Join us for some special music
performances while Myles is in town!

It's always a joy when Myles gets to come "back home" from NY and we have opportunities to play music with the WHOLE family. Here are a few opportunities for YOU to have a listen and hang with us!

Sunday, October 13th, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Myles and Emma Sloniker will join us for special music at our Paths of Heart Gathering. We'll have a potluck in the backyard afterwards. More info at pathsofheart.org

Sunday, October 13th, 6 - 9 pm at Ace Gillett's Lounge (underneath the Armstrong Hotel in downtown Fort Collins) - Myles and Emma will join Mark at his "house gig" at Ace's and I'll sit in some, too!

Thursday, October 17th- Why not throw a house concert into the mix? We had so much fun at our Garden Party at the Cooper's house a couple of weeks ago (thanks SO MUCH to the 70 or so folks who showed up, even as rain threatened, but then held off till we finished!), but we missed Myles! So we'll have an early show with the whole family (INSIDE) at our house, 117 Evans Drive, Fort Collins at 6:30 pm and do one long set, till 8 pm. Doors will open at 5:45 and you are welcome to bring some light snacks or finger food to share and a beverage of choice. Some wine and beer will be provided. Suggested donation is $25 at the door, or you can pay in advance with Venmo @Colleen-Crosson or paypal (colleencrosson@gmail.com). RSVPs are appreciated.

There's one more event that I'm participating in (along with Saja Butler and Laurie Dameron) next week that I'd like to mention - The RISE Women's Music Celebration Concert on Thursday, October 10th in the CSU Ballroom in the Lory Student Center. This annual event which includes a Mexican dinner is presented by Living Her Legacy, a non-profit organization "Recognizing Women's accomplishments to Inspire Girls' futures". You can get ticket information at www.RiseWomensMusicCelebration.info

We would love to see you at one or more of these events! Thanks for supporting live and local music, Colleen, Mark, Myles, and Emma

Garden Party/House Concert!
Saturday, September 21st, 6 p.m.
(optional 5 p.m. potluck)

This is year number 4 for our Garden Party/House Concert with our friends Sam and Lee Cooper. This time, it's a little later in the season - actually on the cusp of the Fall Equinox, so we'll start earlier in the evening than in years past. It'll be on Saturday, September 21st at 6 pm. Please join Mark Sloniker, Colleen Crosson, and Emma Sloniker for a variety of original and cover songs in jazz, folk, and pop styles. We'll have an optional potluck beforehand starting at 5 in the Cooper's lovely, magical backyard. Some wine and beer will be provided; bring a dish to share and other beverages of choice, or just come for the concert. Please bring your own chairs or a blanket to sit on. $20 (or more if you’re moved!) suggested donation at the door. There's plenty of room so we're not requiring pre-payment but you are welcome to do so with Venmo @Colleen-Crosson or paypal (colleencrosson@gmail.com) if that's easier for you. We would love RSVPs anyway so we can get a sense of the numbers, and we'll give you the address when you rsvp, too. :-). 970-484-9600 or colleencrosson@gmail.com for more info or questions. We know there are always lots of events and entertainment to choose from and we'd be so honored for you to choose this one! Musically yours, Colleen, Mark, and Emma

Upcoming Garden Party/House Concert

Hello friends and fans! It's been ages since I sent out a music newsletter. I don't do many public gigs anymore, but here's one we're really excited about and we hope you'll join us!

We've firmed up details on our “annual” (I believe we’re on year 4!) Garden Party/House Concert with our friends Sam and Lee Cooper. This year, it's a little later in the season - actually on the cusp of the Fall Equinox, so we'll start earlier in the evening. It'll be on Saturday, September 21st at 6 pm. Please join Mark Sloniker, Colleen Crosson, and Emma Sloniker for a variety of original and cover songs in jazz, folk, and pop styles. We'll have an optional potluck beforehand starting at 5 in the Cooper's lovely, magical backyard. Some wine and beer will be provided; bring a dish to share and other beverages of choice, or just come for the concert. Please bring your own chairs or a blanket to sit on. $20 (or more if you’re moved!) suggested donation at the door. There's plenty of room so we're not requiring pre-payment but you are welcome to do so with Venmo @Colleen-Crosson or paypal (colleencrosson@gmail.com) if that's easier for you. We would love RSVPs anyway so we can get a sense of the numbers, and we'll give you the address when you rsvp, too. :-) 970-484-9600 or colleencrosson@gmail.com for more info or questions.

