Velvet Elk Lounge
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Nov29 Wed
Diamond Edwards Duo - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 9:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Mark Diamond (bass/vocals) and Ed Edwards (guitar/vocals) have been a team for over a decade and in the music business for over 40 years. They play together in numerous bands including Milestone, Los Bohemios, The Jake Edwards Band and The DEF Trio. Along with the acoustic guitar, upright bass, and harmony vocals, live looping is incorporated into their music, so although there are only two musicians performing, they sound like a four piece band!
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Nov30 Thu
MATT FLAHERTY DUO - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 9:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Matt Flaherty and Alexandra Schwan reigning from the front range of Colorado, blend soulful lyrical harmonies with guitar wizardry into their sound. Think the Wood Brothers meets Billy Strings. They have shared the stage with members of Trey Anastasio, String Cheese Incident, Gregory Alan Isakov, and more.
(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.
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Dec2 Sat
Lionel Young Duo - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Lionel Young is a high energy performer with a bent for the blues. His LIONEL YOUNG BAND, winners of numerous awards for best in and around the Colorado region, have won the 2011 International Blues Challenge (IBC) band competition. Added to his victory at the 2008 IBC in the solo-duo category, that makes Lionel Young the first double champion in the history of the IBC.
Fans of the driven, classically trained Young love his distinctive brand of blues on the electric violin. His show features not only Young originals but interpretations of blues classics by Willie Dixon, Leadbelly and Stevie Ray Vaughan, along with the strength and passion of Young’s playing, his smooth vocals and unique translations.
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Dec3 Sun
Diamond Edwards Duo - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Mark Diamond (bass/vocals) and Ed Edwards (guitar/vocals) have been a team for over a decade and in the music business for over 40 years. They play together in numerous bands including Milestone, Los Bohemios, The Jake Edwards Band and The DEF Trio. Along with the acoustic guitar, upright bass, and harmony vocals, live looping is incorporated into their music, so although there are only two musicians performing, they sound like a four piece band!
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Dec6 Wed
Alex Jordan Trio - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 9:30 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Alex Jordan's Queen Kerosene is a melting pot of American roots music, stacked high withsharply-written songs that blur the boundaries between genre and generation. Helmed by four-
time Grammy Awards winning producer (and longtime Los Lobos member) Steve Berlin, it's acolorful, kaleidoscopic record whose songs make room for soul, Tex-Mex, groove-driven R&B,
Americana, jazz, honky-tonk, and heartland rock & roll.
Bar Opens: 5:00PM
(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.
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Dec8 Fri
Delta Sonics Duo - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Delta Sonics Duo
In the Bar - No Cover
21 and over
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Dec9 Sat
Chuck and Liz from High Lonesome - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Chuck Sitero is the lead singer and founding member of High Lonesome, hard-driving modern bluegrass band based in Boulder County. He is also a budding songwriter with a number of songs ready for their debut album. Chuck's live performances take his listeners on a musical journey with deep-cuts, americana, and bluegrass influences. Liz Patton, High Lonesome's newest member, started playing guitar when she was a young teen, picked up the bass a few years later and fell in love with the role of a bass player in groups, and the rumble of the bass. Liz graduated from South Plains College with an Associates of Applied Arts – Commercial Music, and then University of Texas Arlington with a Bachelor of Arts – Jazz.
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Dec10 Sun
Many Mountains - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Americana Duo.
Many Mountains is a Folk-Rock Duo from Colorado.
Forming in 2013, KR Nelson and Dustin Moran bring a genre-bending sound to folk-rock through their unique song arrangements and writing styles. From Gillian Welch to The Rolling Stones, the range of musical influences trickle through their music to create something fresh yet familiar. A kaleidoscope of sound, songs are interlaced with vocal harmonies and leads that alternate between the two songwriters.
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Dec13 Wed
Kimberly Morgan York - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Athens, Georgia’s own Kimberly Morgan York is at it again this year with her new EP Release, “Devil Songs and Other Such Nonsense”. The Kentucky born artist follows up her 2006 and 2021 recordings (released in 2022) with a whimsical project birthed by accident in a bandmate’s basement. As always, Kimberly brings her Appalachian roots to her country, soul felt and honest songs. Singing publicly since the age of 3, Kimberly has a natural talent for bringing in the crowd and creating a kind of rapport with the audience that makes everyone feel and understand where she is coming from.
