DENVER — Swallow Hill Music announces additions to their spring/summer concert lineup, including Roger McGuinn (formerly of The Byrds), YouTube sensation and acoustic guitar virtuoso Andy McKee and Darol Anger's Republic of Strings. The following concerts will go on sale Wednesday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. MST at SwallowHillMusic.org (now with no service charges), by phone at (303) 777-1003 ext. 2, or to speak with a human being visit our friendly box office at 71 E. Yale Ave, Denver, 80210. All concerts start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Parking for concerts at 71 E. Yale Ave. is FREE as a courtesy to our patrons. Thank you for supporting live music in Denver!

HIGHLIGHTS

René Heredia
Fri, May 28
A leading figure in the development of Flamenco Guitar and Dance in the United States, René Heredia is a performer, teacher, choreographer, composer and recording artist. René has seeded the Rocky Mountain Area with many flamenco guitar and dance students, and has been twice nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Dance Alliance. He has done command performances for Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter; and his appearances on the Ed Sullivan and Bill Cosby television shows have brought René to the forefront of Flamenco Artists in the United States.

Darol Anger's Republic of Strings
Sat, June 5
A protégé of Stephane Grappelli, in the lineage of Bill Monroe, and an original member of the David Grisman's Quintet, Darol Anger is now one of the world's pre-eminent fiddlers. Darol's main creative focus, Republic of Strings, offers the opportunity to see a constantly developing population of young virtuoso string players, previously including Mike Block, Scott Law, Lauren Rioux, & Sharon Gilchrist. Republic of Strings has created a musical landscape in which bluegrass, jazz, classical, pop, and world music mingles, yielding a sound-experience which the Los Angeles Times describes as "cutting edge...wildly virtuosic...more than a mere Republic, [they have] the sound of a musical United Nations."

Jesse Winchester
Sat, June 19
You could stock a crowd-pleasing jukebox with the songs of Jesse Winchester, especially those better-known versions of his songs made popular by artists ranging from Joan Baez to Elvis Costello and Jimmy Buffett. The strength, sincerity and humor in his songs combine the laidback gentility of his Memphis upbringing with the perspective gained from his longtime Canadian exile, self-imposed in 1967 upon receipt of his draft notice. Winchester’s skill in capturing vivid small town vignettes, heartfelt love and love-lost situations, and goodtime celebrations has yielded a litany of songs that seem familiar even from the first listen. 

Andy McKee
Fri, July 9
Hailed as one of the world’s finest acoustic soloists, Andy McKee has enjoyed over 20 million views collectively for his Youtube videos, success which is a testament to the changing nature of the music industry as well as people’s desire for something new and interesting to listen to. At one point, Andy held the #1, #2 and #3 positions for Top-Rated Videos of All Time on the hugely popular video website. It is Andy’s attention to song structure and melodic content that elevates him above the typical guitarist. Trying different things with the guitar such as altered tunings, partial capos, percussive hits, and tapping is all made to seem easy in Andy's hands as he flawlessly uses these compositional tools to create some of todays finest crafted music for the steel string acoustic guitar.

Roger McGuinn
Sat, July 24
L2 Arts & Culture Center, Colfax
How does one turn, turn, turn a fledging career with a successful band into a flourishing solo career? Just ask former Byrds guitarist Roger Mcguinn. After nearly a decade in The Byrds, McGuinn felt a solo career beckoning. In 1973, he released the self-titled solo debut, Roger McGuinn, featuring participation from former band mates including innovative country-rock guitarist Clarence White, Crosby and Hillman as well as a contribution from Bob Dylan who played mouth harp on the track “I’m So Restless.” Roger has since released several albums to critical acclaim, including his sophomore solo effort, Peace On You, and the autobiographical, Life from Mars. In 2002, McGuinn enjoyed a Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Traditional Folk Album" for Treasures from the Folk Den, a collection of favorite songs which featured collaborations from Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and Judy Collins to name a few.

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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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