Mercury Cafe

Enjoy an evening with Hazel Miller and her band. No matter the genre, no matter the speed or style, Hazel and her band deliver the music with an incredible amount of passion and soul. With a career spanning over 38 years, performing with groups like The Temptations and James Brown, Hazel Miller is a woman with a lot of history and a lot of talent. Fans of everything from Blues to R&B to Gospel will find themselves entranced by Hazel’s…

Joseph Nugent-Loney singer, songwriter. Thursday August 1st 7 pm $5

Leaders Of The Heart Live Music w/ Ellen Pierce Saturday August 3rd at 7 pm Ellen Pierce of The Leaders of the Heart is a magical songstress creatrix who weaves melody, rhythm and lyric. She engages each audience by inviting you into your heart with joyful visualizations and energy. The Leaders of the Heart know that the world doesn't need just another song. The world needs harmony.

Baba Yaga’s Stew Sunday August 4th at 2 pm $10 Baba Yaga's Stew has tunes boiling and bubbling from all over the world! Their music arrangements are custom crafted to spin you around the contra dance.

Messenger Music Collective Plays Ballads – A Tribute to Chet Baker Friday August 9th 7pm and 9:30pm $10 Including many works from the album and movie "Lets Get Lost" and featuring arrangements by drummer and singer Gabriel Gravagno, this showcase is a tribute to the great trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker, who's life is a perfect example of tortured artistry, sensitivity, beauty, and love. 2 sets, 7-8 and 9:30 to 10

Annie Booth Big Band Thursday August 15th 8 pm $10 It's Annie's 30th Birthday Bash!

Woodstock 50th Anniversary Celebration Concerts Saturday August 17th: 7 pm – 1 am Sunday August 18th: 2 – 6 pm $15

Koch Marshall Trio Friday August 23rd 7:30 pm, $20 advance/$25 at the door Band Members Greg Koch - Guitar Dylan Koch - Drums Toby Marshall - B3 Organ A brand new collaboration of renowned guitarist Greg Koch, his son Dylan Koch on drums and Hammond B3 organ specialist, Toby Marshall playing rock, jazz, blues and funk. "Koch Marshall Trio is a sublime collaboration between three finely in sync musicians that are simply on another level." rocknloadmag.com "​Cosmic American music at…

Tejon Street Corner Thieves w/D.H. Scott, Maya Bennett & Andrew Royalty Thursday August 29th at 7 pm, $5 **D.H. Scott** Lonesome blues from Albuquerque. https://dhscott.bandcamp.com/ **Maya Bennett** Maya Bennett is a singer songwriter from Northern CO with lots of soul and a foot drum. https://mayabennett.bandcamp.com/ **Andrew Royalty** folk/Blues/jazz from Bakersfield, CA $5 at the door!

Tango Festival and Tango Milonga con Orquesta Tipica Natural Tango in the Dance Hall. Friday August 30th Starts at 6 pm 3pm Dance Hall Tango Festival – Classes 6pm-7pm - 8pm Jungle Room & Dance Hall 9:30pm Dance Hall - Tango Milonga Con Naural Tango Orquesta

Bandoneon, violin, viola, guitar, piano, bass, voice and more... Orquesta Tipica Natural Tango, directed by Nicholas Jones, was founded by tango dancers who recognized the need for live music that was not only enjoyable to listen to, but that was also danceable. Originally a loose collective of dancer-musicians, the Orquesta has grown to include members of the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Ballet orchestras, as well as professional musicians from the Denver metro area and beyond. Festival begins at 6pm in…

Sept 1st - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krew $10.00 Doors open 1pm, Zydeco Dance Lesson taught by Boulder Zydeco at 1:15pm Music at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Dikki Du has merged his Louisiana musical heritage with unique experience to create one of the most innovative zydeco groups around. The krewe takes sonhs from classic zydeco and turns them inside out with fresh and funky renditions, revitalizing the zydeco sound. Dikki Du- accordian Kevin Carrier - bass Neil Carrier - washboard…

Sunday Sept 1, 8pm in the Dance Hall - $10 includes lessons. Come early for swing dance lessons and stay for the live music from William and the Romantics. William and the Romantics is a 22-piece swing band, made up of 18 musicians and a 4-person vocal ensemble. They cover a variety of band leaders and singers including Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day and many others.

