Boulder Wed, Aspen Fri & Sat

Another great week in Colorado. Well, if you like cold, snow, sunshine... and music from Brasil! Dont miss out!

Wed Feb 24 6:30-9:30pm

St Julien Hotel Boulder, CO

Dexter Payne Dave Willey,  Bill Kopper,  Raoul Rossiter

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Show Details: Brazilian music: choro, baiao, samba, bossa
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Fri Sat Feb 26,27 7:30 & 9:30pm

Little Nell Aspen, CO

JAS@LittleNell:  Jeff Jenkins, Kai Lin Yong, Dexter Payne, Mark Simon, Raoul Rossiter    Tickets: $30

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Show Details: JAS at the Little Nell: Jeff Jenkins performs the Sounds of Brasil. 7:30 & 9:30
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Come down to the St Julien Wed and welcome Dave Willey. Dave is such a musical force (speaking of Hamster Theatre, Thinking Plague, Corvettes) that his talents as a sideman go under-appreciated. Sit by the fire and marvel.

And, of course, if you find yourself in Aspen this weekend with nothing to do... problem solved! Another great musical adventure with the astounding pianist Jeff Jenkins. Not to mention Kailin Yong, Mark Simon and Raoul Rossiter. Oh yes, to mention: What a line-up!

Wed at Nissi's: Beco Do Choro

Special announcement: Wed is the firsappearance of Beco DO Choro at Nissi's in Lafayette. Please come out and show your support, so we can return on a weekend!

We are playing for  February's "Singles Night" Buffet. Only $19.95 for dinner and music.

Dont wait by the phone - treat yourself to Nissi's fine food and the sounds of Brasil: Beco Do Choro delivers a variety of Brasilian music seldom heard even here in Brasil/Colorado!

With Joao Junquiera, Francisco Marques and Kailin Yong and Dexter, Beco serves up a set of Brasilian grooves that won't let you sit still. Samba? Forro? Bossa Nova? We have it all.

See you there,
Dexter

Nissi's
2675 N Park Dr, Lafayette, CO
303.665.2757
http://www.nissis.com

Forro Preview @ St Julien, Salem & Swing Dancing

What am I talking about? Forro? Well just hold on one second! First the schedule - then I will expain! These were listed last week, it is true. But it's a special week and you will not want to miss one opportunity for live music. I am really all over the map, in geography and  style, so charge up the batteries in your Prius and throw in the dancing shoes. Here it is:

Thur Feb 11 6:30p

St Julien Hotel              Boulder, CO

Dexter Payne Quartet: wi Bill Kopper, Francisco Marques, Raoull Rossiter

Show Details: Salem has released the group’s debut studio record, "as it is above, so it is below" that was recorded at Far n Away Studios in Boulder, Colorado. The latest Salem studio track, Harvest, was featured in the film tour of "Playground" and also in the 2008 X Games After Party CD Compilation being released by Bulletproof Et. in January 2009. Salem is sponsored by Libtech Snowboards, Folsom Custom Skis, Mountainsmith, Boulder Outdoor Center and Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures.

Salem R&B/Soul / Hip Hop / Jazz Boulder, CO

Sample Song: Timeless

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Fri Feb 12 9:00p

Whistler's Cafe Nederland, CO

With Salem

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Show Details: Salem has released the group’s debut studio record, "as it is above, so it is below" that was recorded at Far n Away Studios in Boulder, Colorado. The latest Salem studio track, Harvest, was featured in the film tour of "Playground" and also in the 2008 X Games After Party CD Compilation being released by Bulletproof Et. in January 2009. Salem is sponsored by Libtech Snowboards, Folsom Custom Skis, Mountainsmith, Boulder Outdoor Center and Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures.

Salem R&B/Soul / Hip Hop / Jazz Boulder, CO

Sample Song: Timeless

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Sat Feb 13 8:00p

Wheeler Opera House Aspen, CO

Pastor Mustard,  & National Swing Band

So "What is forro", you ask. Or if you are really in the know- "Hey! You guys don't play forro!" well, as an addition to our rich diet of Choro music, traditional jazz of Brasil (which you can actually samba to) we are gradually adding some dance music native to the North-East of Brasil - "baiao" and "xote" are varieties of Forro, a range of music made popular by Luis Gonzaga, accordionist. To celebrate this exploration, we have the honor of a visit from Dave Willey, composer and accordion of Hamster Theatre, and of Veelah. Come early to catch this exciting sound!

Then Friday I am up in Nederland with Salem, the canvas for Todd Johnson's original music. We will be sure to be funkin it up, latin style, with a little jazzy hiphop thrown in. Whistlers is the focus of a happening night scene in Ned.

Can't get enough? Saturday night at the Operahouse in Aspen will be a real treat for swing dancers, complete with some hot exhibition jitterbuggers and lindyhoppers, it's the National Swing Band, led by legendary Pastor Mustard of Telluride Bluegrass fame. I first met the Reverand Pastor as Dan Sadowsky, fearless leader of the Ophelia Swing Band (his bandmates included the likes of Tim OBrien & Washboard Chaz - Check them out on youtube.) Mustard, long-standing MC at Telluride Bluegrass, will rip it up for the dancers with a hot line-up including yours truly and Katie Glassman, extraordinary fiddler.

Come on out and say HI at one of these events. We will have fun - and remember it's Mardi Gras/Carnaval! Denver folks who cannot make it to Aspen Saturday should consider the Carnaval events at Euphoria Cafe on Larimer with Ginga Grande & Bateria Alegria!

