Ziggies Live Music

Welcome to Ziggies ~ Colorado's Oldest Blues Club ~ Featuring Live Music 7 Nights a Week!
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Ziggies
located in the heart of Northwest Denver
just minutes from downtown, I-70, and I-25
featuring live music 7 nights a week!
Open daily at 6pm with free parking

No cover charge Sunday through Wednesday
With the cover set by band ~ Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Ziggies features local, national and even some international touring acts ~ playing more than blues.

Each and every night of the week Ziggies features honest to goodness real live music on a real stage with a real sound system, fantastic musicians and a friendly staff, most of which who are musicians too!

Indeed it's true ~ there are NO televisions in Ziggies!
We're all about the live music!

The longest standing Blues Jam in Colorado happens every Sunday at 7pm, going over 35 years strong!

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Home of the $1 draft PBR every Monday through Thursday open to close and now EVERY  FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY from 12:30am to CLOSE



Performance Poetry ~ every second & fourths Wednesday
Wednesday ~ May 23th at 6:15pm
Featured Poet: Cathy Casper
followed by open readings and then the SPAM Jam around 8pm
Thursday ~ May 17th
Mad Dog and the Smokin J's

8pm ~ midnight
$5 Cover

With over 500 shows, 4 releases, and 10 tours across two continents since their formation in 2009, Mad Dog and the Smokin' Js have established themselves as one of the busiest road bands in Colorado. High-energy delivery and powerful songwriting propel the power trio's reputation as a premier Denver based roots rock'n'roll band. Be sure to check out MDSJ's forth release "Wired and Tired" (15¢/HighFive! Records) available now!

MDSJ have appeared at festivals, such as Sturgis Rally, V.L.V, Hog Rock River Rally, Vail Octoberfest, and Snowdaze. MDJS have played with O.A.R., Reverend Horton Heat, Black Oak Arkansas, Gallagher, Randy McAlister, Hazel Miller, Confederate Railroad, The Chop Tops, The Dusty 45's, Three Bad Jacks, Mad Max & the Wild Ones, Fang, Commander Cody, Hillbilly Hellcats, and The Railbenders.

Mad Dog and the Smokin' Js was founded in Denver, Colorado by drummer Mike 'Mad Dog' Minnick in late 2008. Minnick, intending to shape a high energy roots rock'n'roll sound, found the help of guitarist and singer Joe Clark and bass player Jay Shewman. Although short lived, the original trio dropped MDSJ's first release on ¢15/Hi-Five! Records, "Live @ 7680'", which combined powerful modern rock riffs with rockabilly and honky-tonk to create a unique taste to the Colorado roots scene. Upon the departure of Shewman in mid 2009, Mad Dog called on the assistance of current MDSJ bassist and vocalist Johnny Kongo and continued to set out on MDSJ's first tour in late 2009. Early 2010 saw MDSJ's second release "Fuel for the Fire" (¢15/Hi-Five! Records), and was followed by the bands first West Coast tour. Guitarist Clark left the band in late 2010 and MDSJ set out on their second west coast tour with Denver Guitarist Norm 'Jeffro' Frazier. After 151 shows in 2010, the band introduced their third release, "Live" (¢15/Hi-Five! Records), in early 2011 on the cusp of a vigorous 3 month tour that included the west/mid-west U.S. and Europe. The band found good success with the release which drifted away from the power rock to a more surf roots and rockabilly sound. This sound was further enhanced with the appointment of but seemed cut short with the leave of Frazier, but lead to the acquisition of current guitarist and singer Jay Nasty. The sound again evolved to a wider spectrum of country roots and punk rock influence with their forth release, "Wired and Tired" (2011 15¢/HighFive Records). After 212 shows in 2011, the band keeps driving ahead with another European tour and multiple US tours in work for 2012. MDSJ hired Brian James Parton to fill in after Jay was consumed by a crocodile; and thus continues the saga....
MDSJ is currently touring with their forth release and working on their fifth; due out for release in mid 2012.