An extraordinary milonga opportunity for the avid tango dancer! The top tango orchestra from Buenos Aires for our dancing bliss at the iconic Mercury Cafe...hosted by Tango Colorado! Lessons at 7 & 8 pm $10

Alayna Rae Featuring members of Dandu Friday September 13th 7:30 pm $15 Alayna Renae is a vocalist based in the heart of Music City - Nashville, TN. Her contemporary sound reflects the ever-changing fusion of Jazz and Neo-Soul. With influences ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Erykah Badu, Alayna’s performances honor both the traditional and the adventurous spirit of jazz. Alayna has opened for the legendary Wooten Brothers and has performed with Charlie Hunter, Duffy Jackson, and many other notable talents.…

Sunday September 15th marks the 20-year anniversary of Art Compost and the Word Mechanics Jam Before the Slam events, and we are gonna celebrate big with a party!! SETH and Roseanna will co-host this 2-hour special, featuring several Jam Before the Slam All-Stars: poets who have joined us over the years and REALLY roc'd the mic. We'll also pay very special tribute to Lenny Chernila who joined AC&tWM more times than any other poet in our 20 year history. Nearly…

Joe Policastro Trio Live at Mercury Cafe Chicago-based alternative jazz trio Friday September 20th 7 pm $10 Hailed by Downbeat for its “deft analysis of choice repertoire,” and by The Chicago Reader for its “diversity of approaches to all kinds of source material,” the Joe Policastro Trio makes its Mercury Cafe debut celebrating the release of their fourth album, "Nothing Here Belongs." This Chicago-based alternative jazz trio led by bassist Joe Policastro features guitarist Dave Miller and drummer Mikel Avery.…

Solsatellite - Far Side of the Mountain Saturday September 21st 9:30 pm $10 Far Side of the Mountain is the brain child of vocalist Sophie West and guitarist/keyboardist Greg Leistikow. What started as an acoustic folk/blues duo quickly evolved into something much groovier with the addition of bassist Bryan Pearce. Now a full 5-piece ensemble with Mo Kusmer on keys and Clark W on drums, the group has come into its own with a unique bluesy psychedelic rock vibe. As…

High Life Cajun Band Sunday September 22nd Dance Lesson at 1:15 pm Dance starts at 2 pm $10

Cellista's Transfigurations Album and Book National Tour at Mercury Cafe Denver on September 27th, 2019. 8PM Pay what you can. Cello a go go. A multimedia work w/ dancers Aaron Simunovich & Mojo DeVille and a full-length film by Jennifer Gigantino and featuring a prologue performance by Sean Renner. Listen to the album--->https://cellista.bandcamp.com/

Join us for a celebration of Latin American Folk Music during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Afro-Cuban Folkloric Music Lecture Presentation and Performance Saturday October 12th, 8-10 pm $15 Resident dancer Kimberly Miguel Mullen will present her ethnographic research in Cuba, followed by a mini-rumba dance workshop and performance lead by Iré Elese Abure and guest drummers.

It's finally time to celebrate the official release of Hippity Hop Pop with Teressa G & The Monkeys. Enjoy kid's music and dancing and get some yummy lunch from the Mercury Cafe. I'll be singing all the songs from my debut album. Tickets are $5 at the door. CDs will be available for purchase at the show for $10 (cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle accepted).

Jeremy Mohney is swing. The Jeremy Mohney Band’s music conveys the pure joy of life through catchy rhythms, floating melodies and vocals that can woo any sceptic. Whether singing or playing the sax, Mohney’s knack for timing and harmony is always swinging. He’ll have you tapping your toe if you aren’t already up dancing. 8pm in the Dance Hall, $12.00.

Friday November 8, 4-6pm - no cover. Happy Hour jazz with the Gabe Gravagno Trio Your first drink is half price! This band will also perform on Wednesday, November 15, 4-6pm.

