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
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 Dan Mullis
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)

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

Trombones

• "Hey" Kenn "Blues" 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

• 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

• 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.[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

• Official website

References

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.