Full Cycle Cafe & Bar

Boulder’s new Full Cycle Cafe & Bar will feature the Raul Murciano Colorado Mambo Sextet with vocalist Cynthia Casañas. Full Cycle Cafe & Bar is hosting the Jazz Supper Club Series featuring many of the great jazz and roots musicians in Colorado, with delicious dinners prepared by Chef Leo Muños-Corona. Each dinner will be paired with music, accompanied by excellent craft cocktails, beer, and wine. The Jazz Supper Club Series begins with Raul Murciano and the Colorado Mambo Sextet. Originating from the traditional…

The Lionel Young Blues Band with Daryl Smith on guitar, Jay Forrester-drums, Dexter Payne-sax, Dirk Dickson-bass, Lionel Young-vocals, guitar, and violin is one of the great blues bands anywhere. Lionel Young won the 2011 International Blues Challengeband competition. Don’t miss these cats! Enjoy a delicious dinner, craft cocktails, beer & wine. Get Show Tickets - $24 at the door cover DINNER 6:00 PM | SHOWTIME: 7:00 PM

Los Bohemios is one of Colorado’s favorite Latin bands. They play traditional acoustic Cuban Son, Salsa, Cumbia, and Boleros; Mexican folklorica; and Latin Rock /Latin Jazz. Their music is infectiously joyful, beautiful, and irresistibly danceable. Featuring Ricardo Peña on vocals, guitar, requinto, and piano, Amy Biondo on vocals and hand percussion, Ed Edwards on guitar and tres and vocals, Mark Diamond on upright bass, and a killer percussion section with Jose Espino and Dean Kielian on congas, bongos and timbales. …

Rico Jones is one of the top young saxophonists of his generation. He will perform an evening of great Jazz Standards, Straight Ahead, Ballads, Bebop, and whatever they cook up with some of the top jazz musicians anywhere. The quintet features Brad Goode on trumpet, Anthony Golden on bass, Eric Gunnison on piano, Harold Summey on drums, Rico Jones on tenor sax. Enjoy a delicious dinner, craft cocktails, beer & wine. Get Show Tickets - $24 at the door cover…

Espresso Gypsy Jazz is a Colorado favorite French Gypsy Jazz band featuring the musical genius of Django Reinhardt as well as the French romantic classics and the American Songbook and swing. Espresso! includes some of the ‘Best in the West’  - Bill Pontarelli delights audiences on both tasty clarinet leads and vocals. Jordan Ramsey, National Mandolin Champion, is a super force on mandolin and vocals. Chanteuse Emily Reynolds shines on rhythm guitar and vocals. Rounding out the saucy sound is the exceptional Duane Webster, holding down the bottom end…

Hazel Miller is not just a great singer; "She is a force of nature!" quotes the Rocky Mountain News.  Her voice has been called "stunning, moving, and powerful."  Come hear the legendary Ambassador of the Blues, Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee, Premier Soul, R&B, and Jazz singer, Hazel Miller & The Collective. Ms Miller is bringing the full 7-piece band for this show! It is a very rare and special occasion to hear Ms. Miller and her full band…

Brazilian Jazz Quartet with Victor Mestas, Greg LaLiberte, Raoul Rossiter, and Bill McCrossen. The all-star members of the Brazilian Jazz Quartet have spent a lifetime performing and touring extensively in the Americas and abroad. This ensemble is coming together to present an exciting collection of classic and modern jazz compositions in all the styles of the music of Brazil including Samba, Bossa Nova, Baio, Partito alto, Afoxe, Choro, etc. Featuring Delicious Food, Specialty Cocktails, Beer and Wine 6:30 — Seating and Dinner 7:30-10 — Showtime…

The Nice Work Jazz Ensemble features Heidi Schmidt (vocals), Pete Lewis (sax), Jason Malmberg (bass), Jerry Weiss (piano), and Brian Kauffman (drums). Nice Work's style is rooted in mid-century modern jazz, with original arrangements of jazz classics and deep cuts including swing, ballads, funk, Bossa-Nova, and Afro-Cuban. They have been featured in live performances on KUVO jazz radio, were awarded a Pathways To Jazz grant to record a recently released CD, have performed at Denver's Five Point Jazz Festival, and…

