Jazz Brunch with Hunter Roberts & Friends
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States10am-2pm Free Admission Join us for a special Brunch Menu and Jazz provided by Hunter Roberts and fellow local jazz giants!
Dechen Hawk-Dinner Show
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States5:30pm Doors/6:30pm Show FREE ADMISSION Like Stevie Wonder and Jeff Buckley thrown in a blender, Indie Soul Balladeer Dechen Hawk creates music that ranges from beautiful ballads to gritty throwback funk and soul. He believes conscious music has the power to heal and transform humanity for the better. Hawk's call pierces the state of unawareness and asks you to speak the truth. Though musical his whole life, it wasn’t until the death of his father when he was 14, and the search for a way to express that loss, that Hawk found his calling as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His desire to create and express the joy and fragility of life has kept him busy for the past 25 years performing locally and internationally. His work creates community by bringing people together from all walks of life to do something they all have in common and enjoy.
Organ Jazz Jam Ft Daryl Gott Quartet – Late Night Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States9pm -FREE ADMISSION Daryl Gott-Saxophone Tom Amend-Orgabn Dru Heller-Drums Alex Heffron-Guitar
Grayson Ratliff-Dinner Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6pm Doors/7pm Show FREE ADMISSION Grayson Ratliff is a 21 year old Folk infused Pop singer song-writer from Colorado. He is a self taught guitar player and with 5 years of playing under his belt he’s definitely defined his playing style and can entertain a crowd with and without a full band. Grayson writes all of his songs from experiences that he’s gone through and feels everyone has gone through at some point in their life. Connecting people through music and making others feel less alone in the struggles life brings is his biggest accomplishment and has many years left to achieve his goals.
Mike Maurer-Late Night Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States9PM DOORS/9:30PM SHOW Mike Maurer began playing guitar at a very early age, studying with Jock Bartley of national hit sensation, Firefall. Mike was a natural at guitar and infatuated with the blues. Not wasting much time, Mike received national merit winning a youth talent show case in New Orleans. After his Debut release, Chasing Pearl , Mike toured extensively sharing the stage with acts such as Johnny Winter, Tab Benoit, Earth wind and fire, Richie Kotzen, Papa Chubby and many more. His long awaited follow up album is set for release Fall 2023. Aside from endorsements and regional awards , Mike is An excellent and seasoned performer. The Audience can expect a memorizing energetic show filled with soaring vocals and in your face ripping guitar. With Mikes talent , energy and dedication paired with an amazingly talented backing band, The Sky is the Limit.
Tyler Adam’s Organ Trio – Dinner Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6pm Doors/7pm Show Free Admission Led by Tyler on the Hammond B3, The Tyler Adams Organ Trio is a Denver based jazz/funk ensemble featuring a rotating cast of musicians performing Tylers original compositions and re-arranged classics.
“SCATTA To the World
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States9pm Doors A night of Afrobeats
Lucas Parker and Jessica Paige
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6pm Doors/7pm Show FREE ADMISSION Jessica Paige & Lucas Parker cover a musical spectrum that ranges from thought provoking singer/songwriter to electrified jam explorations against a backdrop of top-tier musicianship. Their show highlights vocalist and songwriter Jessica Paige (Voted KC’s Best Vocalist 2021 by Pitch Magazine / American Idol Semifinalist) and the virtuosic guitar work of Lucas Parker whose credentials include performing alongside Warren Haynes, Joe Bonnamassa as well as appearing on NPR Tiny Desk Concert with Tech N9ne. Evoking sounds of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews with a splash of Jeff Beck, Jessica & Lucas thrive in listening room and party band situations alike and are quickly gaining traction as one of the most hard-working and versatile acts to come out of the Kansas City and Denver, CO areas.
