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 [...]
Concerts
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 [...]
Los Hitanos Concert Was Terrific
October 17th, 2003, saw our second concert at Harleywood Cafe’. The trio Los Hitanos played for three and one-half hours. The band consisting of Deborah Lasser on bass and lead vocals, Michael Meadows on guitar and vocals and Billy Jensen on drums provided our guests with a magical and musical evening. Deborah mixed Spanish, Cuban and English ballads, folk songs and just really good stuff, to present a truly delightful concert. As the evening progressed, the band was joined by [...]
Los Gitanos (the Gypsies)
Los Gitanos will play at Harleywood Cafe on Friday evening, October 17, 2003, from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. (no cover charge). Los Gitanos give everything they’ve got with a unique blend of bi-lingual blues, pop/rock and funky country. Deborah Lasser—‘La Gitana.’ The name “Gitanos,” or Gypsies, represents Deborah’s feelings about the songs she sings. She recognizes no musical borders in a song list compiled over a thirty-year journey through all the territories of the North American song. Known as Delta [...]
Concerts
Well, it’s taken quite a while for me to get these pictures up on the website. They are from the May 20th, 2003 Grand Opening of Harleywood Cafe’. A lot of my musician friends from over the years came down to play all day. There were free hot dogs, hamburgers, treats and drinks for all who attended. It was Harleywood Cafe’s way to let the folks that live in the Snowmass area that there was something new happening at the [...]
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 [...]
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