News Release
April 24, 2006
"Tellerpalooza III" Saturday, April 29 At Mercury Café; Lineup Set; Doorprize Drawings Announced
"Tellerpalooza III" - an evening that will benefit Teller Elementary School, Congress Park neighborhood's best kept secret - will feature the best of the Denver music scene at the Mercury Café in downtown Denver. The event is Saturday, April 29 beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15.
In addition to seven hours of great live music, drawings will be held for a special "Sopranos" gift pack (including Season 3 on DVD, a trivia game and jersey); a $100 gift certificate to Morton's Restaurant; a special limited edition of KBCO Studio C (Volumes 1 - 10); a gift certificate to Twist & Shout record store; a high-quality "wall of wine" and others.
The evening line-up includes (times approximate):
- 6:00 p.m. - The combined Teller Elementary School / Dora Moore School concert band.
- 6:45 p.m. - Denver School of the Arts Jazz Link.
- 7:30 p.m. - The Panic. These four young Denverites (ages 13 and 14) bring a mix of classic and contemporary rock music, along with an impressive selection of original material. With skilled guitar work and melodic vocals, The Panic has a sound that is certainly beyond their years.
- 8:30 p.m. - The Orangu-Tones. Called "the best dance band in Denver" by The Denver Post, the Orangu-Tones have gained a strong following for their recreations of the time and soul of 1962. Said The Denver Post: "It's impossible to review an Orangu-Tones show without saying this is the best dance band in Denver... (They) blurt out frat rock that makes it impossible to stay still." The band has released two full length albums on the Wormtone label. More information: www.orangu-tones.com.
- 9:45 p.m. - Falling Rock. Classic rock and roll is at the heart of Falling Rock, frequently found performing at Bourbon St. in the Denver Tech Center or at The Ranch Grill near Conifer. Think Beatles, Stones, Santana, The Doors, classic Motown, Brit Pop and more.
- 11:00 p.m. - Horse Thief. A favorite of musicians and audiences alike. Through different changes in their line-up, one thing remains constant: a fascination with the darker themes of life and love.
- Midnight - The Reals. Their CD, "Majestic," has earned the Reader's Choice award as best CD from Westword. One of Denver's most engaging live bands, The Reals have toured the western United States with their eclectic and original roots style.
Tickets are available by calling 303-598-0061. Tickets also will be available at The Mercury Café door, located at 2199 California St. in downtown Denver. This year's event is being generously supported by Modern Woodmen of America and local Congress Park merchants.
"Tellerpalooza" will benefit Teller Elementary School, Congress Park's neighborhood school.
Teller, located at 1150 Garfield St., boasts a renovated, state-of-the-art facility where enrollment reflects Denver's cultural diversity. The involved community and staff promote the value of a solid educational foundation and provide students with the tools for achieving high academic standards, including a comprehensive curriculum, challenge and enrichment programs, on-site child care, full-day kindergarten and an experienced, caring faculty. The school's telephone number is 303-333-4285.