CP S16 EP20 2022

June 13, 2022Alysia Kraft‘s new solo album “First Light” isn’t out yet, but the popular singer-songwriter has already advanced three singles from her debut solo release – Little River, Cold Mountain, and Hamilton Pool. The singer, known for the bands Whippoorwill and the Patti Fiasco, is one of this month’s featured artists at Indie 102.3; the three tracks will propel “First Light” into the TOP 5 for June.

Did you know your vote in the Monday Morning Music Meeting (MMMM) below matters when I get to the end of the year polls? Now is also a good time to review the CP Listener Poll/Top 40 for 2021. We’re only six months away from talking about the Best of 2022.

TOP 5 #COMUSIC SPINS – WK END 6/12/22

Spin data pulled from the Colorado Playlist105.5 The Colorado SoundIndie 102.3, 88.9 KRFC  and ten other stations that use playlist generator Spinitron, designed to benefit community/public and college radio stations and offering advanced search functions for artists and agents.

  1. NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHTSWEATS – The Future LP
  2. THE LUMINEERS – Brightside LP
  3. ALYSIA KRAFT – First Light LP
  4. DESTINO – Starcrasher LP
  5. ELEKTRIC ANIMALS – Channels EP

MONDAY MORNING MUSIC MEETING (MMMM)

I designed the Monday Morning Music Meeting (MMMM) as a way for you to let me know what you think of new music emerging from around the state. Results enter into which cuts stay in rotation, and which cuts make the final “best of” list.

HOUR 1

Open Road I’ve Always Been A Rambler – Open Road (2000)
Mollie O’BrienEleezah – Big Red Sun Blues (1998)
(D) Euforquestra Arizona to Georgia – While We Still Got Time (2022)

The VelveteersCharmer And The Snake – Nightmare Daydream (2021)
DeVotchKa Give Me Something to Believe (2019)
Alysia KraftLittle River – First Light (2022)
New Family Dog6 Feet Under – Halo (2022)
Chris Daniels & The KingsHowlin’ At The Moon – 10 (2005)
Lannie GarrettWhat a Night, What a Moon, What a Boy – Under Paris Skies (2005)
The High HawksTalk About That – The High Hawks (2021)
(D) Adrienne OWhat What What (2022)

Big Head Todd & The MonstersHey Delila – Black Beehive (2014)
Blakk MantraChoose Your High (2021)
Steve Kovalcheck, Peter Sommer, Paul Romaine, Ken Walker – Old Hat – Ghost Orchid (2022)

Joe WalshRocky Mountain Way – Rocky Mountain Way (1975)
(D) Elektric Animals Head in the Ground – Channels EP (2022)

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night SweatsSurvivor – The Future (2021)
Wellington BullingsBecause I Want To (2020)
Jyemo ClubIssa Ting (f. the Reminders) (2022)
One Flew WestHoles In My Jeans (2022)
Five Iron FrenzyIt Was a Dark & Stormy Night – Engine of a Million Plots (2013)
12 Cents For MarvinRussian Roulette – Change (2006)
FoxfeatherEnd of My Rope – Nature of Things (2021)
(D) Ace EngferMy Kind of Crazy – Brave & Free (2022)

Dragondeer Mirage a Trois – Mirage a Trios (2019)
Kerry Pastine and The Crime SceneLet’s Do This Thing – Let’s Do This Thing (2015)
Kim Stone BandPurple – Earthschool + (1988)

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CP S16 EP18 2022

Picture = Curious Theater 25th Anniversary Subscriber Brunch, Sat May 21 2022

MAY 23, 2022 – Colorado is known for being an arts friendly state. Not only do we have one of the most vibrant music scenes in the country but we have a world class art museum to go with renowned live theater venues like Curious Theater Company in Denver, named #1 Live Theater Venue by Best Things Colorado.

Claire and I are annual subscribers. It was great to great a preview of the upcoming 2022-23 season and to be a part of the 25th Anniversary celebration. There’s a great article in 5280 about founders Chip Walton and Dee Covington, who will leave the company at the end of its 25th season.

What Music Streaming Service Do You Use? Please respond to the poll, and please make sure to leave your age group for research purposes.

TOP 5 #COMUSIC SPINS – WK END 5/22

Spin data pulled from the Colorado Playlist105.5 The Colorado SoundIndie 102.3, 88.9 KRFC  and ten other stations that use playlist generator Spinitron, designed to benefit community/public and college radio stations and offering advanced search functions for artists and agents.

  1. NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHTSWEATS – The Future LP
  2. THE LUMINEERS – Brightside LP
  3. ANTHONY RUPTAK – Backrooms LP (Apr-22)
  4. THE WHITE MOMS White Moms III: Men Working LP (Mar-22)
  5. FIA NYXX – Red Umbrella LP (Apr-22)

MONDAY MORNING MUSIC MEETING (MMMM)

I designed the Monday Morning Music Meeting (MMMM) as a way for you to let me know what you think of new music emerging from around the state. Results enter into which cuts stay in rotation, and which cuts make the final “best of” list.