In other news, our Paths of Heart Sunday Gatherings (now in our 11th year!) continue meeting 2-3 times a month, in person or on Zoom. See detailed schedule below.

Though my regular club gigs have decreased by choice, I still very much enjoy teaching (voice, guitar, and ukulele), so please get in touch if you've been yearning to start a new hobby or polish up your skills! Thank you to the folks who've bought music lesson gift certificates for their loved ones for special occasions like birthdays or the holidays! It's a great way to start someone on a life-long love of music. You can just reply to this email or call 970-484-9600. And I do LOVE performing for special events and house concerts, so if you're planning an event that calls for live music, keep me in mind!

Did you know I also officiate weddings?? My "Songbird Celebrations" business has been picking up again after folks put off their weddings during the pandemic. Please keep me in mind if you know someone looking for an officiant (who can also provide the music if desired ~ I've done many "double duty" ceremonies!). More info at songbirdcelebrations.com. This will take you to my website, where you can click on the Songbird Celebrations tab on the lower left side menu.

Thanks always for your support of live music and local performers and we hope to see you at the upcoming concert or other events. Reply to this email with any questions.

“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.”– Pablo Casals

In song, Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Pierce Pettis House Concert!

Hello again! Thanks to all who came to the Dana Cooper House Concert a couple of weeks ago - what a sweet night of inspiring and heart felt music! That same week I got a call from Pierce Pettis, looking for a spot to play in Fort Collins, as a previously booked performance was cancelled unexpectedly. We jumped at the chance to host this highly talented and entertaining singer-songwriter, who has been a favorite Quantum Arts performer for many years. We're hosting him for a house concert at our place (117 Evans Dr. in Fort Collins) through our non-profit, Paths of Heart. The date is Friday, May 10th . Show starts at 7 with doors at 6:30. Suggested donation $20. Pierce will play 2 sets with an intermission in between where we'll share finger foods and drinks, so bring something of that nature if you can. Mark your calendars, rsvp, or best yet, pre-pay with paypal https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ with Pierce Pettis in the special instructions, or with venmo (type "Pierce Pettis" in "What's it for?" memo line) https://account.venmo.com/u/PathsofHeart. Learn all about Pierce on his website https://www.piercepettis.com/. Here's just a tidbit of what you'll find there: Compass Records Group recording artist Pierce Pettis brings a wealth of experience from his long musical journey. He’s spent decades touring in 49 of 50 states, as well as Canada and Europe. Hailing from Alabama, he embarked on his career at the renowned Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. His musical contributions extended to Fast Folk Musical Magazine in New York, recording for Windham Hill/High Street Records in Los Angeles, and a decade-long tenure as a staff songwriter for Polygram and Universal Music Publishing in Nashville. Pettis’s songwriting prowess has left an indelible mark with artists like Dion, Art Garfunkel, Garth Brooks, and Joan Baez covering his work. Notable names such as David Wilcox, Tim O’Brien, Dar Williams, and Claire Lynch have also interpreted his songs. His latest album, “Father’s Son,” released by Compass in early 2019, has garnered widespread critical acclaim.

"Pierce Pettis bares a gentle soul with a keen eye, a soulful voice, and perfect guitar accompaniment for his beautiful songs - a masterful poet treasure." ~ Darryl Scott

"Pierce has created a musical body of work that is wide and deep. Dip your toe in anywhere and you will want to hear more of my friend Pierce Pettis!" ~ John Gorka

Pierce will also be with us on Mother's Day, Sunday May 12th, as a guest musician at our Paths of Heart Gathering at 10:30 a.m. You can learn more about Paths of Heart at PathsofHeart.org

Contact me with any questions! This will be an amazing show! Musically yours, Colleen

House Concert with Dana Cooper!

Howdy friends and fans! While I'm still teaching and playing a bit here and there, I've sure enjoyed going out to hear music more often now. Dana Cooper is someone I saw at the Magic Rat with Liz Barnez awhile back, and wow, did I love his songs! So we're hosting him for a house concert at our place (117 Evans Dr. in Fort Collins) through our non-profit, Paths of Heart, as part of his CD release tour. The date is April 13th. Show starts at 7 with doors at 6:30. Dana will play 2 sets with an intermission in between where we'll share finger foods and drinks, so bring something of that nature if you can. Mark your calendars, rsvp, or best yet, pre-pay with paypal https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ with Dana Cooper in the special instructions, or with venmo @pathsofheart. Contact me with any questions! This will be an amazing show!

