I play many private shows at Assisted Living facilities, the details of which are no longer posted here since they are not open to the public. I also love playing Library s, fundraising gala’s, and house concerts.
I have been hiking up this beautiful overlook of Boulder for years and decided, “I’m going to do a concert up here”. So I booked the little outdoor concert venue and will be putting out an invitation for my friends and family to come join me for this special intimate solo concert in the mountains. Details to come.
Another great, but private song time for the Assisted Living Community!
After 3 years on the waiting list (SO many great musicians in Boulder), I got my foot in the door at this wonderful county-wide weekly event and did my first gig at the Longmont -Boulder County Fairgrounds back in May. This time I will be at the Mothership in Downtown Boulder. Come bring your veggie bags, stock up and sing along to some familiar classic tunes and some of my originals.
Another great, but private song time for the Assisted Living Community
This is my 3rd year of hosting these great events at the venerable Old Gallery. Not only does this place ooze with mountain charm, but the artistic nature of every nook and cranny makes it a wonderful venue for these open mics on the 3rd Friday of every month. I put out a sign up sheet by 6pm and music starts at 6:30. I am also more than happy to pre load your name on one of the 15 minute slots if you call my cell 815-526-2017. Come up and share some tunes, play an instrument, read us a poem or make us laugh… looks aren’t everything!!
This is my 3rd year of hosting these great events at the venerable Old Gallery. Not only does this place ooze with mountain charm, but the artistic nature of every nook and cranny makes it a wonderful venue for these open mics on the 3rd Friday of every month. I put out a sign up sheet by 6pm and music starts at 6:30. I am also more than happy to pre load your name on one of the 15 minute slots if you call my cell 815-526-2017. Come up and share some tunes, play an instrument, read us a poem or make us laugh… looks aren’t everything!!
I love playing Boulder’s Mapleton Porchfest. An absolutely wonderful event! I have been invited to play again on the lovely porch at 811 Mapleton Ave in North Boulder. I played this same porch last year with about 60 folks enjoying my tunes in the shade. Bring an umbrella for those sunny spots though.
Another great, but private song time for the Assisted Living Community!
Another great, but private song time for the Assisted Living Community
This long time center of respite and community warmth offers great beverages and baked goods. Also East Simpsons has supported Lafayette for many years with wonderful local musicians and from the front range. Their newer open mic Hangout series is being hosted by the talented Mike Lamitola and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play.
This is my 3rd year of hosting these great events at the venerable Old Gallery. Not only does this place ooze with mountain charm, but the artistic nature of every nook and cranny makes it a wonderful venue for these open mics on the 3rd Friday of every month. I put out a sign up sheet by 6pm and music starts at 6:30. I am also more than happy to pre load your name on one of the 15 minute slots if you call my cell 815-526-2017. Come up and share some tunes, play an instrument, read us a poem or make us laugh… looks aren’t everything!!
Wow, we had a ball last year so we are doing it again! Starting off with a pancake bkfst from 9 to 11am at the Hygiene Firehouse and then I will emcee the main stage music from 11am to 8pm. Many of Longmont’s favorite musicians will be there and some great Boulder headliners like Girls On Top!, a high-energy dance band playing the greatest soul, funk, and R&B tunes from the 70’s & 80’s, and MojoMoma will cap the evening with funky blues rock. A second music Stage over at Mountain Fountain Cafe will have music from noon to 6pm and be run by Boulder’s School of Rock students and faculty. The official festival website www.hygienemusicandartsfestival.org is days from going live with a list of all the musicians and artists. Check out details of all the fun events, food and drink planned! Come test your throwing arm and dunk a fireman in the dunk-tank.
I’m very happy to have been asked to do an opening set for the wonderful Longmont Duet of Tim Ostiek and Jenny Bolagna. Butterscotch is a sweet live music venue in the backyard and in small house-concert style as well as an educational facility with various instrumental teachers including voice.
This is a ticketed event for $15. The doors open at 6:30 for 7pm show. Purchase tickets here…
https://www.butterscotchstudios.com/event-details-registration/tim-ostdiek-and-jenny-balagna-w-tim-merkel-15
620 Kimbark Street Longmont, CO 80501 laura@butterscotchstudios.com 303-483-3257
Butterscotch Studios is proudly women and queer owned
I love playing this Golf Course Clubhouse with great food, drinks and a killer view of the mountains! Come join me and bring some friends
10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway Westminster, CO (303) 438-8997
This is my 3rd year of hosting these great events at the venerable Old Gallery. Not only does this place ooze with mountain charm, but the artistic nature of every nook and cranny makes it a wonderful venue for these open mics on the 3rd Friday of every month. I put out a sign up sheet by 6pm and music starts at 6:30. I am also more than happy to pre load your name on one of the 15 minute slots if you call my cell 815-526-2017. Come up and share some tunes, play an instrument, read us a poem or make us laugh… looks aren’t everything!!
Another hour of fun with the kind folks at Hover Greenhouse Community. These are private music hours for the residents and their families and I love playing for them.
Check out this wonderful Mediterranean Restaurant in the heart of Longmont’s Downtown Main St. The head chef Larry and partner Sandy are wonderful hosts of the party-like atmosphere. The selection of wines overseen by Sommelier Roland Hermann are terrific. A conversation about wine regions with Roland is worth the visit alone even before you dine. This fun event will go from 9am to 3pm and I will perform in the heart of it.
www.redcedarbistro.com
Hosted by Longmont’s own Robby Layton and David Coile, this quaint songwriters-in-the-round event is a great showcase in LPM in the heart of Longmont’s growing main street area.
