D light of the world,
THIS WEEKEND. WOWSERS.
There's a lot of really great things happening, beginning with tonight, Thursday, Sept. 24. After Trivia, at 9pm, we have a CD release for Molina Soleil and Aju. Because their bio is so interesting we're gonna quote it here for you...
"Molina Soleil & Aju’s genre-bending style is pure fusion. The bold and eclectic duo blends cultures, languages, and artistic styles, pairing masculine and feminine energies, water and fire. Molina Soleil is a nationally acclaimed poet, emcee and performance artist from a blue-collar Mexicano/Chicano background. Molina’s savvy, streetwise lyrics reflect his sense of social responsibility. Molina is a first-generation college student who graduated from law school in 2006. He chose to forgo a career in law and follow his passion, working tirelessly as an artist, educator, and youth advocate. Molina has performed at hundreds of events in clubs, cafes, parks, community centers, universities and public schools. Molina has shared the stage with artists like Saul Williams and the Flobots./ Aju is a human bridge, gypsy traveler, poet, dancer, and vocalist who spent the first half of her life in Japan. Aju weaves her verbal repertoire of five languages into soulful verses that reflect her hybrid cultural upbringing and distinct artistic flare. As a poet and presenter, Aju is a candid divine feminine voice; her emerging body of work focuses on her experiences as an Asian-American woman, as well as her concerns for human rights and the global environment. "
Tomorrow night we have benefit for Elana Rogers, a local musician very much tied into the scene. Those ties will be apparent on Friday night as Something Underground, Tempa and The Tantrums, The Demon Funkies, Naor Nave and the Melanie Susuras Band come to rock the D Note to help raise funds for Elana's medical bills. That's a lot of incredible music coming together for a beautiful reason. We love this community. If you need an uplift in your life you will get it at the D Note on Friday night. $10 suggested donation. Also, check out the elegantly beautiful poster Matt Dougherty put together for this show on Elana's website.
Saturday we have the return of Paul Green's School Of Rock and this time the kids are doing all Rolling Stones. There is a show at 1pm and 5pm. $8. These kids make the classics feel young again. Time is on their sides.
Starting at 8pm on Saturday we have an alternative country vibe for the night, first with ramshackle freak folk out from Seattle WA, The Foghorns, then with country rock of local veterans Tequila Mockingbird and ending the night the psychobilly surf music of Whiskey Throttle. $5.
Sunday at 4pm we have a special Baby Boogie treat, Aden Harrell and friends are going to do a free show for the kids. Aden is working a bunch of amazing new kids songs that are gonna sweep the nation. Aden Harrell will undoubtedly delight your child.
Finally, we want to remind you to work on your beard and mustache design and execution for the first annual Beard And Mustache Showdown coming November 14.
Who could ask for more?
D ark,
Extra Credit: The poet Jim Carroll died a few weeks ago. They made Jim's autobiographical novel "The Basketball Diaries" into a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio. And Jim's also famous for a song he recorded in the seventies, "People Who Died". And now Jim himself is a person who has died. Jim wrote some great poetry. Here's two. The Frank mentioned in the second is the poet Frank O'hara, Jim's favorite poet.
Into
even the
perfect
jumpshot
can't match
the perfect
pass
for insight
into the
mysterious
***
from "8 Fragments For Kurt Cobain"
8/
If only you hadn't swallowed yourself into a coma in Roma...
You could have gone to Florence
And looked into the eyes of Bellinni or Rafael's Portraits
Perhaps inside them
You could have found a threshold back to beauty's arms
Where it all began...
No matter that you felt betrayed by her
That is always the cost
As Frank said,
Of a young artist's remorseless passion
Which starts out as a kiss
And follows like a curse
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
9/17/09
D finest
Big night Friday night. Starts at
5:30p w/ Slo Children who are playing a special set of requests for Adam DeGraff's birthday. After Slo Children Adam says he will be dancing all night long and would like you to join him. The Saurus plays their jazzy hip hop at 7pm, Then at 8:30p will be a new hip hop group on the scene, Thinking Kap, from Idledale. Ivan from PeaceJam turned us on to this group. He tipped us off that Dr Ching King, who received a grammy for producing Eminem, was recently in town to produce Thinking Kap's new record. Around 10pm we'll have local hip hop rock sensation UmConscious. We've been trying to get these guys for a long time and are stoked for this show. At midnight we have a drum&bass set with Dozha, Relyt and Detox, which will blow up. Then at 1am we have Lionel Young playing Bach's Chaconne. The Chaconne is one of the most challening and beautiful pieces of music in existence and only a handful of violinists in the world have mastered it. This is a very special performance which Lionel agreed to perform for Adam's birthday because he lost a bet. A rare opportunity. $8
Saturday at 4pm we the Music Train Family Concert Series with The Milky Hayes Project, a local Denver band fronted by Eric McLennan, formerly of Switchgrass and currently with The Propane Daisies. A former Highlands resident, he is the father of three and founder of HIghlandpalooza! Come with your family and check out his great rockin' originals as well as some high energy danceable tunes the whole family will know, he will be channeling The Beatles, Elvis and The Ramones. $7 adults/ $3 kids
Saturday night at 7:30pm we have our third annual benefit/ dance party for Friendship Bridge, featuring classic rock and roll by Big Universe. Friendship Bridge is a non-profit organization that provides microcredit and educational programs in rural Guatamala so women and their families can create their own solutions to poverty. $10 suggested donation at door. So you can have fun dancing and give to a worthy cause all at once.
