Infinite variety reinvents itself as ... something new! Three fun things to do this weekend depending on where you are and how you feel, assuming, that is, that you want to hear music.
If you want to hear one of the most engaging singers in the jazz idiom, you are in luck if you get to Breckenridge for a concert sponsored by Colo Mtn College:
FRI, April 30, 8pm, "New Breckenridge Auditorium"
(107 Denison Placer Rd, Breckenridge)
ReneMarie $20 ticket
They say it's so new, it's not on Googlemaps.
SAT , May 1, 10pm Boulder Drafthouse (13th&Spruce)
Moussa Konaté and the New Lost Tribe
Moussa is a guitar master from Mali who will have you on your feet in no time.
SUN, May 2, 7pm Naropa Univ PAC (Main campus, Arapahoe & 21st)
Music Dept Final Concert:
Naropa Afropop Ensemble performs and so will my Musicianship class with Bill Douglas! Both classes have kicked my butt this year!
Come and enjoy!
Dexter
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Peach blossom
Now I know why it is so cold - my peach tree is in full bloom, at least the part that didn't just mysteriously break off. Gorgeous time of year and it seems there is often a little cold snap just as the fruit trees burst out. Gardens are growing - it is really grand!
Meanwhile the music flows. I have been so busy I forgot to report: this year's Naropa Afropop Ensemble truly rocked the Goat 11 days ago! Someone came up at the end asking for our email list! Ad the management said "We would definitely have you back!" Way to go gang!!!
This week I am happy to be playing with Rene Marie at Dazzle Wed, but sad to say it is a "private" affair. We WILL be playing at the
"New Breckenridge Auditorium" NEXT WEEK:
April 30, 8pm (107 Denison Placer Rd, Breckenridge)
They say it's so new, it's not on Googlemaps.
Meanwhile, you CAN come hear us this week at the:
St Julien Hotel, Thurs, 6:30-9:30, Apr 22 - It's the only chance this month, so come down and share the love! I will be there with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter .
We will be grooving on choros, sambas and baiaos of Brasil, a perfect night for an early evening spring dance party!
See you Thursday!
Dexter
Meanwhile the music flows. I have been so busy I forgot to report: this year's Naropa Afropop Ensemble truly rocked the Goat 11 days ago! Someone came up at the end asking for our email list! Ad the management said "We would definitely have you back!" Way to go gang!!!
This week I am happy to be playing with Rene Marie at Dazzle Wed, but sad to say it is a "private" affair. We WILL be playing at the
"New Breckenridge Auditorium" NEXT WEEK:
April 30, 8pm (107 Denison Placer Rd, Breckenridge)
They say it's so new, it's not on Googlemaps.
Meanwhile, you CAN come hear us this week at the:
St Julien Hotel, Thurs, 6:30-9:30, Apr 22 - It's the only chance this month, so come down and share the love! I will be there with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter .
We will be grooving on choros, sambas and baiaos of Brasil, a perfect night for an early evening spring dance party!
See you Thursday!
Dexter
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Hmmm...!
The bees are busy and they are not alone. We can be very thankful for all that! And, there is music in the air:
THURS Apr 15, 7:30pm Outlook Hotel (28th St, Bldr)
Laurie Dameron sings blues & jazz
FRI Apr 16, 2:30-4pm Longmont Senior Ctr (910 Longs Pk Ave, Longmont)
Veelah Balkan Band ($7)
FRI Apr 16, 7pm Chautauqua Community House (Bldr)
Dawn & Dave Kimball CD Release
SUN Apr 17, 2pm Boulder Main Library (Canyon Concert Hall)
Beco Do Choro
I will remind you again in a few days - but here is fair warning:
WED Apr 21 with Rene Marie at Dazzle, Denver
THUR Apr 22, Dexter Payne Quartet at St Julien Hotel, Bldr
THURS Apr 15, 7:30pm Outlook Hotel (28th St, Bldr)
Laurie Dameron sings blues & jazz
FRI Apr 16, 2:30-4pm Longmont Senior Ctr (910 Longs Pk Ave, Longmont)
Veelah Balkan Band ($7)
FRI Apr 16, 7pm Chautauqua Community House (Bldr)
Dawn & Dave Kimball CD Release
SUN Apr 17, 2pm Boulder Main Library (Canyon Concert Hall)
Beco Do Choro
I will remind you again in a few days - but here is fair warning:
WED Apr 21 with Rene Marie at Dazzle, Denver
THUR Apr 22, Dexter Payne Quartet at St Julien Hotel, Bldr
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Sleep Fast!
This week finds Dexter in five diverse musical settings, including some great venues. You will want to see them all! Catch your breath and let's go!
