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COLORADO PLAYLIST S10 EP35

It’s Monday.  I’m supposed to write about …… …. …. new music this week below in the MMMM (Monday Morning Music Meeting) with more new music coming in this week for next weekend’s show … with the VIDEO PICK of the WEEK going to Wheelchair Sports Camp for what could be the video pick of 2016 …

A thought … I’ve noticed that I can identify my core fanbase here at the Colorado Playlist blogsite and on Twitter and Facebook.  I cannot as easily identify my listener base, outside of ratings in any given city or town, and some of them do not get ratings information.

I’ve noticed that while my listenership is strong, the number of folks who participate on this site, and are engaged in keeping up on Colorado music is pretty low … If my fans don’t engage, how do we do a better job of getting the music out there?

I recently read a compelling article by a long time radio program director who essentially posited that music discovery takes a nose-dive after age 25. After age 25, listeners tend to become more passive in their music demands and that by the time listeners reach their mid-30s, their ability to absorb new music has decreased significantly. They need approximately 60% of the songs in their music mix to be familiar.

That doesn’t spell well when it comes to trying to share new music with adults over age 30 …. what do you think?  Comments accepted below or on FB or Twitter.

News broke over the weekend that Conor O’Neills in Boulder is closing at the end of this week after 17 years.  According to reports being published on social media and elsewhere, the reason is loss of sales due to construction next door to the restaurant/music venue, and a too slow pace of recovery once the construction was finished.

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VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK

Wheelchair Sports Camp delivers what can only be among the top picks for Colorado Video of the Year, and may be considered among the top picks for Colorado Album of the Year.  From the YouTube channel = “Mary Had A Little Band” is the first video from NO BIG DEAL, the 1st official studio album from Denver’s WHEELCHAIR SPORTS CAMP, produced by the late, great IKEY OWENS (Jack White, The Mars Volta, Free Moral Agents). “No Big Deal” drops September 30, 2016!

MONDAY MORNING MUSIC MEETING

I conceived of this idea as 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.  I get a lot of feedback from fans about what’s liked .. and what isn’t.

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.

It’s not a competition.  It’s just a gauge of how well you like the songs I added this week.  You can select as many as you think I should keep in the “playlist.”

PLAYLIST S10 EP35

(D) = debut of lp, ep or single
(N) = new cut from previously debuted lp or ep
(R) = request

HOUR 1

Sugarloaf “Green Eyed Lady” from Green Eyed Lady` (1970)
Sugarloaf “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You” from Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You (1975)
(D) Danielle Ate the Sandwich “Just Human” from The Terrible Dinner Guest (2016) 
Paul Kimbiris “Dark Side of Pearl” from Dark Side of Pearl (2014)
(D) Big Head Blues Club: Featuring Big Head Todd & the Monsters “The Seventh Son” from Way Down Inside (2016)
Patti Fiasco “The Graveyard Shift” from Saved By Rock And Roll (2016)
Blue Canyon Boys “Heartaches Welcome” from Next Go ‘Round (2012)
Eldren “Everybody Went Crazy” from Welcome to Deathville (2015)
Bad Weather California “I’ll Reach Out My Hand” from Sunkissed (2012)
(D) OneRepublic “Kids” from Oh My My (2016)

Places “The fire” from No More Wasted Days (2012)
Safe Boating is No Accident “Dye My Love” from Bonus Features (2014)
Jim Stranahan “Blues and a Half” from MIGRATION TO A HIGHER GROUND (2014)

HOUR 2

Acoustic Junction “Broken mirrors” from Acoustic Junction (1996)
(D) Other Worlds “You’re Only Worth What You Love” from Weather Patterns (2016)

Katya Chorover “Movin on” from Big Big Love (2012)
Chimney Choir “In the Underworld” from Boomtown (2015)
(D) Miscomunicado “Love Hz” from Fun-Land Express (2016) 
Whiskey Blanket “Rule the Roost” from No Object (2010)
The Samples “My Town” from Samples (1990)
Nathen Maxwell & the Original Bunny Gang “working for the man” from White Rabbit (2010)
(D) Becky Heart “Little Bird” [single] (2016) 
Edison “The Good Fight” from Familiar Spirit (2016)
Post Paradise “Digging Secrets” from Digging Secrets (2013)
Ben Markley ~ Clint Ashlock Quintet “the return” from The Return (2014)

A HUGE THANK YOU to Oskar Blues Fooderies!  They are the new sponsor of “IN COLORADO MUSIC HISTORY,” the segment that runs at the top of each hour of the show.  Oskar Blues Fooderies includes the Original Brew and Pub in Lyons, and Homemade Liquids and Solids,CHUBurger, and Cyclehops Bike Cantina in Longmont, Hotbox Roasters coffee, and coming soon to Denver (under construction in RiNo and LoDo).

mishawakaThe Mishawaka Amphitheatre is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.  Check out there website for specials, shows and more.

