Gold Leader + Thom LaFond - Jazz-Funk Night

Denver's six-piece jazz-funk powerhouse Gold Leader with opener Thom LaFond. Modern funk meets innovative songwriting at Roots. Denver's innovative Gold Leader collective headlines a night of sophisticated instrumental groove and compelling songcraft. Opening the show is Colorado-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Thom LaFond, known for his distinctive spoken-word style and full-spectrum sonic arrangements. Two artists, two different dimensions of modern music—come ready to discover something fresh. Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly! Gold Leader is a six-piece Denver jazz-funk collective on Color Red Records — bassist Zach Jackson, drummer-producer Will Trask, keyboardist Eric Luba, guitarist Thomas Jennings, trumpet/flugelhorn player Carrie Jennings, and saxophonist Alex Cazet. Founded by Jackson at Color Red Studios in 2018, the band drew players from three of Denver's most active groups: Mama Magnolia, Great American Taxi, and Manycolors. Their debut LP was born from a three-night sold-out New Year's 2021 run at Globe Hall opening for Neal Francis, where the band wrote new material to fill three different sets. Tracked at Luba's More Noise & Sounds Studio and produced by Trask, the record sits in the modern jazz-funk continuum — kin to Lettuce, Soulive, Ghost-Note, Snarky Puppy and Butcher Brown on this side of the Atlantic, and Yussef Dayes, Kamaal Williams, and Ezra Collective on the other. Instrumental groove music with a horn-led center. Eddie Roberts calls Gold Leader "the sound of Denver.” Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gold-leader/1460747632 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51sqInsyXjpHzgXH1wSLM5 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/goldleader-music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldleadermusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldLeaderMusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldleadermusic/ Thom LaFond, currently based in Colorado, is known for his distinctive spoken style of lyrics and full-spectrum sonic arrangements. As a multi-instrumentalist and producer, he weaves compelling narratives through music, adding a fresh dimension to the broader musical landscape. Thom has shared the stage with such acts as Arlo Parks, Rayland Baxter, Rainbow Girls, Handmade Moments, Daniel Rodriguez, Elephant Revival, March Fourth, & Leftover Salmon, LaFond is actively producing, performing, and touring nationally with his quartet Banshee Tree. Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly! About Roots Music Project Foundation Roots Music Project Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit local music incubator based in Boulder, Colorado. We believe in the power of music to make the world a better place. All music starts locally. We empower artists, fans, and venues to connect and create a thriving and inspiring local music scene. 4747 Pearl St, Ste V3A Boulder, CO 80301 Search for "Roots Music Project" on Google Maps. RootsMusicProject.org www.facebook.com/RootsMusicProject.org "See you at Roots!"