Tonight, Thurs, Sept. 17, we have trivia at 6:30pm, and then at 9pm Jonny Woodrose and The Broken-hearted Woodpeckers. Think comedy in an indie folk rock vein. $5
Next Tuesday night we have a special benefit for Wheatridge High School's ailing music program starting at 7pm, featuring groovy groove band Wonderlic and players from the school. $5-$10 suggested donation.
up and away,
D fender
Extra Credit: Our friend Jeff Chester recently put out a beautiful anthology of local poems called Nevada State Line, which includes the following gem-like poem of Jeff's.
Erratum
What I wanted
to say I've never
known, or grown
used to.
On the way home
the stars were still
overhead like
a poem
read in Chinese
to a dog.
Big night Friday night. Starts at
5:30p w/ Slo Children who are playing a special set of requests for Adam DeGraff's birthday. After Slo Children Adam says he will be dancing all night long and would like you to join him. The Saurus plays their jazzy hip hop at 7pm, Then at 8:30p will be a new hip hop group on the scene, Thinking Kap, from Idledale. Ivan from PeaceJam turned us on to this group. He tipped us off that Dr Ching King, who received a grammy for producing Eminem, was recently in town to produce Thinking Kap's new record. Around 10pm we'll have local hip hop rock sensation UmConscious. We've been trying to get these guys for a long time and are stoked for this show. At midnight we have a drum&bass set with Dozha, Relyt and Detox, which will blow up. Then at 1am we have Lionel Young playing Bach's Chaconne. The Chaconne is one of the most challening and beautiful pieces of music in existence and only a handful of violinists in the world have mastered it. This is a very special performance which Lionel agreed to perform for Adam's birthday because he lost a bet. A rare opportunity. $8
Saturday at 4pm we the Music Train Family Concert Series with The Milky Hayes Project, a local Denver band fronted by Eric McLennan, formerly of Switchgrass and currently with The Propane Daisies. A former Highlands resident, he is the father of three and founder of HIghlandpalooza! Come with your family and check out his great rockin' originals as well as some high energy danceable tunes the whole family will know, he will be channeling The Beatles, Elvis and The Ramones. $7 adults/ $3 kids
Saturday night at 7:30pm we have our third annual benefit/ dance party for Friendship Bridge, featuring classic rock and roll by Big Universe. Friendship Bridge is a non-profit organization that provides microcredit and educational programs in rural Guatamala so women and their families can create their own solutions to poverty. $10 suggested donation at door. So you can have fun dancing and give to a worthy cause all at once.
Tonight, Thurs, Sept. 17, we have trivia at 6:30pm, and then at 9pm Jonny Woodrose and The Broken-hearted Woodpeckers. Think comedy in an indie folk rock vein. $5
Next Tuesday night we have a special benefit for Wheatridge High School's ailing music program starting at 7pm, featuring groovy groove band Wonderlic and players from the school. $5-$10 suggested donation.
up and away,
D fender
Extra Credit: Our friend Jeff Chester recently put out a beautiful anthology of local poems called Nevada State Line, which includes the following gem-like poem of Jeff's.
Erratum
What I wanted
to say I've never
known, or grown
used to.
On the way home
the stars were still
overhead like
a poem
read in Chinese
to a dog.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
9/10/09
Cirque D,
This coming weekend will be Arvada's 84th annual Harvest Festival, the second longest running annual event in the state of Colorado. This will be the D Note's seventh Harvest festival. You could say the D Note is a seven year old child and the festival as a kindly 84 year old grandparent. Last year was the festival's best year ever. This year should be even better. Cirque De Soliel will be marching in this year's parade, the first time this troupe has ever marched in a parade.
Friday night we have a cool line up in the country western vein; The Hollyfelds, Marty Jones and the Great Unknowns and Martin Gilmore. Our friend Martin Gilmore, of the golden voice, has just released a beautifully produced new solo CD and so we are having a CD party to celebrate at 7pm. Then around 8:30pm Marty Jones and his new band The Great Unknowns. Marty used to play with the Pork Boilin Poor Boys and is something of a legend in these parts. Great country swing music to dance to. The Hollyfelds are one of our favorite bands. In fact, on the D Note homepage you can see Eryn from the Hollyfelds playing the autoharp. We're also showcasing some new art work by artist Tommy Nahulu on Friday, the guy behind Johnny Cash mural on the side of Benders. $7.
Saturday day we have Matt Dougherty and Ken Karnisky playing at noon, Aden Harrell and friends playing at 2pm, Michael Delalla playing at 3:30 and Blue Avenue playing at 5:30.
Then at 8:30 we have the return of Serafin Sanchez/ Jeremy Jones Quartet. These guys always pack the house and give us big beautiful jazz. $10.
On Sunday we are not having Baby Boogie due to the Harvest Festival. But we do have Jax Delaguerre at 11, Michael Engberg at 12:30, Sentimental Sound Big Band Orchestra at 2pm and Wonderlic (w/ special guest Adam DeGraff) at 4:30pm. Then of course, SALSA lesson at 8pm followed by La Candela.
