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
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