I’m really too busy working on the monthly spins article to do this too … so, here’s this week’s playlist… and the Offstage Beyond the Music segment .. .enjoy.
HOUR 1
Big Head Todd & The Monsters “Bittersweet” from Sister Sweetly (1993) Sweet Water Well “Zoeology” from Watermelon (1996) (N) Blake Brown & American Dust Choir “White Rose” from Three (2014) Jeff Finlin “My Mabelline” from The Tao of Motor Oil (2010) Kerry Pastine & the Crime Scene “Let’s Call It Love” from Motor Vixen From Hell (2014) Dr. Izzy Band “Old Black Crow” from Blind and Blues Bound (2012) Whiskey Blanket “Pound Boom” from No Object (2010) Mohammed Alidu and the Bizung Family “Land of Fire” from Land of Fire (2010) Halden Wofford & the Hi Beams “Betty Boop” from Midnight Rodeo (2006) Railbenders “The Outlaw Way” from Showdown (2006) Adam Revell & Essence Rider “De Facto” from Triple Leaf (2010)
HOUR 2
Acoustic Junction “Shape of Things to Come” from Love It For What It Is (1993) Leftover Salmon “Euphoria” from Euphoria (1997) (D) Longest Day Of The Year “Live Wire” from Carapace (2014) Strange Americans “Aggro” from That Kind of Luster (2014) Drag the River “Wichita Skyline” from Drag The River (2013) Gregory Alan Isakov “Living Proof” from The Weatherman (2013) Reed Foehl “Rodeo Clown” from Lost in the West (2014) The Motet “123” from The Motet (2014) Katie Herzig “Little Bit of Love” from Secret Road – As Heard on TV (2014) GogoLab “Tumbleweeds” from Border Patrol (2013)
I don’t often post pics from friends’ FaceBook posts, but this is one time I couldn’t resist. Congrats to Sami Jo Lien and Bradley Weaver who went and got themselves legally married this weekend …and as usual for such celebrities, they managed to avoid the press by keeping it all a secret outside of family and close friends. Bradley is 1/5 of Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts, and Sami Jo is Senior Publicist at JKSCommunications according to her FB page.
In the meantime, Mrs Goat and I celebrated our anniversary (on the same day you guys?? Really?? Does this mean a joint anniversary party next year?) Congrats you two from Mr & Mrs Goat.
Local blues guitarist/vocalist James Speiser recently had a bike accident that required his elbow be replaced and a plate inserted into his wrist. James is a full time working musician. Like many in our scene he doesn’t have sufficient insurance to cover a situation like this. In a FB post from James this weekend he says, “With $92,000 in hospital bills and out of work, I have to thank MusiCares for helping me with some expenses and my surgeons cost. I have to thank David Booker and the Colorado Blues Society for hosting a benefit to help me. Denver has an amazing blues and music community and we really help each other out. I am very grateful.”
“The MusiCares Foundation, Inc., was established in 1989 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Meant for musicians to have a place to turn in times of financial, personal, or medical crisis, its primary purpose is to focus the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues which directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. The foundation’s programs include emergency financial assistance, addiction recovery, outreach and leadership activities, and senior housing.” – wikipedia
On Oct 21, 2013, Musicare announced the establishment of the MusiCares Colorado Relief Fund in an effort to provide support to members of the music community affected by the September floods in Colorado. Assistance includes basic living expenses such as shelter, food, utilities, and transportation; medical expenses; clothing; instrument and recording equipment replacements; relocation costs; home repairs; debris removal; and more. (http://www.grammy.org/news/musicares-establishes-colorado-flood-relief-fund)
Not to be outdone or overlooked, the Colorado Blues Society is a Colorado 501C3 non-profit with a mission to “increase awareness of and appreciation for the Blues as an indigenous American Art form (and the wellspring from which all contemporary popular American music originated).” Although their primary function is education, the organization is also very active in relief efforts for local causes, and has been known to help out as they can when local blues artists are in need.
The Colorado Blues Society is hosting a benefit for James at Herman’s Hideaway on Nov 22. At the present time, it looks like the lineup will include Steve Crenshaw, David Booker, Delta Sonics, Chris Cheslin, Armando Lopez and maybe John Long, and will include special guest appearances by Pattie Melt and others. There may also be a silent instrument auction.
Speaking of blues, this weekend marks the closure of one of Colorado’s most loved, respected, and venerated blues establishments – Blues & Greens at The Boulder Outlook Hotel. Mrs Goat, Goat-boy, and I stopped by to say hi to old friends celebrating the end of an era. Here’s a snapshot of the day …
This is the week I pull spins data from around the state for the next NEWS NOTES & SPINS column due out NOV 1. It’s also the week I cut and edit the next Offstage …Beyond the Music, with November’s featured artist, Reed Foehl. Thanks to Richie Furay for being October’s featured artist. What a thrill.
It’s a very busy week in the goat den. This is also the final month for submissions for BEST OF consideration for 2014. Any new releases from October on are considered 2015 releases.
