Thursday Discovery Concert Series

Come enjoy and support the best new talent from Denver and around Colorado.
Thursday evenings starting at 7:30pm.
Tickets at the door: $5 member/ $7

Series Schedule currently includes:

Thursday 5/17/2012: Jaspar Lepak and Jen Korte

Thursday 5/31/2012: Caleb Slade and Blake of Bear Bones

OPEN STAGES

All times noted are a start time. Arrive earlier to sign up.

Open Stage

Got a song you’ve just got to share? Come play at our open stage. Sign-ups are at 6:30. Sets are 2-3 songs, depending on the number of players performing. Hosted by Ed McIlvain. Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Every fourth Thursday in the Café at 7:00 pm

Best of Open Stage

A showcase of five artists, chosen from previous open stages, will each perform a 20 minute sets.  This will allow the performer to share more of their material and the audience to hear more than just a couple of songs. An advanced open stage, if you will, and a possible stepping stone to performing a concert at Swallow Hill Music! Hosted by Dave Devitt. Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Third Friday of every month in Tuft Theatre at 7:00 pm, with the exception of April when it will be held on the third Thursday, April 19

Jams

Swallow Hill Story Circle

First Sunday of every month, 1 p.m.

Open to all levels. Listen, share, be part of the community. Hosted by Julie Davis.

Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Celtic Jam

First Monday of every month, 7 p.m.

Michael Thompson hosts a rollicking and casual Celtic session for all players, beginning to advanced. Bring your voice, bring your instrument, bring a song to share, or just come, hang out and listen.

Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Beginning/Intermediate Irish Session

Second Monday of every month, 7 p.m.

Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Story Circle

Third Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m.

Love stories? The Rocky Mountain Storytellers’ Guild invites you to a participatory storytelling session. Bring a story to tell or just come and listen. Hosted by Kate Lutz.

Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Song Circle

First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.

The focus is on singing, and open to all! Bring a song to share, “Rise Up Singing,” or just yourself – and participate in the time-honored folk tradition of passing on music by sharing it. Come to lead, listen, share, and learn – all styles and instruments are welcome.

Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Bluegrass Jam

Second & Fourth Tuesdays of every month, 7 p.m.

Roy Blakney hosts a high-energy Bluegrass jam session for experienced and intermediate players alike. Beginners also welcome. Co-sponsored by Colorado Bluegrass Music Society. Open to all.

Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Open Jam

Third & Fifth Tuesdays of every month, 7 p.m. (Feb. 21 Open Jam CANCELED)

It’s a “no-pressure-any-instrument-any-skill-level” jam session! Playing with other musicians is a fun and challenging opportunity no musician should pass up. Here’s your chance to lead, listen, share, and learn – all styles and instruments are welcome! “It’s a trial-by-fire experience, where everyone involved walks away having learned a thing or two.” – Westword.

Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Blues Jam

Fourth Monday (starting Jan. 24th; will no longer be on Wednesdays) of every month, 7 p.m.

Bob Kinnaird of the bands The Back 40 and Lady & the Tramps will host this new and exciting acoustic blues jam. Bring your favorite songs to share or simply unleash your best blues licks. The format is casual and the emphasis is on fun. Hey, even folkies get the blues!

Free for members / $1 for non-members.

Denver Ukulele Community

Third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m.

The Denver Uke Community is open to all ukulele players of any skill level. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month in our Cafe, ukulele players get together and share songs in a supportive, group setting.

Free for members / $3 for non-members.