The Tom Weiser Quartet returns to his jazz roots in this rare appearance of his hard-swinging Quartet. Featuring Jack Dunlevie on keys, Rob Dando on bass, and Ed Breazeale on drums, the Tom Weiser Jazz Quartet delivers tunes from the great American songbook that are always fresh, full of improvisation, and guaranteed to set your toes tapping. Tom is one of the area's great scat singers, and the Quartet is sure to inspire him to some memorable flights of vocal riffing. Swing dancers welcome! Features a…

The Delta Sonics — Colorado’s Blues Quartet with Al Chesis on harmonica and vocals, Bob Pelligrino on guitar and vocals, Stefan Flores on drums, and Alissa Chesis on bass. The Sonics have been THE Mile Hi ‘go-to’ band for touring Blues national acts for nearly 15 years.  The band has backed national blues acts like Big Bill Morganfield, Steadyrollin' Bob Margolin, Ronnie Baker Brooks, grammy -nominated Lurrie Bell, grammy -nominated John Primer, the late Pinetop Perkins, and the late Bo Diddley. They opened for…

Boulder’s new jazz venue, The Full Cycle Cafe is showcasing the wealth and musical diversity of Colorado’s jazz music community. Bill Kopper, will host his new CD Release Celebration of international jazz and original compositions on "Ancient Rhythms. Bill Kopper is one of Colorado’s premier guitarists who has toured extensively in the US and internationally. He is one of the few guitarists with mastery in all forms of American Jazz from bebop to the American songbook, Blues, and particularly Brazilian Samba…

The Coração Brazilian Jazz Quartet with Eric Gunnison on piano, Bill Kopper on guitar, Bill McCrossen on bass, and Raoul Rossiter on drums and percussion will perform the beautiful and lyrical music of Brazil 6:30 Seating and Dinner 7:30-10 Showtime TICKETS Advance Ticket Cover Charge $20 Door Cover Charge   $25

Robert is an entertainer who is equally at home in every arena of performance. His voice can be heard on countless national and regional commercials from United Artists Theaters, IBM, Toyota, Greyhound, Kentucky Fried Chicken, The Colorado Music Hall Of Fame, Colorado Department Of Transportation, McDonald's, and as Mr. Squirrel on the PBS Saturday Morning Series "The Big Green Rabbit.". Robert has been very fortunate within his career to have shared the stage with President Gerald Ford, Bob and Deloris Hope, Stevie…

The “Jeff Jenkins Trio”,  featuring Seth Lewis on bass, and Todd Reid on drums, will perform a powerhouse evening of virtuosic piano-based Jazz with one of the top jazz pianists anywhere. Mr. Jenkins has worked with a number of jazz legends while living in NYC including: Phil Woods, Freddie Hubbard, David Fathead Newman, Marlena Shaw, Eddie Harris, Chuck Mangione, Richie Cole, Dakota Staton, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, John Abercrombie, and Clark Terry. He is a very talented band leader in his own right…

Mary Russell hails from Texas and is one of my favorite Americana singers. With Mary is the infamous Robb Candler (formerly owner of the beloved Robb’s Music Store), who is a smoking hot C&W and blues guitar player. Daryl Smith from Detroit is on lead guitar. Mr Smith is a phenomenon from the Motown era and toured and recorded with the greats like Diana Ross, The Temptations, and many more. On bass is Bob Capistrano and on drums the great Arkansan drummer Jay Forest who’s…

Gabriel Santiago is a Brazilian born, award-winning composer, arranger, performer, and music educator. JazzTimes Magazine called him "a young master at both the acoustic and electric guitars." He is equally virtuosic with the tradition music of Brazil as well as modern jazz forms that integrate both Latin and classic jazz. Santiago has released 14 albums (including CDs & DVDs) and regularly performs at concerts and festivals across the U.S. and around the globe. With Gabriel are the all-star ensemble Peter Stoltzman on…

Alex Heffron and Colin Stranahan return from New York City to perform an invigorating evening of music at the Full Cycle Cafe. Experience an intimate concert featuring original and improvisational music that promises to be both invigorating and soulful. The band features some of Denver’s finest musicians, Daryl Gott on alto saxophone, Gonzalo Teppa on bass, Colin Stranahan on drums, and Alex Heffron on guitar. This promises to be an exciting and memorable musical experience. We hope to see you there! TICKETS 6:30 Seating and…