SOUL Brass Band- Late Night Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States930pm Doors/10pm Show Soul Brass Band is exactly what it needs to be: a great New Orleans Brass Band steeped in tradition that also plays the perfect party. Day after day in New Orleans, this all-star lineup is called upon for its top-flight traditional Brass Band repertoire and Second line Parades; and then night after night, they’re called upon again for frontman Derrick Freeman’s signature brass band infusion of classic Soul. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKXcPWgKC8tRwPzkzdn_lDlV6-VYcHwesxqPchRYLLU/edit?usp=drivesdk
SPLIFFTET- Dinner Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6PM DOORS/7PM SHOW Making their mark on the improvised music scene, the Splifftet has been defining their sound through innovations in original composition and the exploration of modern improvisatory language. The Denver-based group, which has been together for over four years, features drummer Maliq Wynn, saxophonist Chris Ferrari, vibraphonist Alec Streete, pianist Max Moore, and bassist Tony Golden. The Splifftet seeks to create a visceral listening experience for the audience, and strives to create a connection with them through the unifying power of music. The Splifftet has performed throughout Colorado, including at the Five Points Jazz Festival, Larimer Lounge, Dazzle Denver, The Muse, and Mighty Fine Productions; and they are excited to be performing together at Orchid for the first time.
Before The Afters
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States10PM Doors/1030 Show
Diamond Empire Band Showcase
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States7pm Doors/8pm Show FREE ADMISSION!
FLO 107.1’s Too $hort After Party w/Too $hort, DJ Simes Carter and more!!-LATE NIGHT RESERVATION
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States9pm Doors/10pm Show PRESENTED BY FLO 107.1 After the SNOOP DOGG, WIZ KHALIFA and TOO $HORT show lets out at the Ball Arena stop by Orchid for an after party with TOO $HORT, DJ Simes Carter, and surprise special guests!!!
Bonnie Lowdermilk with Andrew Rose
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States5:30pm Doors/6:30pm Show FREE ADMISSION Bonnie Lowdermilk is a top notch jazz vocalist, pianist, instructor and composer. Her mellifluous, clear vocals and riveting, complex instrumental compositions insure listeners of a captivating, engaging performance. Throughout the 1990's Bonnie lived in Paris, France and performed at celebrated clubs such as The Sunset, Duc de Lombard, the Montana, and renown jazz festivals such as Jazz in Marciac (France) and Silda Jazz (Norway). Bonnie has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Piano Performance and Pedagogy with a Minor in Voice and has studied jazz piano privately with Ted Alexander, Katy Roberts, and Art Lande. Bonnie’s first CD, recorded in NYC with the Fred Hersch Trio, was released on the French Axolotl Jazz label in 1997 to international acclaim. Her second CD, "Up To Now", features Bonnie as vocalist, pianist, and bandleader, and includes her arrangements for sextet and three original compositions. Bonnie was one of the first recipients of the Boulder County Arts Alliance Pathways to Jazz Grant which enabled her to create her third CD, "Borderless Crossings" which features Ron Miles on cornet, Art Lande on some tunes, Gonzalo Teppa on bass, and Paul Romaine on drums. Bonnie currently lives and teaches in Boulder Colorado and performs in Boulder, Denver and other cities in the US and Europe.
