La Dolce Vita

Jazz with the Doug Roche Trio
2022-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 (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.

Blues Jam
2022-09-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-11-10 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!

Sweet Root
2022-09-24 19:00 - 22:00
Rooted in reverence for traditional folk and a love for the land, Sweet Root sings Lullabies of the Land – original songs for nourishing the soul and the soil.
The Sweet Root sound, inspired from their Colorado Mountain Home, reflects the elements of the wild lands around them. This band’s compelling presence meets you with a smile and invokes peace within.

Moses Walker and Friends
2022-09-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-27 10:00 - 13:00
Moses Walker has led quite a diverse life filled with hard work, travels and lots of music. His experiences shine through in his performances, and by the end of one of his shows, you’ll understand why so many people can’t get enough.
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His music has been described as a mixture of blues, folk, jazz and a many other influences such as Tom Waits, Leon Redbone, and the list goes on and on. One thing is for sure, Moses’ interpretation of the songs he plays, is all his own

Eric Dorn Trio
2022-09-30 19:00 - 22:00
A local 3 piece consisting of Eric Dorn – Guitar, Joel MacCluskey – Drums, and Mark Lindblom – Bass, have been playing together for many years. Specializing in Jazz with a touch of Funk , Pop, and Rock

Open Mic
2022-10-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-11-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-11-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2022-12-03 07:00 - 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. 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

Dan and Friends
2022-10-02 10:00 - 13:00
Come and listen to some great music

Patty Jackson
2022-10-08 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

Cellist Monica Sales Council
2022-10-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-13 10:00 - 13:00

Hazel Miller and Reggie Upshaw
2022-10-12 19:00 - 21:00
$20 at the door 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!
REGGIE UPSHAW is a triple threat from the Boston Area. He can caress you with a ballad, or scat and swing your socks off. His clear tenor vocals can take you from Brazil to the bowels of Louisiana Blues. He has the harmonic sensibility of Jon Hendricks and has the creative musical moves of Al Jarreau.
He’s thankful to USAF talent competitions, Denver’s late night jam sessions, and the Hazel Miller Band for igniting his continuing passion for jazz. After several years in the military, he moved to the area continuing “jazz studies”; more late nights, and excellent teachers in mentor Rebecca Parris, Ronnie Wells, and Miles Griffith. He is a member of the DC’s Cloudburst Vocal Jazz Group.

Soda Blue
2022-10-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-20 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.

Mike McNeil and Friends
2022-10-22 19:00 - 22:00
Come down you will have a great time

Johndu and Michaels
2022-10-29 19:00 - 22:00
“Johndu and Michaels” is John Dandurand and Gary Michaels.. they are two multi-instrumentalists and singers with decades of experience of performing around the country. They perform what they are calling “Americana With An Attitude” centering on Folk and Blues classics reimagined and their own original songs as well. You’ll hear them play on 6 and 12 string guitars, national steel slide guitar, mandolin, and the mountain dulcimer…
You can check out some of their music here at
https://johndumichaels.bandcamp.com/

Ted Ciszek
2022-10-30 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/ .

Dan and Friends
2022-11-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-04 10:00 - 13:00
Come listen to some great music

Doc and Kit
2022-11-12 19:00 - 22:00
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
2022-11-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00
$20 at the door 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!

Book Signing with Aurilla Woodburn
2022-11-26 10:00 - 13:00
Aurilla Woodburn is an author, gardener, and early childhood teacher. She believes reading opens the door to a larger world and that music, movement, and being outdoors enhances the love of reading. Samara and the Tricky Breeze is her first published children’s book, inspired by her granddaughter who is now just beginning to read! She also writes poetry for adults.
Aurilla is a Colorado native and grew up near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where she spent many childhood summers diffing forts, climbing trees, and swinging on a rope across a ditch filled with crawdads and the occasional turtle or frog.
Samara and Tricky Breeze and Samara and the Rumbly Rainy Night are the first two books in a growing series of books for children.

Spirit Ridge
2022-11-26 19:00 - 22:00
SPIRIT RIDGE is: JJ, MIKEY and DAVID. Melodic songs. Strong vocal harmonies. Rhythmic interplay. Unique. Enjoyable. Memorable. And darn cute, too!
