Summer Lawn Concert 2023, photo by Brent Andeck
Pack your favorite picnic delights and enjoy live music as you unwind from the week on the Museum’s forecourt! Join us on select Friday evenings this summer for a diverse showcase of musical talent featuring the unique sounds of our local partners, Swallow Hill Music and Youth on Record.
This free, family-friendly music series invites you to mingle and move. Feel free to sit, stand, wiggle, and dance! Don’t miss the chance to step inside and explore our thought-provoking exhibition, Held Impermanence, and browse for one-of-a-kind items in the Museum Shop. The Still will be open with discounted $5 admission for adults; admission for children and members is always free! Registration is not required.
Please note that while you can bring your favorite snacks and sips, food and beverages for purchase will not be available at the event, so feel free to stop by a local restaurant to elevate your picnic experience. We will have a limited number of chairs available, so come early to snag a spot and kick off the weekend!
The June performer is René Moffatt.
About René Moffatt
René Moffatt is a Denver-based singer/songwriter serving up heavy pours of poignant lyrics and resonant melodies. Born and bred amid the boomtowns of North Texas, Moffatt, a self-described “late bloomer,” is hellbent on catching up with his own songwriting ambitions. Over the last decade, Moffatt has taken his latent knack for songwriting and turned it into a full-fledged pursuit, manifesting into a handful of notable releases. His debut EP, Here And Now Is Home, was nominated for “Folk/Contemporary Album of the Year” by the Washington Area Music Association (D.C.). The song “Demons On Your Sleeve” was given an Honorable Mention by the Songwriters Association of Washington. While residing in the nation’s capital, Moffatt performed at notable venues, including IOTA Club And Cafe, The Hamilton, and The Smithsonian’s Luce Center.
In 2016, Moffatt followed his heart to Denver, Colorado, and began making his mark on the Front Range music scene, having performed at Globe Hall, Swallow Hill (Best of Open Mic), The Laughing Goat, and KRFC’s “Locally Sourced”. 2017 saw the release of “What If I, What If You,” the first single off the forthcoming album, Into Your Heart, a 4-song EP recorded at Denver’s Mighty Fine Studios with producer Klaus Larson (The Bell Hours). In addition to the new EP, 2020 will see the release of Moffatt’s second live, acoustic album, 8.26.19, which was recorded at Charley Pride’s recording studio in Dallas, TX.
A lifelong advocate for local music scenes, Moffatt started a local music initiative in Washington, D.C., and currently serves on the Music Advisory Panel for Denver Arts & Venues’ Music Advancement Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Swallow Hill Music.
Join us on July 11 for sets by artists Mckey and brookLYNN, presented by Youth on Record, and on August 8, featuring Before the Sun, brought to us by Swallow Hill Music.