Mardi Gras Party (02/18/2012)

** Mardis Gras Party ** Stop in to the Mead Street Station for some groovin New Orleans sounds and

BEADS !!

Saturday FEB. 18th 10:00 PM 'til close.

32nd & Lowell in the Denver Highlands...

VFD Plays Herbs (03/04/2012)

We're back at Herbs for some quality funk and Sunday night jams.

March 4th at 9:30 PM

2057 Larimer Street

Luv The Mead Street (04/21/2012)

...we're back on the day after 420 for another night at ourfavorite local bar - The Mead Street Station.

>> Saturday, April 21st

>> 10:00 PM

Cinco De Mayo (05/05/2012)

Cinco De Mayo ... Cinco De Funko

Mexican Independence Day can mean only one thing - Tequila !!

well...Tequila and Funk - two things...

Stop on down to our favorite neighborhood bar - the Mead Street - for some groovaliscious tunes, great food & drink, and the best Tim Tebow jokes in Denver.

Live at The D Note (01/28/2012)

Come on down to Old Towne Arvada's most happening night spot

** The D NOTE ** Saturday JAN 28th

7519 Grandview Ave - Arvada, Co

The Pizza is awesome, the Scene is way-cool, and the Music is great ! What's not to like?

Jazz on Sunday Evening (01/15/2012)

• • • • Jazz at Jacks • • • •
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SUNDAY January 15th at 5:00 PM

Denver Pavilions • 500 16th St #320

No Cover / Free Street Parking Sundays

plus... $5 Bartender Choice Martinis !!

VFD Plays Mead Street (01/13/2012)

VFD opens up the New Year with a show at our favorite bar - Mead Street !

Friday January 13th

10:00 PM Start

>> see you there !

VFD Plays Herb's Bar (11/13/2011)

~~ Steppin' Out On A Sunday ~~

Come on down to Herb's Bar and hear the VFD rock the house.

SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 13th

HERB's BAR -- 2057 Larimer Street - Denver

FREE - No Cover

Be There or Be Geometric !

Opening for FUNKTION (11/06/2011)

Sunday night is the perfect night to get out and see the VFD open for Michigan badcats ~Funktion~

These guys know how to lay it down!

We'll be warming up the stage for about an hour starting at 9:00 PM

** SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6th **

See you there !

Mead Street Rocks ! (10/22/2011)

Check, Check It !

The VFD is Back At Mead Street -- oh yeah.

We love this joint...stop on down to 32nd & Lowell to find out how cool a scene it really is.

Don't miss it !

VFD Plays Mead Street Station (09/23/2011)

Back at Mead Street Station for September

Friday September 23rd

10:00 PM Start / Free - No Cover

Luv The Mead Street !!

VFD flies to Mercury (09/17/2011)

The VFD is excited to certify The Mercury Cafe - come on down and check out the grooves.

Saturday Sept. 17th

9:30 Start / $ 5 Cover

VFD Plays Mead Street (08/20/2011)

%%% Back From Break %%%

... to our home~away~from~home at (the) Mead Street Station.

Saturday, August 20th

** 10 PM Start**

3625 W. 32nd Ave. - Denver Highlands near 32nd & Lowell

VFD back at WPG (07/02/2011)

The VFD is back at the Wash Park Grille - a fantastic restaurant bar in one Denver's coolest neighborhoods. Show up early and get a front row comfy chair in the lounge...

Saturday, July 2nd
1096 South Gaylord St., Denver
9:30 Start

See You There !

Highlands Street Fair - (06/18/2011)

The VFD is proud be taking part in the Highlands Street Fair on Saturday June 18th. 3:30 Start

An afternoon show for the whole family !!

...appearing on the Sidestage for Mead Street Station.

32nd & Lowell
Highlands - Denver

Groovin' at Mead St. Station (05/28/2011)

Once again, the VFD is most pleased to be back at Mead Street Station - a friendly neighborhood establishment with great food, cold beer and we'll be playing from 10 PM on. Luv It !

Saturday May 28th, Mead Street Station

See you there !

VFD Plays Jazz@Jacks (05/22/2011)

May 22nd - Sunday Evening on the 16th St Mall

Come on down to Jazz at Jacks and get yer groove on. The VFD is pleased to be back at one of Denver's finest jazz venues !

Show starts at 5:00 PM

Denver Pavilions • 500 16th St #320

VFD Plays Trios Enoteca (05/21/2011)

The VFD is proud to return to Trios Enoteca

**TRIOS ENOTECA**
1730 Wynkoop, Denver
Saturday - May 21st

Show Starts at 9:00 PM - No Cover

Opening for The Reptet (05/18/2011)

The VFD is back at The Other Side of Cervantes...this time we are opening for The Reptet - a way funky jazz-horn band from Seattle.

Wednesday, May 18th

9:00 PM Start

The Other Side
2637 Welton Street

VFD Live at Jazz @ Jacks (05/01/2011)

May 1st - Sunday Evening on the 16th St Mall

Come on down to Jazz at Jacks - one of Denver's finest jazz venues !

