July 8: Hollyfelds


Once there was a grown man who lived in a closet. Well, it wasn’t a real closet. He only used the closet as a secret entrance to his underground lair of steam tunnels where he was able to pursue his interests no interruption from the outside world. This character from the 1980s film “Real Genius” sparked a Denver based band to name themselves after this memorable fictional man. His name was Hollyfeld... Lazlo Hollyfeld.

Lazlo’s Denver descendants, The Hollyfelds, a band whose formation came 20 years after the film in May of 2006 departed from the musical style of the 80’s film they took their name from and instead went for a more neo-traditional country sound. A sound tempered with a hefty dose of folk and Americana and just a touch of bluegrass, all anchored by solid pop hooks.

The Hollyfelds most recent album, Saratoga, is an amalgamation of country, folk and pop with just a touch of bluegrass to keep your toes tapping and your spirits soaring.

'The Hollyfelds' boisterous set at the Meadowlark on Saturday satisfied completely. . . mining a vein of traditional country-folk that invigorated the crowd. . . that helped the subterranean Meadowlark feel like a summery back porch.'
- The Denver Post

July 15: Mark Sloniker Group



Mark Sloniker has made music in many diverse settings over the course of his life. From solo piano performances to jazz trios/quartets, to symphony orchestra concerts, Mark has played and recorded in the U.S. and abroad.

As a producer, composer, and recording artist, Mark has made five recordings of his own and has contributed to many recordings as a “side man” or composer. His own recordings have reached the “top six” of three national radio airplay charts as well as spending time on Billboard Magazine’s national sales charts. His music has received extensive air play outside of the U.S. as well as in Spain, Germany, Japan, Canada and the Philippines.

Mark’s CD “Do Whatcha Love” was voted best jazz recording of the year by KUNC’s Classics in 1995. His music has also been featured on such nationally aired radio shows as Jazz Tracks, Musical Starstreams and has appeared in Jazziz Magazine’s top national radio air play charts.

Mark’s self described best co-production is that of his two children, Myles and Emma. With co producer and wife Colleen, he has the honor and privilege of co-creating a wonderful symphony of harmonies in the most beautiful of all unfold

July 22: Lindsey O'Brien Band



Nothing compares to that moment, that energizing split second when you are blindsided by something completely thrilling and unexpected, a feeling shared when hearing the Lindsey O'Brien Band for the first time.  After bouncing between her hometown of Chicago and the northern Colorado music scene, Lindsey O'Brien began assembling and playing with the big bottomed and knee-deep ensemble that is the Lindsey O'Brien Band.

The talent and chemistry of LOB is profusely shown through their musical mastery and confident stage presence.  O'Brien's voice will stop you dead in your tracks as her soulful voice belts melodies that grab and hold you. Drummer - Pete Knudson, percussionist - Jake VanVonderen, and bassist - Ben Hockett lock in with each other to create a quintessential rhythmic pocket. Lead guitarist, P-Mann handcrafts the rock with his soaring leads and edgy sound.  On top of an already super solid quintet is a bombshell horn section consisting of Dave Clapsaddle on saxophone and Chris Nicholas on trombone.  These guys produce beautiful and powerful horn lines, which really brings the energy of the music to another level. 

The Lindsey O'Brien Band is as startlingly versatile and cohesive a band that has come along in the national scene in years.  LOB doesn't just meld dance, folk, jazz, funk, soul and rock, it superglues it. 

July 29: Harley V. and The V-Twins



Bio. I graduated high school with honors (still the only one to playing guitar) Got off the plane at Staplton Airport in 92' with a guitar, an amp, one change of clothes and, $200.00 bucks. I decided in the summer of 2000 that Fort Collins was in need of a new kind of music teacher, so I started teaching private guitar, and bass lessons. This moved to include drums and vocal lessons a few years ago. I am proud and thankful to be a part the teaching staff over at Spotlight Music. I auditioned for bass guitar in a country band and found myself becoming the lead guitarist, and singer three weeks later LOL!! I had a great 5 year run with Robert Besetti in the Tumbledowns. I created the first ACDC tribute band made up of 10 year old students of mine. They are now off and running with shows all over the Front Range. I decided to take all that I learned from The Tumbledowns as well as all the touring that I have done for the last 20 years and "FINALLY", as my smokin hot wife puts it, decided to front my own band. I started with baby steps by hosting an acoustic open mic at the Maya Cove here in town every Sunday night at 8:00 p.m. Three weeks into that I had a bass player who started sitting in with me and he just wouldn't leave. He was like a stray cat I couldn't shake. Not that I ever wanted to. This guy was amazing. A musicians' musician. He really is the reason for this band. He gave me the confidence to do this at the level I am doing it now. His name is Tom Surace. Tom is my security blanket. I will not do a show with out him, no way. Our buisness moto is "Think of us as a Juke Box with TALENT" We simply want to please every crowd we are infront of. All ages, backgrounds, and styles. Music speaks to everybody on one level or another. We just want to be an excuse for people to gather and celebrate life

August 5: DoKaJoVi



The Northern Colorado band DoKaJoVi is based around the Fort Collins /Greeley area and is made up of experienced members who have opened for national acts such as Night Ranger, Eddie Money, Three Dog Night, America, Blood Sweat and Tears, Starship, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Ricky Van Shelton, Asleep at the Wheel, Heart, Sammy Hagar, World Classic Rockers and Quiet Riot as well as recorded with Randy Meisner of the Eagles.

Guitarist/Vocalist Karney Schumacher and Drummer/vocalist Monte Scheib have been a staple in the northern Colorado music scene for 14 years while Don & Vicki Ullstrom have entertained crowds in Nebraska for a number of years before moving to Colorado the summer of 2005.

Formed during the summer of 2006, Dokajovi hit it off almost immediately both musically and personally. Currently Dokajovi has played numerous venues in the Colorado/Nebraska area including conventions, class reunions, outdoor Independence Day concerts and the northern Colorado nightclub circuit.

August 12: Chaotic Serenity



Chaotic Serenity is Northern Colorado’s premier all-female rock band! Playing a unique selection of cherry picked rock, blues, pop, and alternative cover tunes spanning in range from the 60’s to the current music of today. Chaotic Serenity is known for engaging even the most diverse of audiences with their high-energy, fun-loving style. Consisting of five talented and beautiful women, Chaotic Serenity has been a true crowd pleaser at such venues as Mishawaka, The Aggie theater, and Old Town Square in Fort Collins, to name just a few. Members of Chaotic Serenity include the very talented Angie McKevitt on vocals, jam masters Joan Krehbiel and Renee’ Shaw on guitar, Becca ‘Shredder’ Kephart on Bass, and Tina Valenti on drums. Chaotic Serenity is available for public venues and events, as well as private parties, weddings, and corporate functions.. For more information, please contact chaoticserenity@q.com or www.myspace.com/chaoticserenitygirls