New Years Eve

Dear friends,

Hey front Range folks: Leaving New Years Eve plans to the last minute? Consider this - I will be at the Outlook Hotel With Lionel Young, Chris Harris, Tony Black... and special guest Johnny Long.

For those who don't know, John is a very old friend and real deal blues man. Grew up in E St Louis and flourished under the wing of Homesick James in Chicago. They don't get any better than Johnny. He lived in Denver for many years and I played with him alot in the day... in fact that's where I first met Lionel.

So drop those uninspired plans and come on down. We will start early and finish late (something for everyone!) with lots of time to chat and catch up between sets.

2014 looks exciting already. Dexter Payne Quintet has a CD release scheduled for Feb 13, with all new website, bandcamp downloads, possible travel plans on several fronts. Marrakech Express continues to sell out shows, and there are other musical horizons popping up.

Have the best possible New Years Eve, and stay tuned for all the fun to come! I am plotting a way to materially express the gratitude I feel towards all of you for your wonderful support. Thanks for befriending my music!

Best,
Dexter

Just around the corner

Dear friends,

Here it is, the end of the year! Seems only yesterday I had mis-calculated and discovered I had an extra week before Christmas. Did that ever disappear fast! 

Still not enough hours in the day... even for just the things I WANT to do! Have I enrolled you in my campaign for the 28 hour day? 8 hours to sleep - and 20 to get it all done! Eliminate Mondays. I'm completely sold on the idea, but somehow... It doesn't seem to be gaining much traction!

Too bad, cuz I am sure all the extra time would serve me well in getting the final work done on my new album (DPQ, due out in Feb!) and making exciting music and travel plans for the coming year.

Meanwhile, in the 24 hour world, squeezed in between lots of Christmas cheer, extensive resolution writing, early spring cleaning and walkin in a winter wonderland, I have a few fun things to share this week:

TUES  Dec 24, 7pm Divine Science Church (14th & Williams, Den)

Duo with Michael Stanwood (one song in a musical evening, it's a tradition!)

THUR  Dec 26, 7pm  Caffe Sole (Table Mesa Shopping Ctr, Bldr) Facebook Event

Marrakech Express Holiday Special: the usual stellar quartet - El Yesfi Samir (oud, guit, vocal), Anthony Salvo (vln), Brett Bowen (perc), moi (clarinet). This week we have a special treat, we will be joined by James Hoskins (Sherefe, Crane Wife, Cameron Powers Project, County Road X, etc.) on cello.

https://www.facebook.com/events/255955244553832/



FRI  Dec 27, 8:30pm Oskar Blues (Lyons)

Lionel Young Band

SAT  Dec 28,  7:30pm  Nissi's (287 & Arapahoe Rd, Lafayette)  

Lionel Young Band

If you make it to all of these, you definitely get a gold star!

So, Ill see you there, right?

All the best for the rest, and then the one to come!

Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice

and dont forget to have some fun,

Dexter

December is here

Dear friends,

It's almost like winter...  So celebrate! With Midday Meditation today…and Caffe Solé tomorrow . 

I'm grateful to everyone who has made my season so bright already - how to give back?! 

Dexter Payne Quartet plus One CD will be ready by the end of January for Feb release - I am excited!

WED  Dec 11, 12-1pm  Boulder Library (9th & Canyon, Bldr)

Midday Music Meditation. The pause that refreshes!

THUR  Dec 12, 7-10pm  Caffe Solé (Table Mesa Center, Bldr)

Dexter Payne Quintet wi Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter, Victor Mestas

Brazilian instrumental roots - listen, dance, dine, laugh.

Solé is taking it's place among Boulders best restaurants, with a limited, but very special menu. 

See you soon,

Dexter

Dear friends,

Cold weather makes indoor activities very appealing. But nothing stays the same and this week's music is no exception. Two rewarding  events on my agenda are making me a happy camper.

I am excited to announce that within two months, the new CD will be ready:

Dexter Payne Quartet Plus 1. Come to Caffe Sole next week (Feb 12) for details of inevitable festivities!

See you there!

Dexter

SAT  Dec 7th 7-10pm  Caffe Sole (Table Mesa Shopping Center, Bldr)

Nokuthula 

-  great marimba-fusion band led by Andre Mallinger (some may have seen Andre in recent Frank Zappa tributes in Ned and at Dazzle in Denver) Largely but not exclusively Zimbabwe based music. Come and dance!

