Hosting Open Mic at Left Hand Artist Group "Hope Chest" event at Longmont's Bricks on Main
The time is to be confirmed, but this annual fun event with LHAG artists decorating boxes of ALL sizes with the local Longmont Brewery labels that have been decommissioned m The imagination is the only limitation to what these talented artist come up with. The public can bid on a price or pay the artists asked price. I will be running the open mic and we hope to have students from Longmont’s Butterscotch Studios included on the stage. Bricks is also home to Krissy’s Bistro serving delicious food and beverages as well as Bricks Retail store up front for a fun shopping experience. Stay tunes for more details.
Bricks on Main 512 4th Ave Ste 103, Longmont, CO 80501 · (720) 600-2350
Private gig at Hover Greenhouse Community Assisted Living
Ongoing gig at one of my favorite Senior Communities.
Appearing at Longmont's newest Open Mic @ Valor Peak Distillery
Previously known as Copper Sky Distillery, this cozy spot (with an incredible 20 year Whiskey among others), is hosting live music out of the gate including a Wednesday night jam and every other week Open mic on Thursday nights hosted by Jeff Ulrich. Join the fun! Registering to play is an online deal. I believe music will start at 6pm.
Valor Peak Distillery 110 Emery St. Suite C Longmont 80501 720-326-0827
Warrior Soul Gallery Songwriter Showcase
My friend songwriter Jeremy Marshall and I will split the bill at this new Community Center and Art Gallery in the heart of Lyons, CO. This is a ticketed event and at this point is sold out.
Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Center 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540
Double bill at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Center in Lyons
I will be splitting the bill with an artist yet to be determined for a night of Solo acoustic originals. I played at Warrior Soul at the recent open House and it’s a sweet new venue in the heart of Lyons. The intent is to have 40 seats with tiered pricing for 10 VIP upfront seats. A ticket link will be coming soon.
Warrior Soul Gallery & Community Studio 304 Main Street Unit B Lyons, CO 80540
Longmont Balfour Assisted Living
Another great, but private song time for the Assisted Living Community
Longmont Balfour Assisted Living
Another great, but private song time for the Assisted Living Community!
Performing at Left Hand Artist Group "Fall into Art" annual event at Wibby Brewing pavillion
An annual event where LHAG artists hang their art on panels under the Pavillion and I will perform along with two other Longmont Songwriters. The show is from 1 to 5pm and I will play the first slot. Denny Driscoll will play at 2:35 and Helen Peterson will play at 3:45.
Play brunch set at Legacy Ridge Golfcourse Grille in Westminster
Once again I am thrilled to start the day off warbling and picking for the golfers, diners and drinkers at this nice brunch space on a beautiful golfcourse. Come enjoy a mimosa and brunch while I play some of my tunes and classic pop/folks songs.
10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway Westminster, CO 80031 (303)438-8997 (It’s just east of Sheridan Rd.)
Playing Boulder Manhattan Porchfest (4th time)
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. 47 Artists playing on host front porches so you just walk the beautiful, tree-lined streets, grab a snack from a food truck and enjoy. I am playing the first slot and then I recommend my friend Bill Palmer playing from 1:30 to 3pm and my Longmont pal Angel Corsi playing the 3rd slot 4 to 5:30pm.
Hosting Open Mic at Allenspark The Old Gallery
This is my 3rd year of hosting these great events at the venerable Old Gallery. The August 15 event was a packed house of over 40 folks and a hoot!! 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-ish 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!!
The Old Gallery Community Center
Performing at Indian Peaks (Lafayette) Block Party
I love how putting myself “out there” creates more “out there” opportunities. One gig begets other gigs. A resident of Indian Peaks saw me play at East Simpson’s Coffee in Lafayette back in July and her block Party committee has hired me to play for their party. Hoping for Beautiful September Colorado weather!
Appearing at new venue Warrior Soul Community Center in Lyons, CO
My friend Kristin Francis has opened this sweet space to support local artists and musicians with a great venue in the heart of Lyons. Classes, events, education and inspiration will ooze from Kristin’s heart and this great space! I am thrilled to be playing a 90 minute set right after John Sheppard plays his early set.
304 E. Main St (facing 3rd Ave) adjacent to the Honorable Harvest Tea and Apothecary.
Shared booking on weekend mini-tour with Angel Corsi -A Church Salida
Angel is a Soul/America and Folk Noire fellow Singer/Songwriter I am happy to share a stage with at this cool venue. We’ll be doing a mini-weekend tour in Steamboat and Salida. Looking forward to traveling and snacking in the car with my buddy. Come hear our tunes!
419 D St. Salida, CO www.achurchsalida.org
Shared booking on weekend mini-tour with Angel Corsi -Hayden Taphouse near Steamboat
Angel is a Soul/America and Folk Noire fellow Singer/Songwriter I am happy to share a stage with at this cool venue Derek and Anna Martin re-opened early in 2025.. We’ll be doing a mini-weekend tour in Steamboat and Salida. Looking forward to traveling and snacking in the car with my buddy. Come hear our tunes! Actual performance time to be confirmed.
Hayden Taphouse 200 North Walnut St. Hayden, CO
Appearing at Kevin Dooley's "Doozies" series in Longmont
Kevin is a tremendous longtime songwriter and performer in Longmont and around the Front Range. He holds these series on his back porch and the neighbors seem to love them. I am happy to be invited to perform. Potluck at 6pm, music from 7-9pm.
801 Bowen St. Longmont.
Private House Concert in Allenspark
Very happy to be asked back to perform at this wonderful residence in the Mountains. House concerts are so intimate and personal and I love playing them.
Private House Concert in Raymond, CO
Very happy to be playing at the home of James and Ilsa after they won by bidding in a silent auction on my playing a private house concert at The Old Gallery’s Annual Fundraising Gala in Allenspark.
Hosting Open Mic at Allenspark The Old Gallery
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!!
The Old Gallery Community Center
Longmont Balfour Assisted Living
Another great, but private song time for the Assisted Living Community
Boulder Farmers Market appearance- sing for my vegetables
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.
Longmont Balfour Assisted Living
Another great, but private song time for the Assisted Living Community!
Sunrise Amphitheater on Boulder Flagstaff
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.
East Simpson Coffee in Lafayette, CO - Solo set
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.
East Simpson Coffee Company
Hosting Open mic at Allenspark The Old Gallery
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!!
The Old Gallery Community Center
2nd Annual Hygiene Music and Art Festival to benefit the Hygiene Volunteer Fire Dept
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.
Opening 30 minute set at Butterscotch Studio's
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
Sunday brunch at Legacy Ridge Golf Course Grille
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