It's a great season. The Lion knows when to show up! And I am trying to keep up with myself, knowing the time for regrouping and introspection is coming. Off to the mountains before a very busy weekend, or three!
SAT Aug 21, 12 pm Bohemian Nights Festival (Ft Collins)
Kailin Yong Peace Project
A great group: Jeff Jenkins, Jesse Manno, Carl Dixon, Bret Bowen and yours truly, with Kailin at the helm.
SUN Aug 22, 5pm Outlook Hotel (28th almost at Baseline, Bldr)
International Blues Challenge Boulder competition.
Lionel Young has assembled a great group to compete this year:
Jay Forrest, Kim Stone, Ricardo Peña, Andre Mali, Dexter Payne and Lionel Young.
Come cheer us on to the next round!
FRI Aug 27, Emma Street House Concert
Joao Junquiera & Dexter Payne
Its Brasil time! Come get a dose of Joao's special Brazilian magic.
I love playing duo with this man, it flows like water!
RSVP: kimmerjae@gmail.com
SAT Aug 28, hold onto your hats:
11am - Shona Marimba music with Andre Mallinger - her final offering as Artist in Residence at Gilpin Library. Andre is one of the best marimba players around, has been a mentor to a surprising number of the marimba bands in this area. This will be fun!
2pm- Moussa Konate Band in Centennial for NarcAnon
Moussa is rocking these days - a big thanks to all who came out to the St Julien.
You know who you are cause youre still smiling!
8-11pm Johnny Long at the Mercury Cafe Upstairs
A very special occasion - John Long is one of a kind and we were very lucky for some years of his presence here. Now we have to get it when he comes to town...
Dont miss it!
11pm- Gora Gora Orkestar , Mercury Cafe (downstairs)
This new brass band with Balkan and other tinges is hot. No other word to describe - Come check it out!
I dare you to make them all! But really, I hope you show up at one -I look forward to seeing you!
Dexter
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