It is a new year

Not news, you say? Well some of us come in slowly. Let's just say I'm savoring it!  I'm trying a new scheme for this "alert". Schedule first! That way if you dont have time for my gab... Grab the dates and we will catch up in person!

Thu Feb 4 10:00p

Appaloosa Grill Denver, CO

With Salem

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Show Details: Salem has released the group’s debut studio record, "as it is above, so it is below" that was recorded at Far n Away Studios in Boulder, Colorado. The latest Salem studio track, Harvest, was featured in the film tour of "Playground" and also in the 2008 X Games After Party CD Compilation being released by Bulletproof Et. in January 2009. Salem is sponsored by Libtech Snowboards, Folsom Custom Skis, Mountainsmith, Boulder Outdoor Center and Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures.

Salem R&B/Soul / Hip Hop / Jazz Boulder, CO

Sample Song: Timeless

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Fri Feb 5  9:00p

Winter Park Pub Winter Park, CO

With Salem

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Show Details: Salem has released the group’s debut studio record, "as it is above, so it is below" that was recorded at Far n Away Studios in Boulder, Colorado. The latest Salem studio track, Harvest, was featured in the film tour of "Playground" and also in the 2008 X Games After Party CD Compilation being released by Bulletproof Et. in January 2009. Salem is sponsored by Libtech Snowboards, Folsom Custom Skis, Mountainsmith, Boulder Outdoor Center and Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures

Salem R&B/Soul / Hip Hop / Jazz Boulder, CO

Sample Song: Timeless

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Sat Feb 6 8:00p

Dairy Center for the Arts Boulder, CO

Playback Theater West. Dexter joins incomparable PTW - The story is you!

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Show Details: Dexter joins the incomparable PTW in their monthly tour de force. The story is you!
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Sat Feb 6 9:30p

Boulder Draft House Boulder, CO, CO

With Salem

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Salem R&B/Soul / Hip Hop / Jazz Boulder, CO

Sample Song: Timeless

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Sun Feb 7 10:00p	Mountain Sun Brewery Boulder, CO	With Salem	Edit
Thur Feb 11 6:30p	St Julien Hotel              Boulder, CO	Dexter Payne Quartet: wi Bill Kopper, Francisco Marques, Raoull Rossiter

Show Details: Salem has released the group’s debut studio record, "as it is above, so it is below" that was recorded at Far n Away Studios in Boulder, Colorado. The latest Salem studio track, Harvest, was featured in the film tour of "Playground" and also in the 2008 X Games After Party CD Compilation being released by Bulletproof Et. in January 2009. Salem is sponsored by Libtech Snowboards, Folsom Custom Skis, Mountainsmith, Boulder Outdoor Center and Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures.

Salem R&B/Soul / Hip Hop / Jazz Boulder, CO

Sample Song: Timeless

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Fri Feb 12 9:00p

Whistler's Cafe Nederland, CO

With Salem

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Show Details: Salem has released the group’s debut studio record, "as it is above, so it is below" that was recorded at Far n Away Studios in Boulder, Colorado. The latest Salem studio track, Harvest, was featured in the film tour of "Playground" and also in the 2008 X Games After Party CD Compilation being released by Bulletproof Et. in January 2009. Salem is sponsored by Libtech Snowboards, Folsom Custom Skis, Mountainsmith, Boulder Outdoor Center and Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures.

Salem R&B/Soul / Hip Hop / Jazz Boulder, CO

Sample Song: Timeless

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Sat Feb 13 8:00p

Wheeler Opera House Aspen, CO

Pastor Mustard,  & National Swing Band

There you have it - this week and then some. For those who plan ahead - I know there are some of you out there!

If you are staying close to Boulder Thursday, dont miss Bateria Alegria on the Mall 7:30-8pm (weather permitting) and afterwards, Ginga Grande at the Laughing Goat. I will be absent, but there in spirit!

Salem has been busy, travelling all over the west, western Canada, Alaska - they are here for a few so catch me with them this week and next. Socially conscious funk/hiphop/jazz/latin creation of drummer/singer, Todd Johnson. Curious? Check the website at www.salem-music.com. Yes, that's me on sax. Come on out!

It is my great pleasure all too infrequently to play with Playback Theater West. This is definitely play - if you don't know Playback, you are missing out. A group of very present actors act out the story YOU tell them. I provide the soundtrack. Live entertainment at it's best! Playback is at the Dairy every month - I will have one more show with them this season.

My favorite Quartet is back at St Julien. All you folks who asked when - it's now! We will look for you! The best Brazilian choro, samba, bossa, forro. 

Next week in Aspen, it's time for that caution to the wind Valentine date - Swing dance at the Wheeler Opera House! Dan Sadowsky, aka Pastor Mustard, is known to many for a lifetime of MC-ing Telluride Bluegrass. He is also known to some for the Ophelia Swing Band, a Boulder gem from the 70s which featured Dan with Tim OBrien, Washboard Chaz among other stellar players. Hot swing is an understatement for the National Swing Band with pearls from Cab Callaway, Louis Jordan and more.

Naropa's Afropop Ensemble shows early signs of promise. Watch for our show at Laughing Goat in April

Meanwhile, I just received news that the Little Joe McLerran CD, Believe Ill Make a Change, has topped the blues charts! Yes, Joe's album is number one on the Roots Music Report, one of the biggest around. I am really happy for Joe, who deserves every bit of success he gets, and proud to be on his album, playing harp and horns, too.