The popular free concert series includes a stellar lineup that will march forth, despite the historic bandstand burning down.
City Park Jazz announced the news about the nearly 100-year-old bandstand on social media, declaring it a “total loss.” “Last night around 2:30 am, the bandstand at City Park was destroyed in a fire. Denver Police and Fire Departments are still on scene and an investigation is underway,” the post reads.
“What we do know as of right now is that the structure — originally built back in 1929 — is a total loss. But that doesn’t mean our 40th Anniversary season is.”that when the Fire Department arrived, “the structure was fully engulfed.” An investigation has been opened, and Murphy said the damage is confined to the bandstand. City Park Jazz is confident that the concert series won’t be affected. “We have a great team in place for this,” the post reads. “We’re evaluating our options for mobile stage set ups, power needs, and how we’ll adjust our footprint in City Park accordingly.” The nonprofit is Meanwhile, the series took the opportunity to announce its fortieth-anniversary lineup, which will take place each Sunday starting in June until August 9. The slate includes old favorites likeand the Brass Band Extravaganza with Bourbon Brass Band and Badda Boom Brass Band, as well as DJ Williams Band.June 28 — Shane Endsley and the Denver Municipal Bandsince November 2021. In her role, Emily writes and edits profiles of local and national musicians, previews of upcoming performances and guides to the best of Denver’s music scene. Her previous work experience includes contributing to the arts sections of theand the Free Beacon. While attending the College of Charleston, Emily was a fire performer and worked at music festivals. If you value independent journalism, please consider making a contribution to support our continued coverage of Denver’s music, events and entertainment scenes.
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