Happy Summer Everyone!

It seems the sun has finally decided to shine for some longer periods of time - just in time for Solstice - ha ha!

We've recently received confirmation on a Garden Party/House Concert with our friends Sam and Lee Cooper that is coming right up, so wanted to get the word out pronto! It's Saturday, July 8th at 7 pm. We'll have an optional potluck beforehand starting at 6 in their lovely, magical backyard. Some wine and beer will be provided; bring a dish to share and other beverages of choice, or just come for the concert. Please bring your own chairs or a blanket to sit on, too. It'll be Mark and Emma Sloniker and me providing the tunes - our third year at the Coopers! $20 suggested donation at the door. There's plenty of room so we're not requiring pre-payment but you are welcome to do so with Venmo @Colleen-Crosson or paypal (colleencrosson@gmail.com) if that's easier for you. We would love RSVPs though so we can get a sense of the numbers anyway, and we'll give you the address when you rsvp, too. :-)

We also have 2 more summer concerts scheduled at Paths of Heart ~ Buddy Mondlock on Sunday, July 23rd and Megan Bee on Friday, August 4th. Details in the event section below.

Our regular Paths of Heart Sunday Gatherings have also started up again after our 6 month hiatus. We are meeting 2-3 times a month, in person or on Zoom. See detailed schedule below.

Though my regular club gigs have decreased by choice, I still very much enjoy teaching (voice, guitar, and ukulele), so please get in touch if you've been yearning to start a new hobby or polish up your skills! Thank you to the folks who've bought music lesson gift certificates for their loved ones for special occasions like birthdays or the holidays! It's a great way to start someone on a life-long love of music. You can just reply to this email or call 970-484-9600. And I do LOVE performing for special events and house concerts, so if you're planning an event that calls for live music, keep me in mind!

Did you know I also officiate weddings?? My "Songbird Celebrations" business has been picking up again after folks had to put off their weddings during the pandemic. Please keep me in mind if you know someone looking for an officiant (who can also provide the music if desired ~ I've done many "double duty" ceremonies!). More info at songbirdcelebrations.com. This will take you to my website, where you can click on the Songbird Celebrations tab on the lower left side menu.

Thanks always for your support of live music and local performers and we hope to see you at the upcoming concert or other events. Reply to this email with any questions.

“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.”– Pablo Casals

In song, Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Hi there! Just a quick note to remind those that hadn't heard we're having a house concert with Jeff Plankenhorn tomorrow night, June 9th. There are still some seats left so here's your chance to hear this amazing guitar player/songwriter from Austin,TX!

Here are the details:

Friday, June 9th, 7 p.m. with a potluck at 6. - "Paths of Heart Presents..." Jeff Plankenhorn, a wonderful performing songwriter hailing from Austin, TX. $25.00 suggested donation. Learn more about Jeff at https://jeffplankenhorn.com/ You may pre-pay for the concert on our Paths of Heart donation page https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ OR with Venmo @PathsofHeart. Though tickets may be available at the door, pre-paying is the only way to guarantee your seat so it's highly suggested! Please indicate "Plank concert" in the special instructions or memo line. Hope to see you!

Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Welcome to my Seasonal Newsletter!

Since I now send out a newsletter only every 3 months or so, it seems to fit... :-) Happy New Year everyone! January has all but come and gone, so I hope your year is off to a good start and you have lots of fun plans ahead. We've been traveling a bunch ~ the latest trip was to Nashville and Memphis. Talk about a music scene! The highlight was seeing our daughter Emma and her band "ThreeShots" compete in the International Blues Challenge on Beale Street! With over 70 bands (in addition to over 60 solo/duo acts) participating from all over the country AND the world, the competition was stiff! They didn't advance past the quarter finals, but their performances were stellar, they had an incredibly rewarding experience, and came away "winners" in many ways! We also had a chance to visit several friends in Nashville, take in some jazz at Rudy's, and boy, did we eat well!

I've got 2 "House Concert" events coming up in the next couple of months to share ~ The first is a "Paths of Heart Presents..." concert with Mark Sloniker on February 11th in our community space at 117 Evans Dr. in Fort Collins. It'll be a lovefest of love songs to celebrate Valentine's Day. There is a suggested "love offering" of $20 per person and we do appreciate RSVPs. If you’d like to donate in advance, you can do so with venmo: @PathsofHeart or paypal: https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ (mention “concert” in special instructions) or by sending a check to Paths of Heart at 117 Evans Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524. That'll guarantee your seat, as space is limited. The concert will start at 7 with a potluck of “finger foods” at 6 for those who’d like to come early and visit pre-concert. We hope you can come!

