Album and concert movie capture collaboration by jam band Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony.
In November 2018, future funk pioneers Lettuce checked off a major item on their bucket list by collaborating with the Colorado Symphony to perform more than minutes of music from their expansive catalog with a full symphony orchestra.
The performance at the esteemed Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has been encapsulated in a live album and concert film. Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony will be available on DVD, CD, a 3-disc LP collection, digital streaming platforms, and Dolby Atmos for a revolutionary sound experience on February 28, 2025.
Pre-save and pre-order on all formats HERE.
Lettuce worked with the Colorado Symphony’s Chief Artistic Director, Tony Pierce, to arrange the band’s repertoire quickly and precisely. Price worked with drummer Adam Deitch, where Deitch expressed his vision of the arrangements and he efficiently executed the group’s dream symphonic funk sound. The vision is can be seen in the opening song “Mt. Crushmore” where Lettuce horns Ryan Zoidis(saxophones) and Eric “Benny” Bloom (trumpet) usher in a monumental fanfare that is soon joined by full brass and string sections displaying the grandeur for the night ahead.
Under the direction of conductor Chris Dragon, the Lettuce was able to communicate effortlessly and organically between Lettuce’s six-member ensemble and orchestra of over 80 musicians, with prominent cues often signaled by Deitch and guitarist Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff.
Since the November 2018 performance, Lettuce has gone on to perform with The Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Amphitheater and will be joined by the orchestra once again at Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado on March 2, 2025. The group has presented orchestra collaborations that include performances with the San Diego Symphony, The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, and an upcoming performance with the Nashville Symphony on April 30, 2025, most of which have been under the direction of Dragon.
“Collaborating with Lettuce has always been an electrifying experience, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the release of this album showcasing the magic we’ve created together. From unforgettable performances at Red Rocks to dynamic shows at Boettcher Concert Hall, Lettuce has been a tremendous part of our Colorado community and an incredible partner for the Colorado Symphony. This album is a testament to the power of blending musical worlds and the extraordinary energy that comes from such collaborations.”
– Tony Pierce, Colorado Symphony’s Chief Artistic DirectorLettuce will embark on a co-headlining tour with GZA (of Wu-Tang Clan), prior to the release of Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony. It begins in late January with dates in Los Angeles, Oakland, Brooklyn, and more. For a complete list of tour dates and more information on Lettuce, please visit lettucefunk.com.
Track Listing
1. Mt. Crushmore
2. The Lobbyist
3. Requiem →
4. Gang Ten
5. Ghost of Jupiter
6. Move On Up
7. The Force
8. New Intro →
9. Larimar
10. Tryllis
11. Moksha
12. Everybody Wants to Rule the World
13. Elephant Walk → Madison Square
14. Trapezoid
Tour Dates
Jan 22 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound *
Jan 23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo *
Jan 24 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater *
Jan 31 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
Feb 1 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
Feb 2 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
Feb 4 – Harrisburg, PA – XL Live *
Feb 5 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE *
Feb 6 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring *
Feb 7 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel *
Feb 8 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Feb 10 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
Feb 11 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
Feb 12 – Savannah, GA – Victory North
Feb 13–19 – Miami, FL – Miami Beach Bandshell
Mar 2 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom +
Mar 7–8 – Live Oak, FL – Suwannee Amp Jam #1
Mar 13 – St. Petersburg, FL – Reggae Rise Up
Apr 19 – Memphis, TN – Shell Daze Music Festival
Apr 20 – Atlanta, GA – Sweetwater 420 Fest
Apr 30 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center ^
Jun 13 – Swanzey, NH – Northlands Music & Arts Festival
* Co-Headline w/ GZA
+ w/ Colorado Symphony
^ w/ Nashville Symphony