Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra is a horn-driven band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. DMHO was formed by a group of friends at Belmont University in 1999. They have traveled across the world, playing at churches, conferences, and festivals. They have performed at two Olympic Games, and were the house band at the 2005 Gospel Music Association Music Awards. DMHO finished third on The Next Great American Band, a "battle of the bands" reality show that aired on Fox in late 2007.
Personnel (as of 4/27/07)
- Denver Bierman - Bandleader, Composer/Arranger, Lead Vocals, Trumpet
Trumpets
- Scott Steward - Lead trumpet, Vocals
- Adam Beck
- Reggie Grisham
- Keith Everette Smith
Saxophones
- Chris Gregg - Alto Saxophone, tenor saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals
- Michael "Motown" Kemp - Tenor Saxophone
- Eric Kilby - Baritone Sax
Trombones
- "Hey" Kenn "Blues" Hughes - lead, Musical Director
- Justin Carpenter
Rhythm
- Jeff Pardo - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals
- Tony Marvelli - Bass, Vocals
- Jared Ribble - Drums
- Paul Gregory - Guitar
Tour Personnel
- Nathan Bierman - CFO, marketing director, Merchandise Manager
- "Big Papa" Eric Kilby - Tour Manager, Production Manager
Discography
Albums
- Mile High Hymns, 2014
- Live! It Up, 2006
- Swing! The Best of Denver & the Mile High Orchestra, 2005
- Timeless Christmas, 2004
- Good to Go, 2004
- Stand, 2002
- Act The Scat, 2001
EPs
- EP, 2009
- Christmas Pre-Release EP, 2003
- Big Band Patriot EP, 2003
DVDs
- Let Freedom Ring, 2011
- Winter Wonderland, 2007
- Live at Long Hollow, 2005