Events

An Evening with Social Progressives

Posted by admin on Feb 22, 2012 in Event, Uncategorized | 0 comments

With Roy Zimmerman

The Freethinkers of Colorado Springs, Peak Dems and The Liberal Store sponsor an evening of musical entertainment and networking just for progressives and liberals! To get progressives and liberals energized and enthusiastic for the work we have ahead of us. We will be in for a treat as satirist songwriter Roy Zimmerman will perform.

Roy Zimmerman sings satirical songs – original songs about class warfare, creationism, same-sex marriage, guns, marijuana, abstinence, Republicans (a lot of songs about Republicans), ignorance, war and greed.  There’s a decidedly Lefty slant to his lyrics. “We used to have a name for Right Wing satire,” he says. “We called it ‘cruelty.’” Roy and his wife collaborator are in the midst of a 50 state tour to get progressives up off the couch and back into action. It is a good time to bring progressives together for a bit of fun and networking.

Although we don’t all agree on everything there are many things that we do all agree on, the basic American values of fairness, equality, and shared sacrifice. Please join with us. Tickets are available through The Liberal Store

Urban Peak’s 11th Annual Building Futures Building Lives

Posted by admin on Feb 23, 2012 in Event, Uncategorized | 0 comments

A Personal Journey

Eat great food … Get your groove on with music by the Phat Horn Doctors … Celebrate Urban Peak’s amazing volunteers … Bid at the auction and help homeless youth!

Pam Jones and Juliet Draper will be honored during the evening; Kelly Werthmann, Fox21, will be the special guest emcee. Business/cocktail attire is suggested.

Tickets: $75—includes heavy appetizers and 2 drinks. Purchase tickets online at http://www.urbanpeak.org

Sponsorships available!

Proceeds from this event benefit the youth and programs of Urban Peak Colorado Springs. Building Futures, Building Lives

Doors: 6:00 p.m.     Music provided by the Phat Horn Doctors.

Big Jim Adam Birthday Bash

Posted by admin on Feb 24, 2012 in service, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Birthday Bash

With Jim Adam and his band playing some great music that borders on too much fun, (more…)

Grant Sabin

Posted by admin on Feb 25, 2012 in service, Uncategorized | 0 comments

with special guests: The Flumps

 Grant Sabin is a unique, talented blues prodigy–steeped in traditional blueswell beyond his years. (more…)

Starburn’s ’60s Rock Showcase

Posted by admin on Feb 26, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

No need to drive all over town to catch the hottest rock acts—we gather them together once a month at a FREE concert, hosted by Starburn!

Every month Starburn showcases some of the best regional rock and blues musicians. Plus, Starburn plays covers of music from the ‘60s and ‘70s by rock greats like The Doors, Cream, Santana, and Vanilla Fudge, and more. Starburn’s members are music scene veterans Dale Creel and Jack Baker (formerly of the Channel Cats), along with LeRoi Hammond and Russ Kleiner (of The Nostalgics).

Special guests this month will be Tripping Griswolds and Robert Beard and Fright. Tripping Griswolds is a variety dance band that plays the best music from seven decades. The band members take great pride in their harmony-centered music encased in classic rock and fun dance tunes.

THIS CONCERT IS FREE!

Ani Difranco

Posted by admin on Feb 29, 2012 in Featured, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Mavin Productions Presents:

with Gregory Alan Isakov

After 20 years in the music biz, self-described “Little Folksinger” Ani DiFranco is still technically little, although her influence on fellow musicians, activists, and indie-minded people the world over has been huge. She still proudly identifies as a folksinger, too, but her understanding of that term has always been far more expansive than a bin at the record store or a category on iTunes, with ample room for soul, funk, jazz, electronic music, spoken word, and a marching band or two. Over the course of more than 20 albums, including the live double CD Living in Clip (1997) and the two-disc career retrospective Canon (2007), as well as the latest one, ¿Which Side are You On? (2012), Ani has never stopped evolving, experimenting, testing the limits of what can be said and sung. Her lifelong tribe of co-conspirators includes everyone from Pete Seeger and the late Utah Phillips to a new generation of twentysomething singer-songwriters who grew up with her songs and shows — and then there’s the motley crew of folks like Prince, Maceo Parker, Andrew Bird, Dr. John, Arto Lindsay, Bruce Springsteen, Chuck D, the Buffalo Philharmonic, Gillian Welch, Cyndi Lauper, and even Burmese activist and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, with whom she has crossed paths in a myriad of ways. More Info

