#WomxnCrush Music announces a nationwide virtual tour to support and connect local music communities across 15 cities. Beginning in August, we will be partnering with local venues and sponsors at each tour stop, donating proceeds to participating venues and artists. You can find a full list of cities and links to register your interest below!

Denver
​October 26th - November 6th

Showcase:
October 29th 7pm MST
Featuring Jenny LaJoye, Teresa Suydam & Bianca Mikahn
Tickets to the showcase are by donation.

​All donations raised from this showcase will go to supporting local Denver venue The Mercury Cafe
Webinar:
November 5th 2pm MST
Creating Inclusivity and Opportunity in Music​

With Panelists: 
Elle Naef, Co-Founder Head Room Sessions
Ru Johnson, Roux Black Consulting
Featuring Artists: 

Jenny LaJoye

Jenny LaJoye is a folk/pop singer songwriter, violinist, and vocal loop artist in Denver, CO who believes everyone is made of the good stuff. They make music to remember what it means to be human, to find connection in a time of disconnection, and to feel something in a world gone numb.

Teresa Suydam

Teresa Suydam is a singer-songwriter from Denver, Colorado. She has graced the stage with the vocal group Lark, soulful R&B band Emma Mayes & The HIP, as well as electronic production duo Mom N Dad. Using her versatile voice, Teresa can reach the most graceful high notes and control strong, emotional low notes, while also being able to hit the dynamic runs and belts of a modern soul artist.

Bianca Mikahn

Bianca Mikahn is an emcee, poet, digital composer, cultural activist and educator. She is Executive Director of youth mental health-based organization Check Your Head and a Partner Artist with leading creative educators, Creative Strategies for Change and Youth on record. Bianca’s writing style is described as fanciful yet pragmatic, fearlessly addressing themes of self-awareness, mental health and community engagement.
Denver womxn business owners and artists will speak about the Denver music scene -- where it can grow and how we can all help move the city forward .This webinar will cover how our music community can create opportunities for marginalized artists. Join in this discussion with Denver leaders on how the culture is shifting and where they would like to see it go.

Panelists: 

Elle Naef, Co-Founder Head Room Sessions

Elle Naef is the cofounder, curator and producer for Head Room Sessions, a nonprofit music series in Denver. Head Room Sessions has recently expanded its programming to educational panels, a television show and more. Elle has been producing shows since her senior year of high school. She's always been wooed by the feeling of bringing communities together to celebrate each other. Elle also has a passion for youth leadership training. During her summer she works as an intern program leader for Girls Rock Denver and Girls Rock Santa Barbara, and she works as a freelance mentor year round.

Ru Johnson, Roux Black Consulting

Ru Johnson is a consultant, executive producer and nightlife operations strategist. Owner at Roux Black Consulting, Ru specializes in taking clients from point A to point B, idea to execution with precision, grace, style and substance. Having worked in the music industry with a background in politics and capacity building, Johnson believes art is the revolution and our very living is the resistance. This is what Ru Johnson does. Who she IS, is a collection of memories, moments and serendipitous occasions.
Want to be involved?  
If you would like to perform at an upcoming showcase, please apply here
To discuss sponsorship opportunities  please email Ashley
To discuss partnership opportunities please email Courtney

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