HOUR 1

Firefall Cinderella – Firefall (1976)
Poco Pickin’ Up The Pieces – Pickin’ Up The Pieces (1969)
(D) Russ Hopkins I’m Not Ready Yet (2022)
Claire Heywood Letter Day (2020)
Slow Caves Out of State – Falling (2019)
Carolyn Hunter Hardest Part (2022)
Dango Rose Singularity – The Forgotten Years EP VOL. Two (2022)
Bad Weather CaliforniaI’ll Reach Out My Hand – Sunkissed (2012)
Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi BandTell Me Daddy (f. Erica Brown) – Tangled Road Again (2013)
Leftover SalmonCategory Stomp – Brand New Good Old Days (2021)
(D) Andy Eppler How Can You Rebuild a Soul – Lonely Disco EP (2022)
Porlolo I Was A Fool (Wasting Time) – Porlolo (2018)
Eddie TurnerChange In Me – Change In Me (2021)
Adam BodineSurface Service – Scenes of Changery (2021)

HOUR 2

Elton John Someone Saved My Life Tonight – Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975)
(D) Wood BellyOld Home – Great Big Skies (2022)

Bison BoneTell All Our Friends – The Lost Weekend EP (2021)
Sarah SlatonDance In the Sun (2019)
A.J. FullertonOh Frustration (2022)
Ambar LucidGet Lost In the Music – Get Lost In the Music (2021)
Wildermiss Carry Your Heart – Lost With You EP (2017)
The Mercury ProjectRefuge – Soapbox Jive (2004)
(D) The MotetBreathe Deeper (2022)

The Still TideGive Me Time – Run Out (2017)
Giant ZeroGood Ol’ Days – Shakes Me (2021)
(D) Sean McGowanCumbres & Toltec – Union Station (2022)

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CP S16 EP17 2022

MAY 16, 2022 – I designed the Monday Morning Music Meeting (MMMM) as a way for you to let me know what you think of new music emerging from around the state. Results enter into which cuts stay in rotation, and which cuts make the final “best of” list.

TOP 5 #COMUSIC SPINS

Spin data pulled from the Colorado Playlist105.5 The Colorado SoundIndie 102.3 and eleven stations that use playlist generator Spinitron, designed to benefit non-commercial community/public and college radio stations and offering advanced search functions for artists and agents.

  1. NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHTSWEATS – The Future LP
  2. THE LUMINEERS – Brightside LP
  3. FIA NYXX – Red Umbrella LP (Apr-22)
  4. ANTHONY RUPTAK – Backrooms LP (Apr-22)
  5. ELEKTRIC ANIMALS – Channels EP (May-22)

MONDAY MORNING MUSIC MEETING (MMMM)

HOUR 1

Freddi Henchi Band Celebration (f. Larry Wilkens) – Freddi Henchi Band (1981)
ZephyrDon’t Come Back – Heartbeat (1981)
(D) Sarah ChristineThe Year: Hang On Mom (2022)

OneRepublicRescue Me – Human (2021)
The LumineersLife In The City – Gloria Sparks EP (2019)
Wellington BullingsFlame (2022)
Yonder Mountain String BandInto the Fire – Get Yourself
Dan TreanorFrom African Soul – Mercy (2005)
The SubdudesWork Clothes – Street Symphony (2007)
(D) Thom LaFondNew Wildfire – The Moon Leans In (2022)

SUCH You (Icytat Vocal Mix) (2016)
The Still Tide Keep It – Between Skies (2020)
Keith Oxman The Splashers – Caught Between the Lion and the Twins (2008)

HOUR 2

Mollie O’Brien Never Make Your Move Too Soon (Birmingham) – I Never Move Too Soon (1987)
Mary FlowerJane Jane (f. John Magnie and Steve Amadee) – Blues Jubilee (1994)
(D) Leslie TomTequila After Midnight (2022)

Kind Hearted Strangers The Egoist – East-West (2021)
DeVotchKa Exhaustible – 100 Lovers (2011)
Kick and the HugGirl You’ve Changed – Ladies & Gentlemen (2022)
Mike Clark & the Sugar SoundsWarm Me Up – Moon Rock (2022)
Flobots The Rose And The Thistle – The Circle In The Square (2012)
Tierro Band w Bridget LawCharity – Allurement (2019)
(D) MaryLynn Gillaspie Skippy’s Dream (Hypnagogia) – Secret Language (2022)

Mark OblingerLittle Bird – High Water Line (2019)
Leftover SalmonBrand New Good Old Days – Brand New Good Old Days (2021)
Garrett Sayers TrioDiatribe – Thinkbox (2017)

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