Upcoming Events

A Festival devoted to all things Word! April 18, 6:30 pm — "Three Mothers" written by David Carrasco & directed by Debra Gallegos The love of a son knows no color, but can personal beliefs blur the lines to the world's epidemics? April 19 & 20, 7:30 pm — "Stories from Home" featuring Safos Dance at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Yvonne Montoya, a 23rd-generation Nuevomexicana developed "Stories from Home after her father's passing. Compelled to carry his storytelling traditions for…

Beware, my lord, of jealousy... Against all odds, a Black man climbs the social ladder of a rigidly homogenous Venice—finding success in politics, military efforts, and even love. At his side, a woman born to status holds firm in her agency, even as her world reduces her to a symbol. In the words of the director: “Balanced atop a knife’s edge between devotion and destruction, this timeless and timely classic challenges all of us to witness how deceptively easy it…

Jazz at Bar 404 is hosted weekly by pianist Ron LeGault, from 7 to 9 p.m. Coming Events May 1 — Joe Anderies Trio with Bonnie Lowdermilk, Patrick McDevitt May 8 — Craig Allegrezza Trio with Ron LeGault, Jason Malmberg May 15 — Ron LeGault Quartet with Ken Walker, Todd Reid, Derek Banach May 22 — Casey Barnett Trio with Josh Williamson, Lou Gott May 29 — Ron LeGault Quintet with Andrew Vogt, Curtis Fox, Dave Weinand, Andreas Schmid Also…

Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea and Art Lande were the first American pianists to record for ECM records in the early 1970s. Art and Chick connected periodically over the years, always amicably and with mutual respect. To choose a set of Corea pieces was not easy, but as always, Flex brings a fresh slant to all of this music. When Art was a young boy in New York City, he got to hear the great Oscar Peterson Trio up close at…

Peter Sommer is joined by Ben Markley (piano), Matt Smiley (bass), and Dru Heller and Alejandro Castano (drums) for an evening of music by and for the great tenor saxophonists of the 1960s, including influences such as Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Gene Ammons, Eddie Harris, and John Coltrane. Featuring classics from the Blue Note and Prestige catalogs, as well as other gems off the beaten path. Join us for a night of swing, grace, power, and soul! Saxophonist Peter Sommer has contributed his…

Comprised of Tenia Nelson (piano), Brendan O' Donoghue (bass), and Andreas Schmid (drums), Spherio is a Denver-based modern jazz trio that honors the musical language and dialogue started by one of American music's most iconic and prolific composers: Thelonious Sphere Monk. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm   |   Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Reservation Information: Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music Reserved Bar Seats are $22 per guest and include music. Bar seat…

The fifth album from shoegaze giants Slowdive contains the duality of a familiar internal language mixed with the exaltation of new beginnings. everything is alive is transportive, searching and aglow, the work of a classic band continuing to pitch its unmistakable voice to the future. Six years after the group’s monumental self-titled album, everything is alive finds Slowdive—vocalists and guitarists Rachel Goswell and Neil Halstead, guitarist Christian Savill, bassist Nick Chaplin, and drummer Simon Scott—locating evermore contours of its immersive,…

Combo Chimbita & Pachyman Featuring: Los Esplifs TICKETS - doors at 7 pm Combo Chimbita — Rooted in Colombia and based in New York, Combo Chimbita lives in the future. After playing together for years, these first-generation New Yorkers—powerhouse vocalist Carolina Oliveros, synth and bassist Prince of Queens, guitarist Niño Lento, and drummer Dilemastronauta—began experimenting with different traditional musical styles during their late night residencies at Barbès in Brooklyn. Exploring the connections between visual identity and improvisational long-form trips, Combo…

COLORADO POTTERS'  SPRING SHOW AND SALE! Come explore locally made pottery, sculpture, and jewelry from our 40 current members. New work will be added daily, as only a limited portion of each artist's work can be displayed. Member artists staff the show to help you find the perfect piece and answer any questions you have about the making process. Attend the Thursday evening for our opening reception. Most artists will be in attendance! Thursday, May 2 —  4 - 8 pm (Reception) Friday, May 3 —  9 am - 8 pm Saturday,…

Marty Isenberg / The Way I Feel Inside Opening scene: A young Marty Isenberg takes his dad’s bass off the wall, sits down on a faded green sofa and begins to play. It’s been two years since his father died and waves of grief wash over him. One year later: Cut to a two-car garage turned into a rehearsal space. There’s wood paneling everywhere, a drum set, two guitar amps and a Rage Against the Machine poster on the wall.…

Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Tom performs throughout the Rocky Mountain Region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman. He has performed and or recorded with Colorado based artists: Gabriel Mervine, Taylor Scott, The Burroughs, Paul Romaine, Greg Gisbert, Steve Kovalcheck, among many others. Amend has also shared the stage with, Jeff Hamilton, Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Julia Dollison, Joey DeFrancesco, Groove For Thought, Deborah Brown, John Fedchock, Louis Hayes, Dave…

For over 30 years, Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors has been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver's legendary Five Points neighborhood and is a regular at Dazzle. TICKETS

Kent Burnside was born in 1971 in Memphis Tennessee, and spent his early years in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He is the oldest Grandson and one of the closest pupils of the legendary R.L. Burnside Kent first heard the blues while watching his grandfather R.L. perform on the family farm to the locals. Kent used to sell sandwiches to audience members for a dollar a piece during these performances. The first lesson RL taught Kent was that to be a bluesman…

The Adam Ohlson Quartet sets out to take listeners on a deep musical journey, blending genres and styles as they perform original compositions as well as bespoke arrangements of standards. Pianist Adam Ohlson is joined by Jonathan Powell on trumpet Dominic Sbrega on bass and Joey Glassman on drums. Adam Ohlson is a pianist, composer, and arranger from Colorado Springs. Adam holds a BA in piano performance and composition from Whitworth University, and a Masters in Jazz Studies from University of Northern Colorado. Adam currently plays piano for…

A couple of months ago, Sherefe performed its first show at Full Cycle Café to a sold-out crowd, a jumpin’ dance floor, and an ecstatic dance vibe. Back by popular demand, Sherefe returns to the “Balkan Supper Club.” Sherefe’s evenings are richly joyous, lively, and great fun! Unlike anything you may experience in Boulder. Sherefe’s tunes for this performance will run the gamut from Greek ballads and Zorba-style dances to Turkish grooves, from Arabic mawwals (laments) to upbeat tunes suitable for belly dancing.…

Eugenie Jones is a Seattle-area-based, award-winning American singer and songwriter with an international fanbase. Her wide-ranging vocal style encompasses jazz, soul, rhythm & blues. She is a talented lyricist and captivating vocalist with a powerful stage presence. She is on tour sharing music from her new release, The Originals, an album celebrating her 10-year career with a compendium of chart-topping originals. C. Michael Bailey, reviewing The Originals, wrote, "Her vocal chops have few peers, and her writing is beautifully grown-up…

KUVO and the Newman Center Present - Maria Schneider Orchestra The seven-time Grammy award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra has been hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magical, heart-stoppingly gorgeous and beyond categorization.” In 2019, the National Endowment for the Arts named Schneider an NEA Jazz Master. Schneider's latest album, "Data Lords," won the Grammy for Large Jazz Ensemble Album in 2021. TICKETS The Maria Schneider Orchestra has performed at festivals and concert halls worldwide. She has received numerous commissions and guest…

Clint Dadian is a professional guitarist who specializes in jazz and is  fluent in a variety of styles. He holds a BA in jazz performance from  Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. He has studied guitar with  Rodney Jones, Peter Bernstein, Randy Johnston, Mark Elf and Chris  Rosenberg as well as piano with Bruce Barth and David Berkman. He  has served on faculty at Long Island University, Greenwich House  Music School and the Village Community School in New York City.…

Cinco de Mayo in Denver May 4 & 5! An unforgettable celebration at the largest and longest-standing regional Cinco de Mayo festival in Colorado! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture with a weekend full of exciting events, contests, and non-stop entertainment across three dynamic stages. Indulge your taste buds at our diverse food vendors, and explore unique merchandise from local artisans. Bring the whole family to enjoy kid-friendly activities and create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out on this…

A Celebration of art, music, food and community! Brought to you by New Cottage Arts, Lighthouse Writer's Workshop and Denver Food Rescue. Our event series is a celebration of the vibrant cultural tapestry that defines our neighborhood. From live music performances by local artists to interactive art workshops and culinary delights from small business vendors, Clayton Community Days offers something for everyone to enjoy. But Clayton Community Days is more than just a series of events and concerts—it's about you!…