Watch Swallow Hill’s Chadzilla in a wide-ranging interview on the Joyful Forklift podcast

Jul 15, 2026 | Community, Music School, News

“I’m glad I’m a decent musician because I’d be a really bad janitor… this is what I was born for.” Swallow Hill is celebrating the 20th anniversary of our House of Rock – the brainchild and passion of our very own Chad “Chadzilla”...

17th Annual Denver UkeFest takes place on May 9 at Swallow Hill Music

Feb 3, 2026 | Community, Concerts, Music School, News

Swallow Hill Music is proud to announce the 17th Annual Denver UkeFest, which takes place on Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the music nonprofit’s Yale Avenue location in Denver.Tickets: 17th Annual Denver UkeFestHeadlining the day-long festival of...

The Hamblen Collection: An obscure corner of American folk music comes alive

Dec 10, 2025 | Music School, News

The Hamblen Collection. Anyone? Anyone?  While many of us at Swallow Hill Music nurture some pretty niche musical interests, Clawhammer Banjo Instructor Caleb James Hall had a lot of us stumped when he brought up the Hamblen Collection. Fortunately Caleb was more...

Swallow Hill BanjoFest returns on November 15

Sep 9, 2025 | Community, Concerts, Music School, News

Swallow Hill BanjoFest, a day-long celebration of banjo workshops, concerts, jams, and community, returns for its second year on Saturday, November 15.This year’s BanjoFest features performances and workshops from Kyle Tuttle, known for his work with Molly Tuttle...

Swallow Hill Music announces 16th Annual Denver UkeFest

Feb 11, 2025 | Community, Concerts, Music School, News

What features four strings, boundless joy, and turns 16 this year? Why it’s Denver UkeFest from Swallow Hill Music. UkeFest is a day-long celebration of all things ukulele, consisting of concerts, workshops, jams, and community.This year’s Denver UkeFest – the...

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...