EQUIPMENT FOR SALE On behalf of Lisa Rodi, Kenny Johnston has been asked to sell the late Tony Rodi's musical equipment.  Lisa is trying to sell the equipment in order to move her and her two boys to another state so that they can be closer to Tony's family.  I have posted a complete listing of the available equipment at:  http://kennyjohnston.tripod.com/id36.html   Please contact Kenny Johnston at 719-533-3781 for more info.

PLACE YOUR AD HERE! Submit items to info@pikespeakblues.org.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION AT THE BROADMOOR ACADEMY OF MUSIC (BAM) AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL.
25 Broadmoor Avenue - Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-475-9747, ext. 121, info@bamatcss.com, www.bamatcss.com. We have 14 faculty members that teach all instruments including guitar, sax, bass, drums, piano, voice, clarinet, violin, and bassoon. Lessons focus on jazz, blues, rock, and other contemporary styles as well as traditional studies. We also offer jazz combos for students ag 13-18, and adults age 19 - up. (2/1/07)

PIANO/KEYBOARD/SAXOPHONE INSTRUCTION: Learn to play jazz, blues, and rock, and any other style of music. Learn to read and interpret lead sheets, read music, and play by ear. Learn to improvise and solo, learn about jazz and blues harmony, and composition. Contact Brad Bietry at 719-229-3038 or brad@bradbietry.com for info. www.bradbietry.com

BASS & TRUMPET INSTRUCTION by Mark Acord. Contact: 687-2945

DRUM INSTRUCTION by Art Noble. Contact:205-3858

TEACHING. Thirty years teaching experience -- all levels: Blues or country harmonica, Guitar lessons include --music theory --fingerpicking --approaches to blues and swing guitar --open tunings and slide guitar. Contact Dan Todd at 719-447-0206, or send email to set up a time.

SEARCHING FOR DEDICATED EXPERIENCED BLUES/BLUES ROCK DRUMMER. Must be willing to rehearse before paying performances. Have gigs and festivals scheduled. Please contact Lisa or Rick McCall at 574-6127 or 310-1764. email Rlmccall43@aol.com or visit http://www.lethallisa.com/

DRUMMER SEEKS WORKING BAND in Colorado Springs area. Plays all types of music, blues, jazz, rock. Excellent equipment. Steady player with excellent memory. Lots of experience of many years actual playing time with different groups, from trios to orchestras. Call Earl at Tele# 719-572-5034 or e-mail at earlgale@msn.com

KEYBOARD PLAYER SEEKS WORKING BAND in Colorado Springs area. Play all styles especially blues, rock, jazz. Main instruments: B-3, piano, some synth. Excellent equipment, quick study, and a professional player with lots of experience. Also sing. Call Seth at: (719) 484-0399 or (719) 659-8794.

ENTERTAINMENT NEEDED The Buena Vista KOA Kampground is interested in hiring entertainment for their campers. If interested, please e-mail bvkoa@msn.com or call (719) 395-8318 for details.

TENOR SAX NEEDED We are looking for a tenor sax (intermediate or advanced model) for a teenage jazz band member.  If you have a new or used horn that would fit please call or e-mail.  Patsy Macaluso * Deuces Wild Casino Rentals * deuceswild@qwest.net 719-475-1775 * 1-800-618-9979 * 719-359-7472.

DRUMMER NEEDED Classic & Alternative Rock band is looking for a dedicated and experienced community member (age 30+) to join our group.  We have gigs once or twice a month (both acoustic and electric). We practice once a week during the day.  We play mostly covers, but are also working on originals.  If you're interested, please call Dena: 598-6544. 

HEY ALL BANDS AND MUSICIANS - HELP US HELP YOU AND SEND US YOUR INPUT! Please let us know when and where you will be playing so we can keep your fans informed.  The best way for you to contact us is via email at update@pikespeakblues.org.  Information can also be faxed to (719) 590-1601. Send information for the weekly update by Monday at 5:00 PM.

WANTED - any non-working musical instruments. I will pick them up. Please contact George at 719-576-5945

HELP US KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION.   Writers submit your articles... reviews of CD's, shows, venues, bands.  Make a difference, get involved (have fun while you're at it)- email The Pikes Peak Blues Community or call 685-1861 ext. 42.  

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS - WILL SERVE FOOD FOR MUSIC The Pikes Peak Music Volunteers and Downtown Partnership are currently in the process of signing up musicians and planning this year's Sunday on the Town which will be held in downtown Colorado Springs on Sunday June 3rd.  This is the third year for this extremely popular fundraiser put on for the benefit of the Downtown Partnership and Colorado Springs Philharmonic.  This is a fun and exciting musical, culinary, and artistic event. To add to the fun and excitement of the event, we are again asking musicians to participate by performing at these restaurants and galleries for approximately 45 minutes to an hour.  In exchange, each musician participating will receive a ticket to the event which will entitle him/her to FREE FOOD at all participating restaurants.  If you choose to perform multiple times you will receive additional tickets for friends or family members.  All participating musicians will also receive a voucher for free admission for two to a Colorado Springs Philharmonic performance during the 07-08 season. Last year we had over 100 local musicians who performed throughout the day.  Many of those who participated last year and the year before have been successful in selling CDs at the event as well as booking other gigs as a result of having performed.  We hope to see all of you all back this year along with any others who would like to take part in this extremely successful, highly publicized and well attended event. If you are willing to participate please contact:  mailto:roslyn@csphilharmonic.org or fax to 884-2111.  You can also call Roslyn at 884-2110 to discuss your participation. Here are some details regarding the event:
Sunday On The Town    Music, Art, Food, Fun And Shopping In Downtown C.S.
WHAT: Attendees purchase a ticket to participating restaurants, shops and galleries and receive free food and discounts on purchases.  Live music throughout the participating area.  Proceeds benefit Downtown Partnership and Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra.
WHEN:  Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 2pm to 7pm
WHERE:  Downtown Colorado Springs
HOW MUCH:  $30 for general public ($25 in Advance) FREE TO PERFORMERS
NEEDS:  Performing volunteer singles, ensembles or bands of all musical genres to provide live music for participants for 45 min sets between 2 and 7pm

FRED JAMES COLORADO BLUES CD PROJECT- We need studio, CD release quality recordings by Colorado Blues artists to be considered for a compilation on a prominent European label.  Submit NOW for consideration to:Bluesland Productions, PO Box 68096, Nashville, TN 37206.  More information: bluesland@comcast.net  No deadline.   I'll just keep sending the label tracks until they choose15.   

OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR MUSIC ON THE RADIO:
Local radio producer, Carmen, has syndicated her homegrown music showcase across Colorado and is accepting new music on CD.  Carmen started her show in 2000 and has had over 5000 Colorado Musicians on the show. Information about the show and stations can be found on the web at www.TheColoradoWave.com.  Music can be sent to:   The Colorado Wave, PO Box 3222, Evergreen, CO 80437

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