Show starts at 5:00 PM

Denver Pavilions • 500 16th St #320

VFD Plays Mead Street (04/23/2011)

Come see the VFD at the Mead Street - voted Denver's best neighborhood bar...the food is awesome, the beer is cold and plentiful, and the VFD will be there playing groovin' tunes from 10 o'clock on.

*** Mead Street Station ***
3625 W. 32nd Ave. - Highlands

Saturday April 23rd
10:00 PM Start

See you there !

Welcome to the Monkey House (04/15/2011)

The VFD plays Pete's Monkey Bar - our first foray with the primates since it changed hands - many of you may remember the old Duclinea's....So come hear the VFD groove the night away at a favorite new-old venue!

Friday April 15th - 10:00 PM

717 East Colfax Avenue

VFD Plays TRIOS (04/09/2011)

The VFD is proud to make our debut at Trios Enoteca - one of Denver's nicest epicurean eaterys and wine bars. Try the pizza - it's recommended!

**TRIOS ENOTECA**
1730 Wynkoop, Denver
Saturday - April 9th

Show Starts at 9:00 PM - No Cover

VFD Plays Mead Street (03/25/2011)

Luv The Mead Street - It's Uncle Phil's hometown bar. Show starts at 10 PM

3625 W. 32nd Ave

~ No Cover ~

Come and check us out in our own back yard!

VFD Plays The Wash Park Grille (03/12/2011)

Awesome Food, Groovy Tunes, Very Cool Atmosphere - this place has it all!

The VFD is proud to certify this quality establishment and we look forward to seeing you there.

1096 South Gaylord Street - Denver

Show starts at 10:00 in the lounge and we play until closing.

Mile High Mardis Gras with Doug Kershaw (03/11/2011)

Opening for Doug Kershaw -- The Ragin' Cajun !

Come on down to the Oriental Theatre and see a True Legend play the meanest cajun fiddle known to man.

An evening to remember .... Garontee !

Saturday at Herman's (03/05/2011)

VFD plays the early slot at Herman's...

...is good to be back at Denver's premeir showcase for local talent.

e-ticket here!

7:20 PM Start

1578 South Broadway

Opening for The Dead KennyG's (02/03/2011)

We're opening for some serious players! Check out the Dead KennyG's -- these guys are monsters. We get to warm up the stage for ~ 1 hour in what is guaranteed to be an awesome musical tour-de-force.

Cervante's Other Side
26th and Whelton
9:00 PM

VFD Plays The D-Note (01/29/2011)

Come on over to Arvada's hippest nightspot - The D-Note - and check out our latest tunes.

7519 Grandview Ave - Olde Towne Arvada

Don't Miss It !

Black Wednesday!! (11/24/2010)

Sharing the evening with Shakedown Street. Come have some funk with your Dead Jams!

A Night at Cervantes' (09/24/2010)

Opening for funk fusion outfit Liebermonster

Introducing... Mr. Steelman Dan (09/09/2010)

This will the 1st time we unleash Mr. Steelman Dan on the 6-string!

VFD Plays Owsley's Thanksgiving Weekend (11/27/2009)

After the Turkey Food Coma wears off...head down to Owsley's
at 2151 Lawrence, in LODO for an evening of danceable grooves and groovable tunes.

Friday Nov. 27th

Welcome New Guitarist: Phillippe "groove" Holmes

Friday at Dulcinea's (08/14/2009)

Friday August 14th at one of the VFD's favorite venues:

Dulcinea's 100th Monkey
717 Colfax Ave.

Lots of new grooves -- featuring Ben Cordes on Keyboards.

VFD Plays Dulcineas - Saturday 4/18 (04/18/2009)

Come one, Come ALL to Dulcinea's for a night of groovalicious vibes and funky good times.

Located at 717 Colfax 10:00 PM 'til 1:00 AM

VFD at Quixotes (03/07/2009)

Saturday March 7th at Quixotes

The Vol. Funk. Dept. will be back at Quixotes - this time, on a Saturday night.

You won't want to miss this one - our show starts around 10:00 PM.

VFD plays DAZZLE (02/26/2009)

VFD lights it up at Dazzle, Thurs. Feb. 26th.
-- Corner of 9th and Lincoln ---

Join the VFD in the Lounge for a full show of groovin' Jazz-Funk music, great late-nite food menu, and top notch refreshments.

10:30 PM Start - See you there !

Thursday Night at Quixote's (01/15/2009)

**** Get Yer Groove On in '09 ***
VFD is BACK for the New Year. Come on down to Quixote's and stimulate more than just the economy !