The second is a welcome "resurrection" of my collaboration with author friend, Teresa Funke, on Sunday afternoon, March 26th at 2 p.m. As in the past, we'll pair Teresa's blog posts with complimentary music selections for a creative, integrative experience. We're calling this one our "Blessings from the Pandemic" Concert. As we approach the 3 year "anniversary" of this unique and challenging time in our lives ~ (in Teresa's words) "the ups and downs, the fears and hopes, the sudden and the slow realizations, and the growth that took place even during such a hard time" ~ we'll reflect through written word and song on what we gleaned from our experiences and what truly matters ~ individually and collectively ~ as humans co-existing in this complex world. Suggested donation is $35.00 which includes a Teresa Funke book or Colleen Crosson CD of your choice! Space is limited so we are requiring RSVPs and are highly suggesting paying in advance through venmo @Colleen-Crosson or paypal (send money from your paypal account to colleencrosson@gmail.com). We sure hope you can join us! We'll plan on light snacks and conversation after the concert, so if you were one of the many who took up baking during the pandemic, feel free to make your favorite snack recipe to share!

In the midst of our scheduled hiatus from regular Paths of Heart gatherings, we are sprinkling in some Sunday gatherings here and there, because we miss our beloved community so! The first is a ZOOM gathering on February 5th, followed by an in-person gathering and potluck on February 12th. Details in the section below.

Though my regular club gigs have decreased by choice, I still very much enjoy teaching (voice, guitar, and ukulele), so please get in touch if you've been yearning to start a new hobby or polish up your skills! Thank you to the folks who bought music lesson gift certificates for their loved ones over the holidays! It's a great way to start someone on a life-long love of music. You can just reply to this email or call 970-484-9600. And I do LOVE performing for special events and house concerts, so if you're planning an event that calls for live music, keep me in mind!

Thanks always for your support of live music and local performers and we hope to see you soon. Reply to this email with any questions.

“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.”– Pablo Casals

In song, Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Welcome to my Seasonal Newsletter!

Since you last heard from me way back in June, I think my newsletters can now be called "seasonal." :-)
I spent a good bit of the summer and fall gardening, traveling, camping, and kayaking with a few memorable music performances sprinkled in. Now there are a few gigs coming up soon that I wanted to tell you about:
The first is RISE: Women's Music Concert to benefit the "Living Her Legacy" non-profit organization. It's on Thursday, November 3rd in the Rio's Agave Room at 7 pm (food, fun, music, and margaritas!). I'll be performing with my long-time musical buddies Julie Hoest and Ellen Audley from The Mother Folkers! There will be 2 other acts as well. Follow this link for all the details - https://www.livingherlegacy.org/upcoming-events
Tickets were originally $60, but recognizing that inflation and other circumstances are hitting many of us hard, they are offering a BOGO (buy one, get one!) special. Invite a friend!

Next up will be a "Paths of Heart Presents..." Gratitude House Concert with The Sloniker/Crosson Clan (Mark, Colleen, Emma, AND Myles!) on Saturday, November 19 at 7 pm. We'll have a pre-concert potluck at 6 pm if you want to join us for that, and then we'll do one long set of music for ya! You're welcome to hang out and chat with us for a bit afterwards as well. This is a benefit for Paths of Heart, our non-profit organization, and we are suggesting a $30 donation for the concert (give more, or less, depending on your circumstances/desires!).

Check out the schedule below for details on these and other events coming up through the fall and winter.

Though my regular performances have decreased by choice, I still very much enjoy teaching (voice, guitar, and ukulele), so please get in touch if you've been yearning to start a new hobby or polish up your skills! You can just reply to this email or call 970-484-9600. And I do LOVE performing for special events and house concerts, so if you're planning an event that calls for live music, keep me in mind!

Thanks always for your support of live music and local musicians and we hope to see you soon. Reply to this email with any questions.

“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.”– Pablo Casals

In song, Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

No, I'm not retired quite yet!

