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* Jared Ribble |
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* Paul Shearer |
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* Greg Dampier |
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* Scott Steward |
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* Ross Walters |
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* Jeffrey Scot Wills |
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'''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 Winter Olympics|2002-Salt Lake City]], [[2004 Summer Olympics|2004-Athens]]), and were the house band at the 2005 [[Gospel Music Association]] Music Awards. DMHO finished third on ''[[The Next Great American Band]]'', a "battle of the bands" reality show that aired on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] in late 2007. |
'''Denver and the Mile High Orchestra''' (DMHO) is a horn-driven band based out of [[Nashville, Tennessee]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver & the Mile High Orchestra Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/denver-the-mile-high-orchestra-mn0000821747 |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-08-28 |title=Our own namesake band: Denver & the Mile High Orchestra |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/08/28/our-own-namesake-band-denver-the-mile-high-orchestra/ |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}</ref> DMHO was formed by a group of friends at [[Belmont University]] in 1999.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sherry |first=Cheryl |date=27 March 2008 |title=Television exposure helps Denver and the Mile High Orchestra grow as a band |pages=1 |work=The Post - Crescent |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/437553325 |access-date=16 April 2022|id={{ProQuest|437553325}} }}</ref> They have traveled across the world, playing at churches, conferences, and festivals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver And The Mile High Orchestra is America's Favorite Christmas Big Band |url=https://timesbulletin.com/Content/Default/Homepage-Rotator/Article/Denver-And-The-Mile-High-Orchestra-is-America-s-Favorite-Christmas-Big-Band/-3/1168/230155 |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=timesbulletin.com |language=en-us}}</ref> They have performed at two [[Olympic Games]] ([[2002 Winter Olympics|2002-Salt Lake City]], [[2004 Summer Olympics|2004-Athens]]), and were the house band at the 2005 [[Gospel Music Association]] Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 February 2011 |title=Denver and the mile high orchestra brings big band show to cortland. |pages=1 |work=Press & Sun-Bulletin |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/853695780 |access-date=16 April 2022|id={{ProQuest|853695780}} }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Robertson |first=Dwight |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7cbR1f1LbWEC |title=You Are God's Plan A: And There Is No Plan B |date=2010-03-01 |publisher=David C Cook |isbn=978-1-4347-0189-3 |language=en}}</ref> DMHO finished third on ''[[The Next Great American Band]]'', a "battle of the bands" reality show that aired on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] in late 2007.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Daday |first=Eileen |date=7 December 2007 |title=The big gig local man's band still in hunt to be 'next great american band'. |pages=1 |work=Daily Herald |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/313240208|id={{ProQuest|313240208}} }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pennington |first=Gail |date=19 October 2007 |title=CRITIC'S PICKS: [THIRD EDITION] |work=St. Louis Post - Dispatch |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/403115035|id={{ProQuest|403115035}} }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra in Milton Saturday |url=https://www.hngnews.com/milton_courier/article_a632caea-2834-11e6-b6f3-73adb8bd237b.html |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=Hometown News LP |date=June 2016 |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Personnel (as of 4/27/07)== |
==Personnel (as of 4/27/07)== |
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===Tour Personnel=== |
===Tour Personnel=== |
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*Nathan Bierman - CFO, |
*Nathan Bierman - CFO, marketing director, Merchandise Manager |
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*"Big Papa" Eric Kilby - Tour Manager, Production Manager |
*"Big Papa" Eric Kilby - Tour Manager, Production Manager |
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==Side projects== |
==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetvii.com |
In 2009, various members of DMHO embarked on several side projects. Denver, Jared, Paul, Chris and tony started a side band called Planet VII.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetvii.com |accessdate=2009-06-23 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chenoweth |first=Paul |date=2009-07-30 |title=Alumni Perform on Clarkson Tour, Good Morning America |url=https://news.belmont.edu/alumni-perform-on-clarkson-tour-good-morning-america/ |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=Belmont University News & Media |language=en-US}}</ref> 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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*[https://timesbulletin.com/Content/Default/Homepage-Rotator/Article/Denver-And-The-Mile-High-Orchestra-is-America-s-Favorite-Christmas-Big-Band/-3/1168/230155 Denver And The Mile High Orchestra is America’s Favorite Christmas Big Band], ''The Times Bulletin'' |
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[[Category:American Christian musical groups]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:51, 5 December 2024
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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 |
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)
[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.
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(help) - ^ Chenoweth, Paul (2009-07-30). "Alumni Perform on Clarkson Tour, Good Morning America". Belmont University News & Media. Retrieved 2022-04-16.