SUN Dec 8th 11am-3pm Adi Shakti Center (6717 Valmont Rd., Bldr)

Deep Integration:

MEDITATION - YOGA - ENERGETIC CLEARING - SPIRIT MESSAGES - MUSIC 

• Rachel Zelaya - Energizing with kundalini yoga - Adishakticenter.com
• Pati Scamacca - Spirit guided messages - SpiritCommunicationServices.com
• Nancy Wunderlich - Breathing light into darkness - SacredBreathwork.com
• Leanne Holitza - Clearing the field 
• Dexter Payne - Inspired music - dexterpayne.com

Admission $20 ($15 in advance at http://insightfulinspirations.com/events-original/2013/11/deep-integration-event)

Winter approaches

Dear friends,

Cant wait for winter. Wish it would wait just a little longer. Which will it be? Do our wishes affect the weather we get? These, and some other questions will not be fully answered in this email. Stay tuned for updates on the universe and other matters.

I have sad to share: my dear friend of 15 wonderful years, my Brazilian "elder brother", Gaudencio Thiago de Mello left us a week ago after a year of declining health. We met on the Rio Solimoes ("Amazon") at the "encotra das aguas" in 1998. Thiago, 80, was the brother of renowned poet Amadeu Thiago de Mello. Best known for his grammy nominated recording "Journey to the Amazon" with Sharon Isbin & Paul Winter including 5 of his compositions, Thiago featured me in several concerts in NY with his 9 piece band Amazon, and with Sharon Isbin at Hampton Music festival and 92nd St "Y". We recorded 4 albums in close collaboration in Brazil and NYC and I played on 2 more of his CDs. We toured together in Brazil in 2006, where we played with Sharon Isbin, as well as Antonio Mello. You can see promo video of Thiago for his Warner Bros. release with Isbin & Winter at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A9h4c8kDso The music lives on, but we will miss you dear brother!

Meanwhile, back in the states, there's a party going on:

THUR  Nov 21  7-10pm   Caffe Solé (Table Mesa Shopping Ctr, Bldr)
Marrakech Express (new, largely original, Moroccan blend with El Yesfi Samir, Bret Bowen, Anthony Salvo, Dexter Payne) SRO last time at Solé so come early!

FRI  Nov 22  private event

MON  Nov 24  7-9:30pm  Dazzle Jazz (9th&Lincoln, Den)
Marrakech Express (see above) Not our first in Denver, but a first for this quartet at Dazzle, so please join us!

Coming soon:
Nov 30 - David Booker Swingtet at Avalon,
Dec 1 - Lionel Young Band in Outlook flood benefit
Dec 7 - Nokuthula at Caffe Sole
Dec 8 - Deep Integration Event at Adi Shakti Center
Dec 11 - MMM at Boulder Library
Dec 12 - Dexter Payne Quintet at Caffe Sole
Dec 19 - Dexter Payne & the legendary Kim Stone at Amaro
Dec 24 - Michael Stanwood & Dexter Payne at Divine Science Church, Denver
Dec 31 - Lionel Young Band at Outlook

Jan - more dates for Marrakech, Nokuthula, Dexter Payne Quartet + 1 CD… and much more!

See you soon,
Dexter

2nd week of November

Dear friends,

I just wrote you a lovely letter, full of priceless wisdom, good jokes and all my upcoming dates. All dressed up with perfect links to find all the pertinent info. Somebody crept in here and pushed the delete button... cause its gone!

So let me say this - here are two worthy dates for your consideration, enrichment and enjoyment. We love it when you come out and that is what makes it possible to continue learning/improvising new music and share it with you. It's a big circle. Please join us!

WED Nov 13 12-1pm Boulder Library
Monthly Morning Music Meditation
Dont just do something, sit there.

THUR  Nov 14, 7-10pm  Caffe Sole (Table Mesa Center, Bdr)
Dexter Payne Quintet with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Victor Mestas, Raoul Rossiter
Brazilian gafieira style - dine, drink dance, listen... 



coming soon:
Marrakech Express at Caffe Sole Nov 21st and Dazzle Nov 25th
Nokuthula at Caffe Sole Nov 7th and Dazzle Jan 21st
Intentional Healers Circle at Adishakti Dec 8th.

