Blessing Chimanga is an internationally acclaimed artist renowned as a marimba player, singer, songwriter, and percussionist from Zimbabwe. Celebrated for his high-energy performances and exceptional stage presence, Blessing has toured extensively across Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa, representing Zimbabwe as a cultural ambassador. His music seamlessly blends African rhythms with a captivating live experience, earning him recognition on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Career Highlights:
• Global Performances: Blessing has headlined numerous festivals, including HIFA (Zimbabwe), Global Isai Festival (India), Iguazú en Concierto (Argentina), Glatt & Verkehrt (Austria), Barefeet Festival (Zambia), and the Oslo Arts Festival (Norway).
• Cultural Representation: In 2014, he represented Zimbabwe at OneBeat, an arts residency in the USA.
• Notable Achievements: He served as Music Director for the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) in 2018, overseeing artist selection for Zimbabwe’s largest arts event.
Recent Milestones (2024):
• Sold-Out Performances: Achieved sold-out shows at venues such as ETOWN Hall (250 seats) in Boulder, Colorado; the Durango Arts Center and Roots Music Project during his Colorado tour; and the Blue Room in Bellingham, USA, marking his debut performance in the city.
Media Recognition:
Featured in a widely-viewed interview with Voice of America TV, where he discussed marimba and African music.

Contributions to Music and Education:
• Marimba Coaching: Blessing has coached numerous marimba bands in Zimbabwe, leading the Winad Marimba Band on four international tours to Argentina. He currently serves as marimba coach and producer at the Kutandara Center in Colorado, USA.
• Adjudication and Syllabus Development: A longstanding percussion adjudicator for Zimbabwe’s National Institute of Allied Arts (NIAA), he has contributed to the development of the African syllabus for the competition.
• Marimba Expertise: Selected as an adjudicator at South Africa’s largest marimba competition, hosting over 400 bands across the continent.

Blessing Chimanga continues to shine as one of Zimbabwe’s fastest-rising musical stars, inspiring global audiences with his infectious energy and dedication to spreading African music worldwide.

KAREN LEE BRIDGE: Vocalist/Bandleader

RON BLAND: Bass/Musical Director/Arranger

WAYNE WILKINSON: Guitar/Arranger

TODD REID: Drummer

DOUG ROCHE: Piano

GARY SOSIAS: Percussion

JOSE ESPINO: Percussion

BOB (“Rebz”) REBHOLZ: Saxes/Flute

DEREK BANACH: Trumpet

KEVIN BOLLINGER: Trumpet

JACKSON MCLELLAN: Trombone

JULIA MAISTO: Violin

DAVID BRIDGE will give a special loving tribute to his Father performing a song on Saxophone with the band!

Since their inception in 2011, ATOMGA has continued to be a refreshing staple in the Colorado music circuit. Celebrating 13 years as a band and 13 years of creating a unique brand of afrobeat music infused with elements of jazz, rock, hip hop, and funk. Using this foundation, they are able to build polyrhythms which always get their audience moving!

Through the years, ATOMGA has had remixes by artists such as Grant Phabao at Paris DJ's in Paris, France and Craig Welsch at Rear Window Studio in Boston. They also have a gold medal winning beer named after them in Curitiba, Brazil from Bodebrown which is served periodically at Banded Oak Brewing Company in Denver. ATOMGA has supported afrobeat icons Femi Kuti and the Positive Force and Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 from Nigeria and many nationally touring bands. ATOMGA is signed onto the roster of Color Red record label. Thirteen years in and ATOMGA shows no sign of slowing down.

ATOMGA has a reputation for live performances which provide a fun filled dance party for all ages and all walks of life.

The Colorado Mambo Orchestra (COMO), founded and led by Dr. Raul Murciano Jr., is a dynamic Denver-based group known for its high-energy Salsa/Mambo style. COMO’s repertoire spans from traditional Cuban music to R&B, American Songbook standards, and Brazilian tunes.

Dr. Murciano, a founding member and musical director of the Miami Sound Machine (with Gloria Estefan), brings decades of experience to COMO. Since relocating to Denver, he has established COMO to highlight the influence of Cuban music globally.

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Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy are celebrating the success of “40” – the best funk-and-soul in Colorado.

Chris Daniels (Colorado Music Hall of Fame 2013), Freddi Gowdy (Colorado Music Hall of Fame 2018) and the multi-award-winning KINGS, who have toured with Albert King, James Taylor, Tom Jones, Al Kooper, David Bromberg and as a band they have backed Garth Brooks, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, to name only a few, deliver their best album yet and because of the success of that recording they will be touring this summer 2025 celebrating!!

