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I've been on the air in Colorado since 1978. The Colorado Playlist is broadcast on 30 FM frequencies in the state. I am also a musician, talent buyer and business consultant. Email me at coloradoplaylist@gmail.com

UPPER COLFAX ROOT 40 MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EXPO

UPPER COLFAX ROOT 40 MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EXPO!

When: April 22nd thru April 28th
Where: From Grant east to York Street on Colfax (Route 40)
Time: Varies (depending on the event)
Why: To introduce YOU to the many entertainment opportunities in the area
Cost: Depends on the venue

Beginning Sunday, April 22nd, the Colfax Business Improvement District (“CBID”) will be presenting a week-long event in the area of 14th to 16th, especially focusing on the Route 40 (a/k/a Colfax Avenue) businesses.

Opening with the Root 40 Music Expo at The Filmore, locally-owned music-related businesses will showcase their products. The April 22nd  Music Expo will be the hub for music industry professionals, vendors, and musicians looking to review new products, technology, and services.

Chris Daniels, Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado – Denver, has put together several seminars and other events for the week. Featured speakers will be a panel of industry experts are people who have survived and thrived in local music industry like:
• Henry Root, L.A. Music Publicist
• Dina LaPolt, Attorney for Tupac Shakur Estate
• Ed Pierson, Music Publisher, Warner-Chapell Music
• Andy Guerrero, Guitarist from Flobots & Bop Skizzum

Featured events include:

Mon., April 23:
“Live Performance in The Digital Age”
A panel of industry experts are people who have survived and thrived in local music industry
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: L2 Arts & Cultural Center, 1477 Columbine Street, Denver
Panelists: • Henry Root, L.A. Music Publicist • Dina LaPolt, Attorney for Tupac Shakur Estate • Ed Pierson, Music Publisher, Warner-Chapell Music • Andy Guerrero, Guitarist from Flobots & Bop Skizzum

Tues., April 24:
“Surviving Music in The Digital Age”
Time: 2 -3 p.m.
Location: Starz 12 behind the Tivoli – Auraria Campus (parking available)
Panelists: • Henry Root, L.A. Music Publicist • Dina LaPolt, Attorney for Tupac Shakur Estate • Ed Pierson, Music Publisher, Warner-Chapell Music • Andy Guerrero, Guitarist from Flobots & Bop Skizzum

Wed., April 25:
Music & Film with Howie Moshowitz
Location: Denver Film Center, 2510 East Colfax, Denver
Speaker: Howie Moshowitz, Film Critic
Film: “Festival,” acclaimed documentary on the Newport Folk Festival

The Colorado Sound – V4 EP13 2012

NEWS & NOTES: (D) = album debut   (N) = new track from album debuted

Firefall “Mexico” from Firefall (1976)
Kenny Perkins “Tiny Distraction” from Wild Frontier (2011)
Tennis “It All Feels the Same” from Young and Old (2012)
Spires “Blue Occupation” from Spires (2011)
Jux County “Come See” from Haxtun (1999)
(D) Spoke In Wordz “Sugar Pills” [single] (2012)
Broken Tongues “Does Hip Hop Remember the Jazz?” from Crooked Skyline (2012)
Veronica “Hurley Wax” from Emerging From Troubled Days (2011)
The Swayback “Double Four Time” from Double Four Time (2012)
(N) The Haunted Windchimes “Out With the Crow” from Out With The Crow (2012)
(N) Jonny Barber & the Living Deads “Blackout Snow White” from Jonny Barber & The Living Deads (2011)
(N) Jekylls “The Sweet Factory” from The Sweet Factory (2012)
Eric Gunnison “Bronwyn Kate” from Trios (2012)
Earth, Wind & Fire “Fantasy” from All ‘n’ All (1977)
(N) Blender Cats “Feelin’ Funky 1” from Just Like This (2012)
(N) Musketeer Gripweed “Mama Knows” from Straight Razor Revival (2012)
The Congress “Minutes” from The Congress (2010)
Townes Van Zandt “Snowing on Ratone” from E-Town Live Two (1999)
Dianne Reeves “What A Little Moonlight Can Do” from A Little Moonlight (2003)
Petals of Spain “Working 9 to 5” from Late Night Visitor (2011)
The Motet “The Lesson” from Play (2000)
(N) Katya Chorover “Whiskey Clouds” from Big Big Love (2011)
(N) Grant Farm “Tell Me, Tell Me” from Grant Farm (2012)
(D) The Park Hill Brass Nonet “A Night In Tunisia” from Hot To Cool (2011)

Fort Collins Proclaims April as LOCAL MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH

Tuesday, April 3rd- The Mayor of the City of Fort Collins declared her appreciation to the musicians and music lovers in this city and proclaimed April 2012 as LOCAL MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH, urging all citizens to join in recognizing the great contributions made by local musicians to help make Fort Collins an important cultural center.