La Dolce Vita

Jazz with Doug Roche Trio
2022-12-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver)
Please Note the cost is $15 at the door.
Doug Roche Trio:
Doug Roche has over 40 years of experience as a freelance Jazz pianist. He currently resides in the Denver area, performing with many of Denver’s finest musicians. He is a member of the Denver Jazz Quartet, and G.A.M. Ejazz.
Bassist Ron Bland has been a professional musician for over forty years, playing virtually all styles of music in every setting from concert hall to theatre to the recording studio. He has performed with jazz greats including Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, Eddie Daniels, Billy Taylor, and Doc Severinson.
Drummer Jill Fredericksen holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Denver and has been performing as a professional jazz drummer for 40 years.

Dan and Friends
2023-01-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-05 10:00 - 13:00
Come and listen to some great music

Roots and Rhythm
2023-01-05 07:00 - 21:00
$12 at the door
Hear the gritty & soulful voice & guitar of James Speiser with the sultry & sophisticate tenor sax of Patte Melt playing Ray Charles, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Louis Jordan, Stray Cats, BBKing, New Orleans Funk, Swing, Funky Blues & Originals too!
Opened for 4-time Grammy-winning singer Dianne Reeves, Debuted their last original record on KUVO 89.3, featured in the film Blue Roots Denver for the 5 Points Jazz Festival Jazz on Film Series, this heavy hitting old school blues, jazz, R&B group that will hit you where it counts every time…your heart & your soul.

Open Mic
2023-01-07 18:30 - 22:00, 2023-01-21 18:30 - 22:00, 2023-02-04 18:30 - 22:00, 2023-02-18 18:30 - 22:00, 2023-03-04 18:30 - 22:00, 2023-03-18 18:30 - 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. This is a also great way to audition for future bookings. Signup at 6:00 PM. If you have a mic please bring that.
Don’t play? Bring your friends and hang out. We can promise great music, great food and a great time

Cellist Monica Sales Council
2023-01-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-12 10:00 - 13:00

Meghan Cave
2023-01-14 07:00 - 22:00
Meghan has had a love and passion for music and performing as far back as she can remember. As a child, she played the piano and loved to sing old country songs. She took a very long break from music and picked it up again later in life.
“It took me a long time to find the courage and vulnerability required to sing and play in front of people and to share my own songs with others. I’m so grateful for everyone in my life who has encouraged me to pursue music.”
Meghan plays and sings regularly in the Denver area. Her influences include Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, Dolly Parton and Jason Isbell.

Soda Blue
2023-01-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-19 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.

Blues Jam
2023-01-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-02-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-16 19:00 - 22:00
The La Dolce Vita Blues Jam 7:00 – 10:00 PM, is an opportunity for local blues players to gather to share music, good times and of course, great coffee and food. The jam is hosted by local band “Dive Bar Diva” and provides a complete back and front line including drums, keyboards and even guitar amplifiers!
Bring your chops, guitar, bass, sticks, harp, sax, a mic (if you have it) and anything else you can use to play the blues. Meet old friends, make new friends and make some music!

Patty Jackson
2023-01-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-11 19:00 - 22:00
Patty Jackson’s angelic voice, her stunning finger style guitar licks, the sweet sound of her ukulele, and the funked up chords of her minty green baritone guitar.Patty’s musical style is a unique fusion of folk, rock, and country with a touch of jazz.Born in central New York, Patty was given some Joan Baez tickets when she was 15 years old, and that changed the trajectory of her life. She was bitten by the music bug and over the years she formed several bands, cutting her teeth on bar gigs. She soon started playing the college circuit, folk clubs, and coffeehouses in New England and New York with her band, Wildfire. In addition to performing around town, the band also played for Hillary Clinton during her run for senator from New York.In 2004, Patty moved to Colorado and joined Resonance, The Women’s Chorus of Boulder. There she met bandmates who formed the group, Somethin’ About Lulu. That trio played up and down the Front Range for 10 years, before Patty launched her solo performances

Doc and Kit
2023-01-29 10:00 - 13:00
Doc and Kit are a Folk Americana duo from the foothills of the Southern Colorado Rockies. Blending their original music with old and new favorites from some of the best singer/songwriters out there; they continue to engage and entertain audiences at music festivals and small venues throughout the region with their unique combination of vocal styles and subtle harmonies. From ballads to blues and beyond Doc and Kit have got you covered.

