Post Paradise is in the newest issue, December 2015, of Music Connection. They are in the Top Prospects 2015. Last month they were reviewed in Music Connection and received a high score but it was not high enough to have them listed as one of the Top 25 New Music Critiques of 2015. I met Post Paradise at UMS a few years ago.
I also see that Dressy Bessy has already been confirmed for SXSW 2016.
Sincerely,
Alex Teitz
FEMMUSIC
1550 Larimer St #511
Denver, CO 80202
alexteitzmedia@yahoo.com
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Fort Collins Rising Stars: Zachariah Dean Band- Putting the Country back in Country Music in Colorado
A quintessential front man, Zachariah Dean is a spirited musician with incredible pipes who’s love of country music knows no bounds. Zachariah and his bandmates, JT, David and Richard aim to keep the swing alive with 90s country music covers.
They aim to appeal to people with a true love of country music and build their set lists to keep the audience dancing. With repeating gigs at the Boot Grill and Bruce’s Bar, Zachariah Dean Band gives patrons a fun, lively night they won’t soon forget that keeps them coming back. When I asked Zachariah about his favorite gig, his answer was that of a true performer. He responded with “The last gig is always my favorite, I’m reminded of my love of playing every time I see the crowd”.
Learn more about Zachariah Dean Band at http://www.zachariahdeanband.com
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Colorado Blues Society 4th Annual Members Choice Awards Finalists
Here are the leading vote gatherers (in no particular order) for the 4th Annual Colorado Blues Society Members Choice Awards. Some familiar names blended with some new ones. Our blues community is extremely talented and the Members Choice Awards recognizes those that are the favorites of Colorado Blues Society members. The winners will be announced this coming Thursday December 10th at the Members Choice Awards Show at the Buffalo Rose in Golden. Spread the word and let these folks know they are Finalists in the MCAs- The Holley Awards! We’d love to have all the Finalists at the show! Doors open at 6, Awards start at 7 and music at 8:30. $10 for CBS members, $15 for non-members.
Favorite Blues Singer Female: Merriam ‘MJ’ Johnson, G’Jai, Jessica Rogalski, Stacey Turpenoff, Erica Brown
Favorite Blues Singer Male: Erik Boa, Marc Bilker, Cary Morin, Sammy Mayfield, Jack Hadley
Favorite Guitar: Kirby Velarde, John Weeks, Bob Pellegrino, Austin Young, Michael Hornbuckle
Favorite Slide Guitar: Austin Young, Michael Hossler, Bob Pellegrino, Tim Kestle, Johnny Johnston, Dan Treanor
Favorite Harmonica: Dan Treanor, Nic Clark, Ronnie Shellist, Clay Kirkland, Al Chesis
Favorite Horns- The JD Kelly Award: JD Kelly, Todd Buckweed Edmunds, Bluez House Horns,
Kenny Johnston
Favorite Bass: Glenn Tapia, David Brandt, Jodie Woodard, Brian Hornbuckle, Alex Goldberg
Favorite Keyboards: Dan Haynes, Jimmy Ayers, Scott Hackler, John Stillwagon, Andy Sydow
Favorite Drums: Forrest Raup, Scotty Rivera, Billy Hoke, Kyle Borthick, Tim Molinaro
Favorite Other: Lionel Young – Violin; Dan Treanor – Khoulum; Randall Dubis – Lap Steel; Otis Taylor – Banjo
Favorite Songwriter: Otis Taylor, Cary Morin, Michael Hornbuckle, Andy Sydow, Eef
Favorite Arranger: Otis Taylor, Eef, Dan Treanor, Mojomama
Favorite Blues Band: Rex Peoples & Xfactr; Mojomama; Boa and the Constrictors; Eef & The Blues Express; Austin Young Band
Favorite Acoustic Act: Mojo Medicine; Randall Dubis and Dan Treanor; Cary Morin; A.J. Fullerton; Jodie Woodward and Steve Crenshaw; Moses Walker
Favorite Solo/Duo: Nic Clark and Andy Sydow; Cary Morin; Randall Dubis and Dan Treanor; Erik Boa & Jodie Woodward; Eef of Destruction
Favorite Young Performer: Michaela Rae, Austin Young, Grace Kuch, Nic Clark, AJ Fullerton
Favorite Jam: Erik Boa – Rusty Bucket; John Weeks; Ziggie’s Sunday; Erik Boa – Oskars, Longmont; El Chapultepec (David Booker)
Favorite Festival: Blues n BBQ for Better Housing Arvada; Blues From the Top – Winter Park;
Telluride Blues and Brews; Greeley Blues Jam; Old South Pearl Blues & Brews
Favorite Club Owner: Kenny Lee – Buffalo Rose; Ron Rosso – The Rusty Bucket; Eli Corliss – Moxie Theater; Carla Jordan – Ziggie’s; Sean Owens – Dickens
Favorite Club: Dickens Opera House; Ziggie’s; Rusty Bucket; Soiled Dove; Buffalo Rose
Favorite Club for Dancing: Lincoln’s Roadhouse; Dickens Opera House; Buffalo Rose; Rusty Bucket; Nissi’s
Favorite Food: Dickens Opera House; Rusty Bucket; Oskar Blues – Longmont; Lincoln’s Roadhouse
Favorite Wait Staff: Oskar Blues Longmont; Ziggie’s; Dickens Opera House; Lincoln’s Roadhouse
Favorite Blues Fan: Jim Primock, Dave Kropuenske, Howard Sherman, Susan Heymans
Favorite Dancer(s): Susan Heymans; Howard and Annett; Dave Kropuenske/Andrea Buell; Michelle Maxwell; Erica Brown
Favorite Local Recording: Eef & The Blues Express – All Rivers Run To The Sea; Cary Morin – Tiny Town; Mojomamma; The Burroughs – Sweaty Greeley Soul; John Weeks Band
Favorite Blues Radio Program: Blues Legacy – KGNU; All Blues – KUVO; Strictly Blues – KRFX; Saturday Night Blues -KUNC
Favorite Blues Radio Host: Jeff Koepke, Kai Turner, Red Rooster, Sammy Mayfield
Favorite Photographer: Jim Drake, Gretchen Troop, Richard Hawes, Tarry Underwood, Michael Martens
Favorite Educator: Dan Treanor, Rex Peoples, Jim Primock, Kai Turner
Favorite National Blues Performer: Bonnie Raitt, Joe Bonamassa, Samantha Fish, Taj Mahal, The Boogie Boys
Write In Option: Best Volunteer – Jim Primock; Eef “Person of the Year”; Best Dressed – Scotty Rivera
Thanks!
R. Scott Fitzke
Shortridge, Fitzke & Hultquist, PC
4 Inverness Court East, Suite 100
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 694-2000-phone
(303) 694-2020-fax
sfitzke@sfhlaw.net
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