Friday ~ May 18th

Waitin' on Ray
9pm ~ 1am
$5 Cover
Waitin’ On Ray… is an exciting new Denver based band that is as entertaining as it is talented. Waitin’ On Ray… plays music from the 1970s - 2000s that you had inadvertently stuck on your shelf… everything from Journey and Zeppelin, to INXS and the Black-Eyed Peas. This 6 piece band plays those eclectic songs of yesterday and today with a flavor all their own. They are the cover band that knows they’re a cover band… capable of filling an entire evening with the tunes you’ll be sure to know. No surprise originals, only the good stuff. Waitin’ On Ray… creates a fun and engaging atmosphere where listeners are excited to hear that next great song. This band will not only dazzle audiences with their brilliant harmonies and talented musicianship, but will also convince the most eager wall flowers to get up and shake what their mama gave them. With each band member having over 15 years of professional experience, you know you’re getting nothing but the best.

So get down to Ziggies Denver this Friday night to party with Waitin’ On Ray… and dust off those boogie shoes; the party is about to begin…





Saturday ~ May 19th
Cedar Avenue Blues Band

9pm ~ 1am
$5 Cover
Cedar Avenue Blues Band fuses old school with new vision for the blues. In May of 2010, lead guitar player John Weeks teamed up with singer/songwriter Melanie Owen Padilla to talk about starting a project... John's extensive background in the blues steered the course while Melanie took on the challenge of writing for the blues. Their original bass player had a warehouse in which to rehearse, situated on the Platte River at Cedar Avenue. In March of 2011 CABB underwent a change of cast, and John & Mel were joined by the up-and-coming drummer Ryan Kurtz, and the ubiquitous Jay Ryan, bass player and musician about town. Together they are Cedar Avenue Blues Band, a taxi cabb careening through the streets of Blues history out onto the interstate of modern Blues music, fueled by sublime covers and smokin' originals, hot licks and scorching vocals.

Cedar Avenue Blues Band is:
John Weeks - lead guitar, vocals, writing
Melanie Owen Padilla - lead vocals, guitar, writing
Jay Ryan - Bass
Ryan Kurtz - Drums





Sunday Blues Jam
The Blues Allstars

May 20th
7pm ~ FREE

On alternate Sunday's
May 27
with
Doc Brown's Blues Band

following the Blues and BBQ
with Sundanze and The Bill Wright Band


Live music 7 nights a week, featuring open jams, Sunday through Wednesday, with Headliner Bands every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

OPEN  JAMS

Sunday Blues Jam
Denver's longest standing Blues Jam every Sunday at 7pm
hosted by
Doc Brown's Blues Band or The Blues Allstars
No Cover

Acoustic Anarchy Monday with Terry Gulley @ 8pm

Tuesday ~ Sit in with Featured Musician @ 8pm
Alternates between Mostly Joe Hawkins & Melanie Owen Padilla
Full backline including keys


Every Wednesday @ 8pm
or immediately following
Performance Poetry 2nd & 4th Wednesday

The SPAM Jam
Open Jam ! Play anything you want!
Blues, Rock, R&B, Funk, Country
Hosting Band
Geno 4-String, Hammer, and Bill Wright


Westword, Best of Denver 2011,
Ziggies, Best Blues Jam.


Voted Denver's Best Blues Jam by Westword 2011 and 2009
Come see what the buzz is all about!

Sunday ~ Denver's Best Blues Jam ~ Westword 2009
Sunday ~ Denver's Best Blues Jam ~ Westword 2011

Ziggies accepts these credit cards: Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover.
We also have a low service fee ATM on site for customer convenience.
 And we are a FREE Wi-Fi hotspot!

              

Ziggies is Proudly Licensed and Member of:
      

Live music 7 nights a week
(No cover Sunday through Wednesday)
Premium drink specials all the time!
The famous Ziggies $1 draft PBR Monday through Thursday ~ open to close and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:30am to closing.

Recurring Weekly Events:
Sunday Blues Jam @ 7pm
voted Best Blues Jam by Westword 2009 & 2011

Monday Acoustic Open Mic with Terry Gulley or special host @ 8pm
Tuesday Open Jam Featured Musician @ 8pm
Wednesday SPAM Jam with Hammer, Geno 4-string, and Bill Wright @ 8pm
(or following Performance Poetry on 2nd & 4th Wednesday)

HEADLINER  SHOWS: (band sets the cover charge)
Every Thursday @ 8pm ~ midnight 
Friday and Saturday @ 9pm ~ 1am

Come on in, click around, listen to the original music of some of the great bands playing at Ziggies on a regular basis and enjoy our web site.

