Block Party Featuring Butcher Brown Presented by Levitt Pavilion, KUVO JAZZ, THE DROP 104.7 and Rocky Mountain Public Media Friday, August 28th | KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP 104.7 are hosting the Block Party on August 28, 2026, as a part of Levitt Pavilion Denver’s Free Concert Series dedicated to building community through music. Headlined by Butcher Brown, this free event celebrates the fusion of jazz and hip-hop, inviting Denver to explore new musical ground. We’re bringing our two passionate public radio communities together with a set that rewires what you think of jazz and hip-hop.
“We are so grateful to our community and wanted to give them a free show as a thank you,” says Ayana Contreras, Vice President of Radio for Rocky Mountain Public Media. “This is our chance to showcase sounds that defy categories, while bringing people together for a night of joy.”
Butcher Brown is a multifaceted band from Richmond, Virginia, that calls their sound “solar music,” – an invitation to listen and feel a seamless blend of sounds – including jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk, R&B, alternative, soul, country, house, bossa nova, pop, and more. “We are the melting pot. We are the mix,” says band member Devonne “DJ Harrison” Harris. “It’s music for everybody,” trumpeter and saxophonist Marcus “Tennishu” Tenney adds. “Young, old, big, small, short, tall, they all start dancing eventually. It’s literally music for the whole solar system.”
Their upcoming project, “A Supreme Blue” (out now), celebrates the centennial year of jazz icons Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
Event Details:
What: Block Party Presented by KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP 104.7
Where: Levitt Pavilion Denver, 1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80223 (off South Platte River Drive and Florida Avenue; map available on the Levitt website)
When: Friday, August 28, 2026
All Ages | Rain or Shine
Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Show Start: 7:00 PM
Free RSVP or to Upgrade – Premium Upgrade ticket includes:
- Reserved premium viewing section
- Priority bar line
- Early Entry
- 1 free drink of choice
https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-block-party-ft-butcher-brown-2026-08-28-levitt-pavilion-denver-denver-f5f8fb
Go to Levitt Denver’s website for LOTS more information:
For more information, go to https://www.levittdenver.org
About Levitt Pavilion Denver
With our FREE summer concert series , Levitt creates accessible all-ages music experiences showcasing major, emerging, local & international artists from diverse genres and backgrounds.
For FREE shows, RSVP is encouraged but walk up entrance is permitted up to venue capacity. Please review our Rules & Regulations and enjoy these concerts under the stars with your friends and neighbors!
About KUVO JAZZ
KUVO JAZZ is a vibrant public radio station broadcasting a mix of traditional and contemporary jazz, blues, and Latin jazz on 89.3 FM in Denver. With a free app and YouTube channel, it streams programs live to a worldwide listener community. The station features live performances from national touring artists, local musicians, and students, while also participating in concerts and community events. KUVO is dedicated to reflecting the cultural diversity of its listeners through its expanded multicultural programming.
About THE DROP 104.7
THE DROP 104.7 is a hub for music discovery, healing, and community engagement, inspiring the next generation of creatives and innovators. Denver’s premier station for urban alternative, R&B, and hip-hop, THE DROP 104.7 goes beyond sound waves, as a vibrant connector for the community, promoting local involvement and celebrating the region’s rich culture and arts.
About Rocky Mountain Public Media
Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPM) is Colorado’s largest statewide, member-supported multimedia network, home to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO JAZZ, and THE DROP 104.7. RMPM is a nonprofit committed to enhancing Colorado through meaningful media. It fosters learning, creativity, compassion, and curiosity, making these accessible to all. RMPM aims to initiate conversations, support everyone, honor Colorado’s diverse history, and work with local communities to build a better future.
We also want to thank the Levitt Pavilion, KUVO Jazz, The Drop 104.7, and Rocky Mountain Media for donating a VIP package to their Block Party on August 28th.
Cass Clayton Band to Play at Tulagi (f/k/a Boulder Roots Music Fest) Saturday, August 29th
CCB will be playing Tulagi (formerly Boulder Roots Music Fest) Saturday, Aug. 29 in downtown Boulder, CO – and we want you to be there! This event transforms downtown Boulder for four days – artists across 20+ venues, live music spilling into the streets, and a community that keeps getting stronger. Boulder Roots is a celebration of creativity, culture, and connection, bringing together everything from indie and bluegrass to hip hop, funk, and soul across the sounds that make Colorado’s music scene so unique. Year one brought 170+ bands to Pearl Street. 2026 is bringing over 800 artists. | https://www.boulderrootsmusicfest.org/tickets
Delayed Celebration of Harry Tuft’s 90th Birthday and New Recording Release August 30th
On August 30th, Colorado Music Hall of Fame member Harry Tuft is releasing a new recording at Denver’s Swallow Hill Music Association. The event doubles as a delayed celebration of his 90th birthday last December. The CD and the party got delayed due to Harry getting treated for cancer and developing some singing issues soon after recording of this disc began last year.
In addition to being perhaps the nation’s only 90-year-old releasing a full-length recording this summer, Harry is a folk-music icon in Colorado and beyond. He founded the Denver Folklore Center in the Sixties and helped start the revered Swallow Hill Music Association. In his early days he promoted Joan Baez on her first big tour in Colorado and introduced her to The Beatles when they played Red Rocks.
Harry has played and worked with numerous national and Colorado music heavies, several of whom appear on the new recording. The CD’s, “Friends, Lovers and Other Strangers,” details are at https://harrytuft.com/wp-content/newfold-page-cache/friendscd/_index.html .
Harry will also play Songwriters at the Speakeasy on Sept. 8.
The Colorado Music Hall of Fame Presents Its Annual Fund Raising Golf Tournament August 31st
Calling all golfers! We are thrilled to be back at Denver’s Wellshire Golf Course for our third annual golf tournament. Save the date for Monday, August 31, 2026!
The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8:00 am with a standard scramble format. We will have prizes for long drive, longest putt, closest-to-the-pin, best scoring team and mid (scoring) team and more! Lunch will be served on the clubhouse patio with live music.
Registration is now open for foursomes and sponsorships!
Funds raised support the programs of Colorado Music Hall of Fame and our mission to celebrate, promote and support Colorado’s music community.
https://cmhof.org/events/3rd-annual-golf-tournament | https://cmhof.org/
Join Performance High for The Grand Opening of Their New Studio in Arvada Monday, August 31st
You’re invited to celebrate a new chapter for Performance High.
After years of helping people across the Denver metro area find their voice, build confidence, and experience the joy of making music, we’re thrilled to celebrate a milestone we’ve dreamed about for years: a permanent home of our own.
Join us for our Open House and Official Ribbon Cutting as we celebrate the grand opening of our new studio in Arvada.
What: Performance High’s Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
When: Monday August 31, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: PH Denver, 5255 Marshall Street, Arvada
Cost: FREE and Open to ALL!
Tour the space, meet our incredible faculty and community, sing a few songs at our karaoke party, enjoy refreshments, and take advantage of exclusive one-day-only Grand Opening specials on lessons, classes, and other Performance High services.
Whether you’re a longtime member of the PH Family, a curious neighbor, an aspiring performer, or simply looking for more creativity, confidence, and connection in your life, we’d love to welcome you.
Questions? Reach out anytime at concierge@performancehigh.net.