ORCHID GRAND OPENING with MORE MORE MORE FT DJ YESMANN with The Horn Section, Sammi Garett, Shira Elias and Michael Carubba – Late Night Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United StatesORCHID GRAND OPENING!! MORE MORE MORE!!! (FEATURING MEMBERS OF COOL COOL COOL) DJ YESMANN with The Horn Section, Sammi Garett, Shira Elias and Michael Carubba A DISCO AND HOUSE SET WITH LIVE BAND
Gabriel Santiago Quartet
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6pm Doors/7pm Show Gabriel Santiago - 7String Guitar & Vocals Peter Stoltzman - Keyboards Justin Vasquez - Saxophones Adriano Santos - Drums Born in Brazil (1980), 2010 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award Winner Gabriel Santiago is a Composer/Arranger/ Acoustic and Electric Guitar Player with 14 albums (including CDs and DVDs) released. Called by JazzTimes Magazine “a young master at both the acoustic and electric guitars” and his compositions defined as “stunners”, Santiago holds a Doctoral Degree in Music Composition from the University of Texas at Austin, where he won the 2013 Outstanding Dissertation Award and the 2010 Eleanor A. Stribling Award for Excellence in Jazz Studies. His solid background also features studies with jazz masters Pat Metheny, Adam Rogers and Maria Schneider. Santiago has collaborated with a wide variety of artists including Esperanza Spalding, Chris Potter, Stefon Harris, John Clayton, Terence Blanchard, Janek Gwizdala, Carmen Bradford, André Mehmari, Romero Lubambo, Odair Assad, Gilson Peranzzetta and Recording Engineer Master Rupert Neve, being invited to be the first artist to record with Neve’s first ever line of microphones. Gabriel has been composing music for a wide variety of ensembles (ranging from Symphony Orchestra to Chamber ensembles, Big band to Jazz Combos), styles and medias including Film, TV, and Internet. His music is fresh and carries all of his influences that range from Brazilian Music to Jazz and Classical Music. www.gabrielsantiagoproject.com
KUVO 89.3 Presents Exotic Mysteries Quartet ft Derrick Hodge, Adam Deitch, Eric Benny Bloom and Lamar Gaines – Late Night Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States10pm Doors/10:30 Show REGISTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS BY CLICKING LINK BELOW!! https://www.kuvo.org/jazz-odyssey-presents-the-exotic-mysteries-quartet/ Derrick Hodge Derrick Hodge is one of our moment’s most complete and complex musicians. A prolific composer, musical director, bandleader, producer bassist and advocate, Hodge has played on some of music’s most iconic albums, written & performed breakthrough orchestral arrangements and compositions, scored an impressive catalog of film and television work and created evocative sonic installations for prestigious cultural institutions, all alongside his work as an activist in the field of emerging young musicians. To date he has been awarded two Grammys, named a Sundance Composer Fellow, received the Motif Award; one of Nation’s highest honors for Child Advocacy, and his playing on Common’s “BE” has been officially recognized as one of top 20 basslines in Hip Hop History. Adam Deitch Adam Deitch is a Grammy-nominated American record producer and drummer based in Denver, Colorado. He is the drummer for the bands Lettuce, Break Science, and The Adam Deitch Quartet, and has worked in the hip hop, funk, electro, pop, and jazz genres. He has collaborated with renowned artists like 50 Cent, Talib Kweli, John Scofield, and Ledisi. He was nominated for the 2010 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for writing and producing two songs on Ledisi's album Turn Me Loose as part of the Fyre Dept. production team. He was also nominated for the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for Lettuce's album Elevate. In 2014, Deitch started his own record label, Golden Wolf Records, through which he's released music from his solo project (Adam Deitch) and The Adam Deitch Quartet (Adam Deitch - Drums // Wil Blades - Organ // Eric “Benny” Bloom - Trumpet // Ryan Zoidis - Saxophone). Deitch also co-founded Royal Family Records.
