A successful reunion show this past March rekindled a fire that hadn’t been present since the mid 90s, when Coloradans John Magnie and Steve Amedee rejoined Tommy Malone and Johnny Ray Allen, as the original founding members of the subdudes. This weekend, fans where heartbroken to learn that Johnny Ray Allen passed away on Friday morning at his home in New Orleans. No cause of death was listed. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday, August 11.
I spoke with John Magnie Monday night and he confirmed that the remaining members of the band will perform at upcoming shows in Colorado, including Bohemian Nights at New West Fest. Former tour manager and bassist/vocalist Tim Cook will rejoin the band for their in-state appearances. Only their scheduled Thursday night appearance in Fruita was canceled.
Friday 08-15 Louisville, Colo. Louisville Downtown Street Faire
Saturday 08-16 Fort Collins, Colo. Bohemian Nights at New West Fest
Sunday 08-17 Arvada, Co. Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Sad news to report this weekend. As we approach the 10th anniversary of Bohemian Nights at New West Fest, this week’s show was to be a preview of the event. As part of the preview I featured a cut from the original lineup of the subdudes, who were slated to appear at this year’s festival in a featured slot, headlining the Library Park stage directly in front of the festival headliner, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on Saturday night. Unfortunately, original bassist and band co-founder Johnny Ray Allen passed away on Friday morning, August 8, at age 56, from unknown causes. Being the weekend, there has been no public statement released by anyone from the band, or from anyone at Bohemian Nights festival organizers. As soon as one is available I will post it here. More on the storyhere.
OFFSTAGE …BEYOND THE MUSIC EP2 PT1
When I started thinking about this podcast series, I envisioned it being a chance for me to go visit some folks in the business of making music who we as listeners and fans of live music don’t normally get to hear from. David Glasser is the founder and owner of Airshow Mastering in Boulder. From his bio: “A three-time nominee [himself], he has earned two GRAMMY awards for mastering and restoration of the culturally significant Anthology of American Folk Music (1997) and Screamin’ and Hollerin’ the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton (2002).”
VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK
I’ve got footage from nearly every show I attend or work at. You can find all that I’ve edited at the youtube page .
PLAYLIST S8 EP31
the Jekylls “You’re Probably Right” from The Sweet Factory (2012) Calder’s Revolvers “Leave Ya Be” from Sunday Morning (2014)Arthur Lee Land “Cracked Open” from Cracked Open (2013) Knocean “Against the Wall” from Knocean (2014) Soul School “Out of Your League” from Chapter One (2014) The Wild After “Meant for You” from Lesson Learned EP (2014) Pandas & People “My Oh My” from Pandas & People (2014)Bonnie and The Clydes “Song For You” from Music For People (2014) Halden Wofford & the Hi Beams “Just Don’t Care” from Live @ Hodis (2012) Fierce Bad Rabbit “Dreaming of Things to Come” from Living Asleep (2014) Jeff Brinkman “Don’t Bring Me Down” from Strange (2012) H2 Big Band “Singing In the Rain” from You’re It! (2011) Subdudes “Any Cure” from The Subdudes (1989) Big Head Todd & The Monsters “Josephina” from Black Beehive (2014) Katie Herzig “Drug” from Walk Through Walls (2014) Slim Cessna’s Auto Club “Thy Will Be Done” from Unentitled (2011) the Patti Fiasco “Oil” from Small Town Lights (2013) Devotchka “Contrabanda” from 100 Lovers (2011) Ian Cooke “Fortitude” from Fortitude (2011) Elephant Revival “Birds and Stars” from These Changing Skies (2013) Drag the River “Not that Kind” from Drag The River (2013) Euforquestra “The Price is Right” from Fire (2014) Ron Miles, Bill Frisell, Brian Blade “Rudy-Go-Round” from Quiver (2012)
Ok. I. Am. Brain-dead. Gonna be a very crazy week – and I just got done a crazy week. So, DPUMS 2014 is done. Video from the acts that I did sound for at the South Broadway Christian Church on my youtube channel.