WED Apr7 9:30pm Dazzle (9th & Lincoln, Den)
Piano Conversations with Jeff Jenkins
FRI April 9, 8-8:30pm Laughing Goat (16th & Pearl, Bldr)
Naropa Afropop Ensemble - Dir. Dexter Payne
Special guests Moussa Konate, Scott Parker Mast
SAT April 10, 11-11:30am Little League Opening Day
Bateria Alegria @ Iris Ball Park (16th&Iris, Bldr)
SUN Apr 11, 2-5:30pm Lolita (Boulder St, Den)
Salem
SUN Apr 11, 7-9pm Trinity Lutheran (301 E Stuart, Ft Collins)
Kailin Yong Peace Concert featuring Jeff Jenkins, Jesse Manno, Bret Bowen
NOTES:
Jeff Jenkins is always a treat, a gentle giant, powerhouse with a heart. The more I play with him, the more respect and admiration I feel. I love playing in his Wed duet series.
Bateria Alegria, Brazilian samba percussion group, is the performing ensemble of the one year old Boulder Samba School. Help us celebrate the beginning of Little Leage baseball season and see/hear what we are all about! (Note: Boulder Samba School is actively seeking a home... a local corporate sponsor who would like to make a tax-deductable donation of after hours rehearsal space. Please email note@dexterpayne.com)
Todd Johnson & Salem are always a treat at Lolita, unique Denver restaurant created by owners of El Centro, Jacks Fish House. Win-win!
Kailin Yong Peace Project increases in momentum and depth with each performance. Kailin is experimenting with more intimate groupings. Just back from a midwest tour with a trio, this group is five.
Afropop Ensemble is an 11 piece group who plays music from So Africa, Ghana & Mali. Featured with the ensemble will be percussionist Scott Parker Mast as well as Malian guitarist, Moussa Konate.
These are talented students and they have been working hard on their musical craft, learning and perfecting tunes for this performance. From the first day of class ten weeks ago, this group has worked together naturally, complimenting each others strengths and supporting everyone's musical process. They understand the joy of music. Last year the Ensemble got rave reviews backing Ghanaian singer/composer Kofi Mawuko at the Bao Bao Festival at the Boulder Theater.
The Ensemble performs music by Mawuko's and by Moussa Konate, guitarist from Mali. The Laughing Goat has transformed in a short time from a coffee house where folk musicians disturbed chess players with their guitars and mandolins – into a vibrant music venue where an 11 piece band can play a warmup set.
See you there!
WED Apr7 9:30pm Dazzle (9th & Lincoln, Den)
Piano Conversations with Jeff Jenkins
FRI April 9, 8-8:30pm Laughing Goat (16th & Pearl, Bldr)
Naropa Afropop Ensemble - Dir. Dexter Payne
Special guests Moussa Konate, Scott Parker Mast
SAT April 10, 11-11:30am Little League Opening Day
Bateria Alegria @ Iris Ball Park (16th&Iris, Bldr)
SUN Apr 11, 2-5:30pm Lolita (Boulder St, Den)
Salem
SUN Apr 11, 7-9pm Trinity Lutheran (301 E Stuart, Ft Collins)
Kailin Yong Peace Concert featuring Jeff Jenkins, Jesse Manno, Bret Bowen
NOTES:
Jeff Jenkins is always a treat, a gentle giant, powerhouse with a heart. The more I play with him, the more respect and admiration I feel. I love playing in his Wed duet series.
Bateria Alegria, Brazilian samba percussion group, is the performing ensemble of the one year old Boulder Samba School. Help us celebrate the beginning of Little Leage baseball season and see/hear what we are all about! (Note: Boulder Samba School is actively seeking a home... a local corporate sponsor who would like to make a tax-deductable donation of after hours rehearsal space. Please email note@dexterpayne.com)
Todd Johnson & Salem are always a treat at Lolita, unique Denver restaurant created by owners of El Centro, Jacks Fish House. Win-win!
Kailin Yong Peace Project increases in momentum and depth with each performance. Kailin is experimenting with more intimate groupings. Just back from a midwest tour with a trio, this group is five.
Afropop Ensemble is an 11 piece group who plays music from So Africa, Ghana & Mali. Featured with the ensemble will be percussionist Scott Parker Mast as well as Malian guitarist, Moussa Konate.
These are talented students and they have been working hard on their musical craft, learning and perfecting tunes for this performance. From the first day of class ten weeks ago, this group has worked together naturally, complimenting each others strengths and supporting everyone's musical process. They understand the joy of music. Last year the Ensemble got rave reviews backing Ghanaian singer/composer Kofi Mawuko at the Bao Bao Festival at the Boulder Theater.
The Ensemble performs music by Mawuko's and by Moussa Konate, guitarist from Mali. The Laughing Goat has transformed in a short time from a coffee house where folk musicians disturbed chess players with their guitars and mandolins – into a vibrant music venue where an 11 piece band can play a warmup set.
See you there!
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