Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater

Orquesta Akokán with Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen When Orquesta Akokán burst onto the global music scene in 2018, their no-holds-barred 21st-century take on the venerable Cuban mambo lit up stages around the world with a fierce and unremitting joy. Chulo Records producer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Plasse, and arranger Michael Eckroth joined forces with a carefully curated selection of Havana’s most extraordinary musicians as Orquesta Akokán, polishing Cuban mambo’s golden sound to a luminous, contemporary sheen. Along the…

Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield's vocal blend of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk is sure to captivate audiences, especially when joined by the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra big band. With such a diverse range of musical styles, attendees can expect a dynamic evening filled with groovy rhythms, soulful melodies, and electrifying performances. This is an evening under the stars you won’t want to miss! TICKETS 

For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.“We were a Soul band called The Motowns.” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in 1968, and gave him an audition. He came in the band, and we eventually changed our name to the Tower of Power.” The reason for the band name change was that they had a…

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years, all the while carrying…