Though my music gigs have been decidedly few and far between (except on Sundays at our Paths of Heart Gatherings), there are opportunities that come up that spell JOY to my soul, and this upcoming concert is certainly one of them!
Please join us on Saturday, July 2nd when Mark, Emma, and I will be doing a backyard garden party/house concert at the lovely home of Sam and Lee Cooper, 1829 Wallenberg Dr. in Fort Collins. Come for potluck appetizers at 6 p.m. if you can/wish and the music will start at 7. We'll end our set in plenty of time for you to head to the fireworks celebration in City Park, too, should you so desire. Bring your favorite beverage and your own chairs or a blanket to sit on, please. There is plenty of room in their backyard paradise, so we aren't even requesting RSVPs this time! Suggested donation is $20 (or more if you're feelin' it!) at the "door". If you do prefer to pay in advance, we can send you those options, too.

Though my performances have decreased, I still very much enjoy teaching (voice, guitar, and ukulele), so please get in touch if you've been yearning to start a new hobby or polish up your skills! You can just reply to this email. And I do LOVE performing for special events and house concerts, if you're planning an event that calls for live music.

It's been fun and rewarding to see our children blossom in their music careers and going to their gigs lately! We recently attended a Jacob Jolliff Band concert, the group Myles has been touring with for several years now, at E-Town Hall in Boulder. We also caught Emma with her band Three Shots at the Taste of Fort Collins this past weekend. Mark and Emma have recently started a regular Wednesday night gig at Ciao Vino in Old Town FC, too, which was delightful to attend this week.

Thanks always for your support of live music and local musicians and we hope to see you on July 2nd! Reply to this email with any questions.

“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.”– Pablo Casals

In song, Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

I'm so excited I've got to shout it out!

After 6 strange months with no gigs, we are putting on a show! It's been many moons since we sent out any music news, as our whole family has been on a performing hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions. Our son, Myles has been here with us for several months (along with his girlfriend, Taylor), as they both yearned to escape the confines of NYC and enjoy the summer in Colorado. What a joy it's been to have the whole family together again for a good long stretch (our daughter Emma lives just across town). We've been having some great adventures (just got back from a Steamboat retreat last night!), yet we thought we'd have done more playing together (even in our own living room) by now and it is almost time for Myles to return to the city. Many of you have told us that you've missed coming to see us, SO we have decided to do a Crosson/Sloniker family concert in our backyard before Myles takes off! It'll be Sunday, August 30th, from 6-8 pm. We will of course have seats appropriately distanced and masks will be required while everyone is getting settled in. Once seated, and when the concert begins, masks may be removed. We will not have our usual potluck style intermission, however folks are invited to bring their own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the concert. We plan to do two 45 minute sets with a half hour intermission. Masks will again be required as folks are moving about during that time. Since this event will have very limited seating (we still have to determine how many people we can fit!), we are asking that folks pay in advance. There is a suggested donation of $20 per person, however, knowing that these are hard times for many, we will trust your own judgement on what is affordable for you. Please RSVP first, and we will respond with payment instructions. We are really looking forward to playing some music for you - it's been WAY too long!

See ya soon!
Colleen, Mark, Myles, and Emma

Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Think Spring!

I'm certainly ready for the greening of the earth that is sure to start any week now here in Colorado! Since I haven't written since last December, I want to wish you all a Happy New Leap Year and a Happy Leap Day, on which I'll be singing with Mark Sloniker and friends at The Sunset Lounge in The Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Fort Collins. Another fun gig I've got coming up is a solo show at Sparge Brewing in Wellington on Friday, March 6th. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I'm ramping up my solo gigging again, so I look forward to telling you about more shows like this one as they come in. See below for details on these gigs, our Paths of Heart Community Gatherings, and more, and as always, thanks for your support of live, local music!

Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Happy Holidays to everyone!

I hope you can fit in a little festive music as you go about celebrating in whatever ways bring you joy and peace! Myles Sloniker is back in town from NYC and the whole family will convene at The Sunset Lounge this Friday night (tomorrow!) for some jazzy holiday merriment. Also, as I mentioned in my last newsletter, after quite some time of not doing many solo gigs, I'm jumping in again and have 2 new venues on "my side of town" (Wellington, actually) at which I'm excited to be playing in the coming weeks ~ I'll be at Soul Squared Brewing this Sunday afternoon, December 22nd, from 2-5 pm and then at Sparge Brewing on December 28th from 6-9 pm. I hope you'll come out, support live music, and try some new brews! Lastly, Paths of Heart will have its annual Christmas Eve Celebration at 7 pm on December 24th. All the details for these events and more are in the SCHEDULE section below.