Friday Nov 8, 10pm in the Dining Room - no cover. Sam Amabile, boogie-woogie piano player extraordinaire!

The Queen City Jazz Band, from Denver, Colorado, plays Dixieland Jazz, New Orleans Jazz, Traditional Jazz, Classic Jazz, Hot Jazz or whatever you call it. For over sixty years the QCJB has been delighting audiences with the happy sounds of the 20s, 30s and 40s—Gospel, Early Jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Blues and Spirituals. We have performed at every major Dixieland/Swing jazz festival in North America. We faithfully recreate the music of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Scott Joplin, Bix…

Tuesday, Nov. 12 , 8:30pm in the Dance Hall - $12 Blues Dance with Rex Peoples and the X Factr Blues Band. Come early for lessons in blues dancing.

Wednesday, Nov . 13, 7pm in the Dining Room - no cover. Music in the Rose Room with guitarist Grisha Nisnevich while you dine. Nisnevich is a rare blend of musical and artistic passion. Professional and a classically trained master guitarist, he is an extraordinary Argentine tango dancer and unique artist, a passionate, charming and intense performer & teacher with style and technique like no other.

Sunday, Nov. 17, 8pm in the Dance Hall - $12 includes lessons - Come early for swing dance classes, stay for the live music! Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles Jazz Band is a Denver-based band dedicated to revitalizing swing music and dance. This small group style swing band packs in power, personality, and wit, with the charm of big band swing from the late 30’s and early 40’s. Their high energy, quality musicianship, and true big band sound and…

Friday, Nov. 22, 9:30pm in the Dance Hall - Tango Milonga $20 (discounted for dance students - come early and learn!) Orquesta Tipica Natural Tango Bandoneon, violin, viola, guitar, piano, bass, voice and more... Orquesta Tipica Natural Tango, directed by Nicholas Jones, was founded by tango dancers who recognized the need for live music that was not only enjoyable to listen to, but that was also danceable. Originally a loose collective of dancer-musicians, the Orquesta has grown to include members…

Saturday, Nov. 23, 7pm in the Dance Hall - $10-25 (Brown Paper tix) Sphere Ensemble was formed in 2011 by a baker’s-dozen of professional string players driven to explore the vast potential of the string ensemble. Moving beyond the stereotype of classical music tradition, Sphere’s programs include both the masterpieces of string orchestra repertoire and exceptional works drawn from all genres to create a new definition of modern performance. Innovative arrangements by group members generate a unique and transformative musical…

Jeremy Mohney is swing. The Jeremy Mohney Band's music conveys the pure joy of life through catchy rhythms, floating melodies and vocals that can woo any skeptic. Whether singing or playing the sax, Mohney's knack for timing and harmony is always swinging. He'll have you tapping your toe if you aren't already up dancing. 6:30pm swing class beginning Jitterbug 8pm Dance w/Jeremy Mohney - $12 includes classes

Curtis Hawkins Blues Band plays at the Mercury Cafe, come early for lessons! The bass player is excited about the group. His first album, “Keep Workin’ the Blues” was released in 2012. Tentatively classified by Hawkins in the blues or rhythm and blues category, the band is comprised of seasoned musicians from Galesburg to Iowa City. Keyboard player and vocalist Manny Lopez III plays with his father Manny Lopez’s big band and his own projects. Drummer Jamie Hopkins plays with…

Hazel Miller isn't just a great singer, "she is a force of nature!" said the Rocky Mt News. Hazel has been a sought-after performer in Colorado for the past 24 yea. Whether she is singing blues, pop, or Gospel, her voice charges the song with a primal dose of genuine soul. Come hear Hazel in the Dance Hall! Hazel Miller - vocals Coco Brown - vocals Cody Carbone - guitar, vocals Rich Lamb - bass Dana Marsh - piano Brian…

Under the direction of the Queen City Jazz Band's trombonist Eric Staffeldt, the UC Denver Claim Jumpers provide real world experience in networking, gigging, team building and musicianship. The Band has received two Downbeat awards, been honored by the Governor of Colorado, made 25+ national jazz festival appearances, played at over 200 University of Colorado events and made four CDs. The band has also toured in Germany, performed at the Moscow Conservatory and performed at the Enkhuizen Jazz Festival in…

The Gabe Gravagno Trio performs during Happy Hour every Friday at the Mercury Cafe. December 6th at 5 pm December 13th, 20th, & 27th at 4:15 pm We open at 4 pm for drinks, kitchen at 5 pm! 1/2 off your 1st beverage until 5:30 pm!

