Denver and the Mile High Orchestra

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra

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
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.

Contents

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, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals
  • Michael "Motown" Kemp - Tenor Saxophone

Trombones

  • "Hey" Kenn 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

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

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.

External links

DMHO Band Members' Websites

DMHO Alumni Websites

References

  1. ^ http://www.planetvii.com

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