Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Comment Archives: stories: Music
Re: “SiX sense”
Six plays the most down and dirty rock and roll I have heard in a long time. If you did seeing GREAT live music and see they are playing in your neck of the woods, it'd be a wise decision to check em out.
Posted by
TK
on 09/11/2008 at 3:02 PM
Re: “Playing around”
Looking for Scott Harrison from "Lightkraft" Remember 'IOCC"
Posted by
kathyscott
on 09/09/2008 at 3:59 AM
Re: “Playing Around Listings”
I have been following the band Steele Daniels Louis Hall to live venues for the past three weeks but I do not ever see them listed in your "Playing Around Listings" ?? They are at BackEast Bar and Grill next Fri & Sat 9/5&6 and they are AWESOME !!
Posted by
Jasper
on 08/31/2008 at 12:20 PM
Re: “Playing Around Listings”
Personally, I think the Thirsty Parrot is a great place to watch live music and why not have a couple $4 beers while youre at it. Music + Beer = food for the soul. You may have to deal with the occasional misdirected wait staff, but it's worth it to see good live music. Peace
Posted by
bstring8
on 07/10/2008 at 9:35 AM
Re: “Playing Around Listings”
The Thirsty Parrot is a RIPOFF! My wife and I went to the Thisrsty Parrot on July 9, 2008 to see the Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band. While the band is quite good, the all-hard-surfaces room ensured that the band was INCREDIBLY LOUD. But here's the real problem: We ordered a couple of beers shortly after 6:00pm and, happy hour being from 4-7pm, got them for the happy hour price. At 6:35pm I ordered another beer and the waitess said I had to pay the full, non-happy-hour price. When we pointed out that it was still happy hour (6:35pm), she said, "Oh, it's the computer", and insisted I had to pay the full price of $4. I reluctantly handed over the money. Then I discovered that the full price, according to the menu, was $3.50. So not only was I getting RIPPED OFF because it was still happy hour, but she charged more than the menu price! We will NEVER go to the Thirsty Parrot again. Please don't waste your time with this place. There are other establishments downtown that are honest and deserve your patronage.
Posted by
canyonsnapper
on 07/10/2008 at 8:43 AM
Re: “Reverb”
Heard Cahalen on NPR last night around 2 on the way home from Memorial. I haven't heard anything quite so good in a long while.
Posted by
cdub
on 07/05/2008 at 11:03 AM
Re: “Home is where the music is”
Whitney and Marc have given Colorado Springs a wonderful gift with the house concerts. The time and effort required to make these events happen can only be appreciated by those of us who have seen it from an insider's view. And it is given with so much love. Hearing talented artists in such an intimate setting is a unique opportunity. Once you experience it, you'll regret that you didn't know about it sooner. It's one of the things I really miss about Colorado Springs. Ann Kilauea, Hawaii
Posted by
annluck
on 07/03/2008 at 12:22 PM
Re: “Playing Around Listings”
Towne House Lounge, Friday 6/27/08,featuring 'Rawbert' was not published. Why ? Porque no? Daddy Tom
Posted by
Daddy Tom
on 07/02/2008 at 11:10 AM
Re: “Wilco rocks”
I too have seen Wilco at least 6 or 7 times with this being the best lineup for Mr. Tweedy. I was in the 4th row and, could see that everyone was up on their feet for the whole show. I was amazed when I saw the add for Wilco at the Pikes Peak Center! I had just seen them at the Fillmore earlier. Wow,I didn't have to go to Denver. One of the best shows ever at the Pikes Peak Center! Kudos to those involved to bring such an incredible band at their peak right now.
Posted by
RVZOO
on 06/14/2008 at 9:53 PM
Re: “In a silenced way”
The following statement is telling of someone that is not a local: "What is really local about someone in City A selecting a jazz performance by Dexter Gordon, and someone in Colorado Springs selecting that performance off of a CD? I'm not sure that there is a huge difference, in reality." The answer to that is that there is not a free access to music such as jazz. I find it interesting as I travel to other cities and states of what is available and what band the music is broadcast on. Whether it is Chicago or Albuquerque, one can find a good variety and selection both on FM and AM. I also find that more AM stations are coming on board, providing music that the major FM broadcasters are replacing. Maybe it is time to add some AM stations to the mix here in the Springs. Besides 1530, lets add a high def AM station that plays jazz, as Colorado Springs listeners want hear. Correct, it wont be FM, but the new technology with HD allows for some outstanding quality. I do want to hear some Fatburger and Daddy Long Legs and maybe have a Blues segment. It can be done.
Posted by
ProfT
on 06/13/2008 at 1:26 PM
Re: “In a silenced way”
I used to listen to KCME all week long, ever since we moved here in 1992. I love classical music, but jazz on Saturdays complemented a relaxing morning with coffee and a good book. Lenny Mazel's knowledge base expanded my appreciation of jazz, and many of the jazz recordings in my CD collection are there because of his insight. Now every time I hear a radio personality say "all-classical KCME" I feel like it's a slap in the face from the station - they may as well say "you are listening to no-jazz KCME" and it would say the same thing. What rubbed salt into the wound was the backhanded way that Jeanna Werning made the change, waiting until Spring Break and shocking listeners as they returned from vacation. Although Brad makes a good point for specialization, a look at the Colorado Springs radio stations reveals a very limited appeal, with most of the stations falling into pop, rap, Spanish, or Christian formats. I guess Colorado Springs is just not cosmopolitan enough to support a truly discriminating and diversified musical palette. I miss you Lenny, and hope you are broadcasting jazz at another station soon.