A Flamenco Christmas Night. Natalia Perez del Villar & Flamenco Underground Present Navidad Falmenca at Mercury Cafe. The holiday show includes a special program with Villiancicos Flamencos, a Spanish Christmas Carols. Guest Artist: Flamenco guitarist Steve Mullins, Mark Herzog- guitar & singing and Natalia Perez del Villar & Flamenco Underground Dance. Call 303.294.9258 to make your reservation.

Swing dancing to the Blues, from rough to smooth, with the David Booker Swingtet. Sunday, Dec. 15, 8pm in the Dance Hall. - $12 includes lessons Come early for swing dance classes at 5:30pm and 6:30pm, stay for the live music!

Thursday, Dec. 19, 8:00pm in the Dance Hall - $12 - Lindy/Swing Dance Bianca and the Flyboys deliver big band, gypsy jazz, rockabilly and more to bring a smile to the soul and lighten the feet!

Saturday, Dec. 21, 6pm and 9pm in the Dining Room - Music in the Rose Room with guitarist Grisha Nisnevich while you dine. Sunday, Dec. 22, 9am - 3pm - Brunch in the Dining Room - Music in the Rose Room with guitarist Grisha Nisnevich while you enjoy your brunch. No cover.  

Sunday, Dec. 22, 8pm in the Dance Hall - $12 includes lessons - Come early for swing dance classes, stay for the live music. The Royal Street Ramblers repertoire includes New Orleans Classics, Rag-time blues, Swing standards, a little gypsy swing, and some classic Brass Band funk to switch it up. Lessons start at 5:30pm and 6:30pm.

This is the Chef's favorite night of the year! Dinner is accompanied by soft live jazz and classical music at 5 pm until midnight. At 7 pm in the Dance Hall, there's the Annual Erotic Poetry Festival accompanied by belly dancers and The Diamond Doll Dancers, follwed by the Curtis Hawkins Blues Band in the Jungle Room at 10 pm and The Bypassers, and Chimney Choir "Light Shadow" Album release show in the Dance Hall at 10 pm. Expect surprises…

On Friday February 7th at 8:00pm, upstairs at the Mercury Café, the David Amram Quartet featuring Brad Good on trumpet, Tony Black on drums and Artie Moore...will perform a full set of Jazz as headliners of the 11th annual Neal Cassady Birthday Bash. The Bash will also celebrate the memory of Denver's Cassady with poets and speakers, including Neal's son John Allen Cassady. In addition, a scale model maquette of a life size sculpture of Neal and Jack Kerouac, by…

Valentine’s Day at the Mercury Cafe Friday February 14th The Chefs are making Love Potions - Candlelight Dinner is served from 5 until 10:30 pm accompanied by Cello in the Rose Room & Classical Guitar in the Jungle Room ❤️ Flamenco Romance begins at 7:30 pm in the Jungle Room, $20 ❤️ Beginning Tango Class is at 7 pm in the Dancehall Intermediate Class is at 8 pm, $10 Followed by Milonga with music by Sexteto NaturalTango, $15 ❤️ At…

Valentine’s Milonga: Sexteto Natural Tango! Friday February 14th Come early for dinner, Reservations at 303-294-9258 Valentine's Night Tango - Chocolate and Bubbles Squeeze your partner tight. Romantic music, decadent treats. Lose yourself in the night! Tango with Fiona and Nick 7:00 Fundamentals Class: $10 8:00 Intermediate Class:   $10 9:00 Milonga   $15* 9:45 Live Music Starts *(Milonga is $10 with beginners class) Sextet NaturalTango    

Big Band Boogie Bash Saturday February 22nd 12:30-8:30 pm

Carnaval w/Ginga Saturday March 7th Celebrate Brazilian Carnaval Ginga style at the lovely Mercury Ballroom. $25 in advance, $30 day of show and at the door. 21+ Doors open at 8 pm. Dance lesson at 8:30 pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/503968910498697/

Rene Heredia Presents Gypsy Flamenco Fire Saturday March 14th 8 pm $20 advance/$25 at the door r

East Jazz Band and Angelaires Wednesday March 18th at 7 pm Save the date -  Jazz at the Mercury Cafe. Hosted by Denver East High School and the Mercury Cafe. Tickets at the door: Students $6 Adults $8.