Next Tuesday, 9/15, we have Tony Medina back in the house playing for the monthly COMBO artist showcase. Tony use to run our open stage and is one of the best musical spirits we know. Also playing will be David Tipton (gifted Chapman Stick artist) and Kate Leroux Project.
Almost more than we can handle,
D nada
Extra Credit: Here's a classic poem by the 17th century ur-poet John Milton, musing on his own blindness.
When I Consider How My Light Is Spent
When I consider how my light is spent
Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodg’d with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide,
“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?”
I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies: “God doth not need
Either man’s work or his own gifts: who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed
And post o’er land and ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
This coming weekend will be Arvada's 84th annual Harvest Festival, the second longest running annual event in the state of Colorado. This will be the D Note's seventh Harvest festival. You could say the D Note is a seven year old child and the festival as a kindly 84 year old grandparent. Last year was the festival's best year ever. This year should be even better. Cirque De Soliel will be marching in this year's parade, the first time this troupe has ever marched in a parade.
Friday night we have a cool line up in the country western vein; The Hollyfelds, Marty Jones and the Great Unknowns and Martin Gilmore. Our friend Martin Gilmore, of the golden voice, has just released a beautifully produced new solo CD and so we are having a CD party to celebrate at 7pm. Then around 8:30pm Marty Jones and his new band The Great Unknowns. Marty used to play with the Pork Boilin Poor Boys and is something of a legend in these parts. Great country swing music to dance to. The Hollyfelds are one of our favorite bands. In fact, on the D Note homepage you can see Eryn from the Hollyfelds playing the autoharp. We're also showcasing some new art work by artist Tommy Nahulu on Friday, the guy behind Johnny Cash mural on the side of Benders. $7.
Saturday day we have Matt Dougherty and Ken Karnisky playing at noon, Aden Harrell and friends playing at 2pm, Michael Delalla playing at 3:30 and Blue Avenue playing at 5:30.
Then at 8:30 we have the return of Serafin Sanchez/ Jeremy Jones Quartet. These guys always pack the house and give us big beautiful jazz. $10.
On Sunday we are not having Baby Boogie due to the Harvest Festival. But we do have Jax Delaguerre at 11, Michael Engberg at 12:30, Sentimental Sound Big Band Orchestra at 2pm and Wonderlic (w/ special guest Adam DeGraff) at 4:30pm. Then of course, SALSA lesson at 8pm followed by La Candela.
Next Tuesday, 9/15, we have Tony Medina back in the house playing for the monthly COMBO artist showcase. Tony use to run our open stage and is one of the best musical spirits we know. Also playing will be David Tipton (gifted Chapman Stick artist) and Kate Leroux Project.
Almost more than we can handle,
D nada
Extra Credit: Here's a classic poem by the 17th century ur-poet John Milton, musing on his own blindness.
When I Consider How My Light Is Spent
When I consider how my light is spent
Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodg’d with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide,
“Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?”
I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies: “God doth not need
Either man’s work or his own gifts: who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed
And post o’er land and ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait.”
Thursday, September 3, 2009
update, 9/3/09
D hive,
How is each of you? Full of being yourself we take it?
If that self so happens to like art, music and pizza, then we know a perfect place for you to come and enjoy it all.
Tonight, Thursday, September 3, come enjoy trivia at 6:30pm. Free, prizes. Then Zyzzyx Road, a local blues rock band, at 9pm. $5
Friday night is tuned to an indie-alternative rock and roll spirit:
7pm we'll have Trees And People. Hard to describe the music, but it usually involves toy instruments. Fun, free-spirited, with a touch of heartbreak.
8pm. We have Firebird 4000 Project. Check out the beautiful poster for the night on the myspace. And listen to "Another's Dreams". FB4K is influenced by black rebel motorcycle club, Brian Jonestown, Chris Broach, Blackouts/Living blue/Village, Ian curtis, The Doors, Pixies, Joan Jet, Bowie, Pavement, Nirvana, Braid, Bright Eyes, Born in the Flood.
9:30pm. The return of Lions The Brave. This band impressed us the last time they were in and we're looking forward to checking them out again. They play epic pastoral rock instrumentals. Phil compared them to Godspeed You Black Emperor. Symphonic stoner rock?
Finally, near the witching hour, we have the debut of Zombie Survival Guide. Radiohead strained through some metal. D Note trivia: one of the players in this band is the roommate of our cook Houston. $5
Saturday night we tune into a New Orleans vibe:
7pm Otone Brass Band. Just great original brass band tunes played by an exuberant bunch of fellas and lead by the most charismatic front man on the front range, Aden Harrell. $8.
9pm Dwight Carrier, of the legendary Zydeco Carrier family is gonna give us some good old Zydeco music to lose our blues to. The Colorado Friends of Cajun and Zydeco do a great job of bringing out the bands and the dancers. $10.
Heads up. Nov. 14 we are hosting our first annual Beard And Mustache Showdown at the D Note. There will be grand prizes, great music and more. We are giving you this early warning because, if you are game and able, we want to give you plenty of time to work on your magnificent stash and beard.
L8r D8er
Extra Credit: This week we present a poem by Adam DeGraff, a minor poet still alive and living in the middle of America.
My Great Contribution To Society
The thing I am most proud of
in this life is a joke.
