Colorado Springs, Colo. - Local artists picked, strummed, and belted lyrics during the intimate Showcase at Studio Bee at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Feb. 19. The theme of the evening centered on relationships and nature, as artists’ lyrics focused on natural elements such as the wind that carries us through struggles.
Having completed their second album, Grass it Up (direct right picture) started the evening line-up. With about a four year foundation performing on various circuits including Colorado mountain towns, the bluegrass band seeks to heighten their playing field.
Ultimately we want to get into playing collaboratively with the likes of other bluegrass artists such as David Grisman and Jerry Douglas, said David Jeffery, mandolin and guitar player.
“We are always looking for new material,” he said.
The ongoing concert series and venue on Thursday evenings, provides a relaxed atmosphere after a day of work.
“It is awesome that we get to have people sit and listen,” said Shannon Carr.
Emerging artist, Kelly Feeley (direct right picture) followed-up the band with her deep and passionate lyrics surrounding co-creation and self renewal. Her Ani DiFranco inspired solo genre echoed and vibrated amongst the walls. Freely performed steadfastly on stage playing a song dedicated to her father, whom passed in early 2009.
Feeley has played for 15 years and composed for about eight years, said Melanie Coleman, Feeley’s friend who traveled several hours from outside Colorado Springs, Colo.
“She takes what life gives her and throws it into a song,” Coleman said. “I think the show is awesome. It is a change for budding musicians to grow.”
Feeley plans to move to Austin, Texas to cultivate a newfound relationship with the founder of GoGirls Productions and continue her music career.
Having completed their second album, Grass it Up (direct right picture) started the evening line-up. With about a four year foundation performing on various circuits including Colorado mountain towns, the bluegrass band seeks to heighten their playing field.
Ultimately we want to get into playing collaboratively with the likes of other bluegrass artists such as David Grisman and Jerry Douglas, said David Jeffery, mandolin and guitar player.
“We are always looking for new material,” he said.
The ongoing concert series and venue on Thursday evenings, provides a relaxed atmosphere after a day of work.
“It is awesome that we get to have people sit and listen,” said Shannon Carr.
Emerging artist, Kelly Feeley (direct right picture) followed-up the band with her deep and passionate lyrics surrounding co-creation and self renewal. Her Ani DiFranco inspired solo genre echoed and vibrated amongst the walls. Freely performed steadfastly on stage playing a song dedicated to her father, whom passed in early 2009.
Feeley has played for 15 years and composed for about eight years, said Melanie Coleman, Feeley’s friend who traveled several hours from outside Colorado Springs, Colo.
“She takes what life gives her and throws it into a song,” Coleman said. “I think the show is awesome. It is a change for budding musicians to grow.”
Feeley plans to move to Austin, Texas to cultivate a newfound relationship with the founder of GoGirls Productions and continue her music career.
2 comments:
Hi there! Cool article, but I would mention that Kelly's last name is spelled "Feeley."
Also, these Showcase at Studio Bee performances were conceived by the Pikes Peak Center, COPPeR (the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, where I'm honored to work), the Gazette and KRCC in conjunction with COPPeR's Sounds of the Pikes Peak Region, a 13-track local music compilation which celebrates the musical talent that we enjoy here in the shadow of Pikes Peak. Grass It Up and Kelly Feeley both contributed music to this compilation. (For more info, you can check out the CD site at http://www.coppercolo.org/)
Thanks again!
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for the feedback. Correction has been made.
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