Upcoming Events

Wisconsin songwriter Johnsmith has won several awards including the Kerrville TX New Folk and Great Lakes Songwriting Contests. He teaches songwriting at festivals, song camps, and Big Sur CA’s Esalen Institute. He’s been featured on the elite NPR program ‘New Dimensions’. He had a Nashville publishing deal for five years, and is the founder of Inishfree Irish musical tours. “Johnsmith’s songs always move me. They make me laugh, cry, dance, or just sing along. He is one of the most…

Acclaimed as “Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater” (The Times), Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan transforms ancient traditions such as meditation and martial arts into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion. Their production Thirteen Tongues takes the audience on a visually arresting exploration of cultural memory. About Cloud Gate: Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China. In 1973, choreographer Lin Hwai-min adopted this classical name and founded the first contemporary dance company in the greater Chinese-speaking community. In 2020,…

Experience an unforgettable evening with two legendary tributes performed by the Mary Louise Lee Band! The 6:00 PM performance will feature a soulful homage to Aretha Franklin. The 8:30 PM will be a tribute to the iconic Whitney Houston. This night celebrates the profound impact of both music legends in two extraordinary shows to choose from. One of the few natives of Denver, Mary Louise, began performing at an early age. For over 30 years, she has built an extraordinary…

A native of Los Angeles, CA, and now a long-time resident of Denver, CO, Linda Theus-Lee has spent many years honing her craft as a versatile and soulful performer. Born into a musical family, Linda began her journey as a solo vocalist, infusing heart, spirit, and soul into every performance. Over the years, she has showcased her talents Abroad, at festivals, private events, and numerous venues, bringing passion and authenticity to her music and performances. Carlos Castellblanch is a Colorado-based keyboardist, composer, and…

Local Pianist extraordinaire Adam Bodine, "Your Brunch Guru" creates a comedic musical experience every Sunday with parodies, improvisation, and audience participation. In a Google review, Kate K. described the performance as, "wacky and weird and seeking audience participation. Adam's style would fit in Meow Wolf." Chef Mario designed a unique a-la-carte brunch menu including: Continental Breakfast Board Pineapple Boat Waffle with Strawberries (and a scoop of ice cream for the kid in all of us... and the actual kids who order this…

Join us for this one-of-a-kind series by bandleader Adam Gang as he explores the fascinating confluence of Western Classical music and jazz through the work of Romantic composer Frédéric Chopin. Adam Gang is a Colorado-born and based saxophone artist who has shared stages with Gabriel Mervine, The Vlad Girshevich Trio, The Annie Booth Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows, The Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, Braxton Kahn Quartet, Henrique De Almeida of Brazil and Paa Kow of Ghana,…

The Montaldo Family Reunion show is back for its 9th annual event and once again hosted by Dazzle Nightclub. Nina Montaldo is a legendary drag artist from Denver, CO and has been performing in the Denver area and across North America since 1967. Her family dynasty will also be entertaining you that evening and the best part is there is no cover*! *All monies and entertainer tips will be directly donated to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. TICKETS 

The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra - featuring Deborah Stafford, is a traditional 18-piece big band that authentically recreates the great Swing-Era music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Buddy Rich, and more. This is the REAL DEAL: 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and one of the best jazz singers in the country. Composed of professional musicians and music educators, FJO delivers the highest…

A jam for all instruments, voices, ages and abilities. Come and play or just enjoy the music and community! Suggested donation of $10.00

With the 1976 release of Rubisa Patrol, pianist Art Lande pushed the scope of iconic record label ECM even further. The vibrancy of the album’s moods remains just as potent after nearly five decades. Originally performing as a quartet and later a quintet, the group played festivals in Europe, California, New York and Florida. With the influences of modern jazz, “free” jazz, electronic, world and classical music, a group sound and identity emerged. As Lande says, it was “a wild, sweet, intense, unpredictable…

