Category: Playlists

The Colorado Sound S8 EP19 May 2014

Coming in July – a new Rocky Mountain Music Network / The Colorado Sound Presentation —- and I need your help.

chris at ob hmls sunday june 16 2013Nowadays it’s pretty easy to find out about folks who play music here in Colorado.  We’ve got lots of great music discovery programs and video sessions. Loft Sessions, Second Story Garage, and Open Air 1340 are the creme-du-jour, and then there are the interview programs that feature live music like KRFC’s Live At Lunch.   Want to know about the music, the band etc?  Easy.  Want to find out about the person him/herself?  Not so easy.

So, here’s the deal.  Beginning in mid July I will be debuting a new podcast.  Coming up with a new idea wasn’t easy.  I’ve been asked for several years to consider doing a music or interview based podcast.  Music podcasts are out as a matter of federal copyright law, and all of the interview programs I’ve heard have been heavy on music talk – not personal talk.

Inspired by (and instigated by) the “gentle persuasions” of two very good friends of mine in Northern Colorado radio, and currently being developed under the working title “Colorado Living Room Sessions,” host Chris K, aka goat, will visit music dignitaries, luminaries, legends, award winners, industry leaders, and emerging regional and national Colorado acts – in their (living rooms) – providing a much more intimate “look” into the lives of those who bring us our music.

The story is not about the music, but the person behind the music. It’s me  and  ______________ sitting comfortably, chatting about life, family, sports, profession, influences, inspirations, challenges, kids, grand kids, jobs, whatever and wherever the conversation may go.

This is not to say that music won’t be a part of the podcast (LOL … like that would ever happen), but it will be used as a bridge or break or to amplify some facet of what’s taking place in the conversation. And of course, if there’s a new record or major event or something music related, it will be included.

Currently we’re planning a 15-20 minute podcast.  There is also ongoing discussion whether I’ll do a weekly or bi-weekly episode.  The thought right now is that each episode could will be produced in two 15-20 minute parts (EP1/part1, EP1/part2)…  with a new episode every other week … lots to consider.  Shorter segments of 2-3 minutes will be edited for inclusion in weekly radio shows, as a tease for the full podcast.

David Glasser (Airshow Mastering, NARAS Board of Govenors)

Currently signed up:  David Glasser (Airshow Mastering, NARAS), Chris Daniels (Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee), Liz Barnez (Bohemian Nights) and Mark Bliesener (bandguru, Lyle Lovett, BHTM).  

NEED YOUR HELP HERE

Chris Daniels (Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee)
Chris Daniels (Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductee)

This is where you come in.  We need a title.  So what the hell .. how bout it?  Care to jump in and help out?  Here are a couple of suggestions with a place for you to write in a response.  Have at it.  I’ll pull together all the suggestions – pick which make sense from my side of the table – and we’ll have a run-0ff fan poll in June to determine the winning idea.

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VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

PLAYLIST S8 EP19 May 2014

Zephyr “Dreamin’” from Heartbeat (1982)
Chris Daniels & the Kings “Roadhouse Music” from When You’re Cool (1987)
Jeff Finlin “East by West” from The Tao of Motor Oil (2010)
(D) Rachel & the Kings “Edge of Me” from Edge of Me EP (2014) Wendy Woo “Hold On” from Live (2013)
(D) Josh Blackburn “Sympathy” [single] (2014) (D) American Blackout “Truth & Charades” [single] (2014) 
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club “Do You Know Thee Enemy” from Unentitled (2011)
(D) Dakota Blonde “The Love We Build” from The Love We Build (2013)
Thom Chacon “American Dream” from Thom Chacon (2013)
Ryan D White “Love Story” from Something Brilliant Is About to Happen (2014)
(D/G) Billy Ryan & Black Irish “Lion of Ireland” from Billy Ryan & Black Irish (Remastered) (1988)
Zephyr “Don’t Come Back” from Heartbeat (1982)
Jill Sobule “Supermodel” from Jill Sobule (1995)
(N) Grant Farm “Shiny Brown Eyes” from Plowin’ Time (2014)
The Wild After “Meant for You” from Lesson Learned EP (2014)
(D) Kate LeRoux “It Doesn’t Matter At All (single edit)” from Phoenix (2014) Matt Skinner Band “I’ll Keep Loving” from Native Stranger (2013)
The Apples in Stereo “Hey Elevator” from Travellers in Space and Time (2010)
The Fray “Love Don’t Die” from Helios (2014)
Musketeer Gripweed “A Train” from Floods and Fires (2014)
Arthur Lee Land “Cracked Open” from Cracked Open (2013)
Jon Wirtz “Country” from Tourist (2013)

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The Colorado Sound Presents @ the Mish … coming … in July … a night under the stars with DeadFloyd  … information at www.themishawaka.com 

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The Colorado Sound S8 EP18 May 2014

mothersdaycrayonsignHappy Mothers’ Day.  Not too much to say today.  Enjoy the day with your mom if you can, and if you can’t then enjoy the warm memories we all share of our mom’s.

We’ve been enjoying the incredible 1982 Zephyr Heartbeat album the past month … and we’re not done with it yet.  Gonna have to be soon though, as new classics are coming in this month from Billy Ryan & Black Irish (2005 remaster of 1988 S/T album + demos) and then sometime around the end of the month we’ll have the newly remastered 1969 Zephyr, featuring Tommy Bolin, Rainbow in the Bathtub as well as outtakes, demos and Zephyr Live @ Tulagi’s record to share.

