...Tickets & Times...

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for Garden members, and $2 for children ages 3-12. Purchase tickets at the gate or by calling our Ticket Line at 303-797-8565, ext. 321. Find out what to expect when you come to a concert.

...The Nacho Men, June 2, 2002...

The Nacho Men deliver zany fun with oldies rock-and-roll. Their unique combination of dance music, costume changes, choreography and humor makes The Nacho Men Colorado's favorite musical performance group. More info at www.nachomen.com.

...DKO: The Darren Kramer Organization, June 9, 2002...

This band includes 10 world-class musicians performing innovative funk and R & B, as well as contemporary jazz fusion featuring a four-piece horn section. Kramer has toured with Tom Jones and Matchbox Twenty and is a winner in the 2000 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. DKO is an education in the beauty and power of music! More info at www.darrenkramer.org.

...Lannie Garrett & Her Big Band, June 16, 2002...

Lannie Garrett-Colorado's famous redhead-is a highly sought-after singer and entertainer, known for her comedic instincts and natural charisma. Named Favorite Female Vocalist six years in a row by Denver Post readers, Garrett has a large and loyal following. Lannie brings her BIG band for a BIG Father's Day extravaganza! More info at www.lannie.com.

...Dotsero, June 23, 2002...

Named after a small Colorado mountain town, Dotsero means something unique according to Ute legend. Voted by Westword's reader's poll as the Best Jazz Band in Denver a record eleven years in a row, Dotsero undeniably means smooth, energetic, spontaneous jazz. With their #1 national hit, Jubilee, Dotsero is a true Colorado legend. More info at www.dotsero.org.

...Nina Storey, June 30, 2002...

The music of Boulder, Colorado-based R & B singer Nina Storey is unforgettable. Nina Storey's sultry sound has graced the stages of the American Music Festival, Lilith Fair, Woodstock '99 and The Montreal International Jazz Festival. Nina's eclectic, soulful style is one that distinguishes her as a genuine talent! More info at www.ninastorey.com.

...Opie Gone Bad, July 7, 2002...

This super-popular Denver band plays a pop-funk style that keeps their listeners coming back! This grammy-nominated band features lead singer Jake Schroeder, whose voice has been likened to the blue-collar drawl of a young Bruce Springsteen. Opie Gone Bad-quintessential funk rock for your soul! More info at www.opiegonebad.com.

...Blues in the Garden, July 14, 2002...

The Erica Brown Band, delivering high-energy rockin' blues and soul, is a favorite of the Denver area's club circuit and Little Mary & her Hometown Boogie Kings has wowed Colorado audiences for years. Join us for an evening unlike any other, with this dynamic combination of bands! More info at www.ericabrownband.com and www.littlemary.com.

...Pan Jumbies, July 21, 2002...

Shake your party bones…it's Carnival time with Pan Jumbies! This fusion of Caribbean world beat music combines the finest tradition of steel pan, calypso and the funk of bass and percussion. Performing pop hits and standards along with original music, the Pan Jumbies have created something new, yet decidedly Caribbean. More info at www.panjumbies.com.

...Chris Daniels & the Kings, July 28, 2002...

This seven-piece horn band celebrates their 16th year of performing great R & B, funk, "jump", blues and swing. Climbing to the top of the charts in Adult Contemporary Radio with current hits such as An American Tragedy and Is My Love Enough, The Kings bring new forms and new riffs to blues and R & B--a new lyrical energy to the music we love! More info at www.chrisdaniels.com.

...Hot Tomatoes Jazz & Swing, August 4, 2002...

The Hot Tomatoes recreate the sound and feeling of the Swing Era and the Great Jazz Age. From Ellington to Basie to Goodman, the Hot Tomatoes will put you In the Mood with Fascinatin' Rhythm! A nine-piece ensemble featuring sax, trumpets, trombone, piano, bass and drums, the Hot Tomatoes perform with precision, style and wit. More info at www.hottomatoes.com.

...Pete Wernick's Live Five, August 11, 2002...

Grammy-nominated blend of bluegrass and jazz. Also known as "Dr. Banjo, Wernick is one of the most creative musicians in new, blue and jazz grass. Fans can count on his love of tradition, good taste, and pure, rippling tone!More info at www.petewernick.com.

...Hazel Miller, August 18, 2002...

A first-class lady singing first-class blues! Hazel's amazing blend of soul and jazz has made her a Colorado landmark for the past eighteen years. A legend on the Denver blues scene, Miller is the 2002 Independent Music Award winner in the blues/R & B category for her hit I'C'U'N Everything. More info at www.hazelmiller.com.

...Denver Brass Goes Celtic, August 25, 2002...

Don't miss the Denver Brass with the Colorado Isle of Mull/St. Andrew Pipes & Drums and The Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers. Bagpipes and Celtic dancing accentuate an evening of first-class Brass. More info at www.denverbrass.org.