Zz HCA - Sounds Exciting! - 2025 - Hazel Miller & the Collective with Blessing Bled Chimanga
Sounds Exciting! concerts are a great way to enjoy spectacular music, beautiful sunsets and fun summer nights with the whole family.
All seating is first-come, first-served lawn seating, with blankets and low-height lawn chairs permitted.
Concertgoers can bring picnics or enjoy dining options at food and ice cream trucks and the Beer Garden presented by Foothills Credit Union.
A water bottle refill station is on-site.
All seating is first-come, first-served lawn seating, with blankets and low-height lawn chairs permitted.
Concertgoers can bring picnics or enjoy dining options at food and ice cream trucks and the Beer Garden presented by Foothills Credit Union.
A water bottle refill station is on-site.
SCHEDULE
5 p.m. - Gates open
6:15 p.m. - Opening Band
7:15 p.m. - Headliner
FOOD VENDORS
Affordable food options, will be available for purchase. Options include ice cream, popcorn and rotating food trucks featuring everything from gyros and tacos to burgers and more! Local beer, wine, and hard cider will be available for purchase from the Lakewood Beer Garden presented by Foothills Credit Union. The Beer Garden will be open at every concert with alternating beer selections.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
Cancellation by Lakewood
If Lakewood must cancel a concert, your ticket purchase will be refunded in full.
Cancellation by Ticket Holder
In the event of illness or exposure, tickets are refundable in advance of the show less a $1 processing fee per ticket. Call the box office at 303-987-7845 to discuss your options.
In lieu of cancellation, please consider donating the price of your ticket to support Lakewood’s Heritage, Culture & the Arts.
Cancellation due to Weather
Concerts will be held rain or shine. In the case of severe weather that requires evacuation of the concert site and cancellation of the performance, your ticket will be available for a refund by request only.
In the case of questionable weather the day of the concert, we will primarily communicate via email to the email used in your purchase. Please watch that email for important updates.
Wednesday, July 9
Hazel Miller, a Colorado music icon, is renowned for her powerful voice and infectious spirit that captivates audiences worldwide. Leading her versatile band, Hazel Miller and the Collective, Miller delivers high-energy performances that blend jazz, blues, R&B, and original compositions with distinctive flair. Her extensive touring career has taken her across North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America, earning her a devoted following through unforgettable shows that seamlessly cross musical boundaries.
Hazel Miller, a Colorado music icon, is renowned for her powerful voice and infectious spirit that captivates audiences worldwide. Leading her versatile band, Hazel Miller and the Collective, Miller delivers high-energy performances that blend jazz, blues, R&B, and original compositions with distinctive flair. Her extensive touring career has taken her across North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America, earning her a devoted following through unforgettable shows that seamlessly cross musical boundaries.
TICKET PRICES
$50 Season Package (Six concerts for the price of five!)
$10 Advance Purchase
$15 Adult Day of Event
$8 Child (3-12)
(all ticket prices include a $1 processing fee)
Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "Bringing it" whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival, or non-profit fundraiser. Hazel has toured North America, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Central America. Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans.
One of the tightest and most versatile bands on the scene. With Hazel Miller & The Collective, you get original, Jazz, blues, R&B, and popular music, each song with the band's own flavor! Guaranteed to rock the house!
The Collective is a seasoned band with a personality all their own. High-energy Jazz, sexy Soul, jumping Funk, and dreamy love songs are just some of the music genres that the audience can expect. Count on an exciting evening that you won't forget.
Opening Artist:
Blessing Bled Chimanga
Blessing Chimanga is an internationally celebrated Zimbabwean musician renowned for his extraordinary talent as a marimba player, singer, songwriter, and percussionist. As a cultural ambassador for Zimbabwe, he has captivated audiences across Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa.
Blessing’s music is distinguished by its energetic African rhythms and his virtuosic marimba performances, complemented by his magnetic stage presence and engaging entertainment skills.
His contributions to African music and marimba education have been widely recognized. In 2024, his Voice of America TV interview became one of the channel’s most viewed pieces, highlighting his impact as a global ambassador for African music and culture.
Blessing Chimanga has an impressive discography that showcases his versatility as a musician. He has released four recorded albums, together reflecting Blessing’s ability to bridge traditional and modern music, solidifying his place as a leading figure in the global music scene.
Full Lineup:
6/18 | Rapidgrass with The Cody Sisters | Bluegrass
6/25 | Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers with Wild Love Tigress | Rock ‘n’ Roll
7/09 | Hazel Miller & the Collective with Blessing Bled Chimanga | Rhythm & Blues
7/16 | Parranderos Latin Combo with Trevor Michael | Latin
7/23 | The Kris Lager Band with Jenny Shawhan | Blues
7/30 | Nathan Graham with Pennies on the Track | Soulful Americana
$50 Season Package (Six concerts for the price of five!)
$10 Advance Purchase
$15 Adult Day of Event
$8 Child (3-12)
(all ticket prices include a $1 processing fee)
Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "Bringing it" whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival, or non-profit fundraiser. Hazel has toured North America, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Central America. Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans.
One of the tightest and most versatile bands on the scene. With Hazel Miller & The Collective, you get original, Jazz, blues, R&B, and popular music, each song with the band's own flavor! Guaranteed to rock the house!
The Collective is a seasoned band with a personality all their own. High-energy Jazz, sexy Soul, jumping Funk, and dreamy love songs are just some of the music genres that the audience can expect. Count on an exciting evening that you won't forget.
Opening Artist:
Blessing Bled Chimanga
Blessing Chimanga is an internationally celebrated Zimbabwean musician renowned for his extraordinary talent as a marimba player, singer, songwriter, and percussionist. As a cultural ambassador for Zimbabwe, he has captivated audiences across Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa.
Blessing’s music is distinguished by its energetic African rhythms and his virtuosic marimba performances, complemented by his magnetic stage presence and engaging entertainment skills.
His contributions to African music and marimba education have been widely recognized. In 2024, his Voice of America TV interview became one of the channel’s most viewed pieces, highlighting his impact as a global ambassador for African music and culture.
Blessing Chimanga has an impressive discography that showcases his versatility as a musician. He has released four recorded albums, together reflecting Blessing’s ability to bridge traditional and modern music, solidifying his place as a leading figure in the global music scene.
Full Lineup:
6/18 | Rapidgrass with The Cody Sisters | Bluegrass
6/25 | Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers with Wild Love Tigress | Rock ‘n’ Roll
7/09 | Hazel Miller & the Collective with Blessing Bled Chimanga | Rhythm & Blues
7/16 | Parranderos Latin Combo with Trevor Michael | Latin
7/23 | The Kris Lager Band with Jenny Shawhan | Blues
7/30 | Nathan Graham with Pennies on the Track | Soulful Americana