On to the next weekend. Emcee Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live with Manabi on Thursday in Fort Collins. Friday and Saturday The Colorado Sound Presents The Samples & the Matt Skinner Band on Friday night and then a full day of music on Saturday with the Richie Furay Band and more as part of the 7th Annual Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival in Dacono. Very much looking forward to hosting the Richie Furay Band Saturday night. That’s like a dream come true for this goat. …
Guess what’s NOT happening this month? The TOP 40 spins chart for July spins. Not gonna happen – sorry. At least not until after all this craziness subsides (maybe next week?). I do have to say how much of an honor it was last week to have so many people walk up to me around the region and say they heard the show on KUNC. Thanks you guys!
The Colorado Sound is supported by contributions, and by the generous support of our sponsors – Colorado Case Company, The Mishawaka Amphitheatre and by SpokesBUZZ – pls visit their sites to see what’s up. I’ll be on hand at the Mish on SPT 6 to present The Motet, whose latest self titled album has been among the most popular this year so far.
OFFSTAGE …BEYOND THE MUSIC EP1|PT2 with Chris Daniels
Taking two hours of conversation and finding a couple of 15-20 minute segments was a lot harder than I originally envisioned. PT1 and PT2 are available on the OSBTM page. Here’s PT2 for you to download. Make sure to grab the Soundcloud app so you can listen on your smartphone or in the car when you’re out and about.
VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK
Katie Herzig is returning home to Fort Collins to open for Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo for this year’s Bohemian Nights at New West Fest.
PLAYLIST S8|EP29 July 2014
(D) = debut of EP/LP or single
(N) = new single from previously debuted EP/LP
Someone who heard the show this weekend came up to me yesterday and asked about India.Arie — if you missed the story, that’s the reason for the show LOL. She is a Denver/Aurora native. She went to Rangeview High School and her brother, J’on, went to North high school Her dad is Ralph Simpson (Denver Rockets/Nuggets) still (to the best of my knowledge) lives in Denver.
India.Arie “Brother’s Keeper” from Songversation (2013) Sally Taylor “Tomboy Ride” from Tomboy Bride (1998) Kinetix “Ridin’” from One Life (2014) Big Gigantic “The Night Is Young (feat. Cherub)” from The Night Is Young (2014) Full Belly “New Voice” from New Voice (2011) Tallgrass “Gone” from Better Than Medicine (2014) The Samples “The Whole World Can Sing” from America (2014) Rachel & the Kings “Love Coming Down” from Edge of Me EP (2014) Mercury Project “Mongo” from Soapbox Jive (2004) (D) Jonny Barber & the Rhythm Razors “Deliah’s Barber Shop” [single] (2014) — Seriously, I just can’t let this one go without featuring the story and video: “”Delilah’s Barber Shop” was recorded live at the legendary Sun Studio on July 7, 2014, for the 60th Anniversary of Rock & Roll Celebration in Memphis, Tennessee, and was released on July 15, 2014. The song was written by Jonny Barber, and performed by The Rhythm Razors: Jonny Barber on vocals and guitar, J.M. Van Eaton on drums, Matt Ross-Spang on lead guitar, and Mike Baird on standup bass. More at jonnybarber.com.”
Bobby Walker “Turn Me Around” from Git It (2009) (N) Paa Kow “Uncle Leo” from Ask (2014) 60,000,000 Buffalo “Country Girl Again” from Nevada Jukebox (1972) Sugarloaf “Green Eyed Lady`” from Green Eyed Lady` (1970) (N) Fierce Bad Rabbit “Crystal Ball” from Living Asleep (2014) Pandas & People “On My Way” from Pandas & People (2014) Garuud Effekt “Cut me” from Cut me (2014) Esme Patterson “Jessica” from All Princes, I (2012) The ReMinders “Africa On My Mind” from Born Champions (2012) The Apples in Stereo “Same Old Drag” from New Magnetic Wonder (2007) Leftover Salmon “Delta Queen” from Leftover Salmon (2004) Chris Daniels & the Kings “Choo-Choo-Ch’ Boogie” from Louie, Louie (1993) Richie Furay “We Were the Dreamers” from Hand In Hand (2014) Katey Laurel “Thanks for Loving Me” from Periscope (2014) (N) Analog Son “La Espana” from Analog Son (2014)
Chris K's Colorado Playlist 