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Weekend Audition: Colorado Gems-Sons and Brothers and Danielle Ate the Sandwich

Sons and Brothers
www.sonsandbrothersband.com
Sons and Brothers

Two different, but great sounds of Colorado...

Well theMid-winter Bluegrass Festival is upon us. The fun started last night (Friday ;2/17), and continues till PM on Sunday with a great line-up of music, including Sons and Brothers, on two stages, workshops, jamming - *lots* of jamming - and all around fun.

I guess my love for the music of Sons and Brothers is no secret (I am so transparent, it's shameless); but this band from Southern Colorado is stellar. As can be heard, they can& burn on as well as share musical poetry.

Take a listen:

Sons and Brothers, "Texas Eagle" ( I am dedicating this one to Hogger extraordinaire, Hugo Lackman ♥)
http://youtu.be/CVYy2AXWF5k

"Wayfaring Stranger"
http://youtu.be/SXtikVBi9xw

Danielle 'Ate the Sandwich' Anderson is another of Colorado's musical gems. Her music is very open, transparent and real with sparse production. Sometimes the only instrument is her ukulele. Which, incidentally, is the perfect accompaniment for her crystalline voice and enchanting and clever songs that give us a unique look at the world. Love her.

Danielle Ate the Sandwich, "Where the Good Ones Go"
http://youtu.be/CteLu9puYsQ<

Though the majority of my radio experience has been in the commercial sector (from Colorado to Utah to Alaska), my radio was always tuned to the public station... I am an NPR junkie. I was blessed to work with some truly amazing and creative people in radio since my first professional job in the industry during my freshman year in college. That blessing has continued by being part of the family of one of the most incredible radio stations (and staff) in the country - KUNC.