Actually two jokes.
I now pass these jokes along
to you, posthumously.
The first joke is applicable any time
you find yourself eating Asian food
with a group of strangers.
This situation arises more than
you might expect.
You can use this joke while ordering.
The waiter usually asks,
"Would you prefer brown or white rice?"
To which you reply,
"Either one is fine, sir. I'm not a ricest!"
This joke will kill two birds with one stone.
Actually, killing birds is too violent a metaphor.
I am hereby changing this tired saying forever.
From now on people shall say instead,
"feed two birds with one grain of rice."
That sounds much nicer.
Anyway, if your guests lack a refined sense of humor
and your first joke doesn't do the trick, don't give up!
Simply wait until the main dish is served and try the second joke,
"Did you hear about the new wok they've invented?
It cooks twice as fast. It's called a run."
The ice will now be broken for good
and everybody will be glad to know you.
How is each of you? Full of being yourself we take it?
If that self so happens to like art, music and pizza, then we know a perfect place for you to come and enjoy it all.
Tonight, Thursday, September 3, come enjoy trivia at 6:30pm. Free, prizes. Then Zyzzyx Road, a local blues rock band, at 9pm. $5
Friday night is tuned to an indie-alternative rock and roll spirit:
7pm we'll have Trees And People. Hard to describe the music, but it usually involves toy instruments. Fun, free-spirited, with a touch of heartbreak.
8pm. We have Firebird 4000 Project. Check out the beautiful poster for the night on the myspace. And listen to "Another's Dreams". FB4K is influenced by black rebel motorcycle club, Brian Jonestown, Chris Broach, Blackouts/Living blue/Village, Ian curtis, The Doors, Pixies, Joan Jet, Bowie, Pavement, Nirvana, Braid, Bright Eyes, Born in the Flood.
9:30pm. The return of Lions The Brave. This band impressed us the last time they were in and we're looking forward to checking them out again. They play epic pastoral rock instrumentals. Phil compared them to Godspeed You Black Emperor. Symphonic stoner rock?
Finally, near the witching hour, we have the debut of Zombie Survival Guide. Radiohead strained through some metal. D Note trivia: one of the players in this band is the roommate of our cook Houston. $5
Saturday night we tune into a New Orleans vibe:
7pm Otone Brass Band. Just great original brass band tunes played by an exuberant bunch of fellas and lead by the most charismatic front man on the front range, Aden Harrell. $8.
9pm Dwight Carrier, of the legendary Zydeco Carrier family is gonna give us some good old Zydeco music to lose our blues to. The Colorado Friends of Cajun and Zydeco do a great job of bringing out the bands and the dancers. $10.
Heads up. Nov. 14 we are hosting our first annual Beard And Mustache Showdown at the D Note. There will be grand prizes, great music and more. We are giving you this early warning because, if you are game and able, we want to give you plenty of time to work on your magnificent stash and beard.
L8r D8er
Extra Credit: This week we present a poem by Adam DeGraff, a minor poet still alive and living in the middle of America.
My Great Contribution To Society
The thing I am most proud of
in this life is a joke.
Actually two jokes.
I now pass these jokes along
to you, posthumously.
The first joke is applicable any time
you find yourself eating Asian food
with a group of strangers.
This situation arises more than
you might expect.
You can use this joke while ordering.
The waiter usually asks,
"Would you prefer brown or white rice?"
To which you reply,
"Either one is fine, sir. I'm not a ricest!"
This joke will kill two birds with one stone.
Actually, killing birds is too violent a metaphor.
I am hereby changing this tired saying forever.
From now on people shall say instead,
"feed two birds with one grain of rice."
That sounds much nicer.
Anyway, if your guests lack a refined sense of humor
and your first joke doesn't do the trick, don't give up!
Simply wait until the main dish is served and try the second joke,
"Did you hear about the new wok they've invented?
It cooks twice as fast. It's called a run."
The ice will now be broken for good
and everybody will be glad to know you.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
love letter, 8/ 27 09
D noms,
There is another super weekend coming up, with some flamenco, some hawaiin music, some surf punk spaghetti western and more. We are always amazed to see the unique shape and scope each week presents at the D Note.
Tonight, Thurs, Aug 27, after trivia, we have the return of a local band called Little Dead Things. Opening for LDT is Jason Horodyski at 9pm. You know you gotta love a guy who lists only these three influences on his myspace page; Leonard Cohen, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Charlie Kaufman. Also under "sounds like" Jason's got a Chagall painting. Check out the striking poster for this show on both Myspace pages. $5
Friday night we have a benefit for Colorado Trout Unlimited, an organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Colorado's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. The band is Big Universe, old gold rock and roll. $10 suggested donation.
Saturday we have a crazy beautiful jumble...
First, 4-7pm, we have a Hawaiin celebration. Hawaii, as a state, just turned 50. The statehood of Hawaii is the big five-Oh. Hawaii five-oh! That's younger than your grandma. We have two Hawaiin bands playing, Hawaiin Harmony and Island Blaze (your going to love these guys from Colorado Springs). The truly beautiful thing about Hawaiin music is IT SOUNDS LIKE WHERE IT CAME FROM. $4. Bring the family.
