La Dolce Vita

String Song
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver)
John Dandurand, Gary Michaels, and Cal Bromfield are three multi-instrumentalists and vocalists with decades of experience performing around the country. Their music centers on Folk, Blues and Celtic classics reimagined, along with their own originals. You’ll hear them play on 6 and 12-string guitars, steel slide guitar, mandolin, bass. and dulcimer. Over the years, each of them has shared the stage with greats like Leo Kotke, Taj Mahal, Stefan Grapelli, and Ray Charles.

Ends NOdds
2026-03-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 13:00
If this band were to choose a different name that was equally as fitting, it would have been It’s Been a Long Time Coming. But that’s too long. The Long Run? Taken. EndsNOdds came together slowly and in an unexpected way which is exactly how they arrange their favorite R&B, Americana, Rock, and Pop covers; with thought and creativity, adding unexpected elements in each song making them their own.

Open Mic
2026-04-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-06 19:00 - 22:00
Become part of the the La Dolce Vita performing community! Join us for an open mic. on the first and third Saturday of the month between 7:00 and 10:00 PM. Bring your instrument, voice, your poetry or comedy routine (keep it clean) and we’ll provide the PA, a very welcoming and supportive audience and of course, great coffee, teas, pastries and sandwiches. Signup at 6:00 PM. Don’t play? Bring your friends and hang out. We can promise great music, great food and a great time

BlueCana Roberta Holbrook
2026-04-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 13:00
Roberta Holbrook followed her music dream early with a successful career on the road singing and playing in clubs. She is pleased once again to be focusing on playing music full-time. Together with sweet harmonies, guitars, and keyboards. Roberta keeps the audience engaged as she performs a variety of songs that include Americana, Blues, Folk, Classic Rock and more. Roberta agrees that the Denver area has a strong family of welcoming, generous, supportive and talented musicians and is grateful for the sense of community she has found here

Death Cafe
2026-04-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-13 11:00 - 13:00
Death Cafe creates a safe space for people to explore personal thoughts and feelings about mortality, death, the dying process, near death experiences, the afterlife, spirits, or whatever the thoughts of death may be and how we and our culture deals with death.

Cellist Monica Sales-Council
2026-04-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 13:00

Soda Blue
2026-04-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 13:00
Soda Blue is a dynamic duet comprised of partners Alice Frish and David Fermanich. Friends for over 30 years, Alice and Dave share a chemistry that comes across well on stage. Technically a ‘cover’ musical act with a focus on high energy pop and smokey R&B, their joking and overall sense of fun turns their show into something more than just music.

Spirit Ridge PLUS Soda Blue Live
2026-04-25 19:00 - 22:00
TOGETHER AT LAST! Spirit Ridge PLUS Soda Blue!!!LIVE at La Dolce Vita Coffee in Olde Town ArvadaSaturday, April 25; 7-10 pmA BRAND NEW SUPERGROUP? But what do we call it? Blue Spirit? Soda Ridge? How about ‘Spirit of the Blue Ridge Soda?’Heck with it – working title “SPODA BLIDGE”… (yeah… we know.)We will be performing separately AND TOGETHER!YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!Join us and share in the experience!Saturday, April 25, 7-10 pm at @ladolcevitacoffe5756 Olde Wadsworth Blvd in Olde Town Arvada

Dam Jam
2026-04-26 02:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00
The format will be everyone gets to lead a song and we will go around to each person, also maybe passing a mic, but no plug-in otherwise. All folk style instruments are welcome. Get your folk music lists ready and we will try to keep the era of music to 70’s and older but most songs are welcome, even acoustic versions of newer material. All levels of play are welcome (try to keep with the chords/notes/rhythm of the songs. Performance songs are also welcome.If you do not have an acoustic instrument we might have an extra. Message the host for more info.Please remember we will have two hours to play so try to keep the song breaks to a minimum. This is inside to keep in mind there will be limited space but no limit on players.Let’s also support La Dolce Vita and get lunch, snacks, drinks, or deserts and of course coffee (mmmm so good).Let’s all have fun and DAM JAM!!!

