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Welcome to The Mile High Blues Society, an affiliate of The Blues Foundation! Denver is known as The Mile High City.

When you think of Denver you think of the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield metropolitan area, which is circumscribed by the C470 and E470 freeways, the loop around our city. This is the Denver Metro area, and it is the territory the Mile High Blues Society is here to serve. There are 2.6 million people in Denver Metro. There are thousands of blues fans and hundreds of blues musicians. There are several fine blues venues, and radio shows devoted to blues music. What Denver has not had, however, is a blues society that meets in this city and focuses its efforts and dollars on the Denver blues scene. A blues society needs to be rooted among its members. Holding its meetings locally is important to establishing the identity of the organization. It is very hard for blues folks in Denver to travel to a different city to participate in blues society business. There are three other blues societies in Colorado: One in Colorado Springs, one in Winter Park, and one in Boulder/Longmont. Occasionally they will stage events here, but their home bases are distant. A blues scene as cool and vibrant as we have in Denver deserves the dedicated support of its own blues organization. That is what the Mile High Blues Society is all about, and that is why so many people are excited about it.

Come out and see these upcoming local shows! If you would like your gigs added to the calendar, send us an email at Show...

10/16/2026

Come out and see these upcoming local shows!

If you would like your gigs added to the calendar, send us an email at [email protected]

You can see the complete calendar at https://milehighbluessociety.com/local-shows

This calendar is also announced on the Reckless Blues Radio show on www.TAVN.org
The Rusty Bucket Lincoln's Roadhouse Morrison Holiday Bar Nissi's Entertainment & Events

10/12/2026

The Mile High Blues Society is proud to introduce the
PROMINENT BLUES MUSICIAN OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT!
This new initiative honors outstanding and accomplished blues musicians from the Denver area who anchor Colorado's vibrant music scene.

Each month, the Society will recognize a local artist for their exceptional talent,
live performances, and dedication to keeping the blues tradition alive.

Through this recognition, the Society aims to elevate the visibility of Denver's core musicians and connect audiences with the incredible talent in our community.

This Months Recognition goes to the talented Bassist JOE PACHECO!

Joe Pacheco is a highly prominent bass player and backup vocalist heavily rooted in the Colorado Front Range and Denver blues music scene. Known for providing a reliable, rhythmic foundation, he is an active fixture across regional bands and blues jams. With 44 years in Denver's music scene, he's a familiar name among the Mile High City's blues community.

Musical Profile & Career Highlights:
Key Ensembles: He has anchored multiple prominent bands, including Doc Brown's Blues Band, The Robert Wilson Blues Band, Out of the Blue, The Randy Maez Blues Band, George Street and Drive Band, the Buzz Brothers, Unauthorized Absence and many other great groups!

International Blues Challenge:
He qualified for and competed in the prestigious International Blues Challenge (IBC) on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee TWICE! He represented the Mile High Blues Society with George Street and The Drive, and with the Doc Brown Blues Band.

Local Community Roles:
For three years, he was a member of the rhythm section for the popular Monday Blues Jam hosted by The Bluez Catz at the Speakeasy in Longmont. Joe also joined the Doc Brown Blues band, hosting the long running Blues Jam at The Bar at Plaza 38.
For the second time Joe is playing bass for Kent Burnside at Dazzle Denver on October 15.

Joe recorded a cover of the iconic song Chocolate Jesus with RECKLESS AND BLUE that can be widely heard.

https://milehighbluessociety.com/

10/08/2026

The amazing LIONEL YOUNG is at the Rusty Bucket!

10/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!!
This Saturday, October 10, 7 pm at the Rusty Bucket. We're having a concert to raise funds to send our Blues Challenge winners to Memphis, TN for the International Blues Challenge.

Members $10 - Non-members $15

The Tony Luke Band
Onnika & the Obsession
Jimmy Junior Blues Band

10/05/2026

Here is the October edition of the Blues Insider Newsletter, Just for You!

10/03/2026

WE ARE GIVING AWAY A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE KENT BURNSIDE!!
October 15, at Dazzle Denver for the 8:30pm show!!
You must be a member of the Mile High Blues Society.
Just send us an email to: [email protected] to be entered!

As an added surprise, our own Joe Pacheco will be playing bass for Kent!!

Thank you, Dazzle Denver!!!

10/01/2026

Don't miss this show!

🎹🎸 BLUES NIGHT ALERT! 🎸🎹
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for an incredible evening with EDEN BRENT & JACK HADLEY! 🔥🎶
🎵 EDEN BRENT .brent brings her legendary piano prowess, powerful vocals, and infectious energy to the stage — a multiple Blues Music Award winner who captivates audiences worldwide.
🎵 JACK HADLEY opens the night with sophisticated, rhythm-heavy blues that’ll get you moving from the very first note. 🎸✨
⏰ Starts at 7:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now at: RMPtix.com

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Denver, CO
80212

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