If you're looking for last minute gifts, I have 2 ideas for the gift of music! Guitar, ukulele, or voice lessons are a fun thing to give a partner, child, or grandchild...OR YOURSELF, as someone reminded me recently! Let me know if you're interested and I can make up a personalized gift certificate for you. Also, Mark and I are putting our whole catalogue of music on sale for the holidays (one CD for $10 or 3 for $25, plus $5 priority shipping). I can also arrange for pick-up or delivery if you're in the Fort Collins area. If you want to take advantage of this sale, just email us: colleencrosson@gmail.com

Thanks for your support of live, local music and a joyous holiday season and Happy New Year to you!
Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

November is here and the "holiday presence" is upon us!

It always comes a little too early for me, and yet, the festive atmosphere does bring me joy and twinkly lights lift my spirits, too, as the days grow shorter and shorter (and my bedtime gets earlier and earlier - ha ha!). After quite some time of not doing many solo gigs, I'm jumping in again and have 2 new venues on "my side of town" (actually, Wellington!) in which I'm excited to be playing in December ~ Soul Squared Brewing and Sparge Brewing. I hope you'll come out, support live music, and try some new brews! Details below.

In November, I have 2 appearances at The Sunset Lounge in The Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Fort Collins ~ the first one is this very Saturday, November 16th and then the following Saturday, November 23rd, we'll have the whole fam damily ~ Myles Sloniker will be back in town from NYC! Details also below.

'Tis the season for gift giving, and I have 2 ideas for the gift of music! Guitar, ukulele, or voice lessons are a fun thing to give a partner, child, or grandchild. Let me know if you're interested and I can make up a personalized gift certificate for you! Also, Mark and I are putting our whole catalogue of music on sale for the holidays (one CD for $10 or 3 for $25, plus $5 priority shipping!). If you want to take advantage of this sale, just email us: colleencrosson@gmail.com

Thank you always for your support of live, local music and
Happy Thanksgiving!
Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Welcome October!

Here's a quick reminder of my 3 fun events happening this week - when it rains (and it has been finally on the Front Range of CO!) it pours, yes?

Tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 2nd) I'll join Mark Sloniker at The Sunset Lounge (5th floor of The Elizabeth Hotel) for an intimate duo performance from 8-11 pm.

On Thursday, October 3rd, from 7-9 pm we'll celebrate local author Teresa Funke's new book release, Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life, at Everyday Joe's Coffee House. This is a free event, and Teresa and I will be performing an abbreviated version of our "house concert" where she'll read short entries from her inspirational book and I'll pair a song that dovetails in with her theme. This will be our 4th performance of this nature together and it's always fresh, fun, and inspirational! You can pick up a copy of Teresa’s new book at steep discounts that night and enjoy some tasty desserts. Contact Teresa at teresa@teresafunke.com with any questions.

And to top off the week, on Saturday, October 5th is our "Paths of Heart Presents..." House Concert with The Home Fires, an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, Sarah Morris and Vicky Emerson!

Sarah and Vicky are established touring artists and after developing a close friendship and playing live shows together, they unearthed a gorgeous new sound featuring Sarah's clear, melodic voice and Vicky's warm, weathered harmony. In 2018, they were nominated for Americana Artist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Association and opened for Emmylou Harris. Sarah and Vicky continue to write songs in the car on their Midwest tours with the intention of recording a new album.

This is The Home Fire's second appearance at our house concert series, and they'll also be with us Sunday morning at our Paths of Heart Gathering! Learn more about them and their music at https://thehomefires.bandzoogle.com

We hope you can make it to one or more of these events!

See below for details of all current scheduled events.

Thank you always for your support of live, local music,
Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Happy Autumn to you!

It's now official, though the leaves around here are still taking their sweet time showing off their fall brilliance. I plan to take a drive up to the high country sometime soon, where I hear the colors are really starting to pop! Enjoy this beautiful season and the garden's bounty before the cold and snow arrives...

I'm pleased to share several upcoming gigs that may interest you, and hope you'll be able to attend some of them.

Tonight (Thursday) I'll join Mark Sloniker and the band at The Sunset Lounge (5th floor of The Elizabeth Hotel) from 8-11 pm. I'll also be there next Wednesday night (Oct. 2nd) from 8-11 as well.

