Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 1st Thursday At this jam, vocal instructor Roy Willey and Tom Weiser use their loopers to create improvised vocal grooves and soundscapes to listen to, sing with, move to, […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 2nd Sunday Improvising in jazz and other idioms requires balancing harmony, rhythms, and melodic patterns. Each Jazz Jam begins by examining a key portion of a jazz standard, planning how […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Join us for a free daytime sing along, either virtually via Zoom or in-person! Singing in a group can cause our bodies to release endorphins, which promotes positive feelings and social closeness, […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 2nd Saturday most months Learn the basics and compositions of Tabla. Develop the clarity, the stamina, and a better understanding of its language in these three hour monthly sessions […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 2nd Saturday Circle Singing is a community singing and sounding practice, spontaneous and evolving — like a drum circle for voices. Based on practices developed by Bobby McFerrin and […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 3rd Sunday This jam brings together folks to play music of various old-time repertoire and traditions. Though mostly centered around the Southern Appalachian region, in recent years artists from both sides of the Atlantic and beyond like Black Twig Pickers, Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi, Anna & Elizabeth, and many more have demonstrated how […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 3rd Saturday The Denver Uke Community is open to all ukulele players of any skill level. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Swallow Hill (except during the summer), ukulele players get together and share songs in a supportive, group setting. For more info, please visit www.den-uke.com. To keep jam sessions like this […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Learn to better express yourself through music while forming relationships with peers in the Teen Jam Session. This monthly jam is youth-led and free for musicians aged 13-18 who are looking to explore their live jamming skills. This includes developing improvisation chops, ironing out songwriting ideas, and collaborating with like-minded artists in a safe space. […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 4th Sunday Our bluegrass jam is a place for you to try a song out that you've been working on or learn new songs that you've never heard. Anyone can drop into this informal and collaborative setting anytime and get direction on technique, performance, and song repertoire. Drop in, tune-up, and chill out while […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Join us for a free daytime sing along, either virtually via Zoom or in-person! Singing in a group can cause our bodies to release endorphins, which promotes positive feelings and social closeness, as well as a sense of calm and well-being! We'll sing well-known folk, pop, country, musical theatre, and rock tunes, though bring songs you might like to sing, […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 1st Thursday At this jam, vocal instructor Roy Willey and Tom Weiser use their loopers to create improvised vocal grooves and soundscapes to listen to, sing with, move to, and play over. Come as a listener, or as a participant. At times, Roy and Tom will facilitate structures that will help ease your way […]
Swallow Hill Music
71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO, United States
Every 1st Sunday This is a beginner/intermediate traditional Irish-style music session. All instruments and songs are welcome. We are sheet music friendly so bring a tune or two and your instrument. Hosted by John Hammer. To keep jam sessions like this going, we ask that you consider contributing a suggested donation of $5-10 to directly […]
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.