We asked Swallow Hill staffers to help us compile a Summer Songs Playlist thinking that everyone would provide two to three songs tops. Well, we should have known better as we were provided with a list of 79 songs! At first we thought we’d whittle it down to 20 songs...
We are happy to announce that Patty Jackson is our new Volunteer Manager. Swallow Hill’s volunteers are the backbone of our organization in so many ways, and bringing on Patty in this full time role will ensure the growth and success of our Volunteer Program. “It’s...
Perhaps you know Caleb James Hall as our Café Manager, or as a Swallow Hill Instructor, or maybe you’ve caught him hosting our monthly Old-Time Jam. And this doesn’t even mention the multiple musical groups he plays with in formal, and shall we say, more comfortable...
For this month’s Faces of Swallow Hill we reached out to Roz Heise. If Roz is familiar to you, perhaps you’ve seen her at one of our concerts, got to know her while taking a class, or she helped you out at one of our events as one of our extraordinary volunteers!...
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that have taken place in our community over the last few weeks. Our friends, activists, neighbors, and communities have been severely impacted from the Denver area shootings and the Marshall Fire. There are a lot of us that...
We had so much fun sharing our music Podcast picks right before Thanksgiving, we decided to release a second volume! Whether you’re traveling this holiday season or hunkering at home, we hope these suggestions help fill some of the downtime. Thank you for listening,...
Casey Cormier has been a bassist, guitarist and ukuleleist for twenty five years, performing a variety of musical styles on each instrument as a solo artist as well as in a number of bands and projects. He’s been a teacher of these instruments for over fifteen years, and is dedicated to furthering his student’s studies of the musical craft. Currently, Casey offers classes online as well as in person at Swallow Hill, and co-leads the Ukulele and Percussion Ensemble with Ed Contreras on Wednesday evenings.
Daniella Katzir is a singer-songwriter who was originally inspired by American Folk music of the 60’s. After exploring many genres over the last 25+ years, Katzir now focuses on a unique blend of ukulele and finger-style guitar. Her style is complemented by vocal approaches from the swing era to old motown inspired blues to americana folk, gypsy and sassy jazz. A talented lyricist and musician, Katzir takes rhythmic authority on the guitar. She is the former front-woman of the Boulder-based band Magnolia Row, and has shared the stage with many different nationally and internationally touring artists.
Halau Kalama Hula School
Founded in 2007, by Glenda “Aiwa” Florez, Kalama Polynesian Dancers has been a part of the Colorado community, bringing a mix of traditional and contemporary Polynesian entertainment to a variety of venues and local festivals. Their dancers specialize in dances from the islands of Tahiti, Hawaii, Samoa, and New Zealand. They have been featured on local and national events from MTV to Univision and performed in front of celebrities such as Will Smith, John Lithgow, and The Denver Broncos. They have performed in numerous venues throughout Colorado. They provide professional Polynesian dance shows, guaranteed to make you feel as though you’ve traveled to the islands of Polynesia.
Their shows include both male and female dancers, live musicians, Tahitian drummers, fire performers, and fresh flower leis.