Be Be
2026-04-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-24 10:00 - 13:00
Be Be, a Colorado song writer / musician, performs at the Arvada coffee shop La Dolche Vita on the 4th Sunday of each month. Whereas, she used to play the Banjo with Moses Walker in this time slot, she now gets to play guitar and sing a myriad of songs she’s written over the past several decades. “I get to play my favorite songs from 10 am till 1 pm, and when that time is up I still haven’t played all the songs I’ve written.”If you were to take the following songwriters and blend them all together you would get to hear the type of music that Be writes. James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Justin Hayward, Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Jessie Colin Young, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot and many more. These are songs that never have been produced and are for a future generation.Periodically Be also integrates her sets with recordings of Moses and plays Banjo in memory of him. Although an accomplished musician she is also the author of, The Be Attitudes, A Woman’s View of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran and her latest book called The Great Urantia Agreement which highlights an important quote from the URANTIA Book.Be, a Vietnam Navy Veteran is also a Doctor of Divinity is and an ordained minister through the Church of the Universal Light. She has read the URANTIA Book page by page and cover to cover 10 times and if you know anything about the URANTIA Book you’ll know that is quite an amazing feat.Be Be is the inventor and manufacturer of the Suspendulum®, an Aerial Dance Tripod which affords aerial dancers all over the world to perform their silk dancing while hanging from the Suspendulum®. The rig is in over 22 countries.Please come out to enjoy some very beautiful and meaningful songs as well as musical poetry which stimulate the imagination

Dive Bar Diva
2026-05-09 19:00 - 22:00
Dive Bar Diva is five friends who like making Blues, R&B and Funk inflected music that surprises and makes people want to dance.
On keys is Brian “The Professor” Bucenic who’s background includes jazz studies, funk and straight up rock and roll. Brian is always up for a jam, unless he’s golfing.
On guitar is Edwin Jeffries. Edwin has been a fixture in the Denver club scene for 30-plus years. He’s shared the stage with luminaries such as Tab Benoit and just loves that old-school Chicago Blues.
On bass is Warren Rubin, who by his own admission, just likes being seen with good musicians.
Drums and Vocals are anchored by Trent and Julie Mannina, respectively. Trent and Julie met in local rock band Clusterfunk. Since then, they’ve performed in a number of local bands with Trent anchoring the back line and Julie always engaging the audience with her wit and powerful and soulful vocals.

Pennies on the Track
2026-05-23 19:00 - 22:00
Genres: Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Country
If you like…CSN, Steeldrivers, The Band, Gillian Welch Pennies on the Track delivers rich vocal harmony and heartfelt songwriting with a dynamic mix of covers and original music. Whether
performing, Denver, the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes, or beyond, this acoustic trio makes its home on Colorado’s Front Range. Pennies music fits nicely around campfires, in breweries, on festival stages and amphitheaters, offering songs to put a smile on your lips.
The Pennies are Brian Good, Jack Keith, and Alex Harrison – three singer songwriters who share a passion for making music together. Occasionally joined by Morgan Carlson on violin, their joy reaches out to every listener.
Their debut full-length album, TWENTY, was recorded at The Spot Studios in Evergreen, CO, and released in 2020…yeah, you remember that year. The record is a snapshot of the original trio (with Neil Sperandeo), showcasing the band’s range from reflective ballads to barn-burning
bluegrass. Highlight tracks:
1. Weigh Heavy On 4.15 (radio edit available)
7. Take Me Back to Colorado 2:55
8. No Regrets 4:03
Contact penniesonthetrack@gmail.com Jack @ 303.704.2619

Maestro Music Institute presents
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:00
Maestro Music Institute presents.
More information coming soon

Why Not
2026-05-30 19:00 - 22:00
Why Not! is a trio of musicians made up of two older dudes–brothers, actually–and a young amazing-voiced lady who, together, play a fun mix of oldies folk, new “folk” and a bit of everything in between. Brothers Don and Steve Mares have been playing together for . . . let’s just say for a pretty darned long time. Sarah Leavesly was discovered in a burrito shop and has been dazzling crowds with her incredible vocals ever since. Together this motley, music-loving trio is called Why Not! Because . . . why not?

Hazel Miller
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:30
$25 at the door or call 303-456-8919 to prepay to get your name on the guest list, seating is limited.
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!
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