Then at 8pm we have a special flamenco performance. Flamenco Denver presents: "Tablao" w/ Maria Vazquez, Bina Martinez & Geannette Trujillo al baile, Even Romero al toque & Veronica Medina al cante. $15
Then at 9:30pm we have two killer rock bands, first, at 9:30pm, Bluebelle, a psychedelic fuzz pop band, influenced by Billy Childish
The Gories, Françoise Hardy, The Pleasure Seekers, The What Four, Ludella Black, The Hectics, Dressy Bessy, Breezy Porticos, Roger Corman, Carole King, The Rondelles, Howlin' Wolf, The Apples in Stereo, The Seeds, The Drags, The Ramones and Mary Jayne. So if you like any of those bands!
Around 10:30 we'll finally have Get Three Coffins Ready in the house. Even though the guitar player's sister Bobby works at the D Note, it still took us awhile to get these guys to come rock the house, pychobilly surf punk style. Influences: THE VENTURES, THE SHADOWS, MAN..OR ASTRO-MAN?, DAIKAIJU, SATAN'S PILGRIMS, THE GHASTLY ONES, FUGAZI, REFUSED, DEADBOLT, THE SPACE COSSACKS, THE MUMMIES, THE PHANTOM SURFERS, THE FILM SKATERDATE. $5
Stoked about this Saturday night.
D Note's Baby Boogie got a rave review in the new 5280. Check it out on the newstands. Or bring your kids on Sunday, 2-6pm. We'll have a copy for you to read on hand.
Salsa has been off the hook lately. As per usual? This Sunday we have a situation for you to take advantage of: if you come before 7:30pm and eat dinner you get $2 off cover. Lesson 8pm, La Candela 9:30pm.
Next tuesday Jay Ryan will host three SURPRISE song writers in a witty musical conversation. 7pm, $5. After Jay and co we'll try to do something secret.
Next Wedneday, before the Clams, there's a free Drag Blues dance lesson at 7:30pm by Scott Plummer. Drag Blues is such a hot dance. You should learn it. Then the Clamdaddys will get freaky with the dancers. Free. Great date night. Darling, can we go ; )?
Whew, and we're out. Almost.
-D nugget
Extra Credit: Presenting the central six stanzas of William Shakespeare's metaphysical love poem, The Turtle and the Phoenix, the two lovers being him, the mourning (turtle) dove, and her, his Phoenix (Queen Elizabeth? You?). We've been contemplating Shakespeare's use of space... "but in them it were a wonder." Check out the negative capability. New favorite word: concordant.
So they lov'd, as love in twain
Had the essence but in one;
Two distincts, division none:
Number there in love was slain.
Hearts remote, yet not asunder;
Distance, and no space was seen
'Twixt the turtle and his queen;
But in them it were a wonder.
So between them love did shine,
That the turtle saw his right
Flaming in the phoenix' sight:
Either was the other's mine.
Property was thus appall'd,
That the self was not the same;
Single nature's double name
Neither two nor one was call'd.
Reason, in itself confounded,
Saw division grow together;
To themselves yet either-neither,
Simple were so well compounded
That it cried how true a twain
Seemeth this concordant one!
Love hath reason, reason none
If what parts can so remain.
There is another super weekend coming up, with some flamenco, some hawaiin music, some surf punk spaghetti western and more. We are always amazed to see the unique shape and scope each week presents at the D Note.
Tonight, Thurs, Aug 27, after trivia, we have the return of a local band called Little Dead Things. Opening for LDT is Jason Horodyski at 9pm. You know you gotta love a guy who lists only these three influences on his myspace page; Leonard Cohen, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Charlie Kaufman. Also under "sounds like" Jason's got a Chagall painting. Check out the striking poster for this show on both Myspace pages. $5
Friday night we have a benefit for Colorado Trout Unlimited, an organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Colorado's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. The band is Big Universe, old gold rock and roll. $10 suggested donation.
Saturday we have a crazy beautiful jumble...
First, 4-7pm, we have a Hawaiin celebration. Hawaii, as a state, just turned 50. The statehood of Hawaii is the big five-Oh. Hawaii five-oh! That's younger than your grandma. We have two Hawaiin bands playing, Hawaiin Harmony and Island Blaze (your going to love these guys from Colorado Springs). The truly beautiful thing about Hawaiin music is IT SOUNDS LIKE WHERE IT CAME FROM. $4. Bring the family.
Then at 8pm we have a special flamenco performance. Flamenco Denver presents: "Tablao" w/ Maria Vazquez, Bina Martinez & Geannette Trujillo al baile, Even Romero al toque & Veronica Medina al cante. $15
Then at 9:30pm we have two killer rock bands, first, at 9:30pm, Bluebelle, a psychedelic fuzz pop band, influenced by Billy Childish
The Gories, Françoise Hardy, The Pleasure Seekers, The What Four, Ludella Black, The Hectics, Dressy Bessy, Breezy Porticos, Roger Corman, Carole King, The Rondelles, Howlin' Wolf, The Apples in Stereo, The Seeds, The Drags, The Ramones and Mary Jayne. So if you like any of those bands!
