Watch CBS News

Chris Daniels And The Kings Get The Party Started In Return To Independence Eve

By Raetta Holdman

DENVER (CBS4)- This Independence Eve will see the return of audience favorite, "Chris Daniels and The Kings with Freddie Gowdy."

The band first performed at the patriotic concert in 2016.

INDY EVE CHRIS DANIELS GM .transfer_frame_337 copy
(credit: CBS)

"They were so sweet to us the first time around," Chris Daniels recalled. "They said, 'Man, you got more people dancing than any other band.' So I think for us, it's the fact that we can get people dancing and celebrating our country."

Guide To Denver's Independence Eve 2018

CHRIS DANIELS GM 01 concatenated 090805.new.01_frame_15746 copy
(credit: CBS)

For the band, the celebration is about not slowing down. "We're having the best year we've ever had, which is suprising going into our 35th year."

The band will perform two sets on July 3 at Civic Center Park. The first is scheduled around 5 p.m. and will be mostly the band's original music, especially from it's newest album, "Blues With Horns."

INDY EVE CHRIS DANIELS GM .transfer_frame_888 copy
(credit: CBS)

"The second set, it's all about the party," Daniels said. "That's the whole idea when you see all of sudden people singing along, people dancing, doing all the things people do, that's the best give and take there is."

HOW TO WATCH

Watch a live stream of Independence Eve on CBSDenver.com. The coverage starts at 8 p.m. and runs until 9:45 p.m.

LIST: 4th Of July Fireworks Shows Near Denver

Raetta Holdman is a veteran newscast producer. She's been with CBS4 for more than 25 years, coordinating events -- large and small -- from the control room. Contact her by clicking here.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.