Ziggies ~ Denver's home of live music 7 night a week!

In addition to live music every night, Ziggies is proud to present "Performance Poetry" an open poetry ~ open mic night on the second & fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:15pm hosted by Julie Cummings, local published poet.

Ziggies is located in the heart of Colorado in Northwest Denver about 8 minutes NW of downtown!

4923 W. 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80212
South of I-70 & West of I-25
about two blocks east of Sheridan on 38th Avenue.

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Ziggies Live Music is an intimate venue where the focus is on the live music performed by incredibly talented musicians from near and far and providing great entertainment to our wonderful, valued customers… not to mention the extensive liquor and ice cold beer selection always on hand… 


BEER  CURRENTLY  ON  TAP  AT  ZIGGIES

SOMERSAULT
 
 
New Belgium Seasonal
(Changes about every 3 months)

            

Ziggies serves a wide variety of bottled beer to include most domestic, imports, and several microwbrews including seasonal microbrews



O'Dell Brewing Company, Ft. Collins, Colorado



Bottles currently available at Ziggies


(on tap)

...UNTIL NEXT SEASON
 
Seasonal on tap

New Belgium Brewing Company, Ft. Collins, Colorado



Abita Springs Brewing Company, Abita Springs, Louisiana

IT IS FINALLY HERE !!!
Abita Strawberry Harvest!


Bottles currently available at Ziggies




Abita Seasonal (When Available) ~ Satsuma, Pecan, Strawberry

*Due to limited availability and distribution, not all beers are always available.


Ziggies selection of Non-Alcoholic beers include
St. Pauli NA
Becks NA
O'Douls Amber NA

Other Non-Alcoholic beverages include
Coca Cola products
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Ginger Ale, Tonic, Soda
Perrier Mineral Water
Chai Tea
Hot Chocolate
Coffee (Hot & Iced)
Variety of hot flavored tea
Iced tea & lemonade

Ziggies Live Music

Denver's Best Blues Jam

Ziggies ~ Best Blues Jam 2011
 
Best Blues Jam - 2011
While Ziggie's has long been hailed as Denver's oldest blues bar, in recent years it's expanded into other genres, such as rock, R&B and funk. In addition to an acoustic open-mike night on Mondays, an open jam on Tuesdays and a chance to sit in with featured musicians on Wednesdays, Ziggie's also boasts one of the longest-running blues jams in town on Sundays. And that's where the real action is. The Doc Brown Blues Band and the Blues Allstars alternate hosting the blues jams, which bring in a variety of solid musicians playing covers and originals. Keyboard players need not worry about bringing down a keyboard; the bar has one available for the jams, which kick off at 7 p.m.
Westword, March 31-April 6, 2011, Volume 34, Number 31, Page 98




Ziggies ~ Best Blues Jam 2009
Ziggie's has always been known as Denver's oldest blues bar, but ...Carla Jordan, who took over the place and remodeled it just over a year ago, have expanded the music selection by also bringing in R&B, funk, rock and jazz acts on Fridays and Saturdays. The other five nights are allotted to open mikes, alternately hosted by Doc Brown's Blues Band, Jasco from Mojambus, the Mike Maurer Band or Papa Juke. Whether you want to hone your chops with some stellar blues talent or just listen, Ziggie's is the place. And there's never a cover.

Ziggies is The Oldest Blues Bar in Denver & in Colorado...with a keen focus on live music, we have more than blues... we have R&B, groove, funk, new jazz, motown, swing, rock... and even a "Performance Poetry" night twice a month.

Ziggies has been afforded the great opportunity to present some of the best live local bands as well as regional, national, and even international touring acts.

No Cover Charge Sunday through Wednesday and the bands set the cover charge Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.

We've been told that this very well may be the longest standing Open Blues Jam in Denver and likely Colorado!
Sunday Open Blues Jam at 7:00 p.m. hosted by either
Doc Brown's Blues Band or The Blues Allstars.

Come out to listen ~ come out to play!!!
Come share the stage with some of Denver's best local bands.

Check out our other web sites at:
www.myspace.com/ZiggiesLiveMusic
www.facebook.com/Ziggies

The friendly staff at Ziggies is looking forward to serving you soon!
Enjoy the site and we hope to see you soon at Ziggies.
 

  

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