Enjoy music in a sensory friendly environment with Claire Heywood presented by Swallow Hill Music and Developmental Pathways. At a Sensory Friendly Concert, we keep volume lower and the lights on (but not bright or strobing.) We'll have a calm room and fidget sensory items available. Claire Heywood is an indie songwriter with an unmistakable […]
Join us for this centuries-old tradition of sharing musical ideas with like-minded folks. Led by our founder Harry Tuft on the First Friday of each month, our hootenannies are a combination of an open mic, mass sing-a-long, and groovin' good time. "The Hoot" is the best possible place to learn new songs and new licks, […]
Open mics are held every second Thursday in our Quinlan Cafe* – all performers are welcome! Bring your instrument, voice, or just yourself to perform whatever creative material you’ve been working on in a fun, welcoming community environment. PERFORMERS AND ATTENDEES, PLEASE READ BELOW AS OUR OPEN MIC PROCESS HAS CHANGED: Doors open at 6PM […]
Swallow Hill is excited to welcome Orchard Creek with Patty Clayton. This show is presented by KGNU and the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society Free T-shirt or CD with each ticket purchase! Orchard Creek Orchard Creek Band is a group of committed Colorado musicians comprised of Dave Richardson (banjo), Keith Murdock (dobro), Jan Springer (guitar), Kevin […]
Reunion show presenting 3 long-acclaimed veteran singer-songwriters who remain among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement.Presenting the Reunion Tour of "On A Winter's Night" from veteran singer-songwriters that remain among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994 Christine Lavin gathered them together, along with folk and Americana […]
Nearly there performs familiar tunes on guitar, electric bass, banjo, mandolin, cello, percussion, keyboard, squeezebox, and vocals.About Nearly ThereFor more than 30 years, Nearly There have been sharing their music with friends and strangers of all ages. This talented group of musicians have earned their reputation as one of Denver's premier folk/rock bands. From music festivals […]
Swallow Hill Music founder Harry Tuft joins us in the cafe to swap songs with his friend, the legendary singer Mollie O'Brien.About Harry & FriendsIn 2024, the tradition continues! Our founder, Harry Tuft, will be coming by to swap songs and stories with his talented musician friends. Donations will instead be collected at the venue, […]
THEME: FIRST IMPRESSIONS. Prepare a five-minute story about initial encounters. Blind dates, fixer-uppers, catfish, and long-lost twins. When your gut instincts were proven right, or when you unfairly judged a book by its cover. Day one at a new job, new school, or new city. The stinky cheese that was actually scrumptious. The singer with […]
This popular series returns! Colorado musicians who happen to be Jewish, covering their favorite songwriters who happen to be Jewish. About This Show The hugely popular Jews Do Jews concert series returns to Swallow Hill Music with two different shows featuring Colorado musicians who happen to be Jewish, covering their favorite songwriters who also […]
Swallow Hill Music proudly presents Angie Stevens and Rachael Kilgour, each performing one set for a full night of fantastic music. About Angie Stevens and Rachael Kilgour Angie Stevens: “Go on: Just try to find a single soul who’s seen Angie Stevens live and not been completely entranced. Backed by a stellar cast of musicians, […]
Surrealist poet, talented guitarist, musician's musician, Robyn Hitchcock is one of England's most enduring contemporary singer-songwriters.Robyn Hitchcock is one of England's most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. A surrealist poet, talented guitarist, cult artist and musician's musician, Hitchcock is among alternative rock's father figures and is the closest thing the genre has to a […]
Clay Kirkland is back at Swallow Hill!In celebration of his seventy-seventh birthday, Clay Kirkland’s Seventeenth Annual Beat the Reaper Concert presents the trio “Trunko, Kirkland, and Kull," composed of three long time faculty members of the Swallow Hill Music School.Paul Trunko, on guitar, Clay Kirkland, harmonica, and Stef Kull, piano, have performed together for over […]
