The Harleywood Rockers has been in the Roaring Fork Valley Men’s Wreck League about 15 years. Formerly known as the Great Divide Rockers (with Sandy Munroe the owner of the Great Divide music store as the sponsor) the team was predominantly made up of musicians…and John Sommers (the great fiddle, mandolin, banjo player and author of the HUGE John Denver hit “Thank God , I’m a Country Boy”) was the coach and manager. One day about nine seasons ago, John [...]
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Jimmy Dykann Report
12-17-03: Harleywood Cafe’ presented Jimmy Dykann last Friday evening, 12-12-03. Jimmy’s show presented a full range of this singer-songwriters talent. Especially pleasing to hear were his songs about the history of Colorado. As the show progressed, Jimmy was first joined by Dan Forde, a longtime local Aspen singer-songwriter legend. Next came my son, Harley III joining Jimmy on a few tunes. Still later in the evening Big Daddy Lee, Deborah Lasser and myself sat in. Finally, Damian Smith, from the [...]
Harleywood live on radio
Harleywood appeared live this morning on KSNO Radio’s “Last DJ” show, hosted by Tom Egan. He played songs and discussed events spanning his years on the road with national acts. Also of mention was tonight’s Harleywood Cafe’ Concert with Jimmy Dykann (see below) and the history of how Harleywood Cafe’ was established. The show closed with Harley dedicating the Bruce Springsteen song “Jersey Girl” to his wife of twenty-three years, the New Jersey born daughter of George and Annabelle Lukowiak, [...]
Jimmy Dykann Announcement
Jimmy Dykann to play Harlywood Friday Evening, Dec. 12th, 2003 — 7:00pm to 10:00pm, no cover charge Jimmy Dykann had his musical beginnings playing open mic nights in the Folk clubs around Southern California in the late 1960s. He grew up in Pasadena, and spent early stage time as a teenager at the Ice House, playing songs between acts by tyro stand up comedians and magicians. Early influences included Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkle and story [...]
Harleywood Himself To Appear On Radio
Harleywood Cafe owner Harley Stumbaugh will make a radio appearance on Friday, Dec. 12th. He’ll visit the KSNO Tom Eagan Morning Show as a guest “Last DJ,” and will spin songs from the various artists he worked with during his years on the road. KSNO radio broadcasts in the Roaring Fork Valley area of Colorado — FM 103.9, 103.5, and 93.5 .
T. Ray Becker Concert
Friday evening, November 28th, 2003 saw the second week in a row Harleywood Cafe’ presented T. Ray Becker as a solo artist. Again, the show was a special and musically rewarding evening. If you did not get a chance to see either of T. Ray’s concerts, please stay tuned to this website for his next appearance. T. Ray Becker is a true cowboy, singer, songwriter and story telling talent. He often takes the time between songs to give the audience [...]
T. Ray Becker
Friday Evening, Nov 28th, 2003 — 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Come join us for another free concert at Harleywood Cafe’ this Friday evening. We presented T. Ray Becker last Friday for an outstanding evening of music and stories. The event was so appreciated we’ve decided to have T. Ray back this Friday evening, the day after Thanksgiving. If you have family and friends in town for the holiday and you are looking for a special time, come on down for a [...]
Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees Concert
Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees provided a very entertaining concert at HWC last Friday evening, Nov. 7th. Mike, Lee and Deborah at Harleywood Big Daddy is a virtuoso at singing and playing traditional blues. His guitar style revolves around “less is more” and he treats your ears in that fashion. He is an extraordinary musician. Also in the Kingbees: Mike Stahl plays harp and guitar, and surprised us when he broke out the lap slide for one song. Mike’s [...]
Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees
Friday Evening, Nov 7th, 2003 — 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Big Daddy Lee and the Kingbees is a high-energy band that loves to play blues — no — needs to play the blues! For these guys, the blues is a passion; an addiction that can only be satisfied by a regular outpouring of the compelling music that flows like a drug in their veins Deborah “Legs” Lasser Mike “Dr. Feelgood” Stahl “Big Daddy” Lee Hollowell “All real players know that the [...]
Harleywood Cafe Photos
Some photos of the Harleywood Cafe at the Old Snowmass Conoco.
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