Hazel Miller and the Collective

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.” Hazel has been a sought after performer in Colorado for the past 24 years. Whether she is singing blues, jazz, pop, or Gospel, her voice charges the songs with a primal dose of genuine soul.

Hazel began her 38-year career in Louisville, Kentucky, where she rose to the top of the music scene. She opened for popular artists such as Mel Torme, James Brown, Temptations, Earl Klugh, Bob James and many others.

The city of Denver singled out Hazel as one of 150 people who make Denver a better place to live. This award was bestowed by the mayor on Nov 22, 2008 at the Colorado History Museum. She has been given several awards for artistic excellence: Best Independent Blues-R&B Recording- 2002; Outstanding Performer at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

The new musical “Sisters and Storytellers” starred an ensemble cast including Hazel in her first musical theater role. The musical was very well received. Before this production Ms. Miller appeared in “The Vagina Monologues” in Boulder and Denver, receiving a local award for “Best Local Star in a Theatrical Production.

Since moving to Colorado she has regularly performed with Big Head Todd and the Monsters. She was a regular performer on the ETown Radio Show, aired on NPR. She has performed at all the major jazz and music festivals throughout Colorado while maintaining a working band which won the Westword Readers Poll “Best Blues/R&B” band for three consecutive years, 1995, 1996, and 1997. She has sung with or opened for such artists as Julian Lennon, John Hammond Jr., Lucy Bleu Tremblay, Peter, Paul and Mary, Stanley Jordan, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, Leo Kottke, Bob Weir, Herbie Hancock, Pop Staples, Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Nil Lara, Roger Clifton, Nancy Griffith, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Lonnie Brooks, Lou Rawls, Rickie Lee Jones, James Taylor, Spyro Gyro, Joe Sample, Little Ed and the Blues Imperials, Michael McDonald, and many more.

Most recently she is enjoying a great summer of festival appearences in Dillon, Winter Park, Denver, Littleton and many more.

MojoMama

Longmont’s Funky Bluesy 4 piece band has had one of it’s best years in 2022. They released a new album in June this year and have been in the top 10 Since July and even #1 for 3 weeks for the most radio airplay in Colorado according Roots Music Reports. The Cd also wins Best Self Produced CD from the Colorado Blues Society and is sent to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis representing Colorado. The band has a sound of Rock Blues and Funk styles with Jessica wailing on the lead vocal with her soulful voice.It’s always an honest musical experience with Mojomama.We look forward to seeing you at this upcoming show. Check them out at www.mojomama.net

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• General Admission Tickets: First Come First Serve. For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets: As specified.
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Showtimes
6:30 pm Doors
7:30 pm MojoMama
8:30 pm Hazel Miller Band

Willian Topley & Band

William Topley’s lyrics are subtle vignettes of life that take in universal themes that are filtered through the lens of late night performances, morning after black coffees and too many cigarettes. They are songs that deliver more with each listening and give you a real sense of the journey and the feelings that affect each and everyone of us. Dire Straits guitar legend Mark Knopfler, says of Topley: “He’s big-hearted, emotional and strictly legit.” 

William Topley has developed a dedicated fan base in the U.S. ever since the release of Prince of the Deep Water in 1991, his first album with his band The Blessing. Producer Neil Dorfsman (Sting, Dire Straits) described him as “the most original songwriter I’ve heard for years.” The influences, still recognisable in his music, were already there – The Stones, Van Morrison, the best of soul and southern rock. The album catapulted The Blessing into a world tour, videos in Jamaica, TV stations in Paris and soccer stadiums in Germany with Simply Red and Level 42.

Legendary Rolling Stones Producer Jimmy Miller, who produced The Blessing’s second album Locusts and Wild Honey, was equally enthusiastic. “They’re right up my alley. I haven’t had such a good relationship with a band since Traffic.” 

Ever looking for new challenges, Topley decided to go solo for his next albums. Producer Barry Beckett said of Topley: “He’s the best singer I’ve ever heard.” And that’s from a guy who’s worked with Aretha Franklin and Paul Simon.

Topley has worked with guitarist/songwriter Dominic Miller (best known for his work with Sting), and frequently records with his band and plays live with his band (Luke Brighty – guitar, James Eller – bass, Jim Kimberley – drums, Mark Taylor – keyboards, Dorie Jackson – backing vocals). 

