The Troubadours Collective is back after their widely successful show in January at the Fox Theatre, the collective is yet again bringing together some of the best local acts for a great night of entertainment. For over 5 years running, the Troubadours' events have been an eclectic collection of local musicians in the Boulder and Denver area.
Featuring:
The Paper Stars, led by Tres Altman, create sounds and stories where words and music meet in the most imaginable of ways. Their album (self titled) is packed with sounds that link knowledge of ancient books and pungent wisdom whisked from a life well traveled. The Paper Stars build music that reflects illustration, emotion, and gives the listener open access to the artists' creativity.
www.thepaperstars.com
Supercollider is a music collective that blends the sounds and beats of jazz, blues, funk, and rock music with a predilection for improvisational jams. Comprised of several musicians including-Jon Gray (trumpet, keys, vocals; Jon Stewart (saxophone); Greg Harris (vibraphone, keys); Mark Donovan (guitar); Dan Schwindt (guitar); Garret Sayers (bass); Zack Littlefield (drums), and often featuring guest performers, the group's musical roots are firmly planted in the traditions of jazz with a strong improvisation foundation that is sure to get the audience moving.
www.supercollidermusic.com
Mortimer uses the sacrament of music to express the spectrum of the human experience. This can sometimes sound like a lullaby or a religious disagreement roaming somewhere between the realms of luscious atmospheric rock-n-roll and old fashion Americana/ The Boulder-based band recorded their debut album "Teb Eventful Years" with Irish guitarist and producer Gerry Leondard. Over the last seven years, founding member
Donnie Mortimer has shared the stage with Duncan Sheik, Griffin House, David
Poe, & The Spooky Ghost."
http://mortimermusic.blogspot.com/
Lesley Kernochan is a singer, composer/songwriter, saxophonist, and saw player. Her B.A. in Music Composition at Lewis & Clark College introduced her to a rich community of musicians in the Portland area. This led her to three years of composing and touring on saxophone and voice with The March Fourth Marching Band. In addition to her performing life, she has two independently released solo albums of original music. www.maplesyrupmusic.com
Dechen Hawk's music ranges from beautiful ballads to serious backbeat funk. Music credits for television/film/radio include the Swedish documentary "No Artificial Anything," the independent film "Don Juan's Diary," reality TV's "What's Your Problem?" and KGNU radio's "Jazz & Beyond." Dechen was also a finalist at the 2003 NCSC Songwriter's Competition. http://dechenhawk.com/
Ramaya Soskin While maturing as a songwriter he practiced his craft and soon started the band SLOWROSA with local songstress Cate Coslor, Tres Altman, Chris Mustaine and Jeb Bows. The band performed with acts such as Devotchka, The Fray, and The Czars at Boulder's Fox and Boulder Theatre. www.myspace.com/ramayasoskin
Along with the talented Jeb Bows, Jim Stephens, Clay Rose, Max Davies, Stewart Erlich, and Colin Robison.
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