<![CDATA[Mile High Blues - News & Updates]]>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:30:49 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Mile High Blues Farewell Party]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.milehighblues.com/updates/mile-high-blues-farewell-party
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Hey there, Blues Dancers, it's me, Mile High Blues!

I want to invite you to dance with me one last time at my Farewell Party.

On Friday, July 24, join me at Mile High Blues Farewell Party: Celebrating Stories and Legacy at The Get Down. My friends at the new Blues weekender in town: The Get Down invited us to celebrate with them. 
I need your help to shape the night and share our amazing memories together. Would you Contact Us with your answers to these two questions? 

1) How has Mile High Blues has impacted you? 

2) For you, what would make this Farewell a special night of celebrating the Stories and Legacy of Mile High Blues? 

Make sure you: 

  1. ​Get your tickets during the sale this weekend (April 3-5)
  2. Hit going on the FB event and Invite your friends!
  3. Send us your answers to the questions above

Let's make this Farewell a night to remember!
]]><![CDATA[Update #4 - April 27th 2025]]>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.milehighblues.com/updates/update-4-april-27th-2025We’re getting closer to Mile High Blues 2025—and we’ve got exciting news, important community calls, and upcoming deadlines you won't want to miss!

🚨 May 4 Deadlines:
✅ Get Early Bird Pricing ($225 All Access Pass)
✅ Request Local Housing with Priority Placement 
🎶Band Reveal: Maynard Mills Blues with John Long

We’re beyond honored to announce one of our live bands for MHB 2025!
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🎤Maynard Mills brings deep soul and storytelling straight from the roots.
🎸John Long, honored by Muddy Waters himself, is the living echo of pre-war Blues.
🏡 Calling Denver Locals: Host a Dancer!

​Want to make a new dance friend and support our Blues community?
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We’re looking for local hosts to offer housing to out-of-town dancers. It's a huge way to share the magic of MHB!
📝 Sign up here!
 💙Help Build Our Blues Community

​Our scholarship program supports dancers with financial need—and you can help!
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🌱 Apply for assistance
🌈 Donate to help others
🎯 Every dollar = more access to community and joy

Let’s make MHB 2025 unforgettable for everyone. ✨
]]><![CDATA[Update #3 - Flash Sale, March 23]]>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:52:27 GMThttps://www.milehighblues.com/updates/update-3-flash-sale-march-23Alright, here’s the deal: We’re doing a 24-hour flash sale where you can get your Mile High Blues pass for $200 instead of $225.
It’s happening for one day only, so if you’re coming (and you totally should), this is the perfect time to grab your pass.
📅 Sale starts: Sunday, March 23 at midnight MDT
📅 Sale ends: 24 hours later
Tag your friends, send a text, spread the word—no one wants to be the one who pays more because they didn’t hear about the sale.
]]><![CDATA[Update #2 Venue and Values]]>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:57:17 GMThttps://www.milehighblues.com/updates/update-2-venue-and-valuesJoin us on June 20-22, 2025 (with special pre-party at Shimmy Shakin’ Blues on Juneteenth 6/19/25) 
Our all-star organizing team is crafting Mile High Blues 2025 with a special emphasis on supporting and promoting Black and BIPOC folks who make Blues possible. We invite you to groove the nights away to live music by our fabulous CO Blues artists and to enrich your Blues journey through our exciting class lineup. We’ll have dance classes and classes taught with and by musicians; opportunities to learn about the lineage and legacy of our local CO Blues music community; and ways to participate in the event for families and folks who are a part of our Blues community but might not focus on dancing. 
​Our event will be held from start to finish at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel; some rooms will be available and the area is very accessible by public transit and rideshare. Event registration will open in February; more details coming soon.
]]><![CDATA[Update #1 We're Back]]>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:54:39 GMThttps://www.milehighblues.com/updates/update-1-were-back​​Dear Mile High Blues Family – We have some exciting news!
Mile High Blues will be returning in June 2025!
Aimee and Kanit have teamed up to bring you an exciting and refreshed event. Look forward to more of what we’re known for: tons of live music and dancing, learning from culture keepers, and fantastic professional talent. Additionally, we’re excited to share some new directions for Mile High Blues – but you’ll have to stay tuned to hear more!
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