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Colorado Playlist S10 EP16 2016

Good Monday morning … new music offerings in MMMM from Sound of Ceres, Adrienne O, CITRA, A.J. Fullerton and South of France – make sure you vote for the ones I should keep. Also – a new video from Gregory Alan Isakov w/ the Colorado Symphony from his upcoming new album.

I have to admit to having a so-so week. I spent some time working on my bedroom – got the walls done. Need to do floors, baseboards, decoration, put in new bed, etc … it’s time. I can say that being a solo homeowner now, I’m learning there’s more to owning a house than simply living in it and turning on the lights … especially when you have a power issue that it turns out could have burnt down said house. SHEESH! Who knew?? #reallymissmywife

I did sound for Jack Hadley and Delores Scott on Friday night and for Gasoline Lollipops on Saturday night. It’s always a joy to see and hear Delores come into the house and belt out some Chi-town style r&b and blues.

If there’s any doubt that Gasoline Lollipops is one of the best Americana / alternative country-f0lk-rock bands in the region – put it to rest – they’re one of the best. And the packed house at Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids declared such with their enthusiastic applause and accolades – which were heard all night my myself and the staff. The addition of Jeb Bows (Gregory Alan Isakov) on fiddle and the raw emotional energy that Clay Rose exudes raises this band to A-shelf status.

It’s always sad to announce the death of a member of our community and this week there were two … Rictus Corpum, aka Quentin Miller, from the Widow’s Bane passed away at his home in Paris, Texas this past week.

And while I do not know the circumstances, I saw where Laura Newman from AOA and Herb’s Bar posted that “Gig Daddy” Ron Henry has also transitioned. Much love to both of these wonderful members of our community, RIP.

According to a just published article in the Times Call, “Local musicians gathered Sunday at Longmont’s Moose Lodge to pay tribute to Ward Harston, a renowned Longmont musician and music teacher who died in March.”

GOATZ! News and Shows

Acoustic GOATZ! will be appearing at the Tasty Weasel in Longmont this Friday May 20 during Happy Hour 5-7PM

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY

As much as I would hope that support comes easily it does not – anymore so than for anyone else in music. I am deeply thankful to the Mishawaka Amphitheater for sponsoring this program – and to you for dropping a few bucks in the tip jar on occasion. Thank you. FUND ME.

Support for Chris K’s Colorado Playlist comes courtesy of The Historic Mishawaka Amphitheatre — Celebrating 100 yrs of music and dancing in the Poudre Canyon.

Presenting: The 10th Anniversary Party of the Colorado Playlist AUG 7 @4PM w/ GOATZ!, the Liz Barnez Band and more.

Check the website for 100th Birthday Special Events and Concerts …

VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

Looking forward to adding the new track to the show. Hopefully this week. In the meantime here’s the official video.

MONDAY MORNING MUSIC MEETING

What you’ll find below are new songs debuted on the show this week … listen to them again (or for the first time) and let me know which ones you think I should keep in the Colorado Playlist.

I conceived of this idea a way for you to discover some of the new music I played on the show, and to give you the chance to let me know which of the tracks you like, and think I should keep in rotation.

NOTE: In order to be included in the MMMM poll, the band/artist must have an embeddable file available on SoundCloud, BandCamp (my favorite),Reverbnation, or YouTube.

Holly Lovell did not have files available this week to share. Look for her new songs in future MMMM.

PLAYLIST S10 EP16 2016

HOUR1

Old Soul “Oldest Religion” from Old Soul (1996)
(N) Sound of Ceres “Kingfisher” from Nostalgia for Infinity (2016)
Rachel & the Kings “Carry Me Home” from Tonic (2013)
Drag the River “Not That Kind” from Drag The River (2013)
(N) Adrienne O “Burn” from Elevation (2016)
Soundrabbit “All I Need” from Dont Forget to Remember (2016)
Dr. Izzy Band “Old Black Crow” from Blind and Blues Bound (2012)
Rose Hill Drive “Birds Against the Glass” from Americana (2011)
(N) CITRA “Feelin’ Alive” from Ocean (2016)
Poco “Regret” from All Fired Up (2013)
The Motet “Nemesis” from Dig Deep (2009)