One special event on the horizon is local author Teresa Funke's new book release, Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life, happening at Everyday Joe's on Thursday, October 3rd, from 7-9 pm. This is a free event, and Teresa and I will be performing an abbreviated version of our "house concert" where she'll read short entries from her inspirational book and I'll pair a song that dovetails in with her theme. This will be our 4th performance of this nature together and it's always fresh, fun, and inspirational! You can pick up a copy of Teresa’s new book at steep discounts that night and enjoy some tasty desserts. Contact Teresa at teresa@teresafunke.com with any questions.

Later that week (Saturday, October 5th) is our "Paths of Heart Presents..." House Concert with The Home Fires, an Americana duo based in Minneapolis comprised of critically acclaimed singer/songwriters, Sarah Morris and Vicky Emerson.

Sarah and Vicky are established touring artists and after developing a close friendship and playing live shows together, they unearthed a gorgeous new sound featuring Sarah's clear, melodic voice and Vicky's warm, weathered harmony. In 2018, they were nominated for Americana Artist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Association and opened for Emmylou Harris. Sarah and Vicky continue to write songs in the car on their Midwest tours with the intention of recording a new album.

This is The Home Fire's second appearance at our house concert series, and they'll also be with us Sunday morning at our Paths of Heart Gathering! Learn more about them and their music at https://thehomefires.bandzoogle.com

See below for details of all current scheduled events.

Thank you always for your support of live, local music,
Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Welcome, September!

I always love the "transitional" seasons of spring and fall and this month has me anticipating the changes that autumn brings - the colorful blooms of mums and asters all around our yard and those cool Colorado nights tempered by an outdoor fire in the chiminea. We just returned from a wonderful trip to the Oregon Coast and a fantastic 3 days at The Sisters Folk Festival, where I meet my sister most every year for her birthday. What an inspiration the diversity of music was, with good will and love a prominent theme amid the chaos of our country and world. Soul-soothing for sure...

Now we jump back in to the local music scene, where tonight I'll join Mark Sloniker and friends at THE TASTE, The Food Bank for Larimer County's annual fundraising event, from 5-9 at The Fort Collins Marriot. You can get tickets and more information at www.tastebenefit.org

Tomorrow night (Friday) I'll join Mark and the band at The Sunset Lounge (5th floor of The Elizabeth Hotel) from 8-11 pm.

Another special event on the horizon is local author Teresa Funke's new book release, Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life, happening at Everyday Joe's on Thursday, October 3rd, from 7-9 pm. This is a free event, and Teresa and I will be performing an abbreviated version of our "house concert" where she'll read short entries from her inspirational book and I'll pair a song that dovetails in with her theme. This will be our 4th performance of this nature together and it's always fresh, fun, and inspirational! You can pick up a copy of Teresa’s new book at steep discounts that night and enjoy some tasty desserts. Contact Teresa at teresa@teresafunke.com with any questions.

See below for details of my current schedule of events.

I wanted to remind folks that I not only play music for weddings and other celebrations, but am an ordained marriage minister as well, and love officiating ALL celebrations of love! Please help me spread the word about my services if you know of anyone looking for a unique experience. Visit https://www.colleencrosson.com/songbird-celebrations.html for more information.

And lastly, I have some openings for students of guitar, voice, or beginning ukulele if you or anyone you know is interested. I love teaching!

Thanks for your support of live, local music in all its varied forms,
Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Please join us for this special reunion concert!

Saturday, August 17th, 7 pm ~"Paths of Heart Presents" Megan Bee with OMD!! Catchy name, huh? Maybe we should go on tour together! The picture above represents only half of our "super group" of Barb Pons, Jennifer Reid, Deb Whitman, Erin Sullivan, Joanne Taylor (Schlafer), Krisann Meyer- Corcoran, Emma Sloniker, and Colleen Crosson. You won't want to miss this rare treat when most former and current members of Our Mothers' Daughters reunite the same weekend that Athens, OH singer songwriter Megan Bee takes the stage for our house concert series! Our Mothers' Daughters will sing several songs in each of Megan's sets, and we have one or two surprises for you as well.

Singer-songwriter Megan Bee writes with an unquenchable wanderlust and a raw love for the land. Her 2017 studio album Like a Canyon received The Ohio Music Awards Best Americana and Best Singer-Songwriter Album. It also won her a finalist spot in the 2018 USA Songwriting Competition. Her music is a blend of distinctly homespun vocals, acoustic simplicity, yearning soulfulness, and winsome storytelling. www.meganbeemusic.com

The popular a cappella group, Our Mothers Daughters was formed in 1986 in Fort Collins and performed regularly for almost 30 years to delighted audiences before scattering about the country and beyond. They are thrilled to be gathering once again for some musical mischief and just plain merrymaking together over the weekend!

