Kaia Kater caught many listeners off guard last year with the release of her latest album, Nine Pin. The Guardian praised it for being “an intense, mostly solo affair, with Kater’s banjo and rich voice supported by bass, muted trumpet and backing vocals....
Folk music fans might know Ruth Moody best as part of The Wailin’ Jennys, but she has also made a name for herself as a solo performer and driving force behind the band she fronts. Ruth’s album Wilder Things garnered widespread critical praise. “Ruth...
Hailing from the African nation of Malawi, Peter Mawanga’s dedication to preserving his country’s musical traditions places him at the nexis of being a musician, advocate, and ambassador. Writing and performing in his vernacular Chichewa, Peter’s...
Since winning Swallow Hill Music’s Young Songwriters Competition last spring, Maya Bennett has started playing more shows up and down the Front Range. Maya also released her debut album, More of Less and has shared the stage with established songwriters Wendy...
Though St. Patrick’s Day is Friday, March 17, it is just a culmination of weeks of Irish and Celtic music played throughout Denver in anticipation of the holiday, including here at Swallow Hill Music. To celebrate the season, Swallow Hill is proud to welcome...
When indie folk collides with distortion pedals with just a hint of neuroscience added in, you might get something like Denver’s Automatic Iris. The five-piece, which plays Tuft Theatre on Saturday, February 25 with Chella & The Charm, draws from a diverse...
