Billy Hoke's XTRAV XVIII Super Pro Jam

Boulder's legendary pro jam session returns! The XTRAV is back for its 18th edition, bringing together some of the most exceptional musical talent in Colorado for an unforgettable night of improvisation and collaboration.

Founded by Billy Hoke (Boulder Drum Shop) and Dan King (Blues & Greens Blues Club), the XTRAV was created with one ambitious vision: to host the ultimate professional jam session west of the Mississippi. After sixteen stellar sessions at the Blues & Greens Blues Club, this musical phenomenon is being resurrected by the Boulder Drum Shop and Roots Music Project.

Join us on April 19th for XTRAV XVIII featuring an extraordinary house band of renowned musicians including bassist Kim Stone (Spyro Gyra, The Rippingtons), guitarist Eddie Turner (Zephyr, Otis Taylor), award-winning guitarist Michael Reese, "The Wizard" Chris Malley, drummer Christian Teele (eTown), bassist Todd Smalley (Derek Trucks Band, JJ Grey & Mofro), and your host, Billy Hoke.

Don't miss this exceptional gathering of musical mastery. Arrive early for complimentary pizza, grab a drink from the full bar, and prepare yourself for a night of unparalleled musical exploration.

Full bar on premises; Plenty of free parking; Lyft and Uber friendly!

Hoke grew up in a military family and moved to Boulder in 1969 from Aspen. He landed in the middle of the city’s music scene. Hoke is the owner of the legendary Boulder Drum Shop.
“One of the first things I did when I moved here is I got on the Rolling Stones crew as stage security for a show up in Fort Collins,” he said. “I went up there and Mick (Jagger) took me under his wing and made me smoke hash with him for a couple of hours.”
Hoke went on to reminisce about playing drums with Todd from Big Head Todd and the Monsters or getting the chance to do some session work at the Caribou Ranch Recording Studio up in Nederland. During our conversation, Hoke rattled off numerous big-name musicians who have, at one time or another, called Boulder home, like Joe Walsh, Stephen Stills, Dan Fogelberg and Michael Clarke of The Byrds, among others.

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2 new Premium Seating Pods: Reserved comfortable seating for a group of 6 people. (Each pod includes a couch and two comfortable lounge chairs for your group to relax and enjoy the show.)

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