Feb
7
2:00 PM14:00

Playing a special invite 45 minute set at Valor Peak Distillery hosted by Jeff Ulrich.

The music starts at 2 and I am the 3rd 30 minute slot so I will likely play around 3:30pm. Come enjoy some really great Whiskey. There is no kitchen so bring your own food. Urban Field is a block away.

Valor Peak Distillery -110 Emery St, Longmont, CO 80501 615.308.8963 A newer rebranded facility so if you are not familiar it is kitty-corner to Wibby Brewing back in the Southeast corner of the lot.

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Feb
7
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting and playing a Songwriter showcase with Sara Emmitt at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

This will be the first of a series of Songwriter showcases I will be hosting in 2026 from Feb through October. Sara will start the first session. I will then play the last hour. This is a ticketed event with three levels of seating Gold, Silver and Bronze, so got those close up VIP seats! The ticket link to get your seats is https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/1st-saturday-live-music-with-tim-merkel-and-sara-emmitt-february-7th-530--730

Also be looking for a 3rd Wednesdays Open Mic I will be hosting at this wonderful location from Feb 18 to October 21st..

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Feb
14
1:00 PM13:00

Tim singing love songs on Valentines Day at Longmont's Parkway Food Hall , what could be sweeter?

Parkway Food Hall rocks for watching your favorite sports events on any of the MANY large screens. Also to have a choice of food vendors with no waiting outside in the cold at a Food truck AND a full bar and plenty of games for kids and adults alike. Now throw in a family arts and craft Valentines event with me playing some classic acoustic love songs! What’s not to like? Come enjoy!

Parkway Food Hall 700 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO 80501 · (720) 902-7173

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Feb
18
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting the first of a series of monthly Open Mic's (3rd Wednesday) at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00

Private Song time at Boulder Brookdale Meridian Senior Living facility

I love it when word gets out that I like to play for Seniors at Assisted Living, Senior Living facilities and memory Care facilities. Since playing Mr. Bojangles at my Grandmothers hospice facility back in the 70’s I have loved bring joy to the young at heart with my guitar and voice. If you have a family member or friend residing in a Senior facility please ask them to book me.

No details of this location as it is not a gig open to the public.

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Mar
7
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting monthly Songwriter Showcase (1st Saturday) with songwriter Angel Corsi and Stella Lumina at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons

The 2nd of the series of Showcases I will be hosting. This time Angel Corsi a terrific Longmont/Niwot based songwriter will share the Warrior Soul stage with Stella Lumina of Lyons. These are ticketed events with three levels of seats VIP Gold, Silver and Bronze. A ticket link to reserve your seats will be provided when ready.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting monthly 3rd Wednesday open mic at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons, CO

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Apr
4
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting monthly Songwriter Showcase (1st Saturday) with Rocco Marre and Helen Peterson at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

This months event will feature the song stylings of duet Rocco and Dan to open and then Helen Peterson. This is a ticketed event including catered food in the ticket price. A ticket link to reserve your seats will be provided when it is ready. Also there will a small amount of up close VIP seats.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Apr
15
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting monthly 3rd Wednesday open mic at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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May
2
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting and playing a monthly Songwriter Showcase (1st Saturday) with a 2nd songwriter TBD at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons

The dates and times are set but stay tuned for further announcements of which songwriter will join me at this event. This is a ticketed event including catered food in the ticket price. A ticket link to reserve your seats will be provided when it is ready. Also there will a small amount of up close VIP seats.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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May
20
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting monthly 3rd Wednesday open mic at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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May
23
6:00 PM18:00

Playing a Songwriter showcase hosted by Naomi Horii at Longmont Public Media

One of the technical gems of Longmont, LPM in the old original Carnegie Library building hosts great media content like City Council mtgs, Podcasts, musical events and wonderful technical media educational events year round. More details on the other songwriters I will be joining TBD!

