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The Colorado Sound S7EP41 NOV 2013

chris at ob hmls sunday june 16 2013The biggest problem with being IN THE business is that I often have to miss industry events I really want to be a part of.  That goes for Chris Daniels‘ induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame this weekend.  I missed it.  I missed seeing the legendary Judy Collins, and fellow Coloradoans Bob Lind and others … I missed it.  I was busy doing sound, and working on various other RMMN related tasks (like getting artist cds out to radio).

denver music summitIf you haven’t made plans yet to attend the Denver Music Summit coming up Nov 22-24, mark your calendars, and head to www.facebook.com/denvermusicsummit for details.  The inspiration for the Denver Music Summit was a research study developed by WESTAF for Create Denver, titled “Listen Local: Music in the Mile High City.” … The summit gives working musicians the professional skills and connections needed to develop their careers and fosters connections to build a sustainable music community … so definitely hit up the fb page for more info on how you might participate in this event.

One of the debuts this week is In Good Company: Megan Burtt & Friends – the Colorado Sessions Vol. 1, a splendid “compilation” of songs co-written by Megan and several of the top acts in Colorado today, including Chris Daniels, John Magnie, SHEL, and about 8 others.   Expect to hear more from this effort over the next few months while we’re waiting for the new Megan Burtt album to get done and into our hands. In the meantime, make plans on attending the premiere of this event.  This does look to be a sold out show.  

VIDEO PICK OF THE WEEK:  I was hanging out with some friends this week and the conversation got around to the band the Informants.  My buddy asked me what became of them … here’s the answer.  

PLAYLIST S7EP41 NOV 2013

Jimmy Ibbotson “Saints and Sots” from More Than Mountains (2000)
Freddi / Henchi and the Soulsetters “Things Are Changing” from Crown Princes of Funk: The Last Set (2010)
(D) Tennis “Mean Street” from Small Sound (2013)Navy “Something Good” from Spirit Groove (2013)
Patti Fiasco “Small Town Lights” from Small Town Lights (2013)
Elephant Revival “Birds and Stars” from These Changing Skies (2013)
Nathaniel Rateliff “Nothing to Show For” from Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2013)
Everything Absent or Distorted (a love story) “The Exit Parade” from Soft Civil War (2006)
Fierce Bad Rabbit “Rich Man” from Live and Learn (2011)
El Toro de la Muerte “Dancer” from Dancer These Days (2011)
(N) The Railsplitters “Where You Are” from The Railsplitters (2014)Darryl Purpose “Orange Raincoat” from Next Time Around (2012)
Brad Goode “All Fall Down” from Chicago Red (2013)
Flying Burrito Brothers “Colorado” from Hot Burritos! – The Flying Burrito Brothers Anthology 1969-1972 (2000)
(D) Lissa Hanner “Colorado Cowgirl” from My Colorado (2014)
(D) Yonder Mountain String Band “Rad Doll” from EP13 (2013)
Toad In the Hole “Wiser” from APT 203 (2013)
(D) Whiskey Blanket “Dinner with Ghouls” from From the Dead of Dark (2014) (D) Megan Burtt & Chimney Choir “Rise and Shine” from In Good Company: Megan Burtt & Friends – the Colorado Sessions Vol. 1 (2014)
Jill Sobule “Cinnamon Park (radio edit)” from Underground Victorious (2004)
Star Jaguar feat. Erin McKeown “The Jailer: Part 2” from The Jailer: Part 2 (2013)
Big Head Todd & The Monsters “Happiness Is” from Rocksteady (2010)
Eddie Turner “Rise” from Rise (2005)
Chris Daniels & the Kings “Crosstown Traffic” from Stealing the Covers (2008)
Raincheck “Shadow Valley” from Raincheck (2012)

The Colorado Sound S7 EP40 NOV 2013

BN NWF 2012 GOAT ON STAGEThe big news this week = Create Denver, in partnership with the IMTour Program and WESTAF, is presenting the Denver Music Summit, Nov. 22-24 (weekend prior to Thanksgiving). Programs and performances will take place in Denver at the Mercury Café, 2199 California St. on November 22 and at the McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 West Colfax Ave. on November 23-24.

According to the press release, the event is national in scope and local in focus, it brings together musicians, music industry professionals and enthusiasts to share ideas, learn about current trends, and inspire ingenuity. The summit gives working musicians the professional skills and connections needed to develop their careers and fosters connections to build a sustainable music community. The public is encouraged to join in and participate in this event.  Tickets for individual events are available online and at the doors for the public, including daytime musician workshops and evening performances.  More information at facebook.com/Denvermusicsummit.

Video Pick of the Week:  had to reach back a few months for this one.  Somehow or other I got the impression that Bop Skizzum was releasing a new video in Nov – and so far, the only one I’ve found is this one – that I apparently didn’t catch when it came out this past July?  Hmmm… maybe this is the new one I’ve been waiting for?    