On the back of his latest album, Aristocrats of the South Seas and annual Bahamas Fan Trip, William Topley and the Black River Band are delivering songs that are dripping with evocative lyrics and memorable musical imagery.

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets:  First Come First Serve.  For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets:  As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final.  NO REFUNDS allowed.

Showtimes
7:00 pm Doors Open
8:00 pm William Topley Band

The Michael Hornbuckle Band

Michael Hornbuckle has been bringing blues and rock music to people for 18 years. Homegrown in the Mile High City, as was his father, legendary blues man Bobby Hornbuckle who had Michael backing him on drums at 12 years old. While Bobby’s journey ended in 96′, Michael took over the torch. Michael inherited Bobby’s old gibson 335. Some say a piece of Bobby’s soul, and ability to play guitar were transmitted. Michael’s quick to point out however: “The truth is, I spent all my time playing guitar cut I loved to play. I don’t know about all that other spooky stuff, but who knows”

Nevertheless it was a quick transition. His 1st release in 98′ “Pass The Torch” was a raw and respected blues/rock album including; original cuts, covers such as Creams’ version of Outside Woman Blues, and a tip of the hat to the man who passed on his love for blues, with a Bobby Hornbuckle original, Down In The Valley.

Early 2000’s after a Red Rocks appearance warming up the Doobie Brothers, he spent time touring the country with Texas blues monster Vince Converse, and releasing the acoustic blues album Conbuckle Station “Here Come The Blues” on New Shoes Records. Michael continued to make more appearances at Red Rocks, McNichols Arena (for the very last rock concert there with Z.Z Top) The Pepsi Center (for their first rock concert) and Fiddlers Green Ampitheatre for shows like the B.B King Blues Fest.

Michael released “Lost & Found By Trial & Error”, in 05′, and took it as an opportunity to evolve a songwriting ability, as well as a vocal and guitar sound that has become the reason for the buzz. In 2012, Michael was in L.A. recording the critically acclaimed album, Virtue & Vice with world class producer Alex ‘Ace’ Baker and brother Brian Hornbuckle. “Michael’s voice is a soulful powerhouse that closely matched the pipes of Paul Rodgers (Bad Company) as they soar over the blues the band hands out on Virtue and Vice, their most recent release.”

– Danny B. Alternate Root

“The songs themselves are nothing short of excellent. One of the best things about this album is that every song is its own experience, meaning the record will stay fresh with many repeated listens. This is a pair of musicians that is the absolute best at what they do, and after just a few listens, you will be hoping to yourself that it is not another 12-year wait until they bless us with another release!”

– Taylor Carlson Rock Over America

Not since ZZ Top and Stevie Ray Vaughn has there been a band that could wind a mean bar room boogie and bring the blues home like the Hornbuckle Brothers. Michael & Brian Hornbuckle take their inherited skill and bring serious fire to the front house in Virtue & Vice, their latest, and what will probably be recognized as one of the best new independently produced albums of the year.”

– Joseph Timmons Xombiewoof Magazine & Xombiewoof Records

2015 after an appearance at the Telluride Blues Fest, the Mile High Blues Society recognized Michael by awarding him: Best Blues Band, Best Self Produced Album, and sent he and his band to Memphis to represent Colorado at the Internation Blues Challenge.

2016, and Hornbuckle’s teaming up with Ace Baker again for his latest release The Memphis Sessions, due out August 2016. Michael is also nominated in this years Rock Awards for best songwriter, best song, best male vocalist, and best blues band.

Austin Young Band

Delivering fiery guitar licks and soulful sounds to listeners worldwide, Austin Young has crafted a unique sound and crowd-pleasing experience. With electrifying passion, energy, and stage presence, Austin makes every show personable and memorable to those within earshot. While staying true to traditional Blues elements, Austin has incorporated themes of contemporary Rock, Jazz, and Gospel to make his sound stand out to the large crowds he attracts. Inspired to pick up a guitar by many musicians, including his late father Tim Young, Austin has already produced and released two studio albums full of his original music, Blue as Can Be (2013) and Not So Simple (2016), and has been recognized for several awards in his home state of Colorado such as Best Guitar Player (2012-2015) from the Colorado Blues Society Listeners Choice Awards. When he is without his guitar, Austin enjoys giving back to charities that hold a special place in his heart, including Blue Star Connection and Habitat for Humanity. Driven forward by his passion for the guitar and faith in Christ, Austin is determined to continue his mission of positively impacting others through his music.