Longmont Public Media 457 4th Ave Longmont, CO 80501 (720) 544-7758 www.longmontpublicmedia.org

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Jun
6
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting monthly Songwriter Showcase (1st Saturday) with Denny Driscoll and John Bunzl at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

This month’s feature is Denny Driscoll and John Bunzl some of the most popular and prolific writers/performers in Boulder County!. This is a ticketed event including catered food in the ticket price. A ticket link to reserve your seats will be provided when it is ready. Also there will a small amount of up close VIP seats.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Jun
17
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting monthly 3rd Wednesday open mic at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons, CO (Copy)

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Jul
4
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting monthly Songwriter Showcase (1st Saturday) with two songwriters TBD at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

The dates and times are set but stay tuned for further announcements of which two songwriters will appear at this event. These are ticketed events including catered food in the ticket price. A ticket link to reserve your seats will be provided when it is ready. Also there will a small amount of up close VIP seats.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting monthly 3rd Wednesday open mic at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Aug
1
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting and playing Songwriter Showcase (1st Saturday) with a 2nd songwriter TBD at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

Stay tunes for the 2nd Songwriter that will join me at this wonderful monthly event. This is a ticketed event including catered food in the ticket price. A ticket link to reserve your seats will be provided when it is ready. Also there will a small amount of up close VIP seats.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Aug
19
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting monthly 3rd Wednesday open mic at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Sep
5
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting monthly Songwriter Showcase (1st Saturday) with two songwriters TBD at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

The dates and times are set but stay tuned for further announcements of which two songwriters will appear at this event. These is a ticketed event including catered food in the ticket price. A ticket link to reserve your seats will be provided when it is ready. Also there will a small amount of up close VIP seats.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Sep
16
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting monthly 3rd Wednesday open mic at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Oct
3
5:30 PM17:30

Hosting and performing at Songwriter Showcase with a 2nd Songwriter TBD'd at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons

This will be final Songwriter showcase I am hosting a Warrior Soul for 2026 and I will appear with a 2nd Songwriter TBD’d. This is a ticketed event with catered food in the ticket price. The link to reserve tickets will be posted when it is available. Some close up VIP seats will be available.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Oct
21
6:00 PM18:00

Hosting monthly 3rd Wednesday open mic at Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio in Lyons.

Sign up will be at 5:30pm for standard 15 minute/3 song slots. This will start as a first come first pick slot sign up process. No having folks sign up for you and NO double slots under two different names of a duet. A song system will be set up with 4 channels so full bands are not preferred. Any other questions feel free to call me at 815-526-2017, but no slots will be prearranged by phone.

Warrior Soul Gallery and Community Studio 304 Main St. Unit B Lyons, CO 80540

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Jan
21
6:00 PM18:00

I am playing a special extended 45 minute set at Oskar Blues Longmont hosted by Mike Waldrep.

I am not sure exactly which time slot I will be playing but music starts at 6. Hope you can come enjoy a brew, some food and live music down on the main floor by the bar.. This is NOT the Oskar Blues known as Tasty Weasel on Sunset.

Oskar Blues- 1555 S Hover St, Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 485-9400

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Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00

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

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Nov
6
7:45 PM19:45

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

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Nov
1
5:00 PM17:00

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

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Sep
28
10:00 AM10:00

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.)

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Sep
21
12:30 PM12:30

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.

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Sep
19
6:30 PM18:30

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

14863 CO-7, Allenspark, CO 80510

(303) 747-2906

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Sep
7
1:00 PM13:00

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.

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Sep
5
6:30 PM18:30

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

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Aug
15
6:30 PM18:30

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

14863 CO-7, Allenspark, CO 80510

(303) 747-2906

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Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00

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.

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Jul
24
6:00 PM18:00

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

201 E Simpson St, Lafayette, CO 80026

(720) 502-7010

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Jul
18
6:30 PM18:30

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

14863 CO-7, Allenspark, CO 80510

(303) 747-2906

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