Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
| Denver and the Mile High Orchestra | |
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 D&MHO performing on Casting Crowns Christmas Celebration |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Nashville, TN, USA |
| Genres | Pop/Funk/Rock/R+B/Gospel |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Reel Loud Records |
| Website | http://www.denvermho.com |
| Members | |
| Adam Beck, Denver Bierman, Justin Carpenter, Chris Gregg, Reggie Grisham, Kenn Hughes, Michael Kemp, Tony Marvelli, Jeff Pardo, Jared Ribble, Paul Shearer, Scott Steward | |
| Past members | |
| Keith Cooper, Josh Deane, Ross Walters, Jeffrey Scot Wills | |
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra (DMHO) 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 (2002-Salt Lake City, 2004-Athens), and were the house band at the 2005 Gospel Music Association Music Awards. Most recently, DMHO finished third on The Next Great American Band, a "battle of the bands" reality show that aired on Fox during the Fall of 2007.
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[edit] Personnel (as of 4/27/07)
- Denver Bierman - Bandleader, Composer/Arranger, Lead Vocals, Trumpet
[edit] Trumpets
- Scott Steward - Lead trumpet, Vocals
- Adam Beck
- Reggie Grisham
- Keith Everette Smith
[edit] Saxophones
- Chris Gregg - Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals
- Michael "Motown" Kemp - Tenor Saxophone
- Eric Kilby - Baritone Sax
[edit] Trombones
- "Hey" Kenn Hughes - lead, Musical Director
- Justin Carpenter
[edit] Rhythm
- Jeff Pardo - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals
- Tony Marvelli - Bass, Vocals
- Jared Ribble - Drums
- Paul Gregory - Guitar
[edit] Tour Personnel
- Nathan Bierman - CFO, Marketing Director, Merchandise Manager
- "Big Papa" Eric Kilby - Tour Manager, Production Manager
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 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
[edit] EPs
- EP, 2009
- Christmas Pre-Release EP, 2003
- Big Band Patriot EP, 2003
[edit] DVDs
- Let Freedom Ring (DVD/CD combo), 2011
- Winter Wonderland (DVD/CD combo), 2007
- Live at Long Hollow, 2005
[edit] Side projects
In 2009, various members of DMHO embarked on several side projects. Denver, Jared, Paul, Chris and tony started a side band called Planet VII.[1] 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.
[edit] External links
- DMHO Official Myspace
- DMHO Official Site
- DMHOMusic.com - Reel Loud Records Store featuring Denver & the Mile High Orchestra's Music
- Reel Loud Records - DMHO's record label
[edit] DMHO Band Members' Websites
- Justin Carpenter(Trombone)
- Adam Beck (Trumpet)
- Reggie Grisham (Trumpet)
- Jared Ribble (Drums)
- Paul Gregory (Guitar)
- Jeff Pardo (Keyboards)