 

 

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Friday Sept 30 = 3-Goatz! (Chris K, Chris J and Richard).  Tasty Weasel Brew Pub Longmont.  5PM-7PM
Saturday Oct 15 = acoustic band at Cyclehops in Longmont
Saturday Oct 29 = fundraiser for Adoption Dreams Come True, Fort Collins

Colorado Playlist S10 EP32 SPT 2016

Me:  wanna go see a show?
She:  no, you like local bands.
Me:  ???  “local bands?”
She:  yeah, you know … I want to see something better than that.
Me:  Ok, that’s cool.

Many people have a misconception about local bands.  SOME people think that local equates to they’re not very good because they’re not national.

Me:  Wanna go see Gregory Alan Isakov and Ani DeFranco?
She” oh HELL YES! I love his music.
Me:  he’s a local artist.
She:  he is???  I had no idea.
Me:  yeah, he is … <smh>

Gregory’s appearance on September 4th capped the first time in Colorado music history that 10 Colorado (read: local) acts headlined Red Rocks.  And that doesn’t count the support acts, or acts like Greensky Bluegrass (two members live in Fort Collins).

The next time someone says no to a “local” band, let them know it may be the last time they get to say “I saw them when they were just a local band.” 😉

Four tracks make this week’s MMMM (Monday Morning Music Meeting):  Eros and the Eschaton “Helicopter,” Chella & The Charm “Queen City of the Plains,” Slim Cessna’s Auto Club “Commandment 3,” and Elephant Revival “Raindrops.”  You can let me know which of these I should keep in the playlist below.

I have T-SHIRTS — LIMITED EDITION (only 35) 10th Anniversary “Colorado Playlist” … $15 includes shipping.  Order by emailing me at chriskmusic@gmail.com .. I accept PAYPAL only.  Please state size and mailing address when ordering.

MONDAY MORNING MUSIC MEETING

I conceived of this idea as 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.  I get a lot of feedback from fans about what’s liked .. and what isn’t.

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.

It’s not a competition.  It’s just a gauge of how well you like the songs I added this week.  You can select as many as you think I should keep in the “playlist.”

HOUR 1

Dan Fogelberg “Face the Fire” from Phoenix (1980)
(D) Chain Station “Overkill” from Where I Want to Be (2016)
Haunted Windchimes “Out With the Crow” from Out With The Crow (2012)
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats “Look It Here” from Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats (2015)
(N) Eros and the Eschaton “Helicopter” from Weight of Matter (2016) 
Hello Dollface “Say” from Warrior of Light (2016)
Churchill “War Within” from War Within EP (2013)
The Burroughs “You Are My Joy” from You Are My Joy (2016)
(D) Chella & The Charm “Queen City of the Plains” from Denver Delay (2016) 
King Cardinal “Gasoline” from One A Giant EP (2015)
The Gromet “Skip Your Stone” from Barren (2012)
Jeff Jenkins Organization “Heavy Eddie” from The Arrival (2015)

HOUR 2

Gary Stites “Shine That Ring” from Shine That Ring (1959)
Sugarloaf “Green Eyed Lady” from Green Eyed Lady` (1970)
(N) Slim Cessna’s Auto Club “Commandment 3” from Commandments According to SCAC (2016)

Mike Clark & the Sugar Sounds “Good love” from Round and Round (2013)
The Lumineers “Cleopatra” from Cleopatra (2016)
(N) Elephant Revival “Raindrops” from Petals (2016)

Taarka “River’s Eddy Blues” from Making Tracks Home (2015)
Vermillion Road “Run” from Run (2016)
Love 45 “Release Me” from Into The Ether (2009)
(D) Post Paradise “The Light You Follow” from Bring It To Life (Side B) (2016)
Jux County “River Phoenix” from Simon’s Eyes (1995)
Land Lines “Limb from Limb” from Natural World (2014)
Analog Son “Shady Nights” from Stomp and Shout (2015)

oskar-blues-no backgroundA HUGE THANK YOU to Oskar Blues Fooderies!  They are the new sponsor of “IN COLORADO MUSIC HISTORY,” the segment that runs at the top of each hour of the show.  Oskar Blues Fooderies includes the Original Brew and Pub in Lyons, and Homemade Liquids and Solids,CHUBurger, and Cyclehops Bike Cantina in Longmont,Hotbox Roasterscoffee, and coming soon to Denver (under construction in RiNo and LoDo).