With infectious energy, Jeremy Mohney and His Band, create swing music with a feel that can't be reproduced by many alive, making him leader of one of Colorado's most popular swing dance bands today. Jeremy faithfully plays the music of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s with his refreshing take.. Whether playing a jam-packed ballroom for dancers or playing for lovers of music in an intimate club, Mohney has the charm to capture the attention of any audience. With Jeremy Mohney…

What happens when hydrogen meets an open flame? You get CuBrazilian Fusion! Come to Full Cycle Bar & Cafe and see for yourself as some of Colorado's top musicians converge to combine high-energy salsa grooves with driving Brazilian bossas and sambas! That infectious blend will certainly get you on your feet! Don't miss this sizzling extravaganza that can only be measured in megatons of raucous fun! The Cuban/Brazilian all~stars feature Gui Kroneberger, Alejandro Castaño, Leo Corona, Bill Kopper, Raul Murciano, Gonzalo Teppa. Dr.…

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.…

Full Cycle Cafe presents Conjunto Colores, Colorado’s Original Salsa Orquestra! With more than 35 years since the ensemble's inception in the early 80’s Conjunto Colores has some of Colorado’s finest musicians who are passionate about music and what they do. With over 5 cd’s under their belt, this ensemble has had many hits on the New York salsa radio scene. Not only will you want to dance to their infectious salsa rhythms, but with the all-star musicians who comprise Conjunto Colores, you…

The sounds and styles of vocalist/composer Jocelyn Medina, cross cultures, creeds, and continents. A veteran of the New York jazz scene and alumnus of Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music, she is fast becoming a strong, new element of the Denver/Boulder music community. Jocelyn developed her unique blend of jazz, neo-soul, and world music over the course of two decades of studying, performing, recording, and touring in and around the NYC area, as well as abroad in…

Rico Jones returns to Boulder from NYC to perform one night only at The Full Cycle Cafe with his all-star Jazz Quintet: The Sum of All Colors. They will perform an evening of America’s great straight-ahead jazz repertoire. These musicians have come together for this one event and it is not to be missed! Featuring Harold Summey-drums, Bill McCrossen-bass, Eric Gunnison-piano, Brad Goode-trumpet, Marcus Firillo-guitar Rico Jones is one of the top young saxophonists of his generation. He will perform an evening of Jazz Standards, Straight Ahead, Ballads,…

The Full Cycle Cafe & Bar presents an evening of Le Quartette du Hot Club de Boulder featuring Espresso Gypsy Jazz playing the bedazzling music of the French guitar legend Django Reinhardt. They also perform the French romantic classics and the American Songbook and swing from the 30s & 40s. Espresso! includes some of the ‘Best in the West’— Bill Pontarelli delights audiences on both tasty clarinet leads and vocals. Jordan Ramsey, National Mandolin Champion, is a super force on mandolin and vocals. Chanteuse Emily Reynolds shines on rhythm guitar and…

Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion is the 2019 winner of Denver Westword Magazine’s Best of World Music, and their albums, Turtle Dreams, and Veneta, have won Indie Acoustic Project awards. Veneta ranks #9 of the Top 200 World Music Albums of 2022 and was #11 on the Top 20 2022 NACC World Charts for 16 weeks. Their third album, Living in a Daydream, has recently been #1 on the Top 50 RMR World Chart for both new albums as well as single tracks. Maestro Miguel Espinoza (guitar), Dianne Betkowski (cello), Randy Hoepker (bass),…

Michael Reese will perform his one-man show featuring the great iconic rock guitarists from the Golden Age of Rock and Roll from Jimi Hendricks to Jeff Beck, The Allman Brothers, Fleetwood Mack, and many more… Michael has received many awards and achieved coveted and prestigious recognition by the L.A. Music Awards both in the categories of “Best Guitarist Of The Year” as well as “Best Produced CD Of The Year." His CD Release “Dodging The Dream Killers," produced with legendary…

After a successful tour of India last month, Rob Mullins returns to the US to perform with his trio at Full Cycle Café & Bar. This will mark Rob’s debut of his “Best of the Trio” album CD which will be available that evening. Supported by BK Kahn on drums and Tony Golden on upright bass. This is a one-night-only event that you will not want to miss! Rob is a veteran, in demand international composer, arranger, producer, and session…

