Returning Denver City Councilman Albus Brooks danced on the stage as Dres from Black Sheep performed during his inauguration party on July 17 at Tracks. (Jon Murray, The Denver Post)
Albus Brooks didn’t wait until Monday’s swearing-in ceremony to begin celebrating the start of his second term on the Denver City Council, instead inviting supporters to a Friday night hip-hop party at the Tracks dance club.
Organized as a fundraiser for nonprofits working in northeast Denver, the event included performances by some big throwback names. Melle Mel and Scorpio from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five were there. During a set by Dres from Black Sheep, Brooks danced out on stage.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock introduced Councilman Albus Brooks at Brooks’ inauguration party July 17. (Jon Murray, The Denver Post)
“The number one rule of being a politician is to know how to throw a good party,” Mayor Michael Hancock said before introducing Brooks.
Friday’s party, underwritten by sponsors, drew community supporters as well as a number of lobbyists and political consultant types. The fundraising total wasn’t yet available, but Brooks said the admission paid by attendees would benefit groups working to improve the community, including stemming . Among beneficiaries are Engage Denver, Lincoln Hills Cares and Young Life of Central Denver, for which Brooks once worked.
“This is a party with a purpose,” Brooks told the crowd. “Every cent that you spent on this party is going to some incredible organizations.”
The official Denver inauguration party is at 6 p.m. Monday, when Hancock . Bell Biv Devoe, a 1990s R&B group, and locally based jazz musician Gerald Albright will perform.