mishawakaThe Mishawaka Amphitheatre is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.  Sept 9 & 10 with Keller Williams and his Compadres ft. Keith Moseley (The String Cheese Incident), Jay Starling (Love Canon), Bridget Law (Elephant Revival), and Jeff Austin (Jeff Austin Band) with special guests Trout Steak Revival  TICKETS https://mishawaka.ticketforce.com/

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Saturday Sept 10 = Samples World Bistro – Longmont = Core-4 acoustic lineup 8:30-10:30PM.  All ages No cover

Friday Sept 16 = CO-bill with Kerry Pastine & the Crime Scene at Avogadro’s Number (Fort Collins).  FULL BAND = last show of the year with Chris Kennison on pedal steel.  $10 / $15 dos

Friday Sept 30 = 3-Goatz! (Chris K, Chris J and Richard).  Tasty Weasel Brew Pub Longmont.  6PM-8PM

Colorado Playlist – S10 EP20

To be honest I’m having a hard time collecting my thoughts this morning.  I’m still stunned by the horrifying events that took place in Orlando, Florida yesterday.  I won’t pontificate politically here.  I did enough of that on my FB page yesterday.  Yesterday took much of the luster off what was otherwise an excellent weekend of live local music for me.  Prayers for the family and friends.

This week’s MMMM includes tracks that have been highly praised among my friends in the press.  Joseph Tonelli, Pete Pidgeon & Arcoda and Medic all make this week’s new music entries.  Let me know which you would like me to keep in this week’s poll.

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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.

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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/ the Railbenders, GOATZ! and the Liz Barnez Band.  All Ages.  Tickets $12 Advance / $15 DoS

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

Video Pick of the Week

In case you missed it, Nathaniel Rateliff was on E-Town this weekend with Gregory Alan Isakov.  It was really a special episode.  Thanks E-Town!

MONDAY MORNING MUSIC MEETING

What you’ll find below are new songs 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.  I get a lot of feedback from fans about what’s liked .. and what isn’t.

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.

HOUR 1

Jill Sobule “I Kissed A Girl” from Jill Sobule (1995)
The Apples in Stereo “Shine a light” from Tone Soul Evolution (1997)
(D) Joseph Tonelli “My Situation” from Dust & Snow (2016) 
Navy “Something Good” from Spirit Groove (2013)
Todd Adelman “Right Before You Said Hello” from Highways & Lowways (2015)
The Motet “Damn!” from Totem (2016)
Big Head Todd & The Monsters “I Get Smooth” from Black Beehive (2014)
Gregory Alan Isakov “Liars” from Gregory Alan Isakov w/Colorado Symphony (2016)
Elephant Revival “Grace of a Woman” from These Changing Skies (2013)
The Ghost of Joseph Buck “Not About You” from Scenic EP (2016)
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club “Mother’s Daughter” from Always Say Please and Thank You (2000)
Signal Path “Wolf Cry (feat Relic Secure)” from Habitats (2013)
Bill Frisell “Baja” from Guitar In the Space Age (2015)

HOUR 2

Dusty Drapes & the Dusters “Talkin’ Boogie” from The Red Album (1981)
Flash Cadillac & the Continental Kids “It’s a Summer Night” from Best of Flash Cadillac and The Continental Kids (2010/1970)
(D) Pete Pidgeon & Arcoda “The Ways We Change” from All the Little Things (2016)


Jeff Finlin “Is This Love” from Ballad Of A Plain Man (2008)
Natalie Walker “Trust” from Strange Bird (2015)
Slow Caves “Desert Minded” from Desert Minded (2016)
Megan Burtt “Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” from The Bargain (2015)
(D) Medic “Room to Run” from Room to Run (2016) 
Beats Noir! “Where the Sun Goes Down” from Where the Sun Goes Down (2013)
A.J. Fullerton “Smoke & Mirrors” from A.J. Fullerton (2016)
Billy & Liza “Barstool” from It’s About Time (2001)
Cracker “I’m Sorry Baby” from Berkeley To Bakersfield (2014)
Annie Booth “Blues for Narcissism” from WANDERLUST (2014)

GOATZ! News and Shows

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The FULL band will be appearing with The Ghost of Joseph Buck at Ziggies in Denver THURSDAY JUNE 16 … 21+ $10 8PM-12 …

The ACOUSTIC quartet will be appearing with Andy Sydow on July 9 at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins. … Saturday July 9 … 6-9PM … All Ages … $10 … kids free with parents.

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