...Tickets & Times...

• Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m.
• Advance tickets: $6 nonmembers, $4 members, $2 children 3-12.
• Purchase tickets online, at our Gift Shop, or by phoning our ticket line at 303-797-8565 x321.
• Find out what to expect and what to bring when you come to a concert.

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...DKO: Darren Kramer Organization, June 1, 2003...

This 10-man band performs innovative funk and R & B, with an eclectic mix of jazz and fusion. Kramer has toured with Tom Jones and Matchbox Twenty and is the winner of the 2000 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. More info at www.darrenkramer.org.

...Sammy Mayfield, June 8, 2003...

This multi-talented guitarist/singer/songwriter paints a vivid picture for his listeners with tasteful guitar leads, dynamic horn arrangements and melodic soulful vocals. With his supple baritone and lead guitar genius, Mayfield delivers the blues with unmatched passion!

...The Fab 4, June 15, 2003...

The ultimate Beatles tribute! Colorful costumes, vintage guitars and incredible vocals take you back to a time when four lads from Liverpool ruled the world of music. More info at www.the-fab-4.com.

...Nina Storey, June 22, 2003...

The soulful music of Boulder-based Nina Storey is unforgettable! Nina's sultry sound has graced the stages of the American Music Festival, Lilith Fair, Woodstock '99 and The Montreal International Jazz Festival. More info at www.ninastorey.com.

...Dotsero, June 29, 2003...

Named after a small Colorado town, Dotsero means "something unique" according to Ute legend. With their #1 national hit Jubilee, Dotsero undeniably means smooth, energetic, spontaneous jazz. Voted by Westword as the Best Jazz Band in Denver a eleven years in a row, Dotsero is a Colorado legend! More info at www.dotsero.org.

...Opie Gone Bad, July 6, 2003...

This super-popular Denver band plays a pop-funk style that keeps listeners coming back for more. This Grammy-nominated group features lead singer Jake Schroeder, whose voice has been likened to the blue-collar drawl of a young Bruce Springsteen. Quintessential funk rock for your soul! More info at www.opiegonebad.com.

...Erica Brown Band, SATURDAY, July 12, 2003...

Part of Red, White & Blues Festival! Erica Brown's unique sound is a favorite of the Denver area club circuit. Her fiery vocals have been featured in regional and national projects, including the 1996 movie The Fan with Wesley Snipes and Robert DeNiro. The Erica Brown Band—delivering the finest in high-energy blues and soul! More info at www.ericabrownband.com. Please note that special pricing applies.

...Chris Daniels & the Kings, July 13, 2003...

Part of  Red, White & Blues Festival! This seven-piece horn band brings new forms and new riffs to blues, "jump", funk, swing and R & B - a new lyrical energy to the music we love! More info at www.chrisdaniels.com. Please note that special pricing applies.

...Pan Jumbies, July 20, 2003...

Combining the finest tradition of steel pan, vibrant calypso, world beat and the soca funk of bass and percussion, Pan Jumbies has created something new, yet decidedly Carribean. Shake your party bones…the Pan Jumbies creates a sound like no other! More info at www.panjumbies.com.

...The Colorado Ballet, July 27, 2003...

Spend An Evening With The Colorado Ballet, as they perform excerpts from current ballets. This exhilarating repertoire promises to entice the audience to explore all aspects of dance, from classic ballet to contemporary. Sponsored by The Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado. More info at www.coloradoballet.com.

...Pat Donohue, August 3, 2003...

This national fingerpicking guitar champion blends blues, folk and jazz in a display of guitar artistry! Donohue, a master craftsman of songs, is featured weekly on public radio's A Prairie Home Companion. His warm baritone, witty lyrics and charming stage presence make Donohue a must-see, natural entertainer! More info at www.patdonohue.com.

...The Nacho Men, August 10, 2003...

A unique blend of dance music, costume changes, hilarious choreography, wacky stage antics. Decidedly a memorable high-energy oldies rock and roll show! More info at www.nachomen.com.

...Hazel Miller, August 17, 2003...

A first-class lady singing first-class blues! Hazel's amazing blend of soul and jazz has made her a Colorado landmark for the past eighteen years. A legend on the Denver blues scene, Miller is the 2002 Independent Music Award winner in the blues/R & B category for her hit I'C'U'N Everything. More info at www.hazelmiller.com.

...Cabaret Diosa, August 24, 2003...

A genuine mambo combo! This fiesta machine elevates Latin flavor to the highest degree, fusing Latin rhythms, comical personas and festive pop structures with soul, spirit and vision. Life may not always be a Cabaret, but it should be. More info at www.cabaretdiosa.com/.

...The Denver Brass, August 31, 2003...

This popular horn band features a sound experience that is inspiring and exhilarating, powerful and elegant, and of diverse and dynamic musical styles. An incomparable evening of first-class brass - it will blow you away! More info at www.denverbrass.org.

...Otis Taylor, Sept 7, 2003...

Taylor's storytelling ability is intense and moving, and his music grabs the listener by the heart and soul. This is thinking man's blues -- Real Blues with a capital R and a capital B! More info at www.otistaylor.com.

...Hot Tomatoes Jazz & Swing, Sept. 14, 2003...

This nine-piece ensemble recreates the sound and feeling of the Swing Era and the Great Jazz Age. From Ellington to Basieto Goodman, the Hot Tomatoes will put you In The Mood with Fascinatin' Rhythm! More info at www.hottomatoes.com.