Five-time Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated composer/ producer Mark Oblinger brings his soulful, eclectic blend of folk/pop to The Full Cycle Café featuring powerful, vocal forward arrangements from his breakout release, “High Water Line” —PLUS new songs from his latest EP; “The River” with a hauntingly soulful rendering of Amie which was  released January 5th, Per Mr. Oblinger, "Join us for a very special evening, featuring stripped down - vocal forward arrangements of my tunes plus some super soulful numbers by my dear friend, special guest, Robert Johnson. If you like singing -…

Myra Warren has a stunningly beautiful voice that resonates with warmth and understanding of lyrics and melody. Her career began in the mid-80s in Denver’s Five Points. She has performed with Ellyn Rucker and pianist Eric Gunnison, along with performances at the Five Points Jazz Festival, the Estes Park Jazz Festival, and the City Park Jazz. Myra is featured as the band singer in the Netflix movie “Our Souls At Night”. Mark Diamond’s hard-grooving acoustic bass sound can be heard on…

Dexter Payne Quintet Birthday Bash Celebrate with choro jazz and jazz forro by DPQ - Dexter Payne, Dave Willey, Bill Kopper, Victor Mestas, and Raoul Rossiter. Dexter Payne has been around forever, almost. And this group has been going for 19 years - there's a reason! Their Brazilian jazz is elegant, sophisticated, and hot! Dexter's words... "We love choro (chorinho), the Brazilian roots music that predates bossa nova and a lot of modern samba - it's rare to hear serious choro…

Tom Weiser is a torchbearer of the great music of the golden age of jazz and the American Songbook. He has a fondness for jazzy adaptations of more contemporary music. His Quartet swings like a big band and is full of great fun, humor and If you like to swing dance, this is your show! With Adam Revell, Bill McCrossen, Ed Breazeale. Featuring a new Tapas menu, Craft Cocktails, Beer, and Wine Charcuterie Platters for 2- Mediterranean Cured Meats and…

Mistura Fina is a Latin jazz band formed in Denver in 2000. The band features a rousing mixture of African and Latin rhythms combined with a jazz delivery that compels listeners to get up and move. Founding member Frank Ayala has been a fixture in the city’s music scene and has entertained audiences for over 40 years. He frequently features exotic instruments like the Berimbau, Cuica, and Talking Drum much to the delight of his audiences. Mistura Fina Quartet featuring Frank…

The Full Cycle Café is very delighted to host the Mitchell Long Guest Artist Residency! Mitchell will present a feast of world music - West African music, Cape Verdean music, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, American Jazz, and Funk. A very danceable melange! Mitchell was a resident of Boulder for many years and developed a large following. It is very rare for him to perform in Boulder and he is truly a wonderful world-class performing and recording artist. Mitchell’s shows are warm, engaging,…

The Full Cycle Café is very delighted to host the Mitchell Long Guest Artist Residency! Mitchell will present a feast of world music - West African music, Cape Verdean music, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, American Jazz, and Funk. A very danceable melange! Mitchell was a resident of Boulder for many years and developed a large following. It is very rare for him to perform in Boulder and he is truly a wonderful world-class performing and recording artist. Mitchell’s shows are warm, engaging,…

Rex Peoples is one of the nation's premier blues singers. He is the 7x winner of best blues vocalist in Colorado and was the International Blues CompetitionWinner for the State of Colorado. His original album Fried Food, Hard Liquor was a top 3 Blues album for 12 months running. He has been singing since age two and professionally for over thirty-five years. He’s a singer, songwriter, educator, and nationally known recording artist. In addition to teaching at The Music Lesson Place,…

Rex Peoples is one of the nation's premier blues singers. He is the 7x winner of best blues vocalist in Colorado and was the International Blues CompetitionWinner for the State of Colorado. His original album Fried Food, Hard Liquor was a top 3 Blues album for 12 months running. He has been singing since age two and professionally for over thirty-five years. He’s a singer, songwriter, educator, and nationally known recording artist. In addition to teaching at The Music Lesson Place,…

