Denver Music Summit

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA), in partnership with the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), presented the inaugural Denver Music Summit on December 9 and 10. The Summit kick-off party took place at the Bluebird Theater, and featured performances by some of Denver's best in the music scene - Playground Ensemble, internationally renowned jazz artist Ron Miles, hip-hop luminaries Mane Rok, DeeJay Tense, Prime Element, and local band Fingers of the Sun.

The evening was put together with a sense of community and reflected the tight bond shared by musicians.  Kudos to my friends Eryc Eyl, Ben Desoto, Mane Rok and the rest of the wonderful music supporters who put so much of their time and efforts into organizing such a successful event.

The challenges, blood, sweat and tears were addressed during the second day of the Summit, when musicians had the chance to have one-on-one consultations with experts in the fields of booking, recording, artist management, promotion and much more.  It's a business, and it takes a village.  A village I am proud to be a part of.