Denver and the Mile High Orchestra

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra (DMHO) is a horn-driven band based out of Nashville, Tennessee. DMHO was formed by a group of friends at Belmont University in 1999. They have traveled across the world, playing at churches, conferences, and festivals. They have performed at two Olympic Games (2002-Salt Lake City, 2004-Athens), and were the house band at the 2005 Gospel Music Association Music Awards. DMHO finished third on The Next Great American Band, a "battle of the bands" reality show that aired on Fox in late 2007.

Personnel (as of 4/27/07)

 * Denver Bierman - Bandleader, Composer/Arranger, Lead Vocals, Trumpet

Trumpets

 * Scott Steward - Lead trumpet, Vocals
 * Adam Beck
 * Reggie Grisham
 * Keith Everette Smith

Saxophones

 * Chris Gregg - Alto Saxophone,tenor saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals
 * Michael "Motown" Kemp - Tenor Saxophone
 * Eric Kilby - Baritone Sax

Trombones

 * "Hey" Kenn Hughes - lead, Musical Director
 * Justin Carpenter

Rhythm

 * Jeff Pardo - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals
 * Tony Marvelli - Bass, Vocals
 * Jared Ribble - Drums
 * Paul Gregory - Guitar

Tour Personnel

 * Nathan Bierman - CFO, Marketing Director, Merchandise Manager
 * "Big Papa" Eric Kilby - Tour Manager, Production Manager

Albums

 * Live! It Up, 2006
 * Swing! The Best of Denver & the Mile High Orchestra, 2005
 * Timeless Christmas, 2004
 * Good to Go, 2004
 * Stand, 2002
 * Act The Scat, 2001

EPs

 * EP, 2009
 * Christmas Pre-Release EP, 2003
 * Big Band Patriot EP, 2003

DVDs

 * Let Freedom Ring (DVD/CD combo), 2011
 * Winter Wonderland (DVD/CD combo), 2007
 * Live at Long Hollow, 2005

Side projects
In 2009, various members of DMHO embarked on several side projects. Denver, Jared, Paul, Chris and tony started a side band called Planet VII. Jeff plays keyboards for CCM artist Matthew West. Scott had a small acting role in Hannah Montana: The Movie, as well as main spokesman roles in two network television commercials. Denver, Chris and Justin played horns for pop/rock artist Kelly Clarkson during her 2009 summer tour and are currently involved in her fall tour and Paul Gregory Shearer has been touring with Mandisa.