Come join the Brazilian Forró and Samba Dance Party with Colorado’s premier Brazilian Jazz musicians featuring the great newly arrived Brazilian singer Marcia de Susa on vocals, Victor Mestas-keys, Bill Kopper-guitar, Bill McCrossen-bass and Raoul Rossiter on drums and percussion. The traditional Brazilian music Forró and Samba are beautiful, and beguiling, the beat enticing and the evening will be a celebration of the great culture and music of Brazil. Featuring our Tapas from Chef Antonio, Craft Cocktails, Beer and Wine  Charcuterie Platters for 2- Mediterranean Cured…

Come join the Brazilian Forró and Samba Dance Party with Colorado’s premier Brazilian Jazz musicians featuring the great newly arrived Brazilian singer Marcia de Susa on vocals, Victor Mestas-keys, Bill Kopper-guitar, Bill McCrossen-bass and Raoul Rossiter on drums and percussion. The traditional Brazilian music Forró and Samba are beautiful, and beguiling, the beat enticing and the evening will be a celebration of the great culture and music of Brazil. Featuring our Tapas from Chef Antonio, Craft Cocktails, Beer and Wine  Charcuterie Platters for 2- Mediterranean Cured…

BLUE DIME is a pop-up cabaret troupe producing a lowbrow, avant-garde variety sideshow intended to cause laughter with ludicrous acts and bawdy characters. The troupe includes burlesque performers, actors, magicians, dancers, contortionists, comedians, clowns, singers, musicians, drag kings/queens, and jugglers. Every show is a different combination of acts. Break out your crimping irons and wash your neon leg warmers! BLUE DIME Cabaret is here and they’re taking you back to the ‘80s when Girls (Gays & Theys) Just Wanna Have…

Full Cycle Café presents the award-winning Gabriel Santiago Quartet. Gabriel Santiago - Brazilian-born, composer, arranger, performer, and music educator. Jazz Times Magazine called him "a young master at both the acoustic and electric guitars." He is equally virtuosic with the traditional music of Brazil as well as modern jazz forms that seamlessly integrate both Latin and classic jazz. Santiago has released 14 albums (including CDs & DVDs) and regularly performs at concerts and festivals across the U.S. and around the globe. The Gabriel…

Full Cycle Café presents the award-winning Gabriel Santiago Quartet. Gabriel Santiago - Brazilian-born, composer, arranger, performer, and music educator. Jazz Times Magazine called him "a young master at both the acoustic and electric guitars." He is equally virtuosic with the traditional music of Brazil as well as modern jazz forms that seamlessly integrate both Latin and classic jazz. Santiago has released 14 albums (including CDs & DVDs) and regularly performs at concerts and festivals across the U.S. and around the globe. The Gabriel…

The Harry Drabkin - Tom Tilton Ensemble presents the "Gentle Side of Coltrane." They will celebrate this epic and beautiful recording, and music of John Coltrane. This music reflects the more gentle and spiritually reflective side of one of history’s greatest jazz saxophonists. The music is performed by some of Colorado’s finest veteran jazz musicians- Harry Drabkin on sax, Tom Tilton-drums, Dave Hanson-keys, and Gonzalo Teppa-bass who musically express the essence of that music. Featuring Our Tapas by Chef Antonio, craft cocktails, beer…

Old friends and esteemed musical partners for decades, Peter Olstad and Jeff Nathanson are one of the premier horn sections around and have joined forces again to present an evening of sensational world-class Latin, America Jazz Classics and original compositions. Featuring: Pete Olstad - trumpet / flugelhorn, Jeff Nathanson - sax and EWI, Dana Marsh piano, Jill Fredericksen drums, Mark Simon bass Jeff Nathanson was a featured soloist and horn section member for Latin-pop superstar, Luis Miguel, for 17 years with whom he recorded and toured extensively, the world…

Stafford Hunter is a multi-nominated Grammy trombonist and multi-instrumentalist who has performed extensively with many of the great musicians of our generation. His latest musical venture is called "Universal Rhythms" which draws inspiration from the sounds of "North America to the Caribbean, Latin American to Mother Africa, and everywhere in between. The renowned trombonist has performed, recorded, and toured all over the world with the likes of Illinois Jacquet, McCoy Tyner, Lester Bowie & Brass Fantasy, Abdullah Ibrahim, Charli Persip,…