PLAYLIST S7 EP40 NOV 2013

Gary Stites “Shine That Ring” from Shine That Ring (1959)
Sugarloaf “Green Eyed Lady” from Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You (1975)
The Piedmont Brothers Band “The Road” from Back to the Country (2013)
The Samples “Wild River” from Return to Earth (2001)
(N) OneRepublic “Counting Stars” from Native (2013)
Glass Delirium “Reality” from Diamond Lullabies (2013)
(D) Signal Path “Wolf Cry (feat Relic Secure)” from Habitats (2013)  No Fair Fights “Kiss From A Rose” from The Sound of Burning Bridges (2011)
(D) The Railsplitters “My World” from The Railsplitters (2014)  (N) Casey James Prestwood “Good Ones” from Honky Tonk Bastard World (2013)
Manuel Lopez Trio “Searching Out” from Searching Out (2013)
Danny Holien “Colorado” from Colorado (1972)
Dewey Terry “Funky Old Town” from Chief (1972)
(D) Leftover Salmon “Get Up and Go” from The Get Up and Go (2013)
Rob Roper “Me” from Misfit (2011)
(D) Kristina Murray “Unravelin’” from Unravelin’ (2014)
(D) Matt Nasi Band “Impact” from Anticipation (2013)
Beats Noir! “Going Nowhere (feat Venus Cruz)” from Where the Sun Goes Down (2013)
The Apples in Stereo “Nobody But You” from Travellers in Space and Time (2010)
Tennis “Tell Her No” from Tell Her No (2011)
(D) Mosey West “Old Stone” from Bermuda (2014)  Grant Sabin “Dreaming” from Anthromusicology (2013)
Sam Lee “Honesty” from Raise Your Flag (2013)
(N) Tom Gershwin “Sugar” from Sweet Pastimes (2013)

The Colorado Sound S7 EP39 OCT 2013

chris at ob hmls sunday june 16 2013Monday / Oct 28, 2013: Good morning. Not a lot of time this morning, and obviously not yesterday either considering this didn’t get done and posted til now. Full day of music yesterday in support of CAN’D AID FOUNDATION at Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids in Longmont. Felonius Smith, Grant Farm bluegrass, and Rocktin’ Grove killed it noon to five …and then we had our Sunday evening show upstairs in the loft with David Williams gypsy jazz featuring David and Enion Tiller. All in all a really magnificent day of music.

So, what do Glenn Frey, Joe Cocker, Joe Walsh, and Rick Derringer have to do with Colorado music history? Three are current or past residents in the state – and two were produced by a famous rock producer who had a label in Denver (Tumbleweed) in the 60s, who recorded the first two records to come out of Caribou Ranch, and who subsequently went on to become the Eagles producer in the mid-70s.

Video Pick of the Week:  Danny Shafer and his family are among those who lost their home and possessions in Lyons this year.  There have been numerous benefits in support of Danny, the Tillers, and the many others who have lost because of the floods.  This video is from one of those benefits… grab the Kleenex kids.  

PLAYLIST S7 EP39 OCT 2013

Glenn Frey “Smuggler’s Blues” from Solo Collection (1984)
Joe Cocker “Hard Knocks” from Hard Knocks (2012)
Joe Johnson “Ketchikan” from New West Sound (2013)
(N) Petals of Spain “Love (Really Breaks)” from Petals of Spain (2013) 
(N) Equally Challenged “All My Love” from Equally Challenged (2013) 
Nathaniel Rateliff “Don’t Get Too Close” from Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2013)
(D) Balue “Grow Up” from Quiet Dreamer (2013) 
Dressy Bessy “Anyone Can See” from Holler and Stomp (2008)
Gromet “Sink or Sail” from Colorado Captain (2010)
Whiskey Bottles “Fell In Love With A Stranger” from Grandville (2013)
Alan & Martin “Missin’ Kissin’ You” from Only Boys Back Then (2012)
Palmer Divide “Knockin’ At Your Door” from Shenandoah Train (2009)
Keith Oxman “All Dudes” from Doing All Right (2009)
Joe Walsh “Rocky Mountain Way” from The Smoker You Get The Player You Get (1973)
Rick Derringer “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo” from All American Boy (1973)
(D) The Fray “Love Don’t Die” from Love Don’t Die (2013)
Churchill “Ark In A Flood” from Change EP (2012)
Jeff Brinkman “Halo” from Strange (2012)
(N) Poco “Rockin’ Horse Blues” from All Fired Up (2013)
Lisa Bell “Bring the Love” from The Italian Project (2013)
(D) David Starr “Alive Again” from Alive Again (2013)
String Cheese Incident “Tinder Box” from Untying the Not (2003)
(N) Monocle Band “Water Sky” from Monocle Band (2013)
(N) Taarka “Go to the Ledge” from Adventures in Vagabondia (2013)
Tia Fuller “Ralphie’s Groove” from Angelic Warrior (2012)