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets:  First Come First Serve.  For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets:  As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final.  NO REFUNDS allowed.

Showtimes
7:00 pm Doors
8:00 pm Austin Young
9:50 pm Michael Hornbuckle

Alastair Greene

Whiskey Bayou Records proudly presents THE NEW WORLD BLUES, by Alastair Greene, produced by Whiskey Bayou co-founder Tab Benoit. Benoit’s label partner, Rueben Williams, also manager to Greene [Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Devon Allman] enthuses, “On The New World Blues, Alastair makes it clear why he is a guitar player’s guitar player’ and this recording will surely leave the Alastair Greene stamp on the Blues Rock World. ”

Greene traveled to Houma, Louisiana to record with Grammy nominated Benoit, who produced, played drums and sang harmonies on this record, and bass player Corey Duplechin. “This is definitely the most stripped down blues-based album I’ve ever made. The vast majority of this record is live in the studio with very few overdubs and many were first or second takes,” says Greene. The diverse, thoughtfully penned songs are all Greene originals, with a few co-written with Benoit. “When I started writing the majority of these songs in early 2019, I had no idea they would take on a whole new and more poignant meaning as time went on” says Greene, “The New World Blues is a reflection of current times and has equal parts light and dark.” With Alastair Greene, even the darkest lyrics are woven with a thread of hope. The 11 songs cover a lot of ground, tying together Greene’s varied influences into his deeply rooted playing, singing, and songwriting. Some tracks give a nod to rock icons like Gary Moore and Peter Green, others find a funky blues groove. Some are driven by Greene’s tasty slide guitar, while others capture the feel of the Cajun environment, paired with a rock-solid Louisiana rhythm section.

Greene’s rock and blues credentials include eight years of international touring on guitar and vocals with the Alan Parsons Project, and major dates with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, plus many guest appearances with such luminaries as Eric Burdon, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, Savoy Brown, and Debbie Davies. He is a longtime regular and host at the Memphis-based Blues Foundation events, performances and showcases, has been a featured performer at the Big Blues Bender and the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, and traversed the globe touring with Sugaray Rayford’s band, which was nominated for a 2020 Blues Music Award.

THE JOHNNY O BAND

2011 Winner of Colorado Blues Society International Blues Challenge Solo-Duo Competition
2009 Winners of Colorado Blues Society International Blues Challenge Band Competition
2010 IBC Grand County Blues Society, solo/duo category (Jelly Roll Bakers)

Going strong for 22 years, the Johnny O. Band maintains a firm foothold on the Colorado music scene. In the past two decades Johnny O has toured in Brazil, all across Europe and recently played shows in Canada and Mexico. The band has opened up for the Allman Brothers, Taj Mahal, Buddy Miles and Jimmy Vaughn, among others. Johnny O has travel down to Memphis Tennessee for the International Blues Challenge on three separate occasions representing Colorado, winning the Colorado blue society IBC solo duo competition in 2011 and the winners of the Colorado blue society band competition in 2009. The Johnny O Band plays around 100 show a year and is currently working on local, regional and international bookings for 2019.

“A Boulder Blues Tour de Force” ~ Marquee Magazine
“An engaging, passionate, and energetic show” ~Jim Primock
Past President, Colorado Blues Society “Slightly dangerous Chicago-meets-Big Easy
“Hybrid blues-funk”~Dave Kirby Boulder Weekly
TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets:  First Come First Serve.  For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets:  As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final.  NO REFUNDS allowed.

Showtimes
6:00 pm Doors
7:00 pm The Johnny O Band
8:50 pm Alastair Greene

Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival

What do you get when you come to see a Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival show? You get “Grade A” performances of rock and pop masterpieces from the 1970s. That’s right kids…this means tunes that you may not often hear these days. From ELO, Alice Cooper and Led Zeppelin, to rarities by Nick Gilder, Gary Wright and Sweet…MM8TR delivers 100% top fuel analog rock and roll, with a side of AM gold pop.