Around 10:30 we'll finally have Get Three Coffins Ready in the house. Even though the guitar player's sister Bobby works at the D Note, it still took us awhile to get these guys to come rock the house, pychobilly surf punk style. Influences: THE VENTURES, THE SHADOWS, MAN..OR ASTRO-MAN?, DAIKAIJU, SATAN'S PILGRIMS, THE GHASTLY ONES, FUGAZI, REFUSED, DEADBOLT, THE SPACE COSSACKS, THE MUMMIES, THE PHANTOM SURFERS, THE FILM SKATERDATE. $5
Stoked about this Saturday night.
D Note's Baby Boogie got a rave review in the new 5280. Check it out on the newstands. Or bring your kids on Sunday, 2-6pm. We'll have a copy for you to read on hand.
Salsa has been off the hook lately. As per usual? This Sunday we have a situation for you to take advantage of: if you come before 7:30pm and eat dinner you get $2 off cover. Lesson 8pm, La Candela 9:30pm.
Next tuesday Jay Ryan will host three SURPRISE song writers in a witty musical conversation. 7pm, $5. After Jay and co we'll try to do something secret.
Next Wedneday, before the Clams, there's a free Drag Blues dance lesson at 7:30pm by Scott Plummer. Drag Blues is such a hot dance. You should learn it. Then the Clamdaddys will get freaky with the dancers. Free. Great date night. Darling, can we go ; )?
Whew, and we're out. Almost.
-D nugget
Extra Credit: Presenting the central six stanzas of William Shakespeare's metaphysical love poem, The Turtle and the Phoenix, the two lovers being him, the mourning (turtle) dove, and her, his Phoenix (Queen Elizabeth? You?). We've been contemplating Shakespeare's use of space... "but in them it were a wonder." Check out the negative capability. New favorite word: concordant.
So they lov'd, as love in twain
Had the essence but in one;
Two distincts, division none:
Number there in love was slain.
Hearts remote, yet not asunder;
Distance, and no space was seen
'Twixt the turtle and his queen;
But in them it were a wonder.
So between them love did shine,
That the turtle saw his right
Flaming in the phoenix' sight:
Either was the other's mine.
Property was thus appall'd,
That the self was not the same;
Single nature's double name
Neither two nor one was call'd.
Reason, in itself confounded,
Saw division grow together;
To themselves yet either-neither,
Simple were so well compounded
That it cried how true a twain
Seemeth this concordant one!
Love hath reason, reason none
If what parts can so remain.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
mid to late Aug, 09
D signs,
We had a dream a few nights ago in which we were staring up and saw the words "by destiny" written in neon across the ceiling. The "destiny" flickered out, leaving only the "by". After awhile the word "design" lit up where "destiny" had been. It was a kind of art installation. From destiny to design. This is a dream we will contemplate for a thousand years.
Destiny or design? One or the other, maybe both, is bringing Quillion to the D Note this Friday night for a CD release party. The members of Quillion are all good friends of the D Note and we are proud that they have chosen to release their first CD here. Check out the article about the show in the Milehigh News. Playing before Quillion will be Cody Crump and The Stigmas and after will be Mechanical Dan. $5.
Saturday night we have the popular Hafla, with belly dance performances starting at 7pm and then the neo-middle eastern band Yallah! playing around 8:30pm. The theme for this hafla will be seasons and elements. $6 adults/$5 kids. After the hafla at 10pm one of our favorite local bands, Mono Verde, is playing their high energy version of latin reggae. Dance, dance, dance. $6.
Tonight, Thursday, Aug. 20, we have Chris McGarry doing his old time new songs and Lisa Genee playing after trivia. Check out the cool poster on Lisa's myspace. $5.
Next Tuesday night at 8pm we have the return of Violent Hippie, a band from South Dakota neither violent nor hippie, but rather minimalist experimental rock. $5.
Written on ether,
D stiny
Extra Credit: We've featured the early 20th century poet Edna St. Vincent Millay here before. Here's another great poem by her we've just discovered.
Modern Declaration
I, having loved ever since I was a child a few things, never having
wavered
In these affections; never through shyness in the houses of the
rich on in the presence of clergymen having denied these
loves;
Never when worked upon by cynics like chiropractors having
grunted or clicked a vertebra to the discredit of these loves;
Never when anxious to land a job having diminished them by a
conniving smile; or when befuddled by drink
Jeered at them through heartache or lazily fondled the fingers of
their alert enemies; declare
That I shall love you always.
No matter what party is in power;
No matter what temporarily expedient combination of allied
interests wins the war;
Shall love you always.
We had a dream a few nights ago in which we were staring up and saw the words "by destiny" written in neon across the ceiling. The "destiny" flickered out, leaving only the "by". After awhile the word "design" lit up where "destiny" had been. It was a kind of art installation. From destiny to design. This is a dream we will contemplate for a thousand years.
Destiny or design? One or the other, maybe both, is bringing Quillion to the D Note this Friday night for a CD release party. The members of Quillion are all good friends of the D Note and we are proud that they have chosen to release their first CD here. Check out the article about the show in the Milehigh News. Playing before Quillion will be Cody Crump and The Stigmas and after will be Mechanical Dan. $5.
Saturday night we have the popular Hafla, with belly dance performances starting at 7pm and then the neo-middle eastern band Yallah! playing around 8:30pm. The theme for this hafla will be seasons and elements. $6 adults/$5 kids. After the hafla at 10pm one of our favorite local bands, Mono Verde, is playing their high energy version of latin reggae. Dance, dance, dance. $6.
