UPPER COLFAX ROOT 40 MUSIC FESTIVAL AND EXPO!

When: April 22nd thru April 28th
Where: From Grant east to York Street on Colfax (Route 40)
Time: Varies (depending on the event)
Why: To introduce YOU to the many entertainment opportunities in the area
Cost: Depends on the venue
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Starting with Sunday, April 22nd, the Colfax Business Improvement District (“CBID”) will be presenting a week-long event in the area of 14th to 16th, especially focusing on the Route 40/Colfax businesses. Opening with the Root 40 Music Expo at The Filmore, Colfax and Clarkson, many locally-owned music-related businesses will showcase their products, listening sessions, seminars, and lots and lots of places for musicians/bands to play! You won’t want to miss out on this event – whether as a performer or as a “Patron of the Arts”!
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If you are a vendor and are interested in showcasing your wares, the website is up now so please go to http://www.root40.com , click on “Root 40 Music Fest”, then on the drop-down menu “Expo Vendors” to sign up.
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The April 22nd Music Expo will be the hub for music industry professionals, vendors, and musicians looking to review new products, technology, and services. These companies are going to have a booth at the Root 40 Music EXPO – your name should be on the list, too!
M.I.A.
Odin’s Other Eye
COMBO
Mary
SSS Productions
No Name Guitars
The Arts Alive
Upper Colfax
Blown Out of the Water
L2 Arts & Culture Center
CU College of Arts & Media
Starkey Productions
Sweet Wave Audio
Wedgle’s Music
Gravity Music Gear
Madison Digital Recording
Music Go Round
National Audio & Video
NBS Electronics
Phillip Nadeau Guitars & Lessons
Possibility Promotions
CCM Recording Studios
Cheshire Works Studios
Shaddow Sportswear
Denver Musicians Association
Innervision Records
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If your band is interested in having a booth at no charge at the Expo where you can sell your merchandise or pass out promo, contact Marc Olson at info@247incentives.com Marc is coordinating this part of the event. Space is limited so contact him immediately.
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M.I.A. is holding a food drive for The Gathering Place (www.tgpdenver.org) during this event. Please have every band member bring one can of food or other nonperishable food item when you come. Look for donation boxes at the main entrance.
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Advertising for the event is being presented on the following:
Yourhub.com
Boulder Daily Camera
Denver Post
Life on Capitol Hill
Visit Denver
Z-Events Listing
Westword
Bloggers (http://askmissa.com) (http://www.voiceplaces.com) (http://denveroriginalmusic.com)
COMBO website and weekly newsletters (going out to 3,000+ subscribers)
The Fillmore marquee now lists the Root 40 Music Expo – hundreds see it every day!
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Chris Daniels, Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado – Denver, has put together several seminars and other events for the week which are:
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Mon., April 23:
“Live Performance in The Digital Age”
A panel of industry experts are people who have survived and thrived in local music industry
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: L2 Arts & Cultural Center, 1477 Columbine Street, Denver
Panelists: • Henry Root, L.A. Music Publicist • Dina LaPolt, Attorney for Tupac Shakur Estate • Ed Pierson, Music Publisher, Warner-Chapell Music • Andy Guerrero, Guitarist from Flobots & Bop Skizzum
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Tues., April 24:
“Surviving Music in The Digital Age”
Time: 2 -3 p.m.
Location: Starz 12 behind the Tivoli – Auraria Campus (parking available)
Panelists: • Henry Root, L.A. Music Publicist • Dina LaPolt, Attorney for Tupac Shakur Estate • Ed Pierson, Music Publisher, Warner-Chapell Music • Andy Guerrero, Guitarist from Flobots & Bop Skizzum
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Evening Live Music in Upper Colfax Venues: Charlie’s Bar + Cheeky Monk + City Grille + Denver Film + First Unitarian + Irish Snug + Kinga’s Lounge + L2 Arts + Lion’s Lair + Prohibition + Satire Lounge + Slice Works + St. Paul’s + The Squire + Three Lions Pub + Tooey’s Bar + XBar
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Wed., April 25:
Music & Film with Howie Moshowitz
Location: Denver Film Center, 2510 East Colfax, Denver
Speaker: Howie Moshowitz, Film Critic
Film: “Festival,” acclaimed documentary on the Newport Folk Festival
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Evening Live Music in Upper Colfax Venues
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Fillmore Concert: Los Lonely Boys
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Thurs., April 26:
Cam Jam at CU Denver
Live Music on Local Outdoor Stage
Location: Tivoli, CU Denver
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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The CAM JAM will be held at the southeast corner of the Tivoli center on the Auraria Campus. You can park near the Tivoli. It is an all-day FREE outdoor music festival featuring five bands that include Places, Churchhill, Princess Music, Green River Vibe and Broken Tongues.
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Evening Live Music in Upper Colfax Venues
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Fri., April 27:
Evening Live Music in Upper Colfax Venues
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Sat., April 28:
M.I.A. Outdoor Stage Live Music & Food Can Collection for Homeless Outreach
Location: GLBT Center on Colfax, 1301 East Colfax, Denver
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Final Root 40 Concert at the Fillmore (TBA)
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Evening Live Music in Upper Colfax Venues
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CBID January 2012
P.O. Box 18853 , Denver, CO 80218
303.832.2086
http://www.colfaxave.com
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COMBO
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