The world-renowned Mafalda Minnozzi and Paul Ricci join us after performing at the annual Rocky Mountain Archtop Guitar Festival for an evening of beautiful traditional Brazilian jazz. They have respectively toured and performed with the iconic legends of Jazz from Astrud Gilberto, Don Byron, David Liebman, Joe Locke, John Patitucci, Edison Machado, Dom Um Romao, Bebel Gilberto, Bobby Sanabria, Harry Belafonte, Steve Jordan, Randy Brecker, Anthony Jackson and Manolo Badrena. This promises to be a wonderful and beguiling evening of…

Brazil Fest! The evening opens with Dexter Payne Quintet & Guests playing lively instrumental choro and forró tunes, perfectly setting the mood for an energetic night of dance. As the evening progresses, immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Brazil’s northeast with a second set of forró, xote, arrastapé, and baião songs. Featuring- Dexter Payne (Clarinet), Bill Kopper (6 & 7 string guitar), Raoul Rossiter (Drums & percussion), Dave Wiley (Accordion), and Victor Mestas (piano). The second set will feature special guests- Francisco Marques (Vocals, guitar, cavaco), Carl Dixon (percussion), Greg LaLiberte (flute/sax) Born in the…

Bonnie Lowdermilk lived and performed in France for 10 years and brings her love of French music to her debut performance at the Full Cycle Café. The evening will have a French theme with a predominance of French music as well as some of the Classics from the American songbook and jazz standards. Performing with Bonnie are some of Colorado’s great jazz musicians. The Café will feature some French food and wine specials for the occasion. From modern, complex instrumentals…

Khabu Young, guitarist, and composer, currently resides in Boulder CO. He lived and performed extensively in New York City for 20 years as an active musician and teaching artist. He has over 30 recording credits. He has toured the US, Canada, Europe, and India with renowned musicians such as Art Lande and Paul McCandless. Khabu’s music ranges broadly from classic jazz to funk, Latin to avant-garde, and is always of the highest order. Spanish Tapas from Chef Antonio, Craft Cocktails,…

An evening of Le Quartette du Hot Club de Boulder featuring Espresso Gypsy Jazz playing the bedazzling music of the French guitar legend Django Reinhardt. They also perform the French romantic classics and the American Songbook and swing from the 30s & 40s. This is a favorite swing dance band, so bring your dancing shoes! Espresso! includes some of the ‘Best in the West’  - Bill Pontarelli delights audiences on both tasty clarinet leads and vocals. Jordan Ramsey, National Mandolin Champion, is a super force on mandolin and…

Hazel Miller and The Jazz Collective. Per Hazel, "I’ve wanted for so long to express my musical jazz roots. Dana Marsh, Rich Lamb, Jeff Nathanson, and I have talked for a long time about playing the music that first excited & intrigued us. With Jill Fredericksen on drums; we’ve launched a quartet that can play the music we love." Hazel’s jazz singing is warm, precise, gentle, and artistically soulful. Hazel Miller — Is an iconic Colorado singer and band leader that has…

"Our many years of friendship, shared jazz performances, and making albums together have created music that comes from love and respect. I’m so excited to work with these dear friends and world-class musicians for an evening of some of our favorite jazz standards and original compositions.” — Tina Phillips Featuring: Tina Phillips - vocalist Eric Gunnison - piano Mark Simon - bass Jill Fredricksen - drums Tapas from Chef Antonio, Craft Cocktails, Beer, and Wine are available. 6:30 p.m. - …

Tom Weiser will bring his vivacious swinging renderings of jazz standards, the American Songbook, and some jazz interpretations of popular contemporary songs to the Full Cycle Jazz Supper Club. If you like to swing dance, this is your show!  “I’m delighted to be returning to Full Cycle Café and Bar with my friend and long-time collaborator, Paul Fowler on keys; we'll be joined by Brian Casey on bass and Ed Breazeale on drums. I love putting together new ensembles for jazz…

Hosted by Raoul Rossiter, Marcio De Sousa, and Jeff Schuler with special guests Choro is a vibrant Brazilian musical genre known for its intricate melodies and lively rhythms; a precursor to samba and blending European and Afro-Brazilian influences. Join us for the upcoming roda and experience this rich tradition the way it's meant to be played: a lively circle of musicians sharing the joy of improvisation. Spanish Tapas, Caipirinha- national drink of Brazil, 16 tap beer & wine.

