an independent artist showcase: artists announced!
Hey Denver music fans, on March 25th, 2025 at Dazzle Denver, we’re celebrating Women’s Month with a powerful Independent Artist Showcase featuring some of the most talented female artists from Denver and beyond.✨
Check out the amazing women gracing the lineup below, and grab your tickets here.
Kayla Marque
Kayla Marque’s musical journey began in her childhood Park Hill home in Denver, Colorado, coming from a creative and musical family, with her uncle, Larry Dunn of the legendary Earth, Wind, and Fire, her dad a saxophonist, her mom a writer, and her sister a Musician and dancer. While not originally set on a music career, in her teenage years her relationship with music shifted from a lighthearted hobby to an essential outlet for her to process her pain into beauty. She started going by her birth name, “Kayla Marque”, in 2012, and went on to release Live and Die Like This in 2016, an ethereal alternative pop album which launched Marque to the forefront of the Denver music scene. In 2020 Marque released Brain Chemistry, a transcendent double album that dives deep into themes of self love, trauma and mental health all through the concept of examining the Right Brain and Left Brain. Beginning a new era of her music career focused on “getting out of your head and into your body”, in 2021, Kayla Marque’s side project “The Grand Alliance” with Sur Ellz (Khalil Arcady) and Crl Crrll (Carl Carrell) released its funky, genre bending self-titled debut The Grand Alliance.
Kayla Marque’s third studio album released August 29,2024 continues in a more playful energy, exploring themes of beauty, pleasure and fantasy, while still grounded by the raw honesty that ties all her music together.
Jeanette//Streight
Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of Jeanette//Streight, a dynamic band led by the captivating duo of vocalist Elyse Midgyett and instrumentalist Dylan Streight. Rooted in Denver's vibrant music scene, the band seamlessly blends Jazz and R&B influences with a genuine passion for their craft. Elyse, a Denver native, has been a prominent figure since 2017, showcasing her vocal versatility nationally and collaborating with various artists. Dylan, a guitarist turned pianist, brings his instrumental finesse to the mix, shaped by years of ska/alt-rock experiences across Ohio.
Together, Elyse and Dylan, alongside their talented bandmates, create the heart of Jeanette//Streight. Reflecting a shared love for music and a collective yearning for a jazz-inspired outlet, the four-piece band delivers an engaging and authentic musical experience. From notable venues to opening for Mac Ayres, their down-to-earth and creative energy sets them apart. Their debut single, “Careful to Love” showcases their passion for jazz, and soon-to-be released original music layers on their admiration and talents for R&B, soul, and alternative stylings. Bringing all of this together to create a unique musical experience, Jeanette//Streight is poised to captivate audiences in new and exciting ways.
Dzirae Gold
“Rich, soaring vocals whose lyrics speak directly to one’s spirit!” - is how this Lyric Soprano trained opera singer is described. Dzirae Gold obtained her BA in Vocal Performance from Eastern Nazarene College and has since transformed her technical vocal skills, classical training, Chicagoland upbringing, jazz, and soul roots to create a sound as “smooth as liquid gold.”. By way of Illinois through Massachusetts, Dzirae’s performance journey has included musical theater, aerial ballet, pageantry arts, dance choreography, acapella choral ensemble, and collegiate track & field. Dzirae’s “community first” mantra of support, collaboration, and inclusion has quickly become a fixture within Denver’s music scene. This phenomenal entrepreneur is a modern-day triple threat as an editorial and fashion model, whole health ambassador, and elite songstress. Dzirae’s inspiring efforts and community presence is why she is recognized as, "Denver's Golden Girl" for additionally representing the beautiful, multifaceted culture and history of Black music.
Jesse Williams
Singer/songwriter/guitarist, Jesse Williams, is a mountain mama with roots grounded in Blues & Soul. Hailing from North Georgia with the deep belief that it’s best savored when simmered. Her melody medicine is an invitation of sultry vocals and earthy lyrics that explore Life's many winding paths. These serenades are supported with guitar grooves and rhythms that play within the feeling of the Music. Honoring and offering the raw essence of Spirit as it moves listeners within.
Jesse's works include her 2020 debut EP, “Off the Vine". Which was recorded in 2019 at InCrowd Recordings in Atlanta, GA.
In 2024 she released another EP, “Take My Place”. Recorded in 2018 at The Vault in Marietta, GA.
Her latest accomplishment is winning the Eddie's Attic 55th Bi-Annual Songwriter Shootout in November 2024. Joining the list of winners that include Jennifer Nettles & Cory Jones, John Mayer & Clay Cook, Tyler Childers, and more.
She is currently working on recording her first full-length album, “Keep Steady”. More home-grown medicine coming your way in June 2025
Don’t miss out on this amazing evening of music!