There's the info, next time it will be pretty - I promise!

See you there,
Dexter

Halloween

Dear friends,

It's an action packed Halloween week and I wouldn't want you to miss a single minute (or a single note!)

Starting with a fun Halloween parade - starting in just a few minutes in Eldorado Springs. Dress for the cold! Continuing the outdoor theme, tomorrow is First Friday with Bateria parading on the Pearl St Mall followed by samba at Shine with Ginga.

Saturday I get the great pleasure and honor to accompany Playback Theatre West at the Dairy Center and Sunday I will be with Marrakech Express at the African Student Assoc festivities along with Logo Ligi, By All Means, and others.

And a heads up: mark your calendar for Nov 17 When Ill join the Intentional Healing Circle for a 4hr expose of energy healing arts "Deep Integration"

OK. On your mark...

THUR  OCT 31, 6pm ish    Eldorado Springs

Halloween Parade of Ghouls

FRI  NOV 1,  7:30pm Pearl Street Mall at Broadway (Bldr)

Bateria Alegria samba batucada

SAT  NOV 2,  8pm Dairy Center fro the Arts (26th&Walnut, Bldr)

Playback Theatre West

SUN  NOV 3, 4-8:30 CU Campus

Marrakech Express at African Student Assoc Fair

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10QdlIgqxR4)

See you there!

Dexter

from Bosnia to Blues to Brazil

Dear friends,

Thanks for your support at MMM and Caffe Sole. Its great to see you there once a month! 

I am sending out word on a special show that is not mine: Michael Stanwood, my dear friend and collaborator... musician, educator and photographer, has a very special one day multi-media show of his "Sky Messengers" a 25 year collection of cloud photos. I hope you'll join me there on Sunday, at Boulder Library's Canyon Theater. I am adding it to my dance card for the week. Cant wait!

Meanwhile - from Bosnia to Blues to Brazil 

FRI  Oct 18  8pm  Mercury Cafe (22nd&California, Den)

Azra 

www.azrasings.com

with Edo Sadakovic, Victor Mestas, Ben Cohen, Brett Bowen, Dexter Payne

SAT  Oct 19  11am-2pm  Oskar Blues Liquids & Solids (Longmont)

Lionel Young Band

SAT  Oct 19  8pm  House Concert at Fairchilds (S.Boulder)

Azra (as above)

Please consider her Sevdah workshop (singing) at 5!

https://www.facebook.com/events/566469463390546

SAT  Oct 19  9pm  Broomfield Auditorium

Alfredo Muro's "Art of Brazilian Guitar"

I will join his concert already in progress, for some choro music.

https://www.facebook.com/events/380451542057926

SUN  2pm  Boulder Library  Canyon Theater (Canyon & 9th, Bldr)

"Sky Messaengers" multi-media , by Michael Stanwood

Jack Kollom txt

Art Lande piano

Sanjay Gupta  & Mickey Houlihan video

https://www.facebook.com/events/466002180184822

Join in the fun,

Dexter

All week long - starting right NOW!

Dear friends,

I have been lazy about posting to you and there is no time to waste - fun begins tonight at the Kitchen Next Door with Marrakech Express 7pm! Save the rest of this note for later and come on down...

The rest of the week is hoppin, so dont run out of gas!

SUN Oct 6, 7-10pm  Kitchen Next Door (W Pearl, Bldr)

Marrakech Express 

Its real Moroccan, Andalusian, Algerian, Berber and more with El Yesfi Samir, Anthony Salvo, Brett Bowen, Dexter Payne

TUES Oct 8, 7pm Starhouse (Sunshine Canyon, Bldr)

Duo with Rekha Ohal

A really amazing place just outside Boulder and a chance to play some new music with Rekha, a special musical friend.

WED Oct 9, noon-1pm Boulder Library (9th 7 Canyon, Bldr)

Mid Day Music Meditation

This hour is always a highlight - a chance for you to sit quietly, for us to play quietly... who's driving the bus? No one! We are all walking together.

THUR  Oct 10, 7-10pm  Caffe Sole (Table Mesa Ctr, Bldr)

Dexter Payne Quintet with Dave Willey, Bill Kopper, Victor Mestas Perez, Raoul Rossiter

These guys are a joy for me to play with - and we missed last month in the flood.  Lets dance - all Brazilian all night.

