Denver and the Mile High Orchestra (DMHO) is a horn-driven band based out of Nashville, Tennessee.[1][2] DMHO was formed by a group of friends at Belmont University in 1999.[3] They have traveled across the world, playing at churches, conferences, and festivals.[4] They have performed at two Olympic Games (2002-Salt Lake City, 2004-Athens), and were the house band at the 2005 Gospel Music Association Music Awards.[5][6] DMHO finished third on The Next Great American Band, a "battle of the bands" reality show that aired on Fox in late 2007.[7][8][9]
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 D&MHO performing on Casting Crowns Christmas Celebration | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nashville, TN, USA |
| Genres | Pop/Funk/Rock/R+B/Gospel |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Reel Loud Records |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | http://www.denvermho.com |
Personnel (as of 4/27/07) edit
- Denver Bierman - Bandleader, Composer/Arranger, Lead Vocals, Trumpet
Trumpets edit
- Scott Steward - Lead trumpet, Vocals
- Adam Beck
- Reggie Grisham
- Keith Everette Smith
Saxophones edit
- Chris Gregg - Alto Saxophone, tenor saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals
- Michael "Motown" Kemp - Tenor Saxophone
- Eric Kilby - Baritone Sax
Trombones edit
- "Hey" Kenn "Blues" Hughes - lead, Musical Director
- Justin Carpenter
Rhythm edit
- Jeff Pardo - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals
- Tony Marvelli - Bass, Vocals
- Jared Ribble - Drums
- Paul Gregory - Guitar
Tour Personnel edit
- Nathan Bierman - CFO, marketing director, Merchandise Manager
- "Big Papa" Eric Kilby - Tour Manager, Production Manager
Discography edit
Albums edit
- 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 edit
- EP, 2009
- Christmas Pre-Release EP, 2003
- Big Band Patriot EP, 2003
DVDs edit
- Let Freedom Ring (DVD/CD combo), 2011
- Winter Wonderland (DVD/CD combo), 2007
- Live at Long Hollow, 2005
Side projects edit
In 2009, various members of DMHO embarked on several side projects. Denver, Jared, Paul, Chris and tony started a side band called Planet VII.[10] Jeff plays keyboards for CCM artist Matthew West. Scott had a small acting role in Hannah Montana: The Movie, as well as main spokesman roles in two network television commercials. Denver, Chris and Justin played horns for pop/rock artist Kelly Clarkson during her 2009 summer tour and are currently involved in her fall tour and Paul Gregory Shearer has been touring with Mandisa.[11] Most recently (2014), Scott Started his own band called "Force Ten" - a Rush Tribute Band where he is the lead vocalist and plays keyboards. A link to their band's first video can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHPcigbpd0M
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Denver & the Mile High Orchestra Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
- ^ "Our own namesake band: Denver & the Mile High Orchestra". The Denver Post. 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
- ^ Sherry, Cheryl (27 March 2008). "Television exposure helps Denver and the Mile High Orchestra grow as a band". The Post - Crescent. p. 1. ProQuest 437553325. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ "Denver And The Mile High Orchestra is America's Favorite Christmas Big Band". timesbulletin.com. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
- ^ "Denver and the mile high orchestra brings big band show to cortland". Press & Sun-Bulletin. 24 February 2011. p. 1. ProQuest 853695780. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ Robertson, Dwight (2010-03-01). You Are God's Plan A: And There Is No Plan B. David C Cook. ISBN 978-1-4347-0189-3.
- ^ Daday, Eileen (7 December 2007). "The big gig local man's band still in hunt to be 'next great american band'". Daily Herald. p. 1. ProQuest 313240208.
- ^ Pennington, Gail (19 October 2007). "CRITIC'S PICKS: [THIRD EDITION]". St. Louis Post - Dispatch. ProQuest 403115035.
- ^ "Denver of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra in Milton Saturday". Hometown News LP. June 2016. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
- ^ http://www.planetvii.com. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Chenoweth, Paul (2009-07-30). "Alumni Perform on Clarkson Tour, Good Morning America". Belmont University News & Media. Retrieved 2022-04-16.