Dom Flemons explores the history and versatility of the banjo with concert, workshop at Swallow Hill BanjoFest

Oct 16, 2024 | Community, Concerts, Music School, News

A highlight of Swallow Hill Music’s first-ever BanjoFest is the appearance of Dom Flemons. “The American Songster,” Flemons is a celebrated Grammy Award-winning musician, songwriter, and scholar. He is known for both his solo career, as well as being a member of the...

Swallow Hill Music’s Fall Session of group music classes begins September 3

Aug 22, 2024 | Music School, News

For 45 years Swallow Hill Music has been Denver’s home for high quality music instruction in a group class setting. That tradition continues on September 3 when the celebrated music nonprofit kicks off its Fall Session of music classes. This eight-week...

Swallow Hill BanjoFest featuring Tony Trischka, Dom Flemons, and Brad Kolodner takes place November 9

Aug 7, 2024 | Community, Concerts, Music School, News

Swallow Hill Music is thrilled to announce its first-ever BanjoFest, which takes place on Saturday, November 9 from 10 am to 10 pm. The one-day festival is for banjo lovers of all stripes, be they pickers, listeners, or a little bit of both.  The event features a day...

Martin Gilmore wins the 2024 Troubadour Competition at Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Jun 27, 2024 | Community, Music School, News

“I was like, what? How is that possible?” Several days after winning the Troubadour Competition at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, singer-songwriter and virtuoso bluegrass picker Martin Gilmore was still in disbelief over his latest honor. “It’s amazing. All the...

Playlist: Music by Swallow Hill Music Instructors and Staffers 2023

Dec 22, 2023 | Community, Music School, News

Playlist: Music by Swallow Hill Music Instructors and Staffers 2023 Before closing the door for good on 2023, we want to share some of the music our wonderful Music Instructors and Administrative Staff made this year. We’ve compiled the songs on a Spotify playlist,...

Josie Quick, Perpetual Motion, and the Broken Elbow Comeback Show

Oct 5, 2022 | Concerts, Music School, News

 “I sat there in the emergency room cursing up a storm, and I stopped briefly and asked the ER staff, is it OK if I curse? And they said, yes. And I said good because I’m gonna keep going!” Swallow Hill Violin and Fiddle Instructor Josie Quick is recalling the...