Denver, CO – There is something electric about experiencing jazz alongside a crowd of fellow music lovers. That collective spirit takes center stage as KUVO JAZZ presents the 21st annual Live at the Vineyards on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Balistreri Vineyards, featuring the Etienne Charles Creole Orchestra. This unforgettable evening invites attendees to support the station while celebrating the unifying power of live music.
“Live at the Vineyards is proof that great music and great community go hand in hand,” said Ayana Contreras, Vice President of Radio for Rocky Mountain Public Media. “When our listeners come together, they are living KUVO’s mission, ensuring we remain a home for connecting Colorado communities with music and culture.”
This celebration is a powerful reminder of how live music brings people together. KUVO JAZZ does this vital work daily through live broadcasts from its Bonfils Stanton Performance Studio and coverage of community events, but Live at the Vineyards offers something unique: the chance for listeners to experience that connection in person. The event embodies public radio’s role in building community, proving that shared musical celebration is just as essential as the music itself.
Guests will enjoy a gourmet feast as they stroll from booth to booth, sampling a wide variety of chef-inspired dishes. Pairing with the culinary spread are award-winning wines from Balistreri Vineyards, including four exclusive KUVO JAZZ Signature selections. For the evening’s main event, attendees will dance to the lush, soothing sounds of soul, funk, and jazz with the Etienne Charles Creole Orchestra.
Event Details
What: 21st Annual Live at the Vineyards
Where: Balistreri Vineyards | 1946 E 66th Ave, Denver, CO 80229
When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Admission: General Admission & VIP tickets available
Find more information here: https://kuvo.org/events/21st-annual-live-at-the-vineyards
Purchase tickets and tables here: https://connect.rmpm.org/event/21st-annual-live-at-the-vineyards
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KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP 104.7 Present the Block Party Featuring Butcher Brown August 28th
Free show at Levitt Pavilion Denver brings two public radio communities together
DENVER, CO – 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 July 24, 2026), 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
When: Friday, August 28, 2026
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.
About Levitt Pavilion Denver
Levitt Pavilion Denver is a non-profit established with the purpose of building community through music. Levitt Pavilion Denver operates on a mission to bridge cultural gaps and to find ways to erase divisions and embrace differences in our community. We believe in embracing the local, including the musicians, staff, artists and sponsors. Levitt Pavilion Denver is more than just another music venue – it is a nexus for local non-profits and arts groups across the Rocky Mountain region. Levitt Pavilion Denver is part of a national network of changemakers and nonprofits dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Levitt music series are presented by a range of organizations, with Levitt Pavilion Denver managed, programmed, and supported by the nonprofit Friends of Levitt Pavilion Denver. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt venues and concert sites are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people.
Levitt Pavilion Denver
1380 West Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80223
(Off South Platte River Drive and Florida Avenue; map available on the Levitt website)
