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

St Julien Hotel, Wed

St Julien Hotel, Wed June 17, 6:30pm. This will be the last chance to hear Dexter’s mix of Brazilian music (next show is on Wed, July 8th, also at the St Julien). So put it on the calendar, drop in and say HI!

We are negotiating for a more dates at the St Julien, so any vote of confidence is a great help, be it a call to the hotel asking for more of the Dexter Payne Quartet or just coming in to listen to the choros, dance to the samba and forro.

Meanwhile, I can no longer contain my excitement – I feel like a kid!

I have been offered a scholarship to attend Balkan Music Camp this summer in CA near Mendocino (June 27 – July 4). Needless to say, Im accepting! So, the last week of June… I head for Camp.
Makes me feel like a kid (I never actually went to a music camp as a youngster!!!) - a glorious week of gypsy music in the redwoods. No phone, no internet for a week. Anticipation is building!!!

Please come on out on Wed, and remember: the same Dexter Payne Quartet will be at the St Julien, July 8. (first gig when I get back!) – followed quickly by a string of blues dates with Little Joe McLerran. Check www.dexterpayne.com/calendar.html for all the dates.

All the best,
Dexter
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