Live at the Vineyards
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KUVO'S 20th Annual Signature Event
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Balistreri Vineyards
The Music
Get ready to dance and party to a double bill for KUVO’s 20th Annual Live at the Vineyards and KUVO’s 40th year of broadcasting!
Featuring the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and the Sam Mayfield Blues Revue!
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
The three-time Grammy® winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York style, hard-core salsa.
Now celebrating 25 years of excellence, SHO, as they are known to fans, is dedicated to the sounds of the barrio (Spanish Harlem, NYC). Their music is characterized by the raw, organic, and vintage sound defined by the genre. They are on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa dura (hard salsa) alive and expand its audience to those who love great music, not just Latin music. Grounded in the past, while focused on the future, they strive to keep the music relevant creating a unique and fresh approach. Back to KUVO’s Live at the Vineyards by popular demand and will feature vocalist Herman Olivera! Olivera is best known as the lead vocalist for the Eddie Palmieri Orchestra.
Sam Mayfield Blues Revue
Returning to our Signature Fundraiser this year with a lineup that promises to kick the party off is Denver-born Sam Mayfield.
Mayfield doesn’t hail from the Delta, but he knows the blues intimately. Mayfield’s voice and vast blues library make him a walking Smithsonian. Mayfield was the Music Director for the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Soul Legend” Solomon Burke for over three decades.
The Wine
Presented by Balistreri Vineyards, home for Live at the Vineyards.
Wines include four KUVO Signature wines and a number of additional Balistreri selections of wines that have no sulfites, no additives, and are not filtered or fined.
The wine tasting offers you an opportunity to taste (five taste and one full glass ticket with your ticket). You may purchase individual wine glasses or purchase a bottle for your table, or you may purchase wine to take home.
The Food
KUVO’s Live at the Vineyards Food Sponsors – a chef inspired, gourmet feast and a global taste experience from local restaurants in our community.
Congratulations to KUVO's Live at the Vineyards 2025 People's Choice Winners!
Menu
Chilled Garlic Shrimp & Chorizo Crisp, Poached Shrimp, Garlic Confit & Spices, Chorizo, Hummus Lavash Pan Con Tomate, 12 Hour Tomato and Red Pepper Jam, Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini.
Pizza, Classic Margherita, San Marzano Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil. Sausage, Mushroom, Arugula. Prosciutto, Pear, Arugula, Agrodolce, Eggplant, Ricotta, Caper, Peach, Ricotta, Honey and Chili Flakes.
16 Hour Merlot Braised Short Rib with Summer Orecchiette Pasta.
Mole Verde, Chicken Thigh, Mole Made of Roasted Sesame and Pumpkin Seeds, Tomatillos, Jalapeños, Cilantro and Walnuts over Poblano Rice. Mahi Mahi Ceviche, Mahi Mahi, Leche de Tigre, Red Onions, Jalapeños and Cilantro.
Flavor of Tabasco Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Shrimp Appetizers, Ceviche, Chipotle Elote
Darby's Soulful Cajun Jambalaya, a combination of Shrimp, Chicken and Andouille Sausage slow cooked in a Cajun Jus with chopped fresh veggies and aromatic flavors of Louisiana. Served with Steamed Rice, Cast-Iron Skillet Buttermilk Biscuits, and a Medley of Hot Sauces.
Jama Miami Cuban
Picadillo Empanadas Recaito plus Jalapeño Escabeche Crispy Pork Belly, "Pancita" Black Garlic plus Yuca Puree, Pickled Red Onion, Jama Mojo Mini Pastelitos De Guayaba and Queso Cuban Style Pastry filled with Guava and Cream Cheese.
Italian Meatball Mini Hogy Roll with Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Salami and Pepperoni, Watermelon and Feta Salad, Caprese Skewers.
Scallop with Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Vinaigrette, Filet Mignon Puttanesca Tartare with Garlic Crostini's, Parmesan Gelato Crostini's with a Savory Cream, Olive Oil, Balsamic and Colorado Peaches.
Space Junky, Salty O, Vanilla, Chocolate and Lemon Sorbet.
Loma Bonita Kitchen
Tacos Al Pastor, Pork Steak Marinade, orginated in the Central Mexican region of Puebla with a recepie that dates back to the Lebanese traditions, brought to Mexico with local spices and chili.
Mixed Chocolates and Bon Bons.
Hickory Smoked Chicken, Hot Links, and Marinated Tofu, Honey infused with Serano Peppers or Habenero Sauce or BBQ Sauce, Green Chili Beans and Cornbread, Peach Cobbler.
Yakitori, Chicken, Pork Belly, Vegetarian.
Sausage Monica, Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo and Rice and Hush Puppies.
Nolia
Gumbo, Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce. Beef and Mushroom Toasts with Shiitake Mushrooms and Beef Tips. Creamy Brie on Focaccia.
Hanger Steak Tartine, Crispy Potato Cake topped with Hanger Steak Bordelaise, and Micro Greens. Tuna Sashimi Tostada, SearedTuna on a Crisp Tostada with Slaw, Avocado, and Sesame
Puerco En Adobo, Pork slowly cooked with Guajillo Chiles topped with Cilantro and served with a chip.
