When I posted yesterday (Jan 25) I didn’t include a Video Pick of the Week. Truthfully, there hasn’t been much put out yet this year. Today, however, I came across a video thanks to Westword that’s a message to Denver mayor Hancock about homelessness and the sweeps that have been taking place in Denver.
I cannot relate to what’s going on. I can only watch – feeling somewhat helpless and guilty in my senior age white lower middle class homeowner lifestyle.
While I’m not a close personal friend, I’ve known Jeff Campbell for many years through his music, theater and advocacy. I’ve know Jon Shockness aka Kid Astronaut since his days in Air Dubai.
Please share this video. It’s an important message, not only to Mayor Hancock, but to city leaders all around Colorado who are struggling with folks forced to live in squalor on our streets. I pray fervently we can ALL work together for a real solution to this tragedy.
If you’re a working member of our music community and you need help, please reach out. Rocky Mountain Music Relief was established to help in times such as these. We can’t solve your financial problems but we can offer a little bit of help. Here’s the link to the aid application.
Jan 18 2021 – Today’s is my birthday. I went away for the weekend, so I didn’t do any work – including on this blog. So no TOP 5 this week. Here’s what I’d like for my birthday. Please support Rocky Mountain Music Relief, and if you work in the music industry, please apply for aid if you need it.
As you may know, I founded Rocky Mountain Music Relief to help out in times just like now. I know how hard things are. Mortgage, utilities, transportation and food are just a few of the things that need attending to. If you truly are in need, please reach out. www.rockymountainmusicrelief.org
Middle Class Rock Star is a podcast hosted by Andy Sydow. Every week or so I feature a 7 to 8 minute segment featuring a conversation Andy has with some of our scene’s top music makers and industry personalities. This week’s guest is Caitlin Cannon.
MONDAY MORNING MUSIC MEETING (MMMM)
The Mishawakais a legendary music venue, restaurant and bar located 13.7 miles up the Poudre Canyon Highway (CO 14) in the stunning Poudre Canyon in Bellvue, CO. CURRENTLY OPEN FOR DINING.
A REMINDER: Please listen to ALL of the songs and rate them. Thanks🙂
(D) = debut LP/EP or single
(N) = new track from previously debuted LP/EP
(P) = Colorado Playlist premier / not available online
HOUR 1
Chicago – Feelin’ Stronger Every Day – Chicago VI (1973) (D) Lawn Chair Kings – New Clothes – Before It All (2021)
Trevor Hall – Put Down What You Are Carrying (feat. Brett Dennen) (2020) Greensky Bluegrass – Do It Alone – All For Money (2019) Hugh Phillips – Steel Drivers Lament – It’s Been A Long Time (2021) The 89s – Apple Of My Eye – Wash Away (2020) Dianne Reeves – Old Souls – Art & Survival (1994) Drew Emmitt – Take The Long Way Home – Long Road (2008) (D) Laykes – Shipwreck Fairytale – Globeville (2021)
Whiskey Blanket – Rule The Roost (Featuring Macklemore) – No Object (2010) The Wood Brothers – Happiness Jones – One Drop of Truth (2018) The Motet – Nachez – Breathe (1999)
HOUR 2
Joe Walsh – Rocky Mountain Way – Rocky Mountain Way (1975) (D) Duke Justice – The Turn (2021)
Andy Eppler – We Build the Gods – Broke Down Deluxe (2021) Whitacre – Sailor’s Son – Seasons (2019) Gasoline Lollipops – Lady Liberty – All The Misery Money Can Buy (2020) Caitlin Cannon – Barbers and Bartenders – The TrashCannon Album (2020) Caitlin Cannon – Mama’s A Hairdresser – The TrashCannon Album (2020) (N) Alright Alright – Don’t Worry – Crucible (2020)
OneRepublic – Tyrant – Dreaming Out Loud (2007) Illenium – Nightlight (2020) Lynn Baker Quartet – Home of the Whopper – Lectrocoustic (2013)
Monday DEC 21, 2020 – HAPPY HOLLY DAZE! Big news this week = Beginning Jan 04 2021, KRZA Alamosa will be airing the program, starting with one hour from 3-4PM and expanding as interest and time allow. Please reach out with a huge THANK YOU and let your friends in Alamosa know about it.
If you forgot to vote for your favorites of 2020 – guess what? You’re too late. The poll closed at midnight.
The Colorado Playlist is provided to member stations at no cost. Your support is deeply appreciated. Your support will help to keep the program on the air as we enter its 15th season in 2021.
Are you a working professional member of the Colorado music community? I am also. I know how hard things are. Mortgage, utilities, transportation and food are just a few of the things that need attending to. If you truly are in need, please reach out. www.rockymountainmusicrelief.org
Middle Class Rock Star is a podcast hosted by Andy Sydow. Every week or so I feature a 7 to 8 minute segment featuring a conversation Andy has with some of our scene’s top music makers and industry personalities. This week’s guest is Dango Rose (Elephant Revival).
TOP FIVE WEEK ENDING DEC 19 2020
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The Mishawakais a legendary music venue, restaurant and bar located 13.7 miles up the Poudre Canyon Highway (CO 14) in the stunning Poudre Canyon in Bellvue, CO.
A REMINDER: Please listen to ALL of the songs and rate them. Thanks🙂
(D) = debut LP/EP or single
(N) = new track from previously debuted LP/EP
(P) = Colorado Playlist premier / not available online
HOUR 1
Tim Champlin – Christmas Cafe (2021) (D) Firefall – Way Back When – Comet (2021)
Nathaniel Rateliff – All Or Nothing – And It’s Still Alright (2020) Wood Belly – Solid Ground – Solid Ground (2018) (D) Kris Drickey – Crawl Space – State Change (2021) Dianne Reeves – Christmas Waltz – Christmas Time Is Here (2004) Corey Harris – Basehead – Greens From The Garden (2009) Tommy Bolin – Bustin’ Out For Rosey – Private Eyes (1976) (D) Jack Hadley – My People – Daybreak In Alabama: The Langston Huhges Project (2020)
Opie Gone Bad – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (feat. Jim Dalton) – Opie Gone Christmas (2011) The Still Tide – High Wire – Run Out (2017) Ben Haugland – Big Foot – A Million Dreams (2015)
HOUR 2
Chris Daniels & The Kings – Santa’s Dog House Blues (1994) (D) Heavy Diamond Ring – Already Gone (2021)
Mojomama – We Are One – The Corona Tapes (2020) Eldren –Hazy Days (2019) Plume Varia – Hanukkah Light (2019) Elephant Revival – Birds and Stars – These Changing Skies (2013) Dango Rose – Life’s Too Short (2021) (P) Bud Bronson & the Good Timers – Life Is A Highway (To Hell) – Manifest Destiny EP (2021) My Body Sings Electric – Oceancrest – Part 1: The Night Ends (2014) Big Head Todd & the Monsters – I’m Glad (at Christmas Time) (2019) (N) Adam Bodine – Surface Service – Scenes of Changery (2020)
When I posted yesterday (Jan 25) I didn’t include a Video Pick of the Week. Truthfully, there hasn’t been much put out yet this year. Today, however, I came across a video thanks to Westword that’s a message to Denver mayor Hancock about homelessness and the sweeps that have been taking place in Denver.
As you may know, I founded Rocky Mountain Music Relief to help out in times just like now. I know how hard things are. Mortgage, utilities, transportation and food are just a few of the things that need attending to. If you truly are in need, please reach out. 
The Colorado Playlist is provided to member stations at no cost. 
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