DENVER — Following their highly anticipated Swallow Hill performance on Saturday, March 27, 8 p.m., members of the funk/rock/jazz ensemble Eclectica will offer two workshops through the Swallow Hill School of Music on Sunday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m., in an effort to inspire and educate a new generation of Denver music makers. Beckoning the talent of musicians old and new that have a desire to learn, these award-winning artists are offering a unique opportunity to gain insight into a world of knowledge on their craft. Aspiring musicians will choose between workshops with five-time Grammy Award–winning drummer Roy "Futureman" Wooten (of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones) and violin virtuoso Tracy Silverman.

Music education and outreach draws just as much passion from the members of Eclectica as the group's feel good music does. A faculty member in his sixth year at Belmont University in Nashville, TN—an institution built on its music education programs—Tracy Silverman will host a workshop on his famous Strum Bowing technique, and drummers will get the chance to learn from the master in Percussion with Roy "Futureman" Wooten, who is Known as much for his advancements in percussion and electronic drumming as he is for being the drummer for Béla Fleck's "Flecktones". Each workshop will be two hours in length, and early-bird discounts are offered for registering prior to the day of the classes. Visit the Swallow Hill School of Music and look under "Workshops" for more details on the workshops and how to register.

When the virtuoso groove event known as Eclectica performs, it has been described as "groove infested, uplifting feel-good music...with stellar musicianship." The group will perform at Swallow Hill Music on Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m., prior to their workshops. Live, Eclectica weaves sound-pieces together with a groove that is alive from the first note to the last encore, with sing-along choruses and creative jams that can lead in any direction and always leaves the crowd riveted. With three-part vocals and inspired synchronicity, Eclectica is a celebration and a concert on the same stage. This genre-defying band features the drumming of five-time Grammy Award–winning Roy "Futureman" Wooten of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and electric violin virtuoso Tracy Silverman, heralded by the BBC as “the greatest living exponent of the electric violin.” Bass legend Steve Forrest completes the ensemble.

Tickets are now on sale for the performance. Purchase early to save, visit www.swallowhillmusic.org (now with no processing fees) or call (303) 777-1003 ext. 2 to get a real-live human being. Additional discounts are available for Swallow Hill members. As a courtesy, parking is FREE but limited for all concerts at 71 E. Yale Avenue, so come early!

Thank you for supporting live music in Denver!

About Swallow Hill Music Association:
Helping people make and enjoy music since 1979, Swallow Hill Music celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009 as one of the largest nonprofit institutions of its kind in the United States as a source for roots, folk and acoustic music. In 2008, Swallow Hill Music served more than 80,000 people through their concert, school and outreach programming. With more than 2,300 members, Swallow Hill provides a place to celebrate music that is rarely heard elsewhere in the Rocky Mountain Region. Three concert venues house more than 200 performances a year, featuring some of the world's great artists as well as up-and-coming new talent. Swallow Hill’s Julie Davis School of Music offers classes for every interest, skill level and member of the family. A faculty of 60 instructors provides training to more than 4,000 students. A Tier II member of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Swallow Hill Music has been named one of the Top 25 Movers & Shakers in Arts & Culture by the Rocky Mountain News, has won both the Mayor's and Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts and countless "Best of Denver" awards, has been recognized by the North American Folk Alliance, and is one of the most sought-after venues by roots, folk and acoustic performers in the country.

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