Formed in 2013, Mr. Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival (and his Cavalcade of All-Stars) has established themselves as one of Colorado’s premiere live acts. Yellowscene Magazine has stated, “their sound is as arresting as the spectacle they deliver in person. It’s a local superband of funktasm.” Denver’s Westword Magazine has included them in their Ten of the Best Cover Bands in Colorado – 2016 Edition. The members of MM8TR are some of the most experienced and talented musicians around, drawing from backgrounds in classical, musical theater, as well as decades of Colorado’s BEST rock and roll. A unique feature of a MM8TR show is their 3-piece string section, known affectionately by their fans as…..Sweet Action. What you hear on your favorite records is what you’ll hear live.

MM8TR maintains a busy concert schedule, performing for sold-out audiences in the most popular theaters, clubs and outdoor festivals throughout Colorado. In 2016, they appeared as guest artists with The Front Range Youth Symphony as well as a special Halloween event, performing a full-stage production of Alice Cooper’s 1975 classic Welcome to my Nightmare. In April of 2017, MM8TRperformed in the Denver Pops Orchestra’s Rockin’ with the Pops concert series.

The band’s song list was carefully engineered to capture the true essence of the ‘70s and evoke great memories from a time when music was raw and untarnished. Did MM8TR go with the obvious cheese?……Negative. They drill deep in to the medulla oblongata for the songs you really loved when they were played on the radio. These are the songs that blasted from the 8-track player of your 1970 Dodge Challenger as you hurled through the desert, Vegas-bound. Now these gems live forever within the MM8TR machine! Their live show is like none other and one not to be missed.

LAST IN LINE (Featuring Original members of DIO)

Last In Line was formed in 2011, when Vinny Appice, Last In Line was formed in 2011, when Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Vivian Campbell, (Ronnie James Dio’s co-conspirators and co-writers on the “Holy  “Holy Diver”, “Last In Line” – the album from which they took their name, and “Sacred Heart” albums) teamed up with esteemed vocalist Andrew Freeman. The debut album “Heavy Crown” was released in February 2016, landing at #1 on the Billboard Heat-Seekers Chart. Initially, the release had been preceded by tragedy when bassist Jimmy Bain unexpectedly passed away at the age of 68 on January 23, 2016.  Last In Line, honoring what they knew would be Bain’s wish to keep the band moving, brought in renowned bassist Phil Soussan (ex-Ozzy Osbourne) and committed to sustained touring in support of the album, hitting festivals, headlining clubs, and sharing the stage with metal luminaries such as Saxon and Megadeth.

In late 2017, the band gathered in L.A. to start the recording of the second album, which was produced by the band members and Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End: machine, ex-Dokken), who also produced the debut album. Having really gelled as a band while touring in support of the debut album, the songwriting came readily to the members. They’ve created a record that shows a big progression in sound, while immediately being recognizable as Last In Line thanks to Vinny Appice’s rhythms, thunderous bass from Soussan, amazing vocals from Andrew Freeman, and the roaring guitars of Vivian Campbell.

“The musical style of ‘II’ is different from ‘Heavy Crown’, but it wasn’t something that we planned to do,” explains Vivian Campbell. “Phil is a more intricate player than Jimmy was and that, together with the natural growth and development of the band led us to the songs on the album. As always, we simply started to jam on ideas and see where they led us. But it’s fair to say that the songs on this album sound more developed, with more parts and more experimentation than the songs on ‘Heavy Crown’. The first album set a tone, but on ‘II’ we developed that idea and took it to the next logical stage.”

Drummer Vinny Appice, on the sound of the new record and song writing process, says “I always sound like me. Viv and I have been playing together for years and have the same feel and pulse and attitude. Now with Phil on bass, he allows a more melodic approach on the bass parts making the songs even more interesting. He fits in perfectly being from the same musical family and time as me and Viv. Mr. Freeman sings from his soul and completes the band’s sound with his melodies and amazing range.”

He continues, “the songwriting process was the same as DIO’s ‘Holy Diver’. First, we have fun writing together. We get in a room and jam on riffs and chords until we hit on something good, then continue to build it into a song. Andy puts his magic on it and it all works out very well.”

Asked about first single ‘Landslide’, Vocalist Andrew Freeman says, “’Landslide’ was the first song we wrote for this record. It was really easy to write as all of the parts fell into place quickly.  The title ‘Landslide’ is a metaphor relating to the day to day struggles that we all go through as people. Trying to keep on course when dealing with adversity, manipulation through media and leadership. It’s meant to inspire strength and resolve.