SAT  Oct 12 10pm  Boulder Elks Club (26th St North Boulder)Intercambio Fiesta

There's a great party all night long and around 10, Bateria Alegria will throw down with serious samba batucada (plus dancers)

OK, Im getting this out for you Sunday email readers... see you downtown in a few minutes!

Dexter

Saturday night!

Dear friends,

I have been slow at communicating. Blame it on the flood, though I am one of the lucky ones who still have a home, high and dry. Be that as it may, I am letting you know at the last minute -

I will be at Caffe Sole Saturday, Sept 28 (thats today!) playing with Nokuthula, marimba and mbira-based group: Andre Mallinger, John Leventhal, Barb Kulton, Karna Knapp, Matt Tucker. Playing music rooted in Zimbabwe and South Africa, it's bound to be a fun night of dancing and listening in the best club in town.

SAT  Sept 28  8-11pm  Caffe Sole (Table Mesa Center, Bldr)Nokuthula    www.nokuthula.net

More to come - I promise to catch up on news and all the great gigs on the calendar... soon!

See you there,
Dexter

2nd Wed & Thur

Dear friends,

Just finished an amazing week of great musical experience with wonderful friends and I feel so busy preparing for the coming weeks adventures that i am not sure there is really time for sleep and other details. Familiar feelings, almost perpetual, that make me realize I'm a lucky so-and-so. I feel most blessed when dear friends come to share music that gives me such joy - thank you!

This week is special. Midday Music Meditation is a wonderful opportunity for us to gather and do (almost) nothing together. Commemorate the day with us, without a word - we could use a lot fewer words and  more nothing these days!

And when it rains... Yes, Second Thursday is here! Dexter Payne Quartet is in a growth phase with new tunes in the mix, and a new CD of classics almost done. A dear friend and supporter has informed me that this week's gig will be the site of a Brazilian birthday party, so don't miss out!

WED  Sept 11, noon-1pm   Boulder Library Canyon Aud (9th&Canyon, Bldr)

MidDay Music Meditation

THUR  Sept 12, 8-11pm Caffe Sole (Table Mesa Shopping Ctr, Bldr)

Dexter Payne Quartet with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter

Fri & Sat: private engagements

See you there!

Dexter

Sing a song of Peace

As we go about our idyllic lives of peace and plenty, think about those (maybe not so far away) who are not in such a happy state. Imagine them looking up to the sky and seeing gentle, peaceful rain. Nothing more, nothing less.

FRI  Sept 6, 7:30pm Pearl Street Mall, Bldr

Bateria Alegria

SAT  Sept 7,  7pm Broadway Music School (1940 S Broadway, Den)

Marrakech Express in concert (music from N Africa: Morocco, Algeria, Gnawa, Andalusia) 

I will be hanging out with my dear friends in Sherefe at the Greek Festival Sept 6th (7-10pm) & 8th  (noon til ?) You should too! Sets alternate with dance exhibitions and the food is great. 

Next week, two monthly gems:

Midday Music Meditation 9/11

Dexter Payne Quintet 9/12

Preview live tunes from Dexter Payne CD - watch now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Zy6v8ZGxQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CexW3xxdy4

See you soon,

Dexter

Late August

Dear friends,

There is a box of peaches in my kitchen - life is good!

Recently appeared twice in Denver with great response and now coming to Boulder is the new group Marrakech Express. Led by El Yesfi Samir, aka Tito Malaga, and including Anthony Salvo & Brett Bowen, we are exploring music of Morocco, Algeria, Andalusia and more. 

Playing this Thursday at Caffe Sole, the group will be in Denver at the Taste of Colo on Labor Day, and return to Boulder next month.

THUR  Aug 29,  8-11pm  Caffe Sole (Table Mesa Shpping Ctr, Bldr)

Marrakech Express

MON  Sept 2,  2:15-3:45pm  Taste of Colo - Heritage Stage

Marrakech Express

SAT  Sept 7,  Broadway Music School (1940 S Broadway, Den)

Marrakech Express

I will be hanging out with my dear friends in Sherefe at the Greek Festival Sept 6, 7, 8. You should too! Sets alternate with dance exhibitions and the food is great. 

Coming soon: the monthly gems:

Midday Music Meditation 9/11

Dexter Payne Quintet 9/12

From the coming CD - watch now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Zy6v8ZGxQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CexW3xxdy4

See you there!

