**Wes Watkins** is a dynamic force in music, blending genres & building community through adventurous and innovative projects. A former teacher and staple of Denver’s vibrant arts scene, he has not only collaborated with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, iZCALLi, and Wheelchair Sports Camp but also played a key role in shaping Denver’s musical spaces—founding and curating open mics, jam sessions, & residencies that foster creativity / connection. He has created groundbreaking ensembles, inc...