Posted by
CafePrestoAgitato
on 05/30/2008 at 1:55 PM
Re: “Playing Around Listings”
Hello!! Attention very talented musicians!! I am the music coordinator for Steaksmith. We have a wonderful, mellow lounge and are booking local talent for Sunday, Tuesday and Friday gigs. We are interested in solo, duos, trios and quartets. Our music preference is Jazz, Blues, mellow rock, R&B and similar types of music. I am looking for musicians on Friday, June 6th and Sunday June 22nd. Please email me ASAP at LsaPsa1@aol.com or call and leave a message for Lisa at Steaksmith. Phone#596-9300. I look forward to hearing from you!!
Posted by
lsapsa1@aol.com
on 05/28/2008 at 10:50 PM
Re: “In a silenced way”
In the early days of radio, stations tried to be "all things to all people". Each broadcaster aired farm programs, religious programs, news programs, dramatic programs, comedy programs and various types of music. Listeners had to search for the programs they preferred. For the past 50 years, radio stations have narrowed their formats, so today's listeners expect consistent programming at each spot on the dial. Stations no longer offer country music in the morning, adult standards in the afternoon and rock in the evening -- not if they intend to be successful. Broadcasters dare not buck the trend, because they face competition not only from other local stations but from satellite and Internet radio, which offer thousands of new choices with sharply defined formats. KCME's decision to focus exclusively on classical music is consistent with the shift toward specialization. Public stations depend upon their listeners for support, so they cannot afford to alienate the majority of their audience to please a small segment. Every format change disappoints someone, and that is unfortunate. But stations must consolidate their support if they want to remain viable in 2008.
Posted by
Brad Peters
on 05/21/2008 at 7:21 AM
Re: “In a silenced way”
In the early days of radio, stations tried to be "all things to all people". Each broadcaster aired farm programs, religious programs, news programs, dramatic programs, comedy programs and various types of music. Listeners had to search for the programs they preferred. For the past 50 years, radio stations have narrowed their formats, so today's listeners expect consistent programming at each spot on the dial. Stations no longer offer country music in the morning, adult standards in the afternoon and rock in the evening -- not if they intend to be successful. Broadcasters dare not buck the trend, because they face competition not only from other local stations but from satellite and Internet radio, which offer thousands of new choices with sharply defined formats. KCME's decision to focus exclusively on classical music is consistent with the shift toward specialization. Public stations depend upon their listeners for support, so they cannot afford to alienate the majority of their audience to please a small segment. Every format change disappoints someone, and that is unfortunate. But stations must consolidate their support if they want to remain viable in 2008.
Posted by
Brad Peters
on 05/18/2008 at 9:35 AM
Re: “In a silenced way”
Well, I have been listening to Kcme for four years and I always turned off the radio or change to another station when Mazel's show was on the air. I am a proud member of Kcme and love classical music, but I do think that it is unfair what Wearing decided to do. It feels as if it was a different station. I would not have minded for jazz to be played twelve hours on Saturdays as it had for so many years.
Posted by
mozartina
on 05/17/2008 at 2:49 PM
Re: “In a silenced way”
KCME's decisiion to put all of its eggs into the classical basket will, I predict, be a mistake. I've listened to Lenny's programs for years and have now stopped listening to KCME altogether and will not renew my membership. Other public radio stations play a viariety of music and thus broaden their audience. The rigidity in thinking which appears to be guiding much of the decision making in many of our region's non-profit arts organizations is not healthy. Any local radio station that puts Lenny and Jazz back on the air at a reasonable time will have my support.
Posted by
Springsgirl
on 05/15/2008 at 2:05 PM
Re: “In a silenced way”
such a great loss to the community that loves and aprreicated lenny and his much talent in the jazz field, and for the station manager, she was proud that she had never heard his show and never would as classical is the only music. sound very narrow minded to me. and such a loss of a whole new genre, that might even bring a new life to her. a long time lisntener for over 25 years and the other jazz man was not too good. patricia jones
Posted by
mzpaticiajones
on 05/14/2008 at 7:00 AM
Re: “Every mile a memory”
Dierks Bentley's approach to music pushes all boundaries as well as genre expectations. His music has emotional appeal across all lines. During the past two years, Bentley has taken risks in all sorts of venues successfully. From Bonnaroo to Lollapalooza to Stagecoach to broadcasting from Iclips.net, Bentley continues to push country music and his fans farther. From a fan perspective, Bentley provides more support than most, as seen by his upcoming Greatest Hits album, due out May 6th. Fans were able to choose the artwork, the album title, and pick the songs which were recorded live. As if that's not enough he has listed the first 3,000 fans as Executive Producer on the liner. Who does that? Topping that, he remembers fans by name. It's no wonder his fans are rabid about following him to new and higher ground. No matter what your favorite genre, you have to respect his work ethic and ambition.
Posted by
jakes_janet
on 04/24/2008 at 4:04 PM
Re: “Reverb”
Hey substitute editor guy- never said ya did censor me- I was just saying, "censorship, it's a beautiful thing".... As far as my "tasteless" comment, I should clarify it as being directed towards Pete Turdman- My kids like the Leech.
Posted by
WBillWalker
on 04/21/2008 at 11:05 AM
Re: “SiX sense”
If you havent seen SiX you should check them out....i have seen them so many times and i cant get enuf of them..now for you girls who wanna see some hot men...take a look..they are in this band!! love you guys jagerbrat aKa bakob*tch