Phil Soussan says about how it was joining Last In Line and the development of the songs, “It was refreshing to be able to write songs in such an organic fashion – by jamming and developing ideas as a group, without bringing in preconceived songs – something I haven’t done for ages. The result was a true collaboration, a concept that is so rare these days! Vinny has a unique style of drumming that, beyond keeping beats, inspires riffs and arrangements and Vivian has a way of playing that has a conviction to every note. He is able to turn every riff into a signature. Andrew was creative and unrestricted, focusing his contemporary influences into vocal stylings and hooks that are outside the classic rock clichés. He is very much a perfectionist.  Beyond trying to remain true to Jimmy’s playing and to the heritage of the relationship between Viv and Vinny, everyone was completely open to exploring any possible idea. I am honestly prouder of our efforts on this album than anything in which I have been involved in for a very long time.

With ‘II’ I would like to think that we have stretched out from ‘Heavy Crown’ to test some uncharted waters…. the evolution of Last in Line!”

• Vivian Campbell – Guitar
• Vinny Appice – Drums
• Phil Soussan – Bass
• Andrew Freeman – Vocals

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General Admission Tickets:  First Come First Serve.  For BEST Seating arrive early.

Reserved tickets:  As specified.

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Showtimes

“Winger’s musical pedigree was practically unmatched in 80’s metal… the band crafted a debut album that combined hard-pop melodies with plenty of proggy, technically dazzling instrumental work”
– Rolling Stone Magazine.

Winger is an American hard rock band from New York City. Their debut album, Winger, came out on Atlantic Record’s label in 1988 and achieved platinum status in the United States and gold in Japan and Canada. Winger stayed on the Billboard Top 200 chart for over 60 weeks, where it peaked at #21. It spawned such hits as “Seventeen” and “Headed for a Heartbreak”. To support the album, the band toured for over a year with Bad Company, Scorpions, Cinderella, Bon Jovi, Poison, Skid Row and Tesla.

In 1990, Winger was nominated for an American Music Award for “Best New Heavy Metal Band”. Their follow-up album, In the Heart of the Young, was released in 1990 and just like their first album, reached platinum. It peaked at #15 on Billboard’s Top 200 and hits off this album include “Can’t Get Enuff”, “Miles Away” and “Easy Come Easy Go”. To support this album, Winger toured the world for 13 months, playing over 230 dates with KISS, Scorpions, ZZ Top, Extreme and Slaughter.

The change in musical climate of the mid-90’s led the band to go on hiatus in 1994 after the release of their third album Pull, which peaked at #83 on Billboard’s Top 200. In 2001, the band reunited, completed several very successful tours and have not looked back since. Winger has made a name for themselves with relentless touring, while winning back fans and critics alike because of their exceptional musicianship, Kip Winger’s powerful vocals and the band’s incredible songwriting.

In 2006, they released their 4th studio album, IV, which is the most musically progressive album of Winger’s career. Lyrically, much of the album is sung from the perspective of U.S. soldiers stationed overseas. In 2009 Kip Winger was presented by U.S. General Harold Cross with an honorary plaque and U.S. flag that had flown in Iraq for the song “Blue Suede Shoes”, which honors the service and sacrifice of the United States armed forces and their families.

In 2009, Winger released their 5th studio album, Karma. This album was hailed as their best studio album released. The band toured the US, Europe and South America to support the album.

In 2014, Winger released their 6th studio album, Better Days Comin’, which entered at #4 on Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums Chart and at #85 on Billboard’s Top 200.

“A hard-hitting album…Winger’s blood is still pumping…so are the tunes”
– Kerrang! Magazine.

“This is a band who refuse to merely glide on past glories… Winger push their own boundaries.”
– Classic Rock Magazine

NEW ALBUM RELEASE: 

SEVEN, the band’s 7th studio album, will be released on May 5 and is now available for pre-order on CD/LP/Digital at www.wingertheband.com. The album’s first single, “Proud Desperado”, is now available for streaming/download on all digital music platforms and its official music video is now on YouTube. Winger will be touring throughout the year to support the new album.

TICKET, SEATING & REFUND TERMS:

• General Admission Tickets:  First Come First Serve.  For BEST Seating arrive early.
• Reserved tickets:  As specified.
• ALL Ticket purchases are Final.  NO REFUNDS allowed.

Showtimes
6:00 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm TBD
8:30 pm TBD
10:00 pm WINGER