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| This week, we have three highly entertaining evenings of live music all ready for your auditory enjoyment. It starts on Thursday Night with a Master Mbira player and singer all the way from Zimbabwe along with some local drummers. Then on Friday Night, our first visit from a great guitarist and songwriter from Niwot. The week ends on a good note on Saturday Night when we welcome back the wonderful Wendy Woo. Three very talented and accomplished musicians are coming to town just to share their original music with you; which is sure to make you feel better about life. At least, for a few sweet moments. See you at the shows! THURSDAY NIGHT - MAY 17TH - MUSEKIWA CHINGODZA - MBIRA PLAYER FROM ZIMBABWE - $10 - 8:30PM I am always looking for something new for the shop and this week we booked a young, talented Mbira player from Africa. Musekiwa grew up in a tight-knit family in Zimbabwe that played the mbira in sacred ceremonies. The instrument was originally used only for sacred rites but has long since been accepted into the mainstream and is played at all kinds of performances and social settings. This "thumb piano" is a multi-octave instrument that was associated with the Shona people who felt it connected them with their ancestors. We will get to hear some traditional folk songs of the Shona which is totally new to me. Musekiwa has been playing this instrument since he was a child and he is in the middle of a 6-month tour of the states. He will be joined by Eric Baumheier and other local African drummers. We have never heard the Mbira Dzvadzimu played in our little room and we are really looking forward to this show. FRIDAY NIGHT - MAY 18TH - KEVIN DOOLEY - 8:30PM - $10 - www.kdooley.com
Kevin won the "Crossroads Acoustic Blues Award" and he's "an exciting performer and masterful guitar player." Tim O'Brien says that "Kevin successfully marries the soul of acoustic with the range of rock." I'm really looking forward to hearing his National Steel Guitar sing in the room along with some cool original songs. There's good reason why the Boulder Daily Camera included Kevin in the "Best of Boulder" award. SATURDAY NIGHT - MAY 19TH - WENDY WOO - 8:30PM - www.wendywoo.com
Wendy is an award-winning, accomplished, singer-songwriter who brings a unique and rare blend of folk, blues, soul, funk, samba and love ballads. She plays her guitar like a drum at times while delivering a powerful performance every visit. Wendy was raised by artist parents who helped create the Naropa Institute in Boulder. She was hanging with Alan Ginsberg as a kid in her front room; that had to have some effect, right? Wendy has been an independent artist all her life and her 8 albums on her own label reflect that attitude. Here comes one of the best that Colorado has produced so come out and enjoy this amazing musical lady. Lots of soul for everyone. Musically Yours, Steve, Mary Margaret and Shannon PS: We had a great time last week with a wagon load of local musicians. It started on Friday Night with the Dandelion Song Showcase. Lots of fun hearing some original D-Day theme songs sung by locals like Olivia Pevec, Nelson Oldham, Ellen Stapenhorst, Matt Haslett, Jimmy Byrne and some adorable little kids; who won, of course. They actually tied some adults but it's hard to resist cute kids singing eco songs and they got the most applause. I heard they had a great time singing the main stage Gazebo for Dandelion Day on Saturday. Lots of heart-felt, locally-grown live music was made and we all had a good time. I had a great 62nd birthday party on Saturday night thanks to MM, Shannon and a bunch of our local musical friends. The night began with Henry Johnson making his stage debut on banjo along with Mateo on electric guitar and me on electric bass. A cool improv/jam/soundcheck to get the stage warm. Then, Matt Haslett had a sweet opening string of original songs. I got to play some guitar with our lovely daughter and she sang a few old Beatles songs with her semi-retired Papa. Loved it so much! And the night was full of surprises. Like having Jamie and her good friend ride their bikes by the shop randomly and ended up returning to do a song they just learned. Pretty cute and much appreciated for the spirit of the night. Jamie also sang some other original songs on my classical guitar and was well received. Then, Aaron Taylor gave a surprise drum solo/recital/lecture with the work of one of his favorite drummers. Very cool and not expected. Mateo Sandate cranked up his electric guitar and joined Olivia and Hayley on mandolin, Henry Johnson on banjo and Pam Rosenthal on my old electric bass guitar. After some cool songs, Mike Waters added in the mix with a couple more. And it continued with Hayley and friends into the night. Hard to stop. Some more home-grown live music made by our friends and neighbors. A great birthday gift. Couldn't have asked for more. Thanks to everyone who helped me celebrate this special birthday. I hope you had as much fun as me. |
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| Steve's Guitars is Open Every Friday Night for Live Music! Shows typically start at 8:30pm with the doors open at least, one hour before. Located at 19 North 4th Street Carbondale, Colorado. 970-963-3304 sguitars@sopris.net. |
| Located at 19 N 4TH Carbondale, Colorado | 970-963-3304 | sguitars@sopris.net | Open Every Friday Night for Live Music |