Thursday, March 3, 2011

Stirring up the cauldron

Groundhogs, warm sun, it's all very seductive. Drought, war, peace, government, gas - very scary. There, that covers it right? Fortunately we have lots to discuss on the musical front. Ah, I feel better already!

The reality of Lionel Young Band winning the IBC is just beginning to sink in. Plans for summer are starting to unfold, website is up (www.lionelyoung.net) though still a work in progress (sim, é eu!) and the game is on to see how I can juggle all the musical projects I love so dearly! Added to the mix - I have just been informed I am to be inducted! Into Missoula, MT Jazz Hall of Fame, that is, meaning I will likely be taking a quick trip up there in late April. Suddenly I need room on the wall for plaques... who'd 'a' thunk it? Meanwhile, there is musical fun to be had:

THUR   March 3, Pearl St Mall, Bldr (B'way to the Laughing Goat)
7:30pm  Bateria Alegria samba parade (yes, right now - and Ginga plays at the Goat after)

SAT   March 5,   Mercury Cafe (22nd&Calif, Den)
8pm   Bateria Alegria & Ginga for Brazilian Carnaval Show (wi free samba lesson)

MON  March 7, Oriental Theater (44th&Tennison, Den)
7pm   BlueStar Connection Benefit wi Trampled Under Foot & Lionel Young Band blues!

TUE  March 8,   Pumphouse Brewery (540 Main, Lngmt)
7-9pm  Gora Gora Orkestar brass band - Balkan and more!

THUR  March 10, Caffe Sole (TableMesa, Bldr)
7:30pm   Dexter Payne Quartet with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter

SUN  March 13, Longmont Arts Council House Concert (Tel. 303-678-7869)
4-5pm   Dexter Payne Quintet wi Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter, Jeff Jenkins Brazil!

There now, had enough fun yet? Well let's get started, then! See you all over town!

Soon,
Dexter

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