HOUR 2

Kenny Vaughan “The Things I Do” from Kenny Vaughan (2011)
Chuck Pyle “Step By Step” from Step By Step (1990)
(D) Holly Lovell “Get It Right” from Still Frames EP (2016)
Tennis “It All Feels the Same” from Young and Old (2012)
Rob Drabkin “She Comes and Goes” from She Comes and Goes (2016)
The Reejers “Coffee Grounds” from Erased (1995)
String Cheese Incident “25th of November” from One Step Closer (2005)
(N) A.J. Fullerton “Smoke & Mirrors” from She’s So Cold EP (2016)
Todd Adelman & the Love Handles “Sorry” from Todd Adelman & the Love Handles (2009)
(D) South of France “Washed Up” from Washed Up (2016)
Pan Astral “Gulf of Mexico” from Suburban Blues (2016)
Esme Patterson “Oh Let’s Dance” from What Do You Call A Woman (2015)
Ryan A. Fourt “Air Gun (Daisy’s Revenge)” from Big Slick (2016)

Colorado Playlist – S10 EP14 2016

As I sit here thinking about this radio show, I am blown away by the overwhelming opportunity we in Colorado music have to amplify our voices and declare the brilliance of what we have for talent, skill and accomplishment in our state.

This week’s show focused on part of that sense of accomplishment. Ten Colorado bands are headlining Red Rocks this year — something I believe is a first in Red Rocks and Colorado music history. That also does not include the number of Colorado acts, or acts who are part of our history, who are playing in support or are playing on Film On the Rocks (FotR).

FotR, historically, has been the one event on the “rocks” where local bands have played. I got to most of the headliners, and a couple of those who are there in support (Joe Walsh), or at FotR (Megan Burtt).

Last weekend I performed for the first time as a musician at the 8th Annual Fort Collins Music Experiment (FOCOMX8) with my band GOATZ! There were over 250 acts from the region playing in over 25 rooms around the city, and by 1030, when I left on Saturday night, they nearly all had lines outside their doors.

For seven of the past eight years, I’ve seen the “show” from one room – as one of the festival soundguys. To witness the event as another musician, and as a fan, was really special. Thanks to Greta Cornett and Peggy Lyle and their incredible team of volunteers. I see now why so many of my musician friends rave about this event.

Last night I attended the Fort Collins Musician Association Peer Awards. Based on what I heard walking around the room it was the most well attended awards ceremony of the past few years. It was the first one I’d been to in maybe six years.

I have to give it up to new Aggie owner Scott Morrill and his crew – the Aggie felt like a brand new room, and the new sound system is KILLER… excellent sound from FOCOMA soundman of the year – Dean Curtis. Even old owner Scoo Leary who was a presenter mentioned the new sound from stage – class act brother.

Heard around the room – Shaley Scott is working on a new album with a possible September release date. Cary Morin is “feelin’ a whole better” to steal a phrase from a classic Byrds tune, after being laid up recently with major health issues.

The Colorado Blues Society held their IBC (International Blues Challenge) finals at the Buffalo Rose on Sunday. The John Weeks Band won the band competition with A.J. Fullerton taking the solo/duo category. Both will take the trip to Memphis next January. Congrats to everyone – and a shout out to Kyle Deibler for his incredible efforts in keeping all of this going.

SPOKESBUZZ announced its new lineup of incubator bands. Congratulations to Altas, Holly Lovell, Last Call Romance, Moon Frog, One Flew West and Silver & Gold … follow band links to learn more.

REVIEW – TOGETHER – CARY MORIN

Cary Morin is by far one one of the most awarded and celebrated solo artists on the Front Range – winning two CBS solo/blues awards and a FOCOMA Peer Award. His new album “Together” is currently the #1 most played at KRFC Fort Collins.

“Together” shows Cary spinning off some of the blues he’s shown the past couple of solo releases, as well the more Americana influenced work with Young Ancients, and reaching into his singer-songwriter roots; displaying yet one more facet of his skill at storytelling, and creating meaningful emotion. In a brief conversation, Cary expressed his desire to get back to some of his roots musically – but for as long as I’ve known him, his roots are far deeper than anything most of us can imagine.

There’s more country-folk here than we’ve heard in previous releases. Far more folk, both musically and lyrically .. and that’s not to say there isn’t any blues on this disc … “Prisoner” is the prime example – leading off with the line “I had to leave the place where I was born. I had to to travel, I didn’t know where I was going.”

I can’t imagine not liking something Cary puts out — this time there’s just more of Cary to like. A superior finger picking guitarist, with stories to tell, just doesn’t need a band to make it work. The rest of us who try can only drool in envy.

Support for Chris K’s Colorado Playlist comes courtesy of The Historic Mishawaka Amphitheatre — Celebrating 100 yrs of music and dancing in the Poudre Canyon.

Presenting: The 10th Anniversary Party of the Colorado Playlist AUG 7 @4PM w/ GOATZ!, the Liz Barnez Band and more.