Kimberly, once married to Drive-by Trucker - Brad Morgan, started writing and playing guitar at 16 and has lived and performed everywhere from New York , California and Colorado all the way back to Georgia. No stranger to the road, she now lives in Athens, Ga with her husband Kevin and their 3 daughters, 3 dogs, 2 hairless rats, a snake, some fish and whatever else seems to find its way into their animal loving home!
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Dec16 SatKGNU Presents with The Colorado Bluegrass Music Society
The 2nd Annual Boulder County Jingle Jam
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
ADVANCED: $25.00
TICKET SALE DATES
ADVANCED Public Onsale: October 17, 2023 12:00 PM to December 16, 2023 11:59 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Boulder County's Bluegrass, Americana, and Country musicians are all coming together Saturday, December 16th at the Velvet Elk Lounge to put together a holly jolly holiday revue. Expect to hear original instrumental arrangements and covers of your favorite holiday songs, as well as a sleigh-full of special guest appearances from every corner of your local music scene. All ticket sales will be donated in full support of Lafayette-based, non-denominational, non-profit Sister Carmen, whose mission is to provide assistance to the residents of Lafayette, Louisville, Superior and Erie who are in need, without discrimination. More information about Sister Carmen can be found at sistercarmen.orgTickets: $25 Doors: 7pm Show:8pm Featuring Members of: Clay Street Unit, The Fretliners, Pick & Howl, Bowregard, Man About a Horse, Liver Down the River, Brandywine & The Mighty Fines, The Reckless Folk, Magoo, Tonewood Stringband, Foggy Mountain Spaceship, Bear Hat, & Elle Michelle's Grateful HollerAnd special guests: Pete Wernick, Andrew McConathy, Greg Schochet, Chris Thompson, Derek Dames Ohl, Jack Cloonan, Ben Hanna, & Alex Blocker
Bar Opens: 5PM
(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.
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Dec17 SunRooster Magazine
Pearl Street Comedy Show
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
ADULT: $10.00
TICKET SALE DATES
ADULT Public Onsale: November 13, 2023 1:09 PM to December 17, 2023 11:59 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Rooster Laugh Lines Comedy Show
Tickets are $10
TWO DRINK MAXIMUM
Come join us for a night of belly laughs at The Velvet Elk Lounge in Downtown Boulder! With a showcase of hilarious comedians and our in house pianist on top of a delicious dinner menu with full bar service, there's no better place to end your week! Pop in for dinner before the show between 6:30pm-7:30pm. See you there!
(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.
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Dec20 Wed
Ben Hanna - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
No Cover
Ben Hanna’s lyrics are that voice in your head you don't tell people about. Hailing from the burbs of Detroit and currently based out of Boulder, his “post-post rock” style is described as a blend of Country-inspired modern storytelling and high-energy punk rock.
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Dec21 Thu
Chuck and Liz from High Lonesome - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Chuck Sitero is the lead singer and founding member of High Lonesome, hard-driving modern bluegrass band based in Boulder County. He is also a budding songwriter with a number of songs ready for their debut album. Chuck's live performances take his listeners on a musical journey with deep-cuts, americana, and bluegrass influences. Liz Patton, High Lonesome's newest member, started playing guitar when she was a young teen, picked up the bass a few years later and fell in love with the role of a bass player in groups, and the rumble of the bass. Liz graduated from South Plains College with an Associates of Applied Arts – Commercial Music, and then University of Texas Arlington with a Bachelor of Arts – Jazz.
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Dec22 Fri
Many Mountains - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Americana Duo.
Many Mountains is a Folk-Rock Duo from Colorado.
Forming in 2013, KR Nelson and Dustin Moran bring a genre-bending sound to folk-rock through their unique song arrangements and writing styles. From Gillian Welch to The Rolling Stones, the range of musical influences trickle through their music to create something fresh yet familiar. A kaleidoscope of sound, songs are interlaced with vocal harmonies and leads that alternate between the two songwriters.