Please join us for an unforgettable night! Concert starts at 7, so come early to grab a seat. We'll have an intermission with potluck finger foods and beverages in the backyard. Bring something to share if you can. Suggested donation is $20 at the door, but it is always your choice what to donate. We appreciate your support of our traveling musicians!

See below for Colleen's current schedule of events, including a performance next week with Mark Sloniker at The Sunset Lounge in The Elizabeth Hotel.

I want to remind folks that I not only play music for weddings and other celebrations, but am an ordained marriage minister as well, and love officiating ALL celebrations of love! Please help me spread the word about my services if you know of anyone looking for a unique experience. Visit https://www.colleencrosson.com/songbird-celebrations.html for more information.

And lastly, I have some openings for students of guitar, voice, or beginning ukulele if you or anyone you know is interested. I love teaching!

Thanks for your support of live, local music in all its varied forms,
Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Happy Summer!

I hope it's been a good one so far for everyone. I've been enjoying the myriad of free outdoor concerts that happen around town this time of year, as well as performing here and there for public and private events. I've got a few things coming up I wanted to tell you about, as well as update you on our house concert scene through the fall.

I'll be singing with Mark Sloniker at the Sunset Lounge in The Elizabeth Hotel THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, July 19th, from 8-11 pm. We've also got a "Paths of Heart Presents..." House Concert coming up on Friday, July 26th with local musician Brian David Collins. Details for both these shows are below. Brian will also be our guest musician this Sunday morning at our Paths of Heart Gathering which features lots of music, poetry, and conversation on diverse topics. Find out more about this human services/arts and education non-profit at https://pathsofheart.org

Our house concert series will continue on August 17th with Athens, Ohio songwriter Megan Bee, which happens to coincide with an Our Mothers' Daughters Fort Collins Reunion (!!!) , so we'll be opening her 2 sets with a few of our most asked for a cappella tunes! MN songstresses The Home Fires will follow on October 5th, and I can now confirm that Tracy Grammer will be gracing our stage on October 19th as well - so very excited about that!! A detailed schedule of all upcoming public events is below.

I wanted to remind folks that I not only play music for weddings and other celebrations, but am an ordained marriage minister as well, and love officiating these celebrations of love! Please help me spread the word about my services if you know of anyone looking for a unique experience.
Visit https://www.colleencrosson.com/songbird-celebrations.html for more information.

And lastly, I have some openings for students of guitar, voice, or beginning ukulele if you or anyone you know is interested. I love teaching!

Thanks for your support of live, local music in all its varied forms,
Colleen

www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org

Hi There ~

It's time for my quarterly (or is it semi-annual now??) check-in with you all about what's happening in my music world! It's not that I haven't been busy; it's just that things have shifted a bit into a regular routine and there hasn't been a lot of "new" news or changing venues. I sing with Mark (and our daughter Emma) fairly regularly at The Sunset Lounge and at Ace Gillett's in downtown Fort Collins, and I'll actually be with Mark at the Sunset THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, June 1st, from 8-11 pm (details below). I also wanted to let you know that Mark, Emma, and I will be kicking off the Noontime Notes Summer Concert series THIS COMING TUESDAY, June 4th in Oak St. Plaza from 11:30 am to 1 pm. We always look forward to the start of the outdoor concert season, both playing and listening!

Our Sunday morning Paths of Heart Gathering which features lots of music, poetry, and conversation on diverse topics is still going strong in our 6th year! Find out more about this human services/arts and education non-profit at https://pathsofheart.org

One of the programs Paths of Heart sponsors is a house concert series and we are excited about several upcoming shows! On the books is Athens, Ohio songwriter Megan Bee, coinciding with an Our Mothers' Daughters Reunion (!!!) on August 17th, as well as a return visit with MN songstresses The Home Fires in October. We are also working on a date for local favorite Brian David Collins in July and a nationally touring artist this fall (can't wait to tell you WHO if this comes to fruition!).

After some challenges with my hands this past year, I am hoping to resume playing solo shows (guitar/vocals) and will let you know of upcoming performances. Till then, a detailed schedule of all upcoming public events is below.

And lastly, I have some openings for students of guitar, voice, or beginning ukulele if you or anyone you know is interested. I love teaching!

Thanks for your support of live, local music!
Colleen
www.colleencrosson.com
www.facebook.com/colleencrossonmusic
www.pathsofheart.org