Deborah Stafford & The Night Stalkers have been taking the Colorado Blues scene by storm. This year they headlined Niwot's Rock & Rails and played to packed crowds at Louisville Street Faire. This eight-piece band features an award-winning horn section, hot guitar by Jeff Bowen (formerly of My Blue Sky), soulful keyboards by Tone Show, and the smoldering vocals of Deborah Stafford. Amazing originals and funky covers from the likes of Al Green and Etta James make this band a…

The Dru Heller Quintet will debut an evening of original jazz compositions with his All-Star Quintet. Dru is one of my favorite, top-in-demand drummers. He is known for his dynamic and interactive playing. I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Dru for many years and his drumming at times is riveting, expressive, charismatic, and always deeply tasteful. Per Dru in his understated manner, “We will be playing original music from my most recent album. Should be a really fun night of…

The Enion Quintet creatively interprets Americana, 1960s pop songs, modern indie-folk, and original compositions and songs that seamlessly merge both jazz and Folk idioms. Enjoy familiar tunes and melodies you swear you’ve heard somewhere before, beautifully and deftly twisted in the hands of some of Colorado’s finest musicians in any genre. The show will feature original compositions from Enion, by Dawn Clements and John Gunther as well. Enion Pelta (6-string violin/vocals), is well known and highly recognized for her work as…

“Swing Dancers Unite!  The Full Cycle Café | Jazz Supper Club brings you Jeremy Mohney and His Band. Per Jeremy, we create swing music with a feel that can't be reproduced by many alive..., making him the leader of one of Colorado's most popular swing dance bands today. Jeremy faithfully plays the music of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s with his refreshing take. Whether playing a jam-packed ballroom for dancers or playing for lovers of music in an intimate club, Mohney has the…

MaryLynn Gillaspie is one of our all-time favorite singers, period. We are fortunate to have known her for many years, and she always delivers a vocal performance that has impeccable, true, and precise jazz vocal phrasing. Her warmth is classic, but she is also modern, which leaves her free to go where the music takes her, on the spot.  She always brings a top band of some of Colorado… neh America’s finest jazz musicians. Did I mention that she is…

The renowned jazz vocalist and improviser, Judy Niemack performs extensively in NYC, Berlin, and across Europe. She will present "Autumn Nocturne," an exploration of the rich emotional landscape of autumn through song. With her ability to blend technical mastery with heartfelt expression, Niemack invites the audience to experience the season's introspective beauty. She’ll sing timeless standards and original compositions, each entwined with her signature vocal improvisation and storytelling. As the leaves change and the nights grow longer, "Autumn Nocturne" promises…

A couple of months ago, Sherefe performed again at Full Cycle Café. It was a great success, with a jumpin’ dance floor, and an ecstatic dance vibe. Back by popular demand, Sherefe returns to the “Balkan Supper Club” for an evening of Greek ballads and Zorba-style dances to Turkish grooves, from Arabic mawwals (laments) to upbeat tunes. Sherefe is named after a Turkish drinking toast that strictly means “to your honor”, but is used in the “what happens here stays here” sense. Our…

Jason Greenlaw is pleased to debut 'The Music of Pat Metheny.' The quartet is Jason Greenlaw on guitar, Adam Bodine on piano, Kevin Johnson on bass, and Barry Eldridge on drums. This concert will highlight some of Pat Metheny's most iconic compositions along with some select favorite deep cuts to present an exciting and engaging performance not to miss! 6:30 Seating and Dinner — Spanish Tapas by Chef Antonio, craft cocktails, beer & wine. (not included in ticket price) 7:30-9:30 Showtime TICKETS Advance Ticket Cover Charge $20 Door Cover…

The Democracy is an energetic modern jazz quintet that features all original music by its members, who have collaborated with many great artists in Colorado and beyond. The quality of compositions from this ensemble is outstanding. They are deeply and formally trained in both classical music and jazz as well as steeped in contemporary music forms. This gives them a vast compositional range and the music is quite frankly, beautiful. Because the compositions are their originals, it is performed with passion…