Crab Cheese Wontons, Vietnamese Cotija Corn, Grilled Corn, Sriracha Aioli, Cotija Cheese, Pho Roll with Lemongrass Beef, Pickled Veggies, Fresh Herbs, Peanuts and Fish Sauce.
Spicy Jerk Chicken, Vegan Curry Potatoes, Caribbean Summer Salad.
Smoked Pork Belly served with Slaw, Smoked Chicken Sliders.
The Jimmy Burger, a Double Patty Burger with American Cheese, Pickles, Pickled Relish, Extra Onions, Mustard, and Mayo.
Pink Champagne Cake, Chocolate Cake and Gluten-Friendly Vegan Tirimisu.
Yuca Croquettes with Cassava Root, Russet Potatoes, Cheese, Fresh Herbs, Spicy Tomato and Cream Sauce. Chochoyotes with Heirloom Con Masa, Mole Negro Sauce, Honduran Cheese, and Fresh Herbs.
Special thanks to Pepsi!
Sponsors
All Live at the Vineyards attendees will enjoy an evening of live music, a wine tasting, delicious food, and a fantastic auction. This is a party!
Individual Tickets:
$80 (price increases to $100 on August 1, 2025)
General Admission:
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Parking near the venue.
$125 VIP:
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. You will be able to select your own seats – must arrive early. Front of the house parking.
VIP Table and Business Sponsors KUVO’s Live at the Vineyard's Signature Fundraiser sponsors, individual donors, businesses, and non-profit organizations directly contribute to creating an experience where others can enjoy an evening to celebrate the music of KUVO. Our community benefits from this fundraiser as it supports a portion of the station’s broadcasting and our ability to provide a high-quality broadcast sound.
We have several sponsorship levels available, each offering unique benefits such as brand exposure, networking opportunities, and a chance to connect with your potential customers or circle of friends. Sponsorships for $2,500, $3,000, $5,000 can be presented to you, and you may take advantage of additional levels tailored to best suit your goals. All the benefits of a VIP Sponsor are available to you! Higher sponsorship levels offer an increased tax-deduction, increased promotional broadcast schedules and branding on our multi-network digital platforms.
Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations:
Ben Paulus, benpaulus@rmpbs.org
Tina Cartagena, tina@kuvo.org
Philanthropic Giving:
Katherine Lawson, katherinelawson@rmpbs.org
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Presenting
Wine Glass
Auction
Vineyard
Uncorked
Table
Auction & Everybody Wins
Auction closes at 8pm, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. All proceeds benefit KUVO.
You do not have to be in attendance to bid. For Everybody Wins, onsite only, you purchase for $20 or $40 to win – remember everybody wins.
Carlos Lando Colorado Music Educator Award
In 2022, Rocky Mountain Public Media established the Carlos Lando Colorado Music Educator Award to honor exceptional educators who inspire and cultivate the next generation of musicians.
Presented annually at KUVO JAZZ's signature event, Live at the Vineyards, this award celebrates individuals who are dedicated advocates for young artists, helping carry the legacies of jazz greats into the future.
2024
Keith Oxman, East High School
2023
Paul & Chris Romaine, Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
Dave Hammond, Denver School of the Arts
To sponsor this year's Carlos Lando Colorado Music Educator Award please contact Sarah Shirazi at sarahshirazi@rmpbs.org
The Venue
Balistreri Vineyards has been home for KUVO’s Live at the Vineyards for 20 years.
Balistreri Vineyards is family-owned and operated, all-natural Winery. They use Colorado grown grapes to make all-natural wines. They are an Award-Winning vineyard, have a high-quality restaurant and a full Event Center: ballroom, cellar and garden areas.
Location: located 10 minutes north of downtown Denver.
Balistreri Vineyards
1946 E 66th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
Phone: 303-287-5156
The attire is garden-party casual—comfortable shoes, cautious of heels.
Be on time! When you first arrive, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting and a gourmet feast from over 15 restaurants until 7:45 p.m. The music and the dancing start right around the time the food sponsors close out. The auction closes at 8:00 p.m. sharp. The night will conclude by 10:30 p.m.
Please check kuvo.org to be sure that we are not sold out. If tickets are available, you can purchase them at the vineyard. Please be on-site early.
Yes, please email benpaulus@rmpbs.org or tina@kuvo.org to inform us that you require additional seats or click here. Your guest(s) can join you at your table.
On the morning of August 1, the general admission tickets will go up to $100 – get your tickets before July 31.
There’s plenty of parking in two lots close to Balistreri. Traffic assistance is provided for your convenience. VIP ticket holders and Table Sponsors have front of house parking.
We will have seating for all our guests. No alcohol can be brought onto the premises.
We will have a silent auction for you to bid on stand-alone items, baskets, pottery, and art. In addition, get ready to win prizes when you purchase “corks” for $20 each. Corks are numbered and you’ll win the prize with the corresponding number, Everybody Wins!