I have two underwriting/advertising opportunities available for The Colorado Sound, and its various properties. For more information, contact me directly via email at thecoloradosound@gmail.com
Video Pick of the Week
PLAYLIST S8|EP41 2014
(D) debuted lp, ep, or single
(N) new cut from previously debuted lp or ep
HOUR 1
Acoustic Junction “Where Is She Now” from Surrounded by Change (1993) The Simpletones “Tattooed Angels” from Squiggly (1996) The Seers “Deaf In June” from Cellophane Eyes (2014) Lion Drome “Winter” from Curve of the Earth (2014) My Body Sings Electric “Oceancrest” from Part 1: the Night Ends (2014) (D) Esther Sparks & the Whiskey Remedy “Forgive Me” from Love Songs (2014) The Lumineers “Ho Hey” from The Lumineers (2012) Matt Skinner Band “I’ll Keep Loving” from Native Stranger (2013) Jami Lunde “Some Place Tonight” from Big Black Birds (2011) Fierce Bad Rabbit “Beliefs” from Maestro & the Elephant (2013) Monroe Monroe “Engines Will Come” from Engines Will Come (2011) Brad Goode “All Fall Down” from Chicago Red (2013)
HOUR 2
Zephyr “Mad Dog” from Heartbeat (1982) The Apples in Stereo “Seems So” from Tone Soul Evolution (1997) Hot Rize “Blue Is Fallin’” from When I’m Free (2014) You Me and Apollo “Ghosts” from Sweet Honey (2014) Euforquestra “Take Me Dancing” from Fire (2014) Pandas & People “Still Young” from Pandas & People (2014) FaceMan “Tackle Me Down” from Talk Talk Talk (2013) Poco “A Good Feeling to Know” from The Essential Poco (2005) Richie Furay “Hand In Hand” from Hand In Hand (2014) (N) Reed Foehl “Caroline” from Lost in the West (2014) Analog Son “The Game” from Analog Son (2014)
The DBA, in conjunction with funding from the Bohemian Foundation, produces several music related events a year in Fort Collins, including Bohemian Nights at New West Fest, the Colorado Brewers Festival, Fortober Fest, and the Friday Night Old Town Concert Series. The question that tops the charts is, what will become of these events if the board of the DBA decides to move the organization away from events and more towards promoting and marketing its downtown business constituency by other means? Obviously only time will tell … but in the meantime another shakeup poses more interesting questions.
Bohemian Foundation Musician Liaison Director Liz Barnez has left her gig there to pursue some personal goals. In an email to me this week Liz writes, “Going to record some stuff with my percussionist Bryon in early November for duo demo… but play trio with Eric, or band add Marty. Going to finish my record with my producer in LA first part of the year. I am going to be touring again with Catie Curtis… so, hoping to be busy with that, and getting Mudhead Music back up and running. I do virtual tour management for bands artists. All advance including, flights, accommodations, tech advance, hospitality, etc. Then create a hard copy or digital book for the tour. It’s like having a tour manager only a lot cheaper. I did this for the subdudes for many years and some Nashville artists. Gonna open it up and try to get a few clients if you hear of a need. Website for Liz Barnez and Mudhead Music to go up in the next month.”
If you are in need, please contact Liz via Facebook.
More directly related to our local music scene was a conversation I was engaged in with a major Denver entertainment (not music) franchise. You can read that story here.
Check out the NEWS AND NOTES excerpt from this week’s show below.
VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK
I got an email this past week from Reed Foehl’s PR person asking me if I’d spotlight Reed’s newest video this week. I had included it as part of the SEPTEMBER videos of the month, so it seemed unlikely that I’d bring it out again. However, during the course of our email exchange, I thought to ask if Reed would care to be my November guest on OFFSTAGE …BEYOND THE MUSIC. Reed’s legacy goes back to the late 80s when he was a founding member of ACOUSTIC JUNCTION – a band that achieved considerable success in Colorado in the 90s, and eventually was signed to both Mercury and Capricorn Records. Since the new millennium he’s been busy on a solo career, producing five albums including the new one, “Lost in the West.” Here’s a taste…
OFFSTAGE …BEYOND THE MUSIC
Check out the final installment of OSBTM with October’s featured guest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, and soon to be Colorado Music Hall of Fame member Richie Furay. If you’d like to download this segment, please do so by going to KUNC or Radio 94.9. Otherwise, feel free to stream it here.
PLAYLIST S8|EP40
NEWS & NOTES SEGMENT FROM THIS WEEK’S SHOW
(D) = debut of new lp, ep, or single
(N) = new cut from previously debuted lp or ep
HOUR 1
The Samples “The Birds of Paradise” from Here and Somewhere Else (1998) Acoustic Junction “Penny For Your Thoughts” from Love It For What It Is (1993) (N) Quemando “Revolution” from Paradise (2014) Dianne Reeves “32 Flavors” from Beautiful Life (2014) Rob Drabkin “Little Steps” from Little Steps EP (2013) (D) Stella Luce “Rain” from Caldera (2014) The Lovely & Talented “Death of The Lover” from The New American Fable (2010) Slim Cessna’s Auto Club “Cranston” from Blovdy Tenent Trvth Peace (2004) Fox Street Allstars “Back to Memphis” from Welcome to the Mighty Pleasin’ (2011) The Outfit “Station Wagon Apocalypse” from Station Wagon Apocalypse (2014) Gipsy Moon “Flyin’ (feat. Enion Pelta-Tiller)” from Eventide (2013) (D) Matt Skellenger “New Radio” from New Radio (2014)
HOUR 2
John Denver “Back Home Again” from Essential John Denver (2007) Judy Collins “Someday Soon” from Who Knows Where The Time Goes (1988) (D) Andy Palmer “Storm’s Not Coming” from Storm’s Not Coming (2014) Jeff Finlin “Walking On Air” from My Moby Dick (2013) Churchill “Change” from Change EP (2012) (N) Kyle Hollingsworth “Ordinary” from Speed of Life (2014) String Cheese Incident “So Far From Home” from Song In My Head (2014) Souther Hillman Furay Band “Fallin In Love” from The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band (1974) Poco “Pickin’ Up the Pieces” from The Essential Poco (2005) (N) Tennis “Needle and a Knife” from Ritual In Repeat (2014) Adam Bodine Trio “Smells Like Teen Spirit” from Adam Bodine Trio Plays Nirvana (2013)
Chris K's Colorado Playlist 