C.J. GARTON, gates open 4 p.m., show 5–9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Absolute Prestige Ranch, 1351 Q Road, Loma, Concert in the Country featuring the Nashville country singer/songwriter, general admission seating $18 adults, ages 12 and younger free, masked event, tickets at 970tix.com.
Country singer C.J. Garton will be in the Grand Valley for two back-to-back shows.
RANDY BURGHARDT, 8–11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, free show, warehouse2565.com.
JAGERTOWN, 8–11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, warehouse2565.com.
STEPHEN WESLEY, 8–11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, with guest, warehouse2565.com.
In continuation of what is a different year for Record Store Day — instead of a one-day event, for 2020 it is spaced over three days and beyond — Saturday, Sept. 26, will be the second “drop day” for special releases.
JOSH GRACIN, 8–11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, guest Walker Williams Band, warehouse2565.com.
Sad reminder: This was supposed to be Colorado Mountain Winefest’s big weekend and it will be missed.
The Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra is getting ready for a debut of sorts.
“Take the last train to Clarksville. And I’ll meet you at the station. You can be there by four-thirty. ‘Cause I’ve made your reservation, don’t be slow.”
Musicians encouraged to apply for ‘Riff for Relief’
Colorado has had its fair share of musicians and bands make it on the national scene.
UNION OF NONE, 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, Wingers Bar, 3225 I-70 Business Loop, Clifton, 424-5442.
For most of my life I listened to rock ’n’ roll music more than any other genre. That changed in the past year as I have listened to jazz more than any other music.
TANKERAYS AND THE WRONG IMPRESSIONS, doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., $10, reduced capacity event, mesatheater.com.
WAVE 11, doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Friday, June 12, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., $10, reduced capacity event, mesatheater.com.
It is no secret that I love country-rock music. The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Byrds, Poco and, to some extent, Michael Nesmith get most of the credit for creating the genre.
Get your face mask ready! It’s time to concentrate a little on the social side of social distancing.
What is your favorite saxophone part or parts in a rock ’n’ roll song?
Many of us have spent more time on Facebook lately, myself included.