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Dec23 Sat
Dave Boylan - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Dave has been a fixture on the front range music scene for many years, with songwriting awards from as far away as MerleFest North Carolina and Telluride, to a troubadour win at The Folks Festival in Lyons Colorado. With multiple CDs under his belt, Dave now splits his time between his solo acoustic work and his secret (not so secret) passion – fronting The Springsteen Tribute Band, Thunder Roads. So look for lots of originals, some Christmas silliness, and maybe some Bruce-ish Christmas stuff. Better watch out…
https://thedaveboylanband.
bandcamp.com/
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Dec24 Sun
Matt Flahtery Duo - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.
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Dec27 Wed
Aaron Mitchell - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Aaron Mitchell is an indie-western folk/country singer, songwriter and visual artist. He was born and raised in the small rural town of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, but moved to Chicago in his early twenties to live the "big city" life. While cutting his teeth in Chicago as a musician, ironically Aaron found himself being drawn to the sound of early country music- taking him back to his roots of growing up a "city boy" in a "country town." After falling under the spell of artists like Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Dylan, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt and many others he started to carve out his own distinct sound as a songwriter.
Aaron explores all the ups and downs of life through his songwriting in an authentically vulnerable fashion. He's the real deal-- in that he is real. He is a heart wailer; deciphering codes and honoring the whispers of the muse. He can sing a romping' "stick it to the man" song and go right in to a heart broken ballad then top it off with a funny "tongue and cheek" ditty.
He will be releasing a new solo album early 2024 called FICTIONAL LOVER----single release of title track Fictional Lover will be released Friday, November 17 of 2023!!!
(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.
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Dec29 Fri
Stephen Brooks Trio- IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Based in Denver, the Stephen Brooks Duos, Trios, and Quartets have performed regularly in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and the surrounding areas since 2014. The group features a rotating cast of amazing Colorado jazz talent with Stephen as the constant fixture and bandleader. You’re sure to enjoy the group’s eclectic blend of Latin, blues, ballads, bop, pop, and Christmas tunes. The group is thrilled to appear at Velvet Elk Lounge this winter!
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Dec30 Sat
DJ Williams with Lionel Young Duo
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
ADVANCED: $17.00
TICKET SALE DATES
ADVANCED Public Onsale: November 23, 2023 12:00 PM to December 30, 2023 11:59 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Guitarist, Vocalist and Songwriter DJ Williams is currently booking shows for Summer and Fall of 2023 in support of his new record “Soldier of Love”. Recently signed to Denver’s rapidly expanding and critically acclaimed record label Perception Records, DJ has collaborated with members of Lettuce, Butcher Brown, Soulive, SunSquabi and more to deliver his first full length LP as a solo artist: “Soldier of Love” set to release 2023, “Soldier of Love” is an expertly crafted, soulful work of art that marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Denver based Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter, and Producer.
DJ made a name for himself as the lead guitarist for San Diego’s critically acclaimed group, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, and has toured the globe from small rock venues to large prestigious music festivals in the US, Canada, and Europe. A seasoned veteran of the stage, he has shared the stage with artists like John Legend, Dave Matthews Band, John Oates, Warren Haynes, Ivan Neville, Big Daddy Kane, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Soulive, Levon Helm, Slightly Stoopid, Robert Randolph, Slick Rick, George Clinton, and many more.
Bar Opens: 5PM
(21+) Velvet Elk Lounge does not allow minors - No Exceptions.
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Dec30 Sat
Lionel Young Duo - IN THE BAR
Boulder, COUnited StatesShow at 8:00 PMMore Information
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Lionel Young is a high energy performer with a bent for the blues. His LIONEL YOUNG BAND, winners of numerous awards for best in and around the Colorado region, have won the 2011 International Blues Challenge (IBC) band competition. Added to his victory at the 2008 IBC in the solo-duo category, that makes Lionel Young the first double champion in the history of the IBC.
Fans of the driven, classically trained Young love his distinctive brand of blues on the electric violin. His show features not only Young originals but interpretations of blues classics by Willie Dixon, Leadbelly and Stevie Ray Vaughan, along with the strength and passion of Young’s playing, his smooth vocals and unique translations.
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Velvet Elk Lounge
Velvet Elk does not allow minors - no exceptions.