Looking forward into June, we should have the self-released album from the wonderful Richie Furay, who turned 70 this week.  WOW!  Happy Birthday Richie.

Don ‘t forget … next Saturday – MAY 17 … to join me at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre for Head for the Hills with Grant Farm and Gipsy Moon.

Mish Logo JPGThe Colorado Sound Presents Head for the Hills with guests Grant Farm & Gipsy Moon, at the Mishawaka on May 17.  Tickets at www.themishawaka.com Check out this performance from H4TH at the Mish in 2012 ….

PLAYLIST S8EP18 May 2014

(D) = album debut
(N) = new track from previously debuted album

Zephyr “I Know A Place” from Heartbeat (1982)
Sugarloaf “Myra Myra” from Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You (1975)
The Samples “Pioneer Square” from Here and Somewhere Else (1998)
(N) Katie Herzig “Drug” from Walk Through Walls (2014)
Whiskey Blanket “Blatto Nox” from From the Dead of Dark (2014)
Dr. Izzy Band “Matches Don’t Burn Memories” from Blind and Blues Bound (2012)
In The Whale “Shall Not Be Moved” from Cake (2012)
Houses “Me & Mr Kelly” from Summer (2009)
(D) Grant Farm “Can’t You See” from Plowin’ Time (2014)
AdrienneO “Take It In” from Innocence (2013)
(N) Shatterproof “Sticks and Stones” from Spokesbuzz Volume 4 (2013)
Andrew Vogt “On the Run” from Cats Afoot (2010)
Zephyr “Half Heaven” from Heartbeat (1982)
Firefall “Strange Way” from Elan (1978)
Subdudes “Help Is On the Way” from The Subdudes (1989)
(N) String Cheese Incident “Stay Through” from Song In My Head (2014)
Glitta Kings “Twice Broken” from Girls in High Heels Shouldn’t Dance On Glass Tables (2014)
(N) You Me and Apollo “Days on Days” from Sweet Honey (2014)
(N) Katey Laurel “All the Way Home” from Periscope (2014)
Gromet “Skip Your Stone” from Barren (2013)
Mosey West “Hurricane Eyes” from Bermuda (2014)
Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore “Train Home” from Love Runner (2014)
Nathaniel Rateliff “Nothing to Show For” from Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2014)
GogoLab “Honey Trap” from Border Patrol (2013)

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SpokesBUZZ, a  Colorado 501C3 with a mission to DEVELOP THE PROFESSIONALISM OF ARTISTS, PROMOTE AND CONNECT PROGRESSIVE CULTURAL DESTINATIONS, AMPLIFY MUSIC SCENES and GROW LOCAL ECONOMIES.  Please visit the website for information on bands that SpokesBUZZ supports, as well as shows and more.  www.spokesbuzz.org.

The Colorado Sound S8 EP17 May 2014

I sure do hope you’ve been catching the recent episodes of the show, as I’ve featured tracks from one of Colorado’s “lost” recordings – Zepyr’s “Heartbeat” (1982).  I added a couple of cuts from the “Heartbeat” (1982) to the morning mix at The Colorado Sound Live365.  Coming up in May I’ll also have remastered versions of Zephyr’s 1969 debut, the “Rainbow In the Bathtub.”

The Colorado Sound Live365 – Updated May 5.

A couple of new releases came in too late to get on for this week’s show.
Matt Fuller Group, featuring Ron Miles – Waiting for Violet – jazz
Grant Farm – Plowing Time – jamband

Video Pick of the Week

Lovin’ this stripped down version … wtg you guys .. nicely done 🙂

PLAYLIST S8 EP17 May 2014

(N) Zephyr “Don’t Come Back” from Heartbeat (1982)
Joe Walsh “Rocky Mountain Way” from The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get (1972)
Poco “When It All Began” from The Essential Poco (2005)
String Cheese Incident “Song In My Head” from Song In My Head (2014)
Bad Brad & the Fat Cats “Other Side” from Take A Walk With Me (2014)
(N) Ivory Circle “We Will Run” from Equilateral (2014) 
Katie Herzig “Summer” from Walk Through Walls (2014)
Euforquestra “The Price is Right” from Fire (2014)
Zach Heckendorf “Invisible Ink” from The Cool Down (2012)
Places “The Fire” from No More Wasted Days (2012)
H2 Big Band “Blue Brews” from You’re It! (2011)
(N) Zephyr “Love Comes Runnin’” from Heartbeat (1982)
Tommy Bolin “Savannah Woman” from Teaser (1975)
Chris Daniels & the Kings “Congo Square” from Live Wired! (1995)
(N) Von Stomper “Train Train” from Von Stomper (2014) 
Leftover Salmon “Up On the Hill Where We Do the Boogie” from The Nashville Sessions (1999)
Branded Bandits “Hang Me High” from Branded Bandits (2013)
the Railbenders “Sweet Caroline” from Segundo (2003)
Musketeer Gripweed “A Train” from Floods and Fires (2014)
My Body Sings Electric “Keep It Simple” from Part 1: the Night Ends (2014)
Monroe Monroe “Engines Will Come” from Engines Will Come (2011)
Monocle Band “Can’t Get By” from Monocle Band (2013)
The Samples “Boulder” from America (2014)
Rich Lamb “Deja Blues” from Music Along the Way (2008)