Dexter

August

Dear friends,

August comes in like a lion and... wait a minute, I must be confused. Summer continues with diverse musical  experiences... "all good" as they say. I am just trying to keep up with the changes. Don't ask me yet what I think! ("Don't start me talkin' - I'll tell everything I know.")

I do have a new music video on youtube (yes, that makes two)  album coming soon! Please visit these and share them with friends. These are actual tracks that will be on the album and I am very excited to finally be sharing them!

http://youtu.be/9CexW3xxdy4
http://youtu.be/R5Zy6v8ZGxQ

Coming soon, before you know it!:
°°Dates with Marrakech Express in Denver AND Boulder, including Taste of Colorado
(Check the archive of our KGNU Kabaret from Monday - I made it in off the road for two songs at the end! http://www.kgnu.org/audioarchives/Kabaret/2013/Kabaret_2013-08-12.mp3)
°°Greek Fest
°°More Quintet dates!


Imminently:

THUR  Aug 15, 8-11pm  Amaro Drinkery - Arugula Restaurant
Dexter Payne Duo with Victor Mestas Perez

FRI   Aug 16, 7-10:30pm  Outlook Hotel
Lionel Young Band

SAT  Aug 17, 4:45-5:45pm  Bohemial Nights Festival Library Stage (Fort Collins)
Lionel Young Band

TUES  Aug 20  Louisville Art Center (?)
Victor Mestas Duo

FRI   Aug 23  Festival in Greeley (?)
Lionel Young Band

Put that in your phone and Ill see you there!

Dexter

Brazil Fest

Tudo bem?

It's here - Colorado Brazil Fest is happening four days coming up. Click and check the website for all the great events, workshops and performers. This is the centerpiece for our little Boulder Brazilian music community - we are in crazy multi-rehearsal zone and would love you to join us for the festivities!

I am concurrently very excited about the video already up on youtube of my Quintet - a sweet version of Sampa, the tip of the iceberg for a new CD of Brazilian stuff. Not an iceberg, it's a swinging collection of tunes, some live at Caffe Sole, some from the studio - and coming soon! If you have not already listened/watched (or even if you have!) go here to the new video edit now, I think you will agree:

http://youtu.be/sw7JS6iPREU


THUR  Aug 1,  8pm  eTown Hall   (1535 Spruce St, Boulder)
The doors open at 5 for some tasty Brazilian food with Daniel Ondaro in the lobby, moving into the concert hall for Alfredo Muro at 7pm. Mitchell Long is next, a real phemonon. Many remember Mitchell around here, his jazz and Brazilian brilliance with the very top local players in Boulder and Denver, as well as his amazing solo shows. Now based in L.A. Mitchell is currently guitarist with Melody Gardot, touring the world. We are super fortunate to have him "home" with us this week! Las but not least, Dexter Payne Quintet with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter with the addition of Victor Mestas Perez. It's all over by 9pm, and tickets are flying (click above)

FRI  Aug 2,

7:30pm - Pearl Street Mall (Bldr)
Bateria Alegria performs samba percussion as a preview to Sat night, with dancers. We are 20-30 strong, well rehearsed and rocking. Dont miss it!

9pm - Shine (2027 13th St  Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 449-0120)

Choro & Forro Night - Ill be there most of the night with members of Ginga plus Dave Willey, playing Brazilian dance music

 - from the gafiera to the forro.

SAT   Aug 3,  ?pm  The big night! I will be there playing percussion with Bateria Alegria. You will be dancing to Samba Dende 

and Ginga plus Mitchell Long. It's gonna be a blast! 

SUN  Aug 4, Yes, Brazil Fest continues! Unfortunately I will be leaving early in the morning to play with Nokuthula at the Crestone Music Fest as part of a great bill. Road trip anyone?

Speaking of which... I gotta go! See you all week, I hope!

Dexter

Longmont Jazz and...

Dear friends,

I remember springtime being this hectic, but..... not complaining, mind you!
First and foremost, please take a minute (ok, it's 8 minutes!) and dial this up:

http://youtu.be/R5Zy6v8ZGxQ

It's the tip of the iceberg, the first little bit of our new CD, and I am very pleased - and tremendously grateful to the talented people who helped me make this happen! I did not do it alone!

