Photo: The super fun — and compassionate Carla Jordan! | Best, most loving, considerate, unselfish, and concern for the welfare of others’ post I’ve seen in a long time: From Carla Jordan (ex-Ziggie’s) on Facebook re the fires in Superior and Louisville and more: “Hey ya, our Boulder County friends. We have a good size house in Frederick and lots of room if you need to evacuate and need a place to go. Message me.” Carla is a SAINT!!!
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How prophetic the quote from last week’s newsletter was! “Flowers grow back even after the harshest winters. You will, too.” – Jennae Cecilia | Of course, unknown to anyone on Thursday (when the newsletter came out) was the horror that was to happen here in our beautiful Colorado on Friday when a wildfire swept through the towns of Louisville and Superior and the surrounding grasslands. If you know of a musician who was affected by this fire, please let us know. Let’s “band” together (pun intended) to help our musician friends out. No thoughts, no prayers, no bleeding hearts – just cash donations to help them get back on their feet again. I’m pretty sure they not only lost their home but their musical equipment as well. Think of a carpenter losing their tools – can’t work without them. So it is the same with a musician. If each person on our mailing list would pledge just $10, we could put tools back into the hands of a needy musician. Or maybe you have an extra guitar or a keyboard you wouldn’t mind donating – let us know.
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Sometimes music is the only thing that gets us through the really hard times. And sometimes those hard times are what gives songwriters the best ideas for songs. So take those lemons and make more lemonade and hope that we all stay well and that COVID finally goes away. Please – wear those masks whenever possible and get your shots. Protect your fellow musicians!
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January 2022
Thru April 17th – Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World at the Denver Museum
https://www.dmns.org/visit/exhibitions/guitar-the-instrument-that-rocked-the-world/
Watch a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUsIPVcVVNw
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Wednesday, 5th – Front Range Songwriters – 7:00 p.m. at the offices of John Nelson at1626 E. Pikes Peak Ave., CS 80909. This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park. Office phone is 719-632-3384 | https://www.frontrangesongwriters.com/
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Saturday, 8th – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
JJ Fraser at The Last Stand Tavern, 32138 Highway 72, Golden, CO 80403 (Coal Creek Canyon)
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Saturday, 8th – 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. Mile High Blues Society Holds Fund-Raiser for the victims of the Marshall Fire at Antero Hall (f/k/a Eck’s Saloon), Kipling & New Hampden Avenue
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Sunday, 9th – Noon to ? – Colorado Blues Society’s IBC Fund-Raiser and Send Off Party for their 2022 winners at The Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden
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Saturday, 22nd – Reckless and Blue Celebrates First New Album With a Release Party
Table Public House, 2190 South Platte River Drive, Denver (Littleton) 80223 | 6:00 p.m. FREE!
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Monday, 24th – COMBO Meeting – 6:50 p.m. Zoom meeting – put it on your calendars now!
Topic: Want to play at fairs & festivals this summer? Book NOW. Learn How!!
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February 2022
Wednesday, 2nd – Front Range Songwriters – 7:00 p.m. at the offices of John Nelson at1626 E. Pikes Peak Ave., CS 80909. This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park. Office phone is 719-632-3384 | https://www.frontrangesongwriters.com/
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Saturday, 25th – Hairball at the Paramount Theater .com
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March 2022
Wednesday, 2nd – Front Range Songwriters – 7:00 p.m. at the offices of John Nelson at1626 E. Pikes Peak Ave., CS 80909. This is the corner of Pikes Peak Ave and Meade, one block west of Union and across from Memorial Park. Office phone is 719-632-3384 | https://www.frontrangesongwriters.com/
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Sunday, 20th – Pack your bags, guys – Take that vacation in Branson, MO
Figures! Rudy Grant tries retiring and gets to perform at Jerry Presley’s God and Country Theater! Cowboy Church Sunday, 1840 West 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616-2123
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Talent Needed:
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Boulder County Offers Cultural Grants Program for Boulder County Artists | http://www.boulderarts.org
Announcements and Calendar for This Week
