As the start of Denver Comes Alive (1/17, 1/18) draws near, there are so many unique collaborations to look forward to—from Skerik, Stanton Moore, Wil Blades, and Nels Cline to WRD featuring Robert Walter, Eddie Roberts, and Adam Deitch—but one of the most highly anticipated parts of the two-day music marathon is the return of eclectic organ trio Krasno/Moore Project [get tickets].
Soul-jazz guitar virtuoso Eric Krasno and luminary New Orleans funk drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), both household names in their own right, cemented their collaboration in 2023 with their debut album as Krasno/Moore Project, Book of Queens, a collection of instrumental organ trio renditions of songs written, performed, and popularized by women through the years with contributions from notable instrumentalists like Cory Henry, Branford Marsalis, and Robert Randolph.
The album struck a perfect balance between master musicianship and mass appeal. As Moore said when Book of Queens was announced, “We wanted to create an album that we would be proud to play for our wives…something that we could listen to while making dinner or hanging on the beach. Our goal was to assemble a collection of songs that created an instant vibe from beginning to end, and could be enjoyed with family and friends time and time again.”
Krasno/Moore Project – “Slow Burn” (Kacey Musgraves)
[Video: Concord Records]
They hit the road from there, often with secret weapon Eric Finland manning the organ, on a run of tour dates that lasted throughout 2023. Due to the demanding schedules of both Moore and Krasno, the band has not played together live since the spring 2024 New Orleans Jazz Fest season, when they performed at Daze Between New Orleans and mounted a late-night show at The Blue Nile. The special performance at Denver Comes Alive marks the only Krasno/Moore Project date currently confirmed on the band’s schedule.
In addition to introducing listeners to the uniquely approachable sound of the new group, the 2023 tour gave fans a glimpse at the vast network of musical friends and colleagues that branches off from Moore and Krasno. The list of guests who sat in with Krasno/Moore Project throughout the tour included the likes of Scott Metzger (guitar), Christian McBride (bass), Skerik (saxophone), Danny Mayer (guitar), members of Jazz Mafia (brass), and more. Look for Eric Krasno and Stanton Moore to make use of some of the 30+ well-known musicians on the Denver Comes Alive 2025 bill when they hit the stage on the second and final night of the event, Saturday, January 18th.
Krasno Moore Project w/ Christian McBride
In addition to his set with Krasno/Moore Project, Eric Krasno will take part in the Crescent City Classics and Poppa Funk & The Night Tripper sets at Denver Comes Alive alongside members of The Meters, Dumpstaphunk, and more. Find more details on the various unique bands playing Denver Comes Alive here and secure your tickets here before they sell out.
Scroll down to view a complete list of artists set to perform at the event on January 17th and January 18th and check out the complete collection of Denver Comes Alive 2025 artist baseball cards.
Denver Comes Alive 2025 Artists
George Porter Jr.
Eric Krasno
Ivan Neville
Jon Cleary
Tony Hall
Ian Neville
Deven Trusclair
Erica Falls
Alex Wasily
Nate Miller
Eric Benny Bloom
Skerik
Stanton Moore
Wil Blades
Nels Cline
Robert Walter
Eddie Roberts
Adam Deitch
Bill Nershi
Ross James
Jeremy Salken
Adam MacDougall
Garrett Sayers
Drew Sayers
Matt Jalbert
Jeff Franca
Joey Porter
Isaac Sinclair
Jimkata
