CP S17 EP23 2023

Springtime in the high desert. Courtesy Clear Vistas Photography

June 19, 2023 – We’re halfway through the 2023 release year. So, what’s HOT? What records make my BEST OF SO FAR FOR 2023?

BTTRFLY QUINTET, “Coast,” featuring Grammy-nominated drummer Adam Deitch (Lettuce); Grammy-winning trumpeter Benny Bloom (Lettuce); keyboardist Borahm Lee (Pretty Lights, Break Science); bassist Hunter Roberts (Break Science); and Big Gigantic producer and saxophonist Dominic Lalli.

I grew up in a jazz house in the 60s and played jazz briefly in the Jazz Lab 3 band, while attending Colorado State University in the late 80s. To this day, an end of evening whiskey and jazz are staples of my existence. Best listened to under high quality headphones, for all the nuance displayed by the stellar cast.

One caveat – beware – Drummer Adam Deitch can sometimes be a bit showy and overshadow some of the exceptional solos by Benny Bloom and Dominic Lalli.

The album was released in November, so I’ve had plenty of time to give this one a deep listen, or two …. or …. Favorite track = Good Things Come in 3s.

#COMUSIC TOP FIVE WK ENDING JUNE 18 2023

Spin data pulled from the Colorado Playlist105.5 The Colorado SoundIndie 102.388.9 KRFC  and ten other stations that use playlist generator Spinitron, offering search functions for artists and agents to track airplay.

(D) Debuted in TOP 5
(R) Re-entered TOP 5
LP = album (5 or more songs)
EP = extended play (3-5 songs)
SP = single play (1-2 songs)
(*) = Colorado expats, as long as they were born and/or raised here, or got their career started here or there is some other reason to include them. 

(1) 1.  KILTRO – Underbelly LP (Apr-23)
(5) 2. *THE WOOD BROTHERS – Heart Is the Hero LP (Apr-23)
(3) 3. GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV – Appaloosa Bones LP (Jun-23)
(D) 4. LAST CALL ROMANCEOne Step Too Close SP (Apr-23)
(D) 5. THE BURROUGHSHoney Imastar LP (Jun-23)
(D) 5. TIERRO BAND W BRIDGET LAWEverlasting Dance LP (Dec-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
The Moonrakers
I Don’t Believe – Baby Please Don’t Go (Side B) (1966)
The Astronauts Baja (1963)
(D) The Burroughs Honey Imastar – Honey Imastar (2023)

Jaiel Sunshine Lovin’ (2022)
Chris Daniels & The Kings with Fred GowdyNobody Knows – Funky to the Bone (2015)
Rebecca FolsomMercy – Sanctuary (2023)
The SubdudesMorning Glory – Miracle Mule (2004)
The Czars Paint the Moon – Goodbye (2004)
The Desert FursExisting Just For Fun (2023)
(D) Subway Lights The Human Show – The Human Show (2023)

The Apples In Stereo Dance Floor – Travellers In Space And Time (2010)
The Infamous StringdustersDown From the Mountain – Toward the Fray (2022)
Keith Oxman – (I’ve Got) Beginners Luck – East of the Village (2017)

HOUR 2
Lannie Garrett & Her Swingin’ Big BandOh Babe! – Kick It! (1998)
Lannie Garrett, Chris DanielsYou’re Lookin’ at Me – Comes Love (1995)
(D) Angela HeartRed (2023)

Erik LundeLong Time Overdue – Water From The Stone (2022)
The Still TideGive Me Time – Run Out (2017)
Tierro Band with Bridget LawOpening (feat. Xerephine) – S/T (2023)
DeVotchKa Exhaustible – 100 Lovers (2011)
OneRepublic Mercy – Waking Up (2009)
Last Call RomanceOne Step Too Close (2023)
(D) Big Sleeps / Rachel EisenstadtCheckmate (One Knight Down) – Big Sleeps (2023)

The FrayHow to Save A Life – How to Save A Life (2005)
Kick and the HugGirl You’ve Changed – Ladies & Gentlemen (2022)
Tony Exum JrMy Name is Tony (2019)

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CP S17 EP11 2023

Happy equinox from the desert – Chris K and Claire Mannato.

Monday March 20, 2023. Yep. Claire and I are on vacation in Death Valley. No spins chart this week, but I did get the MMMM done before we left.

We’re only in March and two songs are now in my short list for best song of the year. This week’s entry is from Rebecca Folsom. “Mercy” is an autobiographical tale of her and her sister. Homeless as children, and left behind, Rebecca eventually made it out, her sister didn’t. She would live her life and die in Boulder shelters. It’s a heart wrenchingly emotional performance on what in my opinion is the best song of Rebecca’s career as a songwriter.

Bridget Law has been splitting time between Tierro and Elephant Revival. Expect a new ER album soon.

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.

Elton JohnThe Bitch Is Back – Caribou (1974)
Chicago Darlin’ Dear – Chicago VI (1973)
(D) Rebecca FolsomMercy – Sanctuary (2023)

Gasoline Lollipops All the Misery Money Can Buy – All The Misery Money Can Buy (2020)
Darcy Nelson Bad (2022)
The Motet Like We Own It – The Motet (2014)
Big Head Todd & The MonstersSpanish Highway – All The Love You Need (2007)
Johnny & the MongrelsMy Only Friend – Magnolia and Pine (2023)
(D) Tierro Band w/Bridget LawOpening (feat. Xerephine) (2023)

Wildermiss Keep It Simple – Lost With You EP (2017)
The River ArkansasTall Grass – Waiting On the Rain (2022)
Annie Booth SextetButterscotch – Alpenglow (2022)

Stephen StillsBuyin’ Time – Illegal Stills (1975)
Rick DerringerCheap Tequila – All American Boy (1973)
(D) Daniel Rodriguez I’m Yours – Vast Nothing (2023)

Elektric Animals Come Clean – Channels EP (2022)
OneRepublic Didn’t I – Human (2020)
Angie Stevens & The Beautiful Wreck Learn to Let the Light In – Learn to Let the Light In (2023)
Blue Canyon BoysWake Up, The Party’s Over – Blue Canyon Boys (2016)
The BurroughsSolid Gold – Got To Feel (2018)
Roger Green Enter As You Leave – Enter As You Leave (2023)
(D) Float Like A BuffaloBig Easy (2023)

Chris Daniels & The KingsFried Food/Hard Liquor – Blues, With Horns Vol. 1 (2017)
Sweet Virginia Leaving Again – Leaving Again (2022)
Gabriel MervineOur Man – GM5 (2023)

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