Festo Festo: A Monthly Balkan Dance Party Thursday March 26th 8 pm, donation

Annie Booth Big Band - First Wednesdays of the Month 7pm $15 general admission/ $5 students   Advance tickets available at annieboothmusic.com

Stand-up comedy benefit show with all proceeds going to Black Lives Matter! Come to our socially distant Comedy Show in which proceeds will go to Black Lives Matter to support the protests taking place nationwide. Face masks are required, and we will take all proper precautions for health and safety. Doors open at 830pm!

Come to the Mercury Cafe for the Gabe Gravagno Trio, featuring Aaron Marfizo and Eman Alexander. September performance schedule: Fridays at 5:30pm - Sept 4, 11, 18 and 25, Saturdays at 6pm - Sept 5, 12 and 19, and Sundays at 8pm - Sept 13 and 27.

Sam Amable plays piano at the Mercury from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm every Friday night in September.

Come to the Mercury Cafe for the Gabe Gravagno Trio, featuring Aaron Marfizo and Eman Alexander. September performance schedule: Fridays at 5:30pm - Sept 4, 11, 18 and 25, Saturdays at 6pm - Sept 5, 12 and 19, and Sundays at 8pm - Sept 13 and 27.

Join jazz-guitarist and Colorado native Liam Broderick at the Mercury Cafe for a night of original and standard compositions on Saturday, September 5th at 6:30pm.

Jam jazz hosted by the Gabriel Gravagno Trio, Fridays at 5:30pm, Nov 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Gabriel Gravagno – piano on two Sundays, Nov 22 and 29, at 8pm.

On Friday October 15th at 6pm,  join the Jazz Jam w/ the Gabe Gravagno Trio at the Mercury Cafe. No charge!

Samba de Muertos Ginga Halloween Party starring Gui Kroneberger on vocals. Live Samba, Forró, Axé. After party Brazilian funk music at 12am-1:30am. Brazilian Food by the Brazilian Catering. Tickets in advance: $20 per person (Venmo @Ginga-Music with your Name for our list). At door: $25

New Year's Eve with Festo Festo featuring members of Los Klezmerados de Santa Fe, members of Hadgaba, and Gora Gora Orkestar! TICKETS - $30/Advance - $35/At door

Celebrate love and passion for "Valentine's Day" Featuring guest artists: Isaac Tovar , Jose Valle " Chuscales" , Jose Cortes & Flamenco Denver Dancers. Doors (upstairs) open at 6:45 pm. The main floor restaurant will be also available for dinner reservations at 5:30 pm TICKETS are available in advance and at the door

The Cat's Glasses (formerly the Jon Gauer Octet) is a genre-bending ensemble led by trombonist and composer Jon Gauer. Is it jazz? Is it funk? Is it prog rock? Is it fusion? Whatever you want to call it, it'll be an exciting set of original music performed by some of Denver's finest young musicians. Their first recording project, Silver in Red, can be heard on all streaming services as well as on YouTube, and several new recordings are due to…

Marc Ribot, who The NY Times describes as “a deceptively articulate artist who uses inarticulateness as an expressive device,” has released 25 albums under his name over a 40-year career, exploring everything from the pioneering jazz of Albert Ayler to the Cuban son of Arsenio Rodríguez to his Ceramic Dog and his original scores and solo guitar works. Additionally, Marc has a first collection of writings, “Unstrung: Rants & Stories of a Noise Guitarist.” Rolling Stone points out that “Guitarist Marc Ribot helped Tom Waits…