Denver and the Mile High Orchestra

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
D&MHO performing on Casting Crowns Christmas Celebration
D&MHO performing on Casting Crowns Christmas Celebration
Background information
OriginNashville, TN, USA
GenresPop/Funk/Rock/R+B/Gospel
Years active1999–present
LabelsReel Loud Records
Members
  • Adam Beck
  • Denver Bierman
  • Justin Carpenter
  • Chris Gregg
  • Reggie Grisham
  • Kenn Hughes
  • Michael Kemp
  • Tony Marvelli
  • Jeff Pardo
  • Jared Ribble
  • Paul Shearer
  • Greg Dampier
  • Scott Steward
Past members
  • Keith Cooper
  • Josh Deane
  • Ross Walters
  • Jeffrey Scot Wills
Websitehttp://www.denvermho.com

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]

Personnel (as of 4/27/07)

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  • Denver Bierman - Bandleader, Composer/Arranger, Lead Vocals, Trumpet

Trumpets

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  • Scott Steward - Lead trumpet, Vocals
  • Adam Beck
  • Reggie Grisham
  • Keith Everette Smith

Saxophones

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  • Chris Gregg - Alto Saxophone, tenor saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals
  • Michael "Motown" Kemp - Tenor Saxophone
  • Eric Kilby - Baritone Sax

Trombones

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  • "Hey" Kenn "Blues" Hughes - lead, Musical Director
  • Justin Carpenter

Rhythm

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  • Jeff Pardo - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals
  • Tony Marvelli - Bass, Vocals
  • Jared Ribble - Drums
  • Paul Gregory - Guitar

Tour Personnel

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  • Nathan Bierman - CFO, marketing director, Merchandise Manager
  • "Big Papa" Eric Kilby - Tour Manager, Production Manager

Discography

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Albums

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  • 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

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  • EP, 2009
  • Christmas Pre-Release EP, 2003
  • Big Band Patriot EP, 2003

DVDs

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  • Let Freedom Ring (DVD/CD combo), 2011
  • Winter Wonderland (DVD/CD combo), 2007
  • Live at Long Hollow, 2005

Side projects

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Denver & the Mile High Orchestra Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
  2. ^ "Our own namesake band: Denver & the Mile High Orchestra". The Denver Post. 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Denver And The Mile High Orchestra is America's Favorite Christmas Big Band". timesbulletin.com. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Pennington, Gail (19 October 2007). "CRITIC'S PICKS: [THIRD EDITION]". St. Louis Post - Dispatch. ProQuest 403115035.
  9. ^ "Denver of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra in Milton Saturday". Hometown News LP. June 2016. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
  10. ^ http://www.planetvii.com. Retrieved 2009-06-23. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ Chenoweth, Paul (2009-07-30). "Alumni Perform on Clarkson Tour, Good Morning America". Belmont University News & Media. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
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