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Friday Night Music Series at Populus with namebackwards + Dzirae Gold

November 13th, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us on Friday, November 13 for an upbeat, groove-forward funk music session in our upper lobby with namebackwards and Dzirae Gold.

namebackwards is a Denver guitarist, live-looping artist, and producer who blends jazz, funk, and ambient textures into a groove-driven sound. The creator of Off the Cuff and an Octave Records recording artist, he is bringing a new genre-fluid residency to Populus featuring collaborations with top artists from across the city. A specialty bar and small-plates menu will be curated by the culinary team at Pasque.

Dzirae Gold, a Denver vocalist with rich, expressive vocals rooted in soul, jazz, and R&B who has collaborated with Boogie Lights and performed backing vocals for Devan Blake Jones at Red Rocks.

Doors open at 5:30pm with music playing from 6–8:00pm. The event is 21+.