Denver – Great Americana music trio Dakota Blonde returns to Swallow Hill to bring their down-to-earth, sentimental, and humorous tunes that reflect their influences of folk, bluegrass, and country for another Valentine's Day celebration on Saturday, February 10 at 8 p.m. The trio consists of vocalist Mary Huckins, guitarist Don Pinnella and acoustic bassist Tony Raddell. The three met through their careers in music therapy, working with children and adolescents who are emotionally troubled, and have since been on a musical journey together, bonding with audiences through their personal performances. Huckins is an accomplished songwriter, having nabbed top honors in the 2001 Walnut Valley Festival songwriters showcase for her song, "Somebody's Brother." Her song "Dig Real Deep," was a finalist for the 2002 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest. John McEuen, formerly of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, says, "Dakota Blonde should emerge soon as one of those 'discoveries' that people will get excited about—all they have to do is listen."

For tickets visit www.swallowhillmusic.org or call (303) 777-1003. Discounts are available for Swallow Hill members.

About Swallow Hill Music Association:
Helping people make music since 1979, Swallow Hill Music Association is one of the largest institutions of its kind in the United States as a source for folk, roots and acoustic music. With more than 2,100 members—some of whom are also volunteers—, Swallow Hill provides a place to celebrate music that is rarely heard elsewhere in the Rocky Mountain Region. Three concert venues house more than 150 performances a year, featuring some of the world's great artists as well as up-and-coming new talent. The Julie Davis Music School at Swallow Hill provides a valuable and affordable extra-curricular educational resource to the community with more than 50 music instructors involved in more than 240 adult classes and 70 children's classes annually.

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