TURN OFF YOUR TV: This Week’s Live Performances in Pagosa Springs
I have XM/Sirius, and the station I listen to the most is Classic Vinyl, which plays classic rock and blues. So when Rockola quietly disappeared into what I have coined “bar band quick sand”, I was sad, but not surprised. Rockola saturated the local market many months back, and that hurt them. Some of their members moved on.
But good news for those of us who love to listen and dance and sing along to classic rock! Rockola, comprised of Jammer Greg on lead guitar and vocals, Mark Sudden on rhythm and vocals, Bill Hudson back on bass (yeah!) and vocals, and Dave Chambers behind the drums, will be back in action at Bear Creek tomorrow night (that’s Friday) starting at 9pm. I hope to see you there for a good dancin’ time!
Then, on Sunday, an original rockin’ blues band and one of my favorites, Ebeniezer and the Crooked Hookers will be playing at the Buffalo Inn to wrap the ski season with a Closing Day Rock ‘n Roll Blowout. Ebeniezer features lead singer Chris Hass, Chris Raap on guitar, Brooks Lindner on bass and vocals, Matt Degelman on harp (that’s harmonica), and Miro Lagioia on drums.
A $5 cover charge will go towards the completion of Ebeniezer’s debut CD, which is 90% recorded, but still needs to be mixed, mastered, and printed. Just think, you can own a part of this debut CD by attending the Sunday event. At least you can pretend you do…
New rock band Quarter Round, comprised of Robby Shoffner, Josh Price, and Cassidy Sky, will make their debut as the opening act for Ebeniezer, starting at 8pm.
THIS WEEK’S LIVE MUSIC EVENTS:
Thursday, April 7
Open Music Jam, 6-8 pm at Dorothy’s Restaurant. All levels of music lovers invited.
Open Mic, 7pm at Buffalo Inn. Hosted by Eli Carpenter.
DJ Dusty, 8 pm at Pagosa Pub Works, variety.
Friday, April 8
Rockola, 9pm at Bear Creek. Classic rock and blues (see feature).
53rd & Rhythm, 9pm at Buffalo Inn.
Carl Mori, 6-9pm at Nello’s.
Club Night with DJ Bobby Hart, 10pm at JJ’s Riverwalk. $5 cover. Weekly.
Saturday, April 9
The Bus Tapes, 9pm at Bear Creek. Blues, rock and funk.
Nitro Blues, 8 pm at Buffalo Inn. The name says it all.
Wolf Creek Ski Area Employee Bash with Rock Band Bixby, 6pm at Nello’s.
Sunday, April 10
Wolf Creek Closing Day Rock n Roll Blowout with Ebeniezer & the Crooked Hookers, and Quarter Deep, 8pm at Buffalo Inn. $5 cover for a good cause (see feature).
Jared Payne & David Richter, 6pm at Kips. Singer/songwriters
Acoustic jam, 8-10pm at Bear Creek. Bring your guitar and friends for some music and fun.
Tuesday, April 12
Jack Ellis, blues, 7pm at Buffalo Inn
Wednesday, April 13
John Graves & Friends, jazz, 5-7 pm at Nello’s
Karaoke Dance Party with Lisa Saunders, 9pm at Buffalo Inn
DJ Incarnate, 9pm, aka Kristina Kelley at Bear Creek
THIS WEEK’S LIVE MUSIC VENUES:
Bear Creek Saloon, 475 Lewis Street 970-264-5611
Buffalo Inn, 164 North Pagosa Boulevard 970-731-0519
Dorothy’s Restaurant, 120 County Rd 600 (Piedra Rd) 970-731-3164
JJ’s Riverwalk Restaurant & Pub, 356 E Highway 160, 970-264-9100
Kip’s Grill and Cantina, 121 Pagosa Street 970-264-3663
Nello’s Bistro, 135 Country Center Dr. (next to Alco) 970-731-9899
Pagosa Pub Works, 165 North Pagosa Boulevard, 970-7313775