26th & Welton in 5-Points - 9:30 PM start

Labor Day Bash at O'Sheas (08/29/2008)

>> Start Labor Day weekend on The Good Foot ! <<

WE'RE Looking forward to seeing everyone at O'Sheas Irish Tavern on Friday -- August 29th at 7:30 PM

Belleview & Yosemite in the DTC

Our monthly ritual of rippin' up O'Shea's Tavern! (07/18/2008)

it's ON ... yet again.

The VFD rides again! (06/13/2008)

Join us for some pints and tasty tunes as we certify the happy hour scene at the finest Irish Pub in the DTC.

Cinco de Mayo Extension Fiesta (05/09/2008)

Be sure to join the VFD in the DTC this Friday night as we funk out the happy hour scene at O'Shea's Irish Pub - located on the southwest corner of Belleview and Yosemite. No cover --- just good times, full pints and groovin' tunes until the cops come tase us and shut it down!

"Don't tase me, bro!!!"

VFD Goes Green at O'Sheas (03/15/2008)

Don your emerald apparel and get yer Thoin on down to O'Sheas for the Volunteers first gig !!
>> Sláinte! <<

Back to Gunnison (08/17/2007)

Gunnison is always a great time. Great beer, fun crowd, nice town....see you there.

Dazzle Round 3 (07/19/2007)

The Colonel and Will Bernard (05/25/2007)

The Colonel will be opening up for Will Bernard at one of our favorite venues, Quixotes. This is a show you don't wanna miss....

A Night at Dazzle (04/19/2007)

Throwin down with Buckner (12/16/2006)

We are very pleased to be returning to the place where it all started, the legendary Hermans Hideaway. We will be sharing the stage with local powerhouse Buckner Funken Jazz.

You can print discount tickets for this show here.

Da Kernals will be headin to Crusty Butt (12/02/2006)

We are stoked to be playin The Eldo in Crested Butte!

Headin back to Gunni (12/01/2006)

Headin to Nederland (11/11/2006)

Trekking up the canyon to Nederland.

Dulcinea's Nov. 9th (11/09/2006)

(10/26/2006)

(10/24/2006)

We will be performing a live set on The Mountain 99.5- Homegrown Show. So be sure to tune in and check us out on the radio.

NuSchool Productions Presents-Grooveology 101 (10/12/2006)

We are very excited to be headling the Gothic Theatre with 3 other outstanding bands, Breaking and Entering, The Sputter, and Filthy Children. So come join us for a night of groovalicious goodness.

Throwin down at Dulci's (09/21/2006)

We will be back at our favorite venue, so come check out some nasty grooves. Also we will once again have Dan back from alaska so this is one you will not want to miss!!

Heading to Southpark (09/10/2006)

Matt Fecher, the dude who puts this festival together, totally hooked us up with the timeslot: noon on the main stage, Sunday Sept 10th.

The Brigade heads to Keystone (08/25/2006)

We will be playing at the historic Goat in Keystone with our friends Breaking and Enterine. A don't miss show!!

Collegiate Peaks Tour 06 (07/29/2006)

We will be closing out our Collegiate Peaks Tour '06 at the historic Victoria Tavern. Should be a great weekend to spend in the Collegiates..

Collegiate Peaks Tour 06 (07/28/2006)

Pack up the bus Peeps the Colonel Burns brigade is heading out. Friday July 28th with our good friends Breaking and Entering.

Party of the Year!!! Luau '06 (07/15/2006)

We will be playing Sat. afternoon at the biggest party in Denver!!! So wear you grass skirts and coconut bras cause this thing will be off the hook!!!

Opening For Garaj Mahal!!!! (07/14/2006)

If you haven't seen these guys don't miss out, GM will knock your socks off!! Can't wait for this one!!

Herman's (06/16/2006)

with U.S. Pipe...

Click here for discount tickets... save $5!

OPENING UP FOR ANIMAL LIBERATION ORCHESTRA HOLY SHIZZLE MY NIZZLE!! (06/09/2006)

We are very excited to be sharing the stage with ALO.

Herman's with Buckner Funken (04/21/2006)

Friday night with Nightown and Buckner Funken Jazz at Herman's Hideaway. Printable $2 tickets available now!

Hermans w/ Future Jazz Project and Fina Dupa (12/16/2005)

Don't trust tha Govt` to tell you where yer $ spent... Trust the Colonel... James Brown 4 President!

We're happy to be opening the evening for Fina Dupa and Future Jazz Project, a couple of the highest quality acts in town.

PRINT FREE TICKETS HERE!

Milk Jazz Club CANCELLED! (12/03/2005)

CANCELLED! The Milk Club cancelled this gig TWO DAYS prior! Sorry for any inconvenience they caused by double-booking the room with a private party.

LAME.

Colonel Burns & Bigga Digga play Milk Jazz & Blues (11/11/2005)

Located in the historic former Jonas Furs building. Milk Jazz is downstairs.

Colonel Burns @ Hermans Hideaway w/ Freak Street Project (08/11/2005)

Thursday - Aug 11, 2005 at Hermans Hideaway with Freak Street Project. Doors open at 8pm.

FREE