The artistically engaging Gregory Alan Isakov will open for Ani. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov’s song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as “strong, subtle, a lyrical genius” and has shared the stage with touring artists such as Calexico, Mumford & Sons, Fiona Apple, DeVotchka, and Brandi Carlile. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and appeared at numerous music festivals such as South By Southwest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. Gregory has toured solo and with his band “The Freight”, and has released a quartet of albums. “Gregory Alan Isakov makes quietly lush, deeply vibrant music more rooted in the starry night sky—like the one on the cover of his latest LP—than any terrestrial locale.” – Paste Magazine

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THE Open Mic Night with Lobo and Sheryl Loggins

Posted by admin on Mar 1, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

It’s a veritable Who’s Who of Front Range musicians at “THE” Open Mic night every month! Not only is this a chance to get onstage and show your stuff, you can also rub elbows with fellow musicians.

Everyone who wants to participate should bring an instrument (we provide the piano) and be a part of the show!

Stargazers’ monthly Open Mic night is hosted by Lobo and Sheryl Loggins, who will also entertain with a variety of music ranging from blues and classic rock to country and originals.

From the heart of East Texas, Lobo has an extensive background in all types of music. As a guitarist, Lobo has worked with many well-known musicians including Katie Webster, Percy Sledge, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Randy Travis, Willie Nelson, and many more. Writing, playing, entertaining, and singing is what Lobo is best at; he says it’s a passion … those who listen to him know it’s true.

When Sheryl sings, she’s been known to make folks tear up with a heart-felt ballad, or have them dancing with an up-tempo or gutsy blues request.  Sheryl started singing with Lobo’s blues band in 2001; after the band broke up, the two became one of Colorado Springs’ favorite duos.  After moving to TN, they won the hearts of music enthusiasts there as well, who enjoyed the vocal harmonies and funny antics that made up their shows. Now they are back in Colorado and the magic of their music can be seen and enjoyed in Colorado Springs.

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Suga Bear & Showtime Band

Posted by admin on Mar 2, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

There’s going to be a whole lotta shakin’ going on with Suga Bear and the Showtime Band in Stargazers’ dome!

Suga Bear and the Showtime Band is one of the hottest high-energy live bands based out of Colorado Springs. The seven-member group is composed of diverse musicians who help define fun and excitement, including the vocal trio of Suga Bear, Lady Shay, and Troy–who also plays congas along with musicians Aundre Ai (drums), Scott Haffley (bass), JC (guitar), and Joe Kaiser (keyboards). The band’s distinctive style and raw energy will keep you dancing, shaking, and moving from start to finish.

Show Time Band is always exciting on stage with their unmistakable sound and electrifying showmanship, combining all the great sound of R&B, funk, Motown, and top 40 hits to create their own flow of “hot dance music.” Don’t take our word for it … “Come feel the vibe!”

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

Posted by admin on Mar 3, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Don’t miss the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2012, a collection of international outdoor films. From adrenaline-packed action films featuring extreme sports to thought-provoking films emphasizing mountain cultures and environment, the Banff tour is a favorite annual event of outdoor enthusiasts. Exhilarating and thought provoking, this is a must-see for anyone with a spirit of adventure!

Tickets can only be purchased online at http://www.mtnchalet.com/events_banff_mountain_film_festival_tickets_2012.

100% of the proceeds go to the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of wildlands and key natural areas.

Tom Taylor

Posted by admin on Mar 4, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

and the Needlewood orchestra

Tom Taylor is an internationally known guitarist, composer, and recording artist who plays a hybrid of jazz, classical, rock, and even a dash of blues and bluegrass.

His music crosses the boundaries between jazz and classical. Using techniques developed by the masters over the last 700 years, Taylor creates fresh, accessible, tonal music that has a timeless yet contemporary sound.

Tom, a Colorado College (CC) instructor of jazz guitar, will be joined by the Needlewood Orchestra: Phil Allen, valve trombone; Marc Neihof, CC instructor of electric bass guitar; Mark Rose, saxophones and woodwinds; and Lisa Smith, horn.

Phil Allen leads his own band–Thin Air Jazz–and has written for and played with the Springs Contemporary Jazz Band and contributed an arrangement to the Air Force Falconnaires.Marc Marc Neihof  performs in the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and is sought out by the finest jazz and classical musicians in Colorado for recording projects and performances.

Mark Rose has taught at the Colorado College, University of Denver, and Adams State College. Mark has recorded with Tom Taylor and with pianist/vocalist Ellyn Rucker, as well as Steve Barta, Alan Joseph, Barbara Ernst, and the Boulder vocal group Rare Silk.

Lisa Smith was principal horn in Tom Wilson’s Chamber Orchestra of the Springs. She has performed with many other ensembles, including the New World Symphony and the Monument Hill Brass Quintet.

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