Welcome to the Mile High Blues Society
MHBS Mission Statement:
To nurture appreciation for blues music through blues performances, youth blues education, as well as sponsoring local and international blues challenge competitions.
Mile High Blues Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible, per the IRS rules.
Great things are happening, and I am excited about the Future of the Mile High Blues Society. We are working on several events for the coming year that will give you opportunities to hear live blues. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that is passionate about promoting and preserving the blues music and community in Denver, Colorado and surrounding communities.
Our organization is made up completely of volunteers. We are ALWAYS looking for helpful volunteers to assist with events and tasks behind-the-scenes. Please contact George Williams at 850-556-5442 or email us at Info@milehighbluessociety.com. Please join us as a member of the Mile High Blues Society and help us with our mission of increased awareness, understanding, and appreciation of blues music.
George Williams,
President MHBS
The Mile High Blues Society is proud to introduce the
PROMINENT BLUES MUSICIAN OF THE MONTH SPOTLIGHT!
This new initiative honors outstanding and accomplished blues musicians from the Denver area
who anchor Colorado's vibrant music scene.
Each month, the Society will recognize a local artist for their exceptional talent,
live performances, and dedication to keeping the blues tradition alive.
Through this recognition, the Society aims to elevate the visibility of Denver's core musicians and connect audiences with the incredible talent in our community.
This Months Recognition goes to the talented Bassist JOE PACHECO!
Joe Pacheco is a highly prominent bass player and backup vocalist heavily rooted in the Colorado Front Range and Denver blues music scene. Known for providing a reliable, rhythmic foundation, he is an active fixture across regional bands and blues jams. With 44 years in Denver's music scene, he's a familiar name among the Mile High City's blues community.
Musical Profile & Career Highlights:
Key Ensembles: He has anchored multiple prominent bands, including Doc Brown's Blues Band, The Robert Wilson Blues Band, Out of the Blue, The Randy Maez Blues Band, George Street and Drive Band, the Buzz Brothers, Unauthorized Absence and many other great groups!
International Blues Challenge:
He qualified for and competed in the prestigious International Blues Challenge (IBC) on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee TWICE! He represented the Mile High Blues Society with George Street and The Drive, and with The Doc Brown Blues Band.
Local Community Roles:
For three years, he was a member of the rhythm section for the popular Monday Blues Jam hosted by The Bluez Catz at the Speakeasy in Longmont. Joe also joined the Doc Brown Blues Band, hosting the long running Blues Jam at The Bar at Plaza 38.
For the second time Joe is playing bass for Kent Burnside at Dazzle Denver on October 15.
Joe recorded a cover of the iconic song Chocolate Jesus with RECKLESS AND BLUE that can be widely heard.
The Mile High Blues Society would like to thank the Blues Foundation for recognizing us in their “Affiliate of the Week Spotlight”!
We appreciate the national recognition, and we appreciate their hard work spent supporting the preservation of blues music and "Keeping the Blues Alive"
Click here to read the "Affiliate of the Week Spotlight" email and to learn more about the Blues Foundation!
