| “This is the greatest show of my life!” Steve Poltz is known to say. And night after night in town after town, he ain’t wrong. Rising from obscurity in San Diego’s music scene, the Canadian born Poltz crept into pop culture via collaborations with the likes of Jewel, Billy Strings, and Molly Tuttle. Add to that a road warrior’s hunger to play any concert hall that will open its doors to him, and you have a legendary career in the making, not unlike Todd Snider, John Craigie, or heck, even Bob Dylan. Fleet of foot, the raspy-voiced, twinkle-eyed troubadour doesn’t take the stage so much as float above it, and as he rises, the spirit of the audience goes with it. “The pickin’ is strong, and the songwriting is great,” The Bluegrass Standard enthuses. “But Poltz is unique because one of his sets also feels like a stand-up routine. It makes you want to dance. Smile. Laugh. Cheer.” “I travel from town to town and fool people,” Poltz says. “I sing them songs and tell them stories and somehow they decide to pay money to obtain some merch and witness the spectacle. Then I return a year later and fool them again.” Swallow Hill Music is proud to welcome Steve back to Swallow Hill as part of his winter tour on Friday, December 5 at 8 pm. But that’s far from all at Swallow Hill this fall. In November and December, Swallow Hill is presenting beloved songwriters like Sean Rowe on November 1, Joshua Radin for two nights on November 8 & 9, and Darrell Scott on November 16. Denver favorites like Alright Alright play with HuDost on November 14, while Strange Americans take the stage on November 22. As the nights grow longer, we invite you into our intimate listening rooms for holiday-themed music. Daniella Katzir assembles an all-star band for her soulful ‘Tis The Season of Sweet & Spice concert on Friday, December 12. The next evening, December 13, Christy Wessler’s family friendly 21st Annual Holiday Sing-Along takes over our 300 seat Daniels Hall. We cap off the year by welcoming Chris Daniels & The Kings to – where else but the theater named after their frontman’s family? – Daniels Hall, as they reinvigorate their annual holiday throwdown on Saturday, December 20. Tickets for these concerts and more are on sale now. Thank you for supporting live music and gigging musicians in Denver with Swallow Hill! EVENT DETAILS: Tickets for these concerts and more are on sale now. Please see below for more details on featured shows, or go to our concert calendar for the full listing. Sean Rowe Saturday, November 1 at 8 pm Rowe has a powerful sound with an emotional conviction that demands attention. Joshua Radin with Maria Taylor Saturday, November 8 at 8 pm and Sunday, November 9 at 7 pm Radin is an empathetic, engaging, and enthralling troubadour who leans into soul and singer-songwriter stylings. Taylor is praised for writing “gorgeous, touching songs.” HuDost & Alright Alright Friday, November 14 at 8 pm HuDost’s music gives voice to life’s raw truths—struggle, healing, and transformation. Alright Alright creates orchestral folk for the open-minded and poetry for the broken-hearted. Swallow Hill BanjoFest presented by KGNU and The Denver Folklore Center Saturday, November 15, 10 am to 10:30 pm A day-long festival of banjo workshops, concerts, and community featuring Kyle Tuttle, The Lowest Pair, Chris Coole, and Pete Wernick. Get complete details from our previous press release here. Darrell Scott with Andy Sydow presented by KGNU Sunday, November 16 at 7 pm The well-traveled troubadour Darrell Scott ventures deep into the catalog of country legend Hank Williams on his latest album. Sydow is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist whose lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism. Sean Hayes & Sway Wild Friday, November 21 at 8 pm Hayes is a crooner, a wailer and an escape artist. Sway Wild explores the corners of rock, pop, funk, worldbeat, and folk, but at its nucleus, it is undeniably a music full of joy. Strange Americans presented by The Colorado Sound Saturday, November 22 at 8 pm Americana rock and roll crafted with both brawn and finesse, like a hot rod mechanic bringing back an old barn find. Steve Poltz Friday, December 5 at 8 pm Steve has quietly emerged as the kind of live phenomenon celebrated passionately by a diehard fanbase worldwide and renowned as a festival favorite everywhere. The Jacob Jolliff Band Sunday, December 7 at 7 pm A combination of complex original instrumentals and a vocal repertoire that spans from trad bluegrass to unlikely pop covers. Improvisation and the ensemble interplay are at the forefront. Mary Flower Friday, December 12 at 8 pm A prodigious talent whose seasoned skills have established her as one of America’s foremost roots performers. Daniella Katzir: ‘Tis The Season of Sweet and Spice Friday, December 12 at 8 pm Get ready to get swept away on a journey with the Daniella Katzir Band performing a mix of original, festive, sweet, and spicy winter-warming music! Christy Wessler’s 21st Annual Holiday Sing-Along Concert Saturday, December 13 at 7 pm Christy and friends ring in the holiday spirit with a rousing family friendly concert of Christmas favorites and special numbers that’s half sing-along and half concert. Chris Daniels & The Kings Saturday, December 20 @ 8 pm Join Daniels and the band as they play good old-fashioned jump blues and their distinctive mountain-funk with joyous emotion, and horns that blaze through at this holiday bash! |
Trickster troubadour Steve Poltz highlights Swallow Hill late fall concert calendar