Matt Skellenger Group
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6pm Doors/7pm Show Subspace Transmission is dedicated to our bandmate, mentor, and friend Ron Miles. It was released on March 8, 2023. One year after Rons passing. This 12-track album features 2 of Rons compositions, and his incredible playing is also featured on 2 tracks. The artwork for the album was done by Rons son Honor Miles. Ron Miles, We Love and Thank You. - Matt This one-of-a-kind group from Denver performs the original music of Matt Skellenger. The group’s instrumentation is a unique mixture of acoustic instruments that are centuries old(Tabla, Ghatam, Cajon, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Conch Shell), with modern electric instruments and effects(Electric Bass, Pedal Steel Guitar, Effects Pedals). The music blends jazz, world, funk, rock, and fusion influences to create a sound unlike anything you have heard. Born and raised in Denver, CO., Matt has been composing, performing, recording, and teaching in Colorado for 30 years. Matt earned a B.A. in Music from Metro State University in 2002 where he studied with the great Ron Miles. Ron was an original member of the Skellenger group from 2006-2014, and he is featured on the group's first 3 albums. Subspace Transmission is the 7 th album released by Matt Skellenger, and it is dedicated to the great Ron Miles. Matt has also studied with world renowned bassist and educator Victor Wooten. In addition to leading his own group, Skellenger performs solo and in the Grown Ass Man Band. He has also been a music teacher at Swallow Hill since 2008. MUSICIANS: Matt Skellenger – Electric Bass Adam Bartczak – Trombone, Conch Shell Dave Miller – Drums, Ghatam Matt Reid – Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Effects Andy Skellenger-- Cajon, Tabla, Udu Glenn Taylor – Pedal Steel Guitar
Fun Machine Jazz Pianist – Dinner Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States5:30pm Doors/6:30pm Show Free Admission Alex Creighton, frontman of local indie rock band "Fun Machine", is a multi-talented multi-instrumentalist. For a few dinner dates at The Orchid, Alex will be transforming contemporary pop music into enthusiastic jazz arrangements. Join us for a fun and memorable night of jazz pop fusion.
Lucas Parker Trio – Dinner Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States5:30pm Doors/7:00pm Show Free Admission Lucas Parker is a rock / fusion guitarist and bandleader based out of Denver, CO. His energetic stage performance and unique style has gathered and held the attention of concert goers and electric guitar enthusiasts in the Midwest live music and festival scene for over 10 years. Lucas Parker Band’s music possesses the sleek precision of Steely Dan while still honoring the tradition of reckless abandon that is improvisational rock music. At the center is Lucas’ guitar playing, which can be described as putting ingredients from Jeff Beck, Pat Metheny, and David Gilmour in a blender pressing shred. LPB has supported numerous national acts including: Andy Frasco & the U.N., Nate Smith & Kinfolk, TAUK, Ariel Posen, Marbin, Consider the Source and many more. Averaging a combined 150 shows a year coast to coast with LPB, Denver-based power trio Cycles, and KCMO’s Jessica Paige (Pitch Magazine Best Vocalist 2021), Lucas has earned a reputation as one of the hardest working musicians in the area. Lucas has appeared on NPR Tiny Desk with Tech N9ne, as well as having performed on stage with Joe Bonamassa, Warren Haynes, Nikki Glaspie, Benny Bloom, and many others. Lucas Parker’s debut LP 0 to 60 is scheduled for release in 2023.
Paa Kow Quintet – Late Night Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States8:30pm Doors/9:00pm Show $20 cover at the door Having toured internationally, sharing stages with both African and American luminaries including Kojo Antwi, Amakye Dede and Victor Wooten, Ghana born drummer and composer, Paa Kow, (pronounced Pah-Ko), blends rhythm and artistry from his home with jazz and African roots creating his own Afro-Fusion sound. Dubbed "Ghana's most artistic drummer" (Modern Ghana), he plays a custom, hand-carved, traditionally inspired Ghanaian drum set that is the only one of its kind in the world, guaranteeing an extraordinary cultural and musical experience. Growing up in the small village of Enyan Denkyira near Cape Coast in Ghana, West Africa, Paa Kow began to play music and tour with his family’s concert band at a very early age. He has since grown to be widely recognized as one of the most remarkable drum set players to tour in Africa, Europe, and America. Paa Kow’s deep groove and prodigious talent reveal a unique ability to speak to listeners with his drums, inspiring a profound spiritual conversation and fulfilling his vision to spread the music and culture of his homeland by touring the world with his Afro-Fusion Orchestra.