Tonight, Thursday, Aug. 20, we have Chris McGarry doing his old time new songs and Lisa Genee playing after trivia. Check out the cool poster on Lisa's myspace. $5.
Next Tuesday night at 8pm we have the return of Violent Hippie, a band from South Dakota neither violent nor hippie, but rather minimalist experimental rock. $5.
Written on ether,
D stiny
Extra Credit: We've featured the early 20th century poet Edna St. Vincent Millay here before. Here's another great poem by her we've just discovered.
Modern Declaration
I, having loved ever since I was a child a few things, never having
wavered
In these affections; never through shyness in the houses of the
rich on in the presence of clergymen having denied these
loves;
Never when worked upon by cynics like chiropractors having
grunted or clicked a vertebra to the discredit of these loves;
Never when anxious to land a job having diminished them by a
conniving smile; or when befuddled by drink
Jeered at them through heartache or lazily fondled the fingers of
their alert enemies; declare
That I shall love you always.
No matter what party is in power;
No matter what temporarily expedient combination of allied
interests wins the war;
Shall love you always.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
mid August, 09
D nigh and far,
An early d-mail this week because we forgot to mention last week a very interesting gypsy band from Austin Texas playing tonight, Tuesday, Aug 11, at 8pm, called WinoVino. From their myspace, "From the cobbled streets of Paris (circa 1920) to a dusty wagon train across Romania. From peril on the high seas, to the seedy underbelly of prohibition era cabaret, we've hitched our way across a century and more. We have brought back with us an acoustic revelry of uproarious instrumentals, swooning ballads, and an intoxicating live performance for young and old alike." $5.
Tomorrow night, Wed, Aug 12, we'll have a FREE lindy hop lesson at 7:30pm before the Clamdaddys play at 8pm!
After Trivia (6:30pm) on Thursday we'll have a psychedelic experimental rock band from Dallas, TX called SPiVEY at 9pm. $5.
Friday, Aug 14, we have Sound Rabbit back doing their poptastic tunes at 8pm, followed by the Police tribute band Message In A Bottle. $10. Opening the night at 6pm will be Drew Schofield.
Saturday, Aug 15, we have a FREE big band show with Sentimental Sounds at 5pm. Then we have a couple of Irish bands starting at 7:30pm. First is Cellar Door and at 9pm is Big Paddy. Cellar Door have charmed us before with their gaelic sound, but this is a first appearance for Big Paddy. If you like the Irish footstomp onslought of The Pogues, then you'll love these guys. Rounding out the night at 10:30pm will be Junk Drawer, a unique indie blues rock band with a fabulous hit song, "Gold Beard". $5.
For our Sunday night salsa we have a special promotion for those of you that have never tried salsa before. Let them know at the door that you are a first timer and cover is half price. So for $4 you'll get a salsa lesson (8pm) followed by an 11 piece salsa orchestra (La Candela). There will also be a drink special that night, 2 for 1 Cuba Libres. If you've been wanting to try salsa dancing, now's the time.
Next Tuesday we start up a new series, an artist showcase put together every third Tuesday of every month by COMBO (Colorado Music Business Organization). The first show will feature an interesting all girl electro-folk band SHEL. In the same vein and also playing will be a celtic girl folk duo The Gristle Gals. Also playing will be John Kappler. An impressive debut for COMBO's artist showcase at D Note. 7pm. FREE.
More beautiful music than you can shake a stick at,
D Scribe
Extra Credit: In honor of the gypsy spirit making it's appearance at the D Note tonight, a gypsy romance by Federico Garcia Lorca, translated by William Logan.
Romance Sonambulo
Green, how I want you green.
Green wind. Green branches.
The ship out on the sea
and the horse on the mountain.
With the shade around her waist
she dreams on her balcony,
green flesh, her hair green,
with eyes of cold silver.
Green, how I want you green.
Under the gypsy moon,
all things are watching her
and she cannot see them.
Green, how I want you green.
Big hoarfrost stars
come with the fish of shadow
that opens the road of dawn.
The fig tree rubs its wind
with the sandpaper of its branches,
and the forest, cunning cat,
bristles its brittle fibers.
But who will come? And from where?
She is still on her balcony
green flesh, her hair green,
dreaming in the bitter sea.
--My friend, I want to trade
my horse for her house,
my saddle for her mirror,
my knife for her blanket.
My friend, I come bleeding
from the gates of Cabra.
--If it were possible, my boy,
I'd help you fix that trade.
But now I am not I,
nor is my house now my house.
--My friend, I want to die
decently in my bed.
Of iron, if that's possible,
with blankets of fine chambray.
Don't you see the wound I have
from my chest up to my throat?
--Your white shirt has grown
thirsy dark brown roses.
Your blood oozes and flees a
round the corners of your sash.
But now I am not I,
nor is my house now my house.
--Let me climb up, at least,
up to the high balconies;
Let me climb up! Let me,
up to the green balconies.
Railings of the moon
through which the water rumbles.
Now the two friends climb up,
up to the high balconies.
Leaving a trail of blood.
Leaving a trail of teardrops.
Tin bell vines
were trembling on the roofs.
A thousand crystal tambourines
struck at the dawn light.
Green, how I want you green,
green wind, green branches.
The two friends climbed up.
