Harry Tuft is a 2012 Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee known for his pivotal role in Colorado’s folk-music scene. In 1962, he founded the Denver Folklore Center, which grew into a nationally recognized hub for folk music and musicians. Founder of Swallow Hill Music, Tuft is also an accomplished folk singer and multi-instrumentalist who has performed and recorded throughout his career as solo artist and with his trio Grubstake. At the age of 90, Tuft just released his most recent album.
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Join us at The Hall’s exhibit at the Colorado Convention Center on Tuesday, October 6, from 4:30–6 p.m. for an intimate, live Q&A with Hall 2012 inductee Harry Tuft.
Harry Tuft is a pioneering figure in Colorado’s folk-music scene and the founder of the Denver Folklore Center, a nationally recognized hub for folk music, where artists including Judy Collins and Bob Dylan crossed paths and learned or performed. Tuft was also a concert promoter who brought many major folk and acoustic artists to Denver and helped launch Swallow Hill, another Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee. A performer and musician himself, Tuft has played and recorded throughout his career and was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in the 2012 “Setting The Stage” induction class.
The conversation will be moderated by Patricia Calhoun, Hall board member and founder and editor emeritus of Westword. Harry will also treat us to a special live song or two. Enjoy happy hour with a cash bar and an evening of stories, music, and conversation with one of Colorado’s most beloved musical figures.
What: An Afternoon With Harry Tuft
When: Tuesday, October 6th
Where: Colorado Music Hall of Fame Exhibit in Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 per person (with cash bar) | Pre-registration is required. Limited to 50 attendees. Tickets may be purchased in advance here: https://cmhof.org/events/front-row-center-harry-tuft
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Parking: There are several parking options available near the Colorado Convention Center including paid garage parking ($13 for 8 hours), paid parking lots and metered street parking ($2 per hour). If you choose to park in the garage, it is located on the corner of Speer and Champa.
Lightrail: The Theatre District–Convention Center station is the light rail station closest to the Colorado Convention Center, located directly underneath the building on Stout Street. It is served by the D and H light rail lines and provides easy access from downtown. Please check the train schedule for wait times and alternate routes.
Accessibility: The path from the entrance to our exhibit space is free of stairs and is accessible by wheelchair. That being said, it is a little bit of a long walk from the entrance so we will also have a people transport cart available if anyone needs a ride.
Beverages: There will be drinks and non-alcoholic options available for purchase via credit card. Cash tips for bartenders are welcome.
Photo: Harry Tuft