Nina Storey – Dinner Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6pm Doors/7pm Show $20 cover at the door Nina Storey’s voice has been described in many ways, including “ Three parts Virgin Mary and one part Dirty Harry ”. -Santa Cruz Sentinel. “With a voice like hers, pyrotechnics are redundant.” - People Magazine "By far one of the most powerful and expressive voices in the business today, combining poignant storytelling with memorable melodies."- Music Connection This powerful, provocative singer and songwriter delivers wildly catchy, enthralling songs, steeped in a classic soulful sound that has you moving to every rhythmic moment. * Nina’s music has garnered millions of streams and views online * Her music and voice have appeared in numerous national commercials, including ads for Nissan , AT&T, Ford, Kellogg’s, Pepsi , Dr. Pepper, Heineken, and Hyundai. * Her music has been featured on such shows as the CW’s, Riverdale, FOX’S, My Crazy Ex- Girlfriend, So You Think You Can Dance, NBC’s, Days of Our Lives, Netflix, Selling Sunset. TLC’s, Say Yes To The Dress , Dreamworks, Rhyme Time Town, as well as feature films such as, American Girl, The Broken Hearts Club and Dauntless. * Nina’s music has been heard in projects for Disney, Dream Works, Sony Pictures, Paramount, CBS, Netflix and Universal. * She is a primary songwriter for the NBC hit show, ‘Days Of Our Lives’ and her song, ‘In The Morning” was up for 2020 Emmy consideration for, Best Song In A Drama. * She has opened for such artists as Keb’Mo', Etta James, Sara Bareilles, Rachel Platten, Fitz And The Tantrums, Jamie Cullum, Reeve Carney, and Andy Grammar * Nina has performed at numerous international music festivals, including the Montreal Jazz Festival, New Orleans JazzFest, Jazz Aspen, Monterey Blues Festival, High Sierra Festival, and the Telluride Blues Festival . * She’s sung the National Anthem for teams such as The Chicago Bulls, the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Timberwolves, Colorado Avalance, and the Colorado Rockies, . Nina’s prolific writing is making waves in both the literary and television worlds as well, as she’s begun a comedic blog, Strangelyoptimistic.com, filled with short stories of her life on the road. These comedic essays are also in development for a scripted television series based on her life.
Michaela Allen with Special Guests – Dinner Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States5:30pm Doors/6:30pm Show Free Admission
Hazel Miller – Dinner Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6PM Doors/7pm Show $20 cover at the door Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "Bringing it" whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival, or non-profit fundraiser. Hazel has toured North America, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Central America. Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans. One of the tightest and most versatile bands on the scene. With Hazel Miller and The Collective, you get original, Jazz, blues, R&B, and popular music, each song with the band's own flavor! Guaranteed to rock the house!
Gabriel Gravagno’s Messenger Sextet-Album Release “Vessel” – Dinner Show Reservation
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United States6PM Doors/7pm Show Brad Goode Eman Alexander Max Moore Ike Spivak Will Keupper Gabriel Gravagno is the leader and founder of Messenger Music Collective, a consortium focused on playing jazz, latin jazz, free jazz, hip hop, and Neo- soul, with multiple iterations and lineups including jazz combos, more RnB songwriter groups, and 8-10 piece bands. He holds a performance degree from CU Denver, and has studied with Colin Stranahan, Todd Reid, Ari Hoenig, Allison Miller, and Tommy Campbell. He has played at Denver Venues such as, Dazzle, Larimer Lounge, The Bluebird, and the Brown Palace, and in Boulder, Muse Performance Space, and Hotel Boulder-ado.
Risque’ of the Rooftop – DJ Destiny Shynelle
Orchid Denver 1448 Market Street, Denver, United StatesCome join us for a night of fun on the rooftop! Get ready for a night filled with seductive moves, jaw-dropping performances and an unforgettable experience. The Missfits Entertainment Dance Troupe is thrilled to announce our highly anticipated return on August 11th at 8 PM. Join us on the stunning rooftops, where the ambiance is as sexy as our performances. Picture yourself surrounded by breathtaking city views, a sultry atmosphere, and the electric energy of our talented dancers. The party continues from 11pm - 1am with DJ Destiny Shynelle from the Love Language family. Don't miss this awesome set on our main bar room downstairs. Limited tickets available.