The stiff wind left
in their mouths, a strange taste
of bile, of mint, and of basil
My friend, where is she--tell me--
where is your bitter girl?
How many times she waited for you!
How many times would she wait for you,
cool face, black hair,
on this green balcony!
Over the mouth of the cistern
the gypsy girl was swinging,
green flesh, her hair green,
with eyes of cold silver.
An icicle of moon
holds her up above the water.
The night became intimate
like a little plaza.
Drunken "Guardias Civiles"
were pounding on the door.
Green, how I want you green.
Green wind. Green branches.
The ship out on the sea.
And the horse on the mountain.
An early d-mail this week because we forgot to mention last week a very interesting gypsy band from Austin Texas playing tonight, Tuesday, Aug 11, at 8pm, called WinoVino. From their myspace, "From the cobbled streets of Paris (circa 1920) to a dusty wagon train across Romania. From peril on the high seas, to the seedy underbelly of prohibition era cabaret, we've hitched our way across a century and more. We have brought back with us an acoustic revelry of uproarious instrumentals, swooning ballads, and an intoxicating live performance for young and old alike." $5.
Tomorrow night, Wed, Aug 12, we'll have a FREE lindy hop lesson at 7:30pm before the Clamdaddys play at 8pm!
After Trivia (6:30pm) on Thursday we'll have a psychedelic experimental rock band from Dallas, TX called SPiVEY at 9pm. $5.
Friday, Aug 14, we have Sound Rabbit back doing their poptastic tunes at 8pm, followed by the Police tribute band Message In A Bottle. $10. Opening the night at 6pm will be Drew Schofield.
Saturday, Aug 15, we have a FREE big band show with Sentimental Sounds at 5pm. Then we have a couple of Irish bands starting at 7:30pm. First is Cellar Door and at 9pm is Big Paddy. Cellar Door have charmed us before with their gaelic sound, but this is a first appearance for Big Paddy. If you like the Irish footstomp onslought of The Pogues, then you'll love these guys. Rounding out the night at 10:30pm will be Junk Drawer, a unique indie blues rock band with a fabulous hit song, "Gold Beard". $5.
For our Sunday night salsa we have a special promotion for those of you that have never tried salsa before. Let them know at the door that you are a first timer and cover is half price. So for $4 you'll get a salsa lesson (8pm) followed by an 11 piece salsa orchestra (La Candela). There will also be a drink special that night, 2 for 1 Cuba Libres. If you've been wanting to try salsa dancing, now's the time.
Next Tuesday we start up a new series, an artist showcase put together every third Tuesday of every month by COMBO (Colorado Music Business Organization). The first show will feature an interesting all girl electro-folk band SHEL. In the same vein and also playing will be a celtic girl folk duo The Gristle Gals. Also playing will be John Kappler. An impressive debut for COMBO's artist showcase at D Note. 7pm. FREE.
More beautiful music than you can shake a stick at,
D Scribe
Extra Credit: In honor of the gypsy spirit making it's appearance at the D Note tonight, a gypsy romance by Federico Garcia Lorca, translated by William Logan.
Romance Sonambulo
Green, how I want you green.
Green wind. Green branches.
The ship out on the sea
and the horse on the mountain.
With the shade around her waist
she dreams on her balcony,
green flesh, her hair green,
with eyes of cold silver.
Green, how I want you green.
Under the gypsy moon,
all things are watching her
and she cannot see them.
Green, how I want you green.
Big hoarfrost stars
come with the fish of shadow
that opens the road of dawn.
The fig tree rubs its wind
with the sandpaper of its branches,
and the forest, cunning cat,
bristles its brittle fibers.
But who will come? And from where?
She is still on her balcony
green flesh, her hair green,
dreaming in the bitter sea.
--My friend, I want to trade
my horse for her house,
my saddle for her mirror,
my knife for her blanket.
My friend, I come bleeding
from the gates of Cabra.
--If it were possible, my boy,
I'd help you fix that trade.
But now I am not I,
nor is my house now my house.
--My friend, I want to die
decently in my bed.
Of iron, if that's possible,
with blankets of fine chambray.
Don't you see the wound I have
from my chest up to my throat?
--Your white shirt has grown
thirsy dark brown roses.
Your blood oozes and flees a
round the corners of your sash.
But now I am not I,
nor is my house now my house.
--Let me climb up, at least,
up to the high balconies;
Let me climb up! Let me,
up to the green balconies.
Railings of the moon
through which the water rumbles.
Now the two friends climb up,
up to the high balconies.
Leaving a trail of blood.
Leaving a trail of teardrops.
Tin bell vines
were trembling on the roofs.
A thousand crystal tambourines
struck at the dawn light.
Green, how I want you green,
green wind, green branches.
The two friends climbed up.
The stiff wind left
in their mouths, a strange taste
of bile, of mint, and of basil
My friend, where is she--tell me--
where is your bitter girl?
How many times she waited for you!
How many times would she wait for you,
cool face, black hair,
on this green balcony!
Over the mouth of the cistern
the gypsy girl was swinging,
green flesh, her hair green,
with eyes of cold silver.
An icicle of moon
holds her up above the water.
The night became intimate
like a little plaza.
Drunken "Guardias Civiles"
were pounding on the door.
Green, how I want you green.
Green wind. Green branches.
The ship out on the sea.
And the horse on the mountain.
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