Hazel Miller
2023-02-02 19:00 - 21:00
$20 at the door, or 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!

BlueCana
2023-02-11 19:00 - 22:00
Steve Gilbert and Roberta Holbrook are BlueCana. Our band name is a blending of just two of the music styles we love – Blues and Americana.
Steve Gilbert has played in several rock bands over the years, and his real passion for playing the guitar has always been rooted in acoustic music, primarily Blues, Folk and Americana. 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, Steve & Roberta (BlueCana) keep the audience engaged as they perform a variety of songs that include Americana, Blues, Folk, Classic Rock and more. Steve and Roberta agree that the Denver area has a strong family of welcoming, generous, supportive and talented musicians and they are grateful for the sense of community they have found here.

Stephen Brooks Trio
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00
$10 at door.
Dustin Adams on Piano, Andrew Robers on Bass. Stephen Brooks on Drums is a musician/producer based in Denver, Colorado. A life-long drummer specializing in rock and jazz, he has shared the stage with Colorado jazz greats such as Bob Montgomery and Annie Booth and performed in several indie and hard rock bands. In addition to performing, Stephen co-produces live-music burlesque shows with groups such as Harlequin Aces Entertainment, Ooh a La Burlesque, Crème Deluxe Burlesque and more. Versatile and well-rounded, Stephen has worked in a variety of genres and performed in theatres, clubs, lounges and concert halls across the U.S. Stephen has opened for such acts as Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Clairy Browne and the Bangin’ Racquettes and Nathaniel Ratliff among others. Stephen holds in-town residencies as well as regular gigs in Boulder, Albuquerque and Colorado Springs. As an original composer, Stephen served as the principal songwriter for the group Minor Note Orchestra, whose music can be heard on 89.3 KUVO.

Larry Zanier
2023-02-25 19:00 - 22:00
Come and listen to some to some great music

Ted Ciszek
2023-03-05 10:00 - 13:00
Ted Ciszek retired in 2003 from the National Renewable Energy laboratory where he was Principal Scientist and a physicist since its inception in 1978. Music has been a major sideline interest for him going back to the 1960’s. He has performed as a guitarist/vocalist at a number of venues in the foothills around Evergreen, both solo and in several groups. His unique vocal and guitar repertoire is an eclectic mix of your favorite songs from classic rock, pop, old favorites, folk, country as well as originals. A partial play list and some sound clips can be found on the music page of
http://ted-ciszek.com/ .

Alan Vail
2023-03-05 15:00 - 16:00
Alan has been playing guitar and writing songs since the age of 12. Playing music in the great tradition of the singer songwriters of the 70’s (John Denver, James Taylor, Jim Croce, and Dan Fogelberg).
Alan Vail recaptures the golden ear of music with great melodies and vocals as crisp and clear as mountain stream. With original music that shows a great appreciation of the beauty found in nature, Alan Vail has been called, “The John Denver of South Carolina”.
His latest CD, BACK IN CAROLINA, is a collection of songs inspired by fond memories and reflections of his early years in South Carolina. For more information about Alan, please visit his website; ALANVAIL.COM

Cellist Daria Joanna
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00
$10 at the door.
Cellist, composer and teacher Daria Joanna studied cello with one of Europe’s most renowned cellists and conductors, Kazimierz Wilkomirski. She received her Master of Arts in Cello Performance from the Frederic Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, Poland. Her extensive repertoire ranges from classical to jazz and from popular to world music.
