is a model for experiential music schools and performance spaces across the country. The organization serves more than 147,000 people through its school, outreach programming and concerts annually. Swallow Hill Music also presents and produces concerts at a wide range of venues across Denver.
For more information visit http://www.swallowhillmusic.org.