Photo: Dr. Saxy (Jose Luis Hinojosa) | Just returned from Las Vegas, NV. Good to see the Strip and Fremont Street “back to life” but, at this time, it is really a mess. They are prepping for an F1 race and they’ve built bleachers everywhere and added lighting for the night-time races. The Sphere is marvelous as is the new extremely diverse show “Awakening” (music, dance, theater, graphics, holograms, cirque, and the most amazing moving stage in the round). Be aware, though, that we paid more than $430 for a Saturday night hotel room at one of the regular hotels – the same one we paid $120 for in 2022! However, live bands have now reappeared in many of the clubs not only at night but during the day! And there are buskers on every corner. I had to stop my mantra of “Always Tip a Musician” as I was going broke! But a casual conversation at the Wynn waterfall with Jose Luis Hinojosa, a/k/a Dr. Saxy, of McAllen, TX, a saxophonist, introduced me to a wonderful new musician! Jose has already signed up for our newsletter and I know he’ll glean some valuable information from it! Check Jose out at https://www.gigheaven.com/members/drsaxy.html
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The trials in the Elijah McClain incident (a violinist who was just walking down the street) continue. Ex-officer Nathan Woodyard is charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in the matter. The prosecution has rested its case, and Mr. Woodyard took the stand yesterday in his defense. Of course he is blaming the other officers and the EMTs (who go on trial next month). We will continue to follow this horrible murder case to the end. Justice for Elijah… such a hollow statement. At least his death got the laws regarding the use of Ketamine changed.
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November 2023
Denver Arts Week – Friday, November 3rd thru Saturday, Nov. 11th – Denver Arts & Venues celebrates Denver Arts Week with several free or low-cost events. Join us at noon on Nov. 7 at McNichols Civic Center Building for our “Community Cloth” Exhibit Tour and Curator Discussion. On Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m., our Denver Public Art team leads a tour of Colorado Panorama at Colorado Convention Center. We open “Woven Together” at Buell Theatre Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. with a free reception. Finally, we present “Culture Cloth” Exhibit Tour and Curator Discussion on Nov. 9 at noon at McNichols Building. The Public Art tour is only $5 and our receptions and discussions are free and open to the public. Be sure to RSVP!
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Fr, 3rd – Bandcamp Friday | On the first Friday of the month since March of 2020, we’ve waived our revenue share to help support artists on Bandcamp. https://www.isitbandcampfriday.com
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Fr, 3rd – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park, CO
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Fr, 3rd – Rachel Alena Quartet at Oskar Blues, Longmont | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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Sa, 4th – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Laurie Dameron at Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park, CO
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Th, 9th – Doors 8:00 p.m. – Rezolve, Troll, Huas Catz, and T-Loop at Your Moms House, 608 East 13th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203 | Get your Tickets and full details Deets/Tickets Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haus-catts-troll-tloop-resolve-live-your-moms-house-denver-tickets-749573282867?
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Sa, 11th – 4:00 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Brassworks Presents Remembering All Who Served, at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO
Tickets: https://lakewood.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=810
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Mo, 13th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
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Mo, 13th – 7:30 p.m. – Athena Arts Project Open Mic and Workshop (may not be music-centric this month) | https://athenaprojectarts.org/series/2023-open-mic-and-workshop/
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Sa, 18th -6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Songwriters Showcase at Odde’s, 9975 Wadsworth, Westminster, CO | Free! Open to All Ages (it’s a restaurant, too!)
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December 2023
We, 6th – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at the Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colo. Springs, CO. This is at the SW corner of Barnes Rd. and Iron Horse Trail – one block East of Barnes Road and Oro Blanco. We’ll be using the Fireside Room at the back of the building.
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Sa, 9th – 6:00 p.m. – COMBO’s Holiday Dinner – Details TBA
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Sa. 9th – 7:00 p.m. – Electro Trip with Evanoff, Eminence Ensemble, and TlooP at the Fox Theatre, 1135 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
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Mo, 11th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
Fr, 15th – Rachel Alena Quartet at Oskar Blues, Longmont | http://www.RachelAlenaMusic.com
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January 2023
We, 3rd – 7:00 p.m. – Front Range Songwriters at the Covenant Church, 4965 Barnes Road, Colo. Springs, CO. This is at the SW corner of Barnes Rd. and Iron Horse Trail – one block East of Barnes Road and Oro Blanco. We’ll be using the Fireside Room at the back of the building. The church sign at the Barnes Rd. entrance is being changed but you’ll easily see the building.
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Mo, 8th – 7:00 p.m. – Denver NSAI Meeting at CCM Studios, 4214 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO (a couple of blocks east of Colorado Blvd.) – See full details under “Songwriters Corner”
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Tu, 9th – 7:30 p.m. – Colorado Symphony Presents a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Boettcher Concert Hall | https://tickets.coloradosymphony.org/6749/6750
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TALENT NEEDED:
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Call for Five Points Jazz Festival Performers | https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/events/
Deadline to apply: November 30th, 2023
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