Longmont Public Media 457 4th Avenue Longmont, CO 80501 www.longmontpublicmedia.org
Summer night at the clubhouse after a round! Come enjoy aprez’-golf food, some drinks and I will provide the tunes!
10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway Westminster, CO (303) 438-8997
Always fun to play at the Legacy Ridge patio for golfers/diners alike. Great fun food and incredible views of the mountains from this clubhouse!!
10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway Westminster, CO (303) 438-8997
The 3rd appearance in two weeks, I am really thrilled to play this cozy venue. Come relax with friends and listen to classic acoustic Americana Folk/pop guitar.
600 Longs Peak Ave Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 834-8902.
This a great little merchandise and coffeeshop hangout. A women-owned business I love to support and I am thrilled to be booked here. I will be playing a mix of my originals and favorite cover tunes I love to interpret. Please come enjoy a warm cup-a on a February evening with me.
659 4th Ave in Longmont just West of Main Street.
My 2nd show at this great Wine bar. Come enjoy some great wine and a charcuterie board. I’ll provide lots of my original songs and great Americana folk/pop standards. If you missed my show here on 2/15 and you can’t make this one, you haven’t missed out, I have one more show there Sat 2/22. Come join me.
600 Longs Peak Ave. (Just west of Main St) Longmont, CO 80501 303 834-8902
I love taking my wife to enjoy this great spot for wine and charcuterie! I’m very pleased to be performing here for the first time, and with two other dates. .2/20 and 2/22. By the way, Kuper has a great partnership with Red Cedar Bistro a new Mediterranean Restaurant here in Longmont and Kuper curated an awesome wine pairing with RCB’s 5 course meal I attended on 1/23 my birthday. It was great!
600 Longs Peak Ave. (Just west of Main St) Longmont, CO 80501 303 834-8902
Day two playing in this great little shop. Place your Valentine’s/Galentine’s flower order now and when you come to pick them up, plan to hang for a while and listen to classic love songs I’ll be playing in the Lobby. Be warned, Coffman Street is pretty ripped up with construction. perhaps park on 6th and walk around the corner.
Longmont Florist 614 Coffman St (303) 776-2805
In 2024 I played at this longstanding Longmont Florist shop and got lots of compliments. They have asked me back this year! Place your Valentine’s/Galentine’s flower order now and when you come to pick them up, plan to hang for a while and listen to classic love songs I’ll be playing in the Lobby. Be warned, Coffman Street is pretty ripped up with construction. perhaps park on 6th and walk around the corner.
Longmont Florist 614 Coffman St (303) 776-2805
I saw some good friends of mine back in Wisconsin on this Open Mic and really like the format of a host helping optimize your sound before the session begins. Then you perform and have a short interview with one of the longtime organizers so it’s a great way to for folks all around the country to get to know you a bit and the context for your music. When I have the zoom link closer tot he show I will share update this post and put it on FB too.
The Lyons Chamber of Commerce has me and other musicians at Retail locations around Lyons to help increase foot traffic for the shops. It’s been a blast and I love supporting this great little town as a gateway to the Rockies! I have played outside at the Barking Dog before, but the owner Greg is kind and letter me stay warm in a corner of the shop this time. Come enjoy yourself.
431 Main St. Lyons, CO 80540 (303) 823-9600
An exciting new opportunity to support other artists at Tumbleweed and I love LOL’s focus of collaboration. This will be a solo gig and only original songs of mine.
1333 Coffman St. Longmont, CO 80501
My 2nd gig here. This is the Mountain Ave location in Ft Collins right off the mall.
132 W. Mountain Ave Ft Collins 970-797-2250.
My good friends Eric Erickson and Tim and Susan (Waddle and Daub appeared on this terrific Original Songs On-Line Open mic and I love the format where each performer has a mini-interview after they play to get to know participants more. Link to watch live will be added here and on my Social media when I am assigned a playing slot.
I am performing at these monthly events with musicians placed all over Lyons to help businesses with more foot traffic. They have been great during our incredible Fall weather. As it cools the musicians will be found inside. I am not sure which retailer I will be hosted by at this point. Stay posted!!
A Chef-driven, contemporary, Tri-Regional, Mediterranean bistro opening in Downtown Longmont, CO. I am thrilled to support a new wonderful restaurant/meeting place in our wonderful town!
Red Cedar Bistro 516 Main St. 303-834-8491 www.redcedarbistro.com
A wonderful brewery started by pilots for pilots (and anybody who likes good local brew). Robert Fulton is the wonderful host of this weekly event. I will be one of a number of other songwriters showcased.
FlyteCo Brewing 4499 W 38th Ave, Denver
I love playing for the Staff and residents of the Hover Greenhouse Community. Always a fun mix of sing alongs and old classics! Not open to the public, but I post these in case your family member or friend is at an AL facility, you can recommend me to their Events Coordinator or Life Enrichment Director. Thanks!!
The Lyons Chamber of Commerce has musicians set up all around town to promote more foot traffic in the shops and restaurants. Great fun for families with music, food, activities and hopefully the continued incredible weather we have been having. Come visit these events, hear my music and then come back each first Sunday to the lovely town of Lyons!
I will be playing outside Solace https://solaceoflyons.com/ 437 Main St Lyons, CO 80540 Great gift shop!
Four Longmont Singer Songwriters will do an original song, a favorite cover song and then cover one of the other performers songs live. Come enjoy a very sweet late afternoon of creative songs in Longmont Public Media’s cool TV Studio. It’s a free event but donations are always welcome to support LPM.
Longmont Public Media 457 4th Ave Longmont, CO 80501.
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