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Shea Welsh
Michelle Coltrane, Live at Iliff School of Theology
Iliff School of Theology
2323 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
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Free
About this concert
Michelle Coltrane, daughter of legendary musician, John Coltrane, shares her musical gifts during the Vincent Harding Day celebration.
Performing with Shea Welsh on Guitar, Edwin Livingston, Wes Lowry, Tristan Cappell, Ariana Guaveria, Cameron Graves on Keys.
Get ready to experience the mesmerizing performance of this legendary artist on Sun, May 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Join us for an evening filled with soulful music and captivating melodies. Don't miss out on this free event! Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening to remember!
Michelle Coltrane, daughter of Alice and John Coltrane, is a world-renown vocalist who serves as the Chief Creative Officer for The Coltrane Home, an organization dedicated to bringing music education and awareness while providing services and learning tools for young people and adults to help them develop a love and understanding of jazz and the Coltrane legacy.
This special performance is part of Iliff's Vincent Harding Day celebration. Dr. Vincent Harding served for 23 years as Professor of Religion and Social Transformation at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver. He was much loved by his students, colleagues, and the community.
As a friend, advisor, and speechwriter to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Professor Harding penned the highly pivotal sermon “Beyond Vietnam” that was delivered by the civil rights icon at the Riverside Church in New York. On May 19th, 2024, Iliff School of Theology will host its second annual Vincent Harding Day Celebration, held on the anniversary of Dr. Harding’s passing.
To learn more about Dr. Harding, visit https://www.iliff.edu/vincentharding/
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Shea Welsh Biography
Shea Welsh, the Baltimore born, east coast raised, Los Angeles transplant, is a guitarist, songwriter and producer. His ability to move freely through any genre keeps him at the top of many music makers lists.
He has logged in countless hours as a session player with the industries top producers such as Trickey Stewart on Raven Symone’s recordings, and Daniel Lanois with The Jane Carrey Band. As a sideman he has shared the stage with many of the world’s finest musicians including The Edge, guitarist from U2, Flea, bassist of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stewart Copeland, drummer for The Police, the bands Heatwave and Peaches and Herb, John Taylor, bassist of Duran Duran and Jerry Salas lead vocalist from El Chicano. He can also be heard on many film and television shows including, most recently, The Disney Movie “Cloud 9” and the PBS Show “Coastal California”.
Shea is also quite active in the Jazz world as well. He is a Blujazz Recording Artist and released his debut recording Arrival in 2017. Recent appearances of note include headlining at the 2016 Long Island Jazz & Blues Festival, 2014 and 2015 Panama Jazz Festivals, headlining The 2013 Miami Beach Jazz Festival, and a sold out show at the world famous Yoshi's Jazz Club in Oakland, CA, March 2014. Shea is currently finishing writing and producing material for Michelle Coltrane’s second record and his own debut recording. Look for both to be released shortly. Shea is also sought after as a sideman in the jazz world with recent performances with Saxophonist Ronnie Laws and The Paul McDonald Big Band to name a few.
His song writing skills have landed him placements on projects as diverse as the TV show Lincoln Heights and records by the R&B group Christion.
Shea is also quite active as a producer, most recently producing The Hipnotics debut recording as well as working with Michelle Coltrane, The Jane Carrey Band and emerging artists Daniel Ye of My Serenity and Chris Monaghan.
Shea has also distinguished himself as an educator. He is a University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Studio/Jazz Guitar faculty member and has written two instructional books for The Alfred Publishing Company: Blues Guitar Lessons Volume I and II.
He holds a Bachelors Degree in Jazz and Commercial Music from Towson University in Baltimore Maryland and a Master of Music Degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar from The University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.
Read MoreHe has logged in countless hours as a session player with the industries top producers such as Trickey Stewart on Raven Symone’s recordings, and Daniel Lanois with The Jane Carrey Band. As a sideman he has shared the stage with many of the world’s finest musicians including The Edge, guitarist from U2, Flea, bassist of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stewart Copeland, drummer for The Police, the bands Heatwave and Peaches and Herb, John Taylor, bassist of Duran Duran and Jerry Salas lead vocalist from El Chicano. He can also be heard on many film and television shows including, most recently, The Disney Movie “Cloud 9” and the PBS Show “Coastal California”.
Shea is also quite active in the Jazz world as well. He is a Blujazz Recording Artist and released his debut recording Arrival in 2017. Recent appearances of note include headlining at the 2016 Long Island Jazz & Blues Festival, 2014 and 2015 Panama Jazz Festivals, headlining The 2013 Miami Beach Jazz Festival, and a sold out show at the world famous Yoshi's Jazz Club in Oakland, CA, March 2014. Shea is currently finishing writing and producing material for Michelle Coltrane’s second record and his own debut recording. Look for both to be released shortly. Shea is also sought after as a sideman in the jazz world with recent performances with Saxophonist Ronnie Laws and The Paul McDonald Big Band to name a few.
His song writing skills have landed him placements on projects as diverse as the TV show Lincoln Heights and records by the R&B group Christion.
Shea is also quite active as a producer, most recently producing The Hipnotics debut recording as well as working with Michelle Coltrane, The Jane Carrey Band and emerging artists Daniel Ye of My Serenity and Chris Monaghan.
Shea has also distinguished himself as an educator. He is a University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Studio/Jazz Guitar faculty member and has written two instructional books for The Alfred Publishing Company: Blues Guitar Lessons Volume I and II.
He holds a Bachelors Degree in Jazz and Commercial Music from Towson University in Baltimore Maryland and a Master of Music Degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar from The University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.
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