You can hear it all live at the Longmont Jazz Fest this Saturday (4-5pm). I will be all over this weekend, doing some other things, too, so come out and say HI!

Equally excited about Colo Brazil Fest  coming up very soon - take note - we play opening night at eTown Hall, Thurs Aug 1.  OK,  the list! Here are all the details, links, etc.

FRI  July 19, 6-9pm Streetmosphere (Council Tree Library, Ft Collins)
Daniel Ondaro Trio wi Victor Mestas Perez   

SAT  July 20  1-2pm, Daniel's Latin Jam (Acoma Plaza, West side of Denver Centrl Library)
Same trio

SAT July 20 4-5pm Longmont Jazz Fest (Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont)
Dexter Payne Sextet with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Victor Mestas Perez, Raoul Rossiter, Bijoux Barbosa

SUN  July 21   1-4 pm Roy's Last Shot (So of Rollinsville on 119)
Nothukula - Shona roots with Andre Mallinger, Barb Kulton, John Levanthal, Karna Knapp & Matt Tucker.

and remember to get your advanced tickets for the limited space on opening night for Brazil Fest:

THUR  Aug 1, 5-9pm, Colo Brazil Fest Opener (eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St, Bldr) Tickets are going fast...
Alfredo Muro, Mitchell Long, Dexter Payne Quartet plus One (with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Victor Mestas Perez, Raoul Rossiter) 

There you have it - the whole story. Well... so far!

See you soon,
Dexter

Summer Music

Dear friends,

I know, it's only been a few days. The increased frequency of these messages is GOOD news!  Sorry if you feel badgered (those who really feel that way probably haven't opened this). I admit that sometimes I miss important notices from dear friends. What are we to do? Life is full… and so is the inbox! Well, if you miss out it's because you were already enjoying something else, so don't worry!

Or, the other option: "Don't just do something, sit there!"

So, read on intrepid friend, you have options!

WED  July 10,  12-1pm  Boulder Library (9th&Canyon, Bldr)
Mid-day Music Meditation

THURS  July 11, 8-11pm  Caffe Solé (Table Mesa Center, behind King's)
Dexter Payne Quartet plus One ( with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter, Victor Mestas Perez)

SAT  July 13, 2-4pm WInter Park (Cooper Cr Sq)
Andre Mallinger's Nokuthula, incl Dave Corbus (gtr)

plan ahead:

SAT  July 20  4-5pm  Longmont Jazz Fest
Dexter Payne Sextet (with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter, Victor Mestas Perez, Bijoux Barbosa)

THURS  Aug 1, 7pm  Colo Brazil Fest  at eTown Hall (Spruce &16th?, Bldr)
Dexter Payne Quartet plus One ( with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter, Victor Mestas Perez)

SUN  Aug 4, time tba,  Crestone Music Fest (Crestone, CO)
Andre Mallinger's Nokuthula, incl Dave Corbus (gtr)

Please join us!
Dexter

Payne's Summer Home

Dear friends,

Years ago (before cel phones!) we often had a house-sitter while I was on a road trip. Once I called home to check in and discovered the message on my machine had been changed. I laughed and laughed: "Payne's Summer Home, Some're here and some're not!" Hey, I'm wondering: who reads email on the 4th of July? Guess I'll find out soon...

Just a couple of things I want to tell you about. But first Ill let you know that I just did part of an hour long promo for Colorado Brazil Fest live on KGNU's Musica Mundi last night... music with Alfredo Muro and Raoul Rossiter and explanation and information by spokespeople from Boulder Samba School, Dan Curtis, Celia Macedo & Marcio Sousa.

Ewket was a great host and you can listen to the whole thng at: http://www.kgnu.org/musica/7/3/2013

Now, briefly, cause I know you are packing the picnic as you read this. But, just in case you have not made a plan for today (it's free!) -

THUR July 4 6:30-8pm  Banning Lewis Ranch (6885 Vista Del Pico, Colo Spgs)
Lionel Young Band 

FRI  July 5, 7:30pm    Pearl Street Mall (Bldr)
Bateria Alegria
Join us for samba percussion fun - it's my birthday!

THUR  July 11,  8-11pm  Caffe Sole (Table Mesa Shpg Ctr, Bldr)
Dexter Payne Quartet + One with Bill Kopper, Dave Willey, Raoul Rossiter, Victor Mestas Perez

See you soon!
Dexter