Produced by Chris Daniels and Kevin Clock the album includes songs that pay tribute to their past, plus new tracks for the future...

“Every now and then I get a collection of tunes that are infused with nitroglycerin. Chris Daniels and The Kings with Freddi Gowdy is one such incendiary delight. Their new album “is a recipe for jumping out of your skin and dancing around in your bones.” John Apice, No Depression Magazine, San Francisco

BSP aka Better Sensory Perception, formerly known as Byron Shaw Projex. Here to make your life better through music. Reggae, ska, pop, jazz, covers, and originals!

Experience the Evolution of Jazz with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra!

Prepare to be blown away by the CJRO—a powerhouse ensemble known for pushing the boundaries of traditional big and small band jazz. The CJRO brings a bold new sound to the stage, blending classic, soul, and Latin jazz along with their signature big band energy, all under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Drew Zaremba and Founder/Executive Director Art Bouton.

With a history of delivering exceptional performances featuring Colorado's finest musicians and guest artists, the CJRO continues to redefine the jazz experience. Experience the CJRO more than a traditional jazz orchestra; it's an exploration of music, creativity, and artistry at the highest level. Read more at ColoradoJazz.org

“Rich, soaring vocals whose lyrics speak directly to one’s spirit!” - is how this Lyric Soprano trained opera singer is described. Dzirae Gold obtained her BA in Vocal Performance from Eastern Nazarene College and has since transformed her technical vocal skills, classical training, Chicagoland upbringing, jazz, and soul roots to create a sound as “smooth as liquid gold.”. By way of Illinois through Massachusetts, Dzirae’s performance journey has included musical theater, aerial ballet, pageantry arts, dance choreography, acapella choral ensemble, and collegiate track & field. Dzirae’s “community first” mantra of support, collaboration, and inclusion has quickly become a fixture within Denver’s music scene. This phenomenal entrepreneur is a modern-day triple threat as an editorial and fashion model, whole health ambassador, and elite songstress. Dzirae’s inspiring efforts and community presence is why she is recognized as, "Denver's Golden Girl" for additionally representing the beautiful, multifaceted culture and history of Black music.

Rowdy Brass Band

The Rowdy Brass Band is an elite CMU “ambassador” ensemble designed to train a 21st Century musician and meet the demand for high quality entertainment both on and off campus.  This 12-15 member ensemble performs custom arrangements in pop, rock, jazz, latin, ceremonial, fanfare, street, and other styles of music.  The band performs all music by memory and is highly mobile - to set-up quickly and perform anywhere!  The Rowdy Brass Band consists of CMU’s best (auditioned) brass, saxophone, electronic, and percussion student musicians who get real-world professional experience, including a large annual scholarship.  They rehearse weekly (MWF, 2:00-2:50pm) during the fall & spring semesters, preparing for performances from August through May. Dr. Hinkle leads, arranges music for, and also performs with the Rowdy Brass Band. 

Tivoli Club Brass Band

It’s like a little bit-a’ green chile on yo’ boudin.

Denver’s most beloved brass band brings the tradition of the New Orleans Second Line to the Mile High. A Centennial State jambalaya of classic and contemporary hits, micro-brewed with the flavors that make Colorado the greatest state in the union. Featuring a veritable superband of who’s-who in Denver local music; musicians who’ve been playing this scene since before it existed, with bands like Furious George and the Monster Groove, Judge Roughneck, Sammy Mayfield Blues Revue, Money Plays 8, the Flobots, Til Willis, Bow Shock, Future Joy, FaceMan, Oxycodone, Alpha Schoolmarm Orchestra and dozens more.

Guerrilla Fanfare

Since its inception in 2015, the musicians of Guerrilla Fanfare have been dedicated to bringing the highest quality brass band music to life throughout Colorado and beyond. From fiery pop arrangements, to traditional jazz, to innovative original music, the mission of the band is to appeal to the audience and deliver a meaningful and positive performance that invigorates, excites and delights! Guerrilla Fanfare aims to bring levity and fun to any situation, and also to bring something for everyone to every performance. GuFa has engaged in some out of the box, and unexpected events over the years. As suggested by the name, this band will play any event from parties deep in the mountains, to surprise pop up events at the airport, to assemblies for an entire school, to parade marches downtown - and everything in between.

Recently, Guerrilla Fanfare performed in the Five Points Jazz Festival, as headliner to a City Park Jazz evening, as a featured artist with the CU “Golden Buffalo” Marching Band for halftime at Folsom Field, and many others. For every single one of the roughly one hundred performances Guerrilla Fanfare does each year, this collection of outstanding local Colorado musicians brings gratitude, passion and a mastery of their instrument to bedazzle every audience every time.