Briana Harris returns to the Nocturne stage with a dynamic lineup of some of Colorado's finest improvisational musicians, including Jordan Skomal (trumpet), Spencer Zweifel (piano), Domi Edson (bass), and Brian Claxton (drums). These two sets will feature Bri's signature chamber jazz style and a highly curated collection of straightforward works and arranged standards. Briana Harris is a musician, artist manager, and entrepreneur focusing on empowering creatives to do their best work. A versatile creator and collaborator, Bri has credits as a…

The Tenia Nelson Trio (affectionately known as TNT ) has been bringing a breath of jazz to a wide breadth of genres at dazzle for a number of years including some particular highlights as RnB with Swing and Jazz on the Western Range. This time around the trio will be diving in head first with the music of Mary Lou Williams, a pianist, composer, arranger and educator. Tenia Nelson- Piano Brendan O' Donoghue- Bass Alex Tripp- Drums TICKETS

The Ken Walker Sextet is an iconic and beloved jazz group which has played together for more than two decades. The music is always swinging, often funky, and sometimes even profound. The repertoire ranges from jazz standards, to post bop tunes, original compositions, and always, always inspired by Eddie Harris! Hearing the band is always an experience to remember! Ken Walker - Bass Paul Romaine - Drums Dave Corbus - Guitar TBA - Piano Brad Goode - Trumpet Peter Sommer…

Dave Hanson, Rich Chiaraluce, Mark Simon, Harold Summey-four friends together playing music we love: Ellington, Parker, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Miles, Cannonball...a post-Thanksgiving Jazz feast for everyone! Tickets HERE

Get ready to groove with Buckner Funken Jazz live at Spangalang on Black FUNKEN Friday - it's gonna be a funky good time! TICKETS

Black Nativity, the joyous holiday musical, is a modern retelling of the traditional account of the Nativity story from an African American perspective. Using gospel music, African beats, dramatic dance, and a biblical narrative Black Nativity opened for a limited run of 57 performances at Broadway's 41st St. Theatre on December 11, 1961. It was written and conceived by one of the legendary leaders of the Harlem Renaissance: Black playwright, poet, novelist, and social activist Langston Hughes. Directed by Jo…

On a chilly day in March 2023, Afrobeat was on full display at the annual SXSW festival in Austin Tx. Despite heavy winds destroying the outdoor stage 24 hours before, Baba Kuboye and his 13 man band had fun connecting with fans with his original and energetic Afrobeat music. That performance changed the trajectory for this young Nigerian American artist, who had just released his EP ‘From Ikoyi With horns’ a few months before. Released under the first independent and minority owned…

SF1 is an accomplished emcee, drummer, music producer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He is a Berklee College of Music alumni and Award winning artist that hails from Denver, Colorado. When performing live, a skilled ensemble of talented musicians, “The Crew” accompanies him on stage. Receiving many accolades, including three Westword Magazine Music Awards, SF1 and The Crew are the first and only hip-hop act to play major league baseball’s Coors Field. SF1 has shared stages with the likes of national…

Half Maxx & Friends (special guests from around the Denver jazz and funk scenes) Half Maxx is back for its 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Party featuring all sorts of musician friends. The show will feature original compositions from one of Denver's best funk/jazz/rock fusion bands, and some incredible performances from guest vocalists including Danette Hollowell, Keddjra, and Tiana Thakur, keyboardist Ian Arras, trumpeter Joshua Trinidad, percussionist Josh.0, and many more. It's an early show on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend,…

JoFoKe & Same Cloth is a dynamic, genre-bending ensemble based in Denver, led by the creative force of JoFoKe, a talented Black woman vocalist and songwriter. Known for their innovative approach to music-making, JoFoKe & Same Cloth fuse various genres and musical traditions to craft deeply meaningful art that resonates with audiences. JoFoKe & Same Cloth have established themselves as a fixture in Denver's vibrant music scene, holding a monthly Last Saturday residency at Dazzle Denver, recognized as one of…