You're invited to an evening of the music of Nat King Cole by Colorado’s premier Jazz vocalist, Robert B. Johnson. Robert B. Johnson is a perennial favorite Jazz, R&B, Soul and Blues singer in Colorado and nationwide. He will perform an evening of the beloved Nat King Cole. Mr Cole is not only considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th century but also a trailblazer who opened the doors for black artists throughout his career. So please join Mr. Johnson, Victor Mestas, Gonzalo…

The Bonnie Lowdermilk Quartet Beaujolais Nouveau Release Celebration event they did eight years running at Caffe Sole! The quartet will present music by renowned French composers and artists, including Edith Piaf, Claude Nougaro, Michel LeGrand, Serge Gainsbourg, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Charles Trenet, and many more! Bonnie lived in Paris, France for ten years and performed at celebrated clubs such as The Sunset, Duc de Lombard, the Montana, and international festivals such as Jazz in Marciac (France) and Silda Jazz (Norway). Her mellifluous…

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with the enchanting music of one of jazz's most beloved icons, Blossom Dearie. Featuring one of Colorado’s finest singers, Heidi Schmidt on vocals as close to an ideal match as you can get! The playfulness of Blossom's lyrics and delivery go hand in hand with Heidi's beautiful voice and impeccable phrasing. Joining Heidi is the Nice Work Quartet, with Pete Lewis on saxes, Jason Malmberg on bass, Jerry Weiss on piano, and Brian…

Max Wagner is a consummate tenor saxophonist, singer, and entertainer. Whether Max is performing a blazing bebop solo or a soulful ballad, he plays each song with total body and soul tempered with impeccable precision. He has played with the likes of Don Braden, Conte Candoli, Javon Jackson, Pete Christlieb, the musicians from Harry Connick Jr’s big band, Dakota Staton, Marcus Printup, Lou Tabakin, and many, many other jazz luminaries. Max is a veteran of some seventy recordings, but there are…

Herb's and Vices Join Full Cycle Café & Bar for an evening of soulful jazz as the Rico Jones Quartet featuring Vlad Girshevich on Hammond B3 brings their project Herb’s and Vices to life. This show celebrates Laura Newman’s iconic Denver club, Herb’s Hideout and long legacy of the groove-driven, soulful sounds and Vlad Girshevich’s Hammond B3 wizardry. Led by saxophonist Rico Jones, an award-winning jazz artist known for his fusion of Indigenous Latino roots and gospel influences. Rico Jones- tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader Vlad…

Join “Six Wings” Rico Jones’ latest Sextet project for an electrifying evening of jazz that combines soulful melodies, rhythmic innovation, and spontaneous improvisation. Led by New York City based saxophonist and composer Rico Jones, this ensemble of top-tier musicians will present a thrilling program featuring original compositions from its member and modern interpretations of jazz classics. Jones, a rising star in the jazz world, brings his unique blend of Indigenous Latino heritage and gospel influences to the stage, creating a sound that is fresh,…

Join renowned guitarist and educator Bill Kopper for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music and legacy of Jeff Beck, one of the most influential and innovative guitarists of all time. Drawing on his extensive background in jazz, Brazilian music, rock, and blues, Bill brings a unique perspective to Beck’s groundbreaking style, which blended virtuosic technical mastery with emotional depth. From Beck’s early work with The Yardbirds to his pioneering fusion of rock, blues, and jazz in his solo career. this concert promises a…

French Connections | Music from French Cinema and beyond A diverse and eclectic evening of music from the great French composers and bands from the 1960’s through the 90’s. Michel LeGrand, Serge Gainsbourg, Francis Lai, les Rita Mitsouko and others. Julie Monley from Denver, was a perennial favorite singer and band leader at the Sole Jazz Supper Club for many years and I’m delighted to have her perform at the Full Cycle Café & Bar. This show will be particularly fun…

Funk Knuf is a powerhouse of groove, led by the dynamic Geno Treppeda on drums (of BiG BaNG! fame). With Beth Avedis commanding the stage, her electrifying vocals and magnetic presence pull you in and keep you dancing all night long. The brass brings the fire, with a monster horn section featuring John Battistaon tenor sax, Dave McLoughlin on trumpet, and Doug Carmichael on alto, bari sax, and flute—together, they deliver pure sonic energy. The rhythm section is a groove machine, driven by Rich Benge’s soulful guitar, Mark DeVere on keys, Bill Capsalis laying down the…