Hi There ~

Just a quick note to let you know I'll be at the Sunset Lounge in The Elizabeth Hotel (111 Chestnut St. in Old Town Fort Collins) TONIGHT, Thursday, 11/15 with Emma and Mark Sloniker. They will start out the night at 7 pm, with Drew Miller (bassist) and me joining in at 8 pm. Emma and I will sing together most of that set, and I'll finish out the night with Drew and Mark (kind of a "tag team" night, as sometimes happens with our wacky schedules!). Hope you can catch some tunes with us tonight, especially during the "middle" set!

On Sunday morning, 11/18 at 10:30 a.m., Johnsmith and Dan Sebranek will be our music guests at our weekly "Paths of Heart" Gathering. We'll follow our hour together with a "Gratitude Potluck" and all are welcome! Find out more about our human services/arts and education non-profit at www.pathsofheart.org

A detailed schedule of all upcoming public events is below.

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

Hi There ~

I just wanted to give one last shout out for our "Paths of Heart Presents..." House Concert on Thursday, October 4th 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. They are working towards releasing a debut effort for their duo in the spring of 2019. We'll start this evening at 6 pm with a potluck, followed by the concert at 7 pm. Sarah and Vicky will do one long set, so we won't keep you out too late on a "work/school" night! Suggested donation is $20 at the door, though it is always your decision what to donate. RSVPs are appreciated! 970-484-9600 or info@pathsofheart.org.

You can hear some of Sarah and Vicky's music here:
www.sarahmorrismusic.com
www.vickyemerson.com

Hope you decide to join us!

I will also be singing with Mark Sloniker and band at The Sunset Lounge in the Elizabeth Hotel on Friday night, as well as Ace Gillett's Lounge on Sunday night.

A detailed schedule of all public events is below.

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

Wowza!

I just checked the date on my last newsletter and it was in June! I hope you all had a great summer - I sure did, with lots of traveling, visiting friends and family, and of course, plenty of music! I've just returned from Sisters, OR (where the above picture was taken) where I attended the Sisters Folk Festival. It's become an annual event for me now, and who knows, maybe one year I'll perform there! In any case, I'm content to take in all the fabulous music that happens and spend time with my sister and her friends who convene there each year. I heard and met several acts that I hope to bring to Colorado to be a part of our house concert series, "Paths of Heart Presents..." in the near future. I'll keep you posted!

I've been away (in NJ, VA, and OR) for 2 1/2 weeks (got home last night!) and am super excited to be back in the local music scene where I'll perform with Mark Sloniker this Saturday night at the Sunset Lounge in the Elizabeth Hotel (details below).

The other date I want to bring to your attention is our house concert on Thursday, October 4th 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. They are working towards releasing a debut effort for their duo in the spring of 2019. We'll start this evening at 6 pm with a potluck, followed by the concert at 7 pm. Sarah and Vicky will do one long set, so we won't keep you out too late on a "work/school" night! Suggested donation is $20 at the door, though it is always your decision what to donate. RSVPs are highly encouraged - 970-484-9600 or colleencrosson@gmail.com. Thanks!

Mark and I are also participating in several other upcoming events, including the 10th Annual Lifesaver's Breakfast for the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County and Night at the Museum: Moon Landings & Martinis at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

A detailed schedule of events is below.

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

Hello again!

After only sending out my newsletter every 2-3 months or so, I know I've been appearing in your inbox a lot lately. But that's because there's so much good stuff happening! Our John Kefalas house concert/fundraiser was amazing and so well attended - we thank you all so much for your support. Now we've got another concert coming right up (this Saturday!) that I hope you'll consider attending as well. Our House Concert Series, "Paths of Heart Presents..." is pleased to host Portland, OR "folk and psych-rock" artist Olivia Awbrey on June 30th at 7 pm. Suggested donation is only $10 (you can always give more to support our traveling artists!) and Emma Sloniker and I will do an opening set. All the details are below. Sure hope you can make it - we love introducing you to young, up and coming artists as well as seasoned veterans in our house concert series and they all love playing to an enthusiastic crowd!

Tonight I've booked a last minute, 7-9 pm appearance with Mark Sloniker at the Elizabeth Hotel (Sunset Lounge, 5th floor), and Friday I'm once again at Miramont South (poolside!). You don't need to be a member to attend - just check in at the front desk and then be so kind as to buy a drink or food from the bar/cafe. Thanks!

On the horizon, The Crosson-Sloniker Trio (with Emma Sloniker) has a Noontime Notes show in Oak Street Plaza on July 24th.

A detailed schedule of events is below.

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

Sunday mornings 10:30 am
Paths of Heart Community Gathering
117 Evans Dr. Fort Collins, CO
Paths of Heart is a human services/educational/arts non-profit organization where we gather in community with music, poetry, commentary and dialogue on a variety of topics - all to create and nurture joy, compassion, gratitude, and love in our own lives and in the world around us. Everyone is welcome! Visit www.pathsofheart.org for more information and to sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Olivia Awbrey will be our featured music guest on July 1st. We'll also have our monthly potluck that day!

Hi all ~

Just a quick update about my gig tonight (Friday) at Miramont South (poolside!). We've had a little time change - now 6-8 pm, which might give you more time after work to come on down and enjoy some tunes! You do not need to be a member to hang out - just check in at the front desk and be so kind as to buy a drink and/or some food from the bar/cafe while you're listening. If you can't make it this week, I'm on for next Friday, the 29th, too.

I also wanted to remind you about our Monday, June 25th House Concert/Party in support of John Kefalas and his bid for Larimer County Commissioner! There are still some seats left, but be sure to RSVP please if you plan on coming.

Here are the details for that:
Monday, June 25
An Evening of Music for John Kefalas

Colleen Crosson and Mark Sloniker invite you to join them for a house concert fundraiser in support of John Kefalas for Commissioner. There will be refreshments, a set of inspiring music as well as time for John to speak. Please join in this night of music and support for John.

Date & Time: Mon., June 25th 6pm - 8pm (music begins at 6:30)
Location: Colleen Crosson and Mark Sloniker’s home 117 Evans Drive, Fort Collins
Ticket: $20/ticket (min, more is always welcome)
RSVP: REQUIRED due to limited space.
Contact Colleen at colleencrosson@gmail.com or by phone at 970-484-9600
Pre-purchase: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/musickefalas

A quote from John ~ "My father Mike taught me to work hard, be honest, and serve others. I tried to keep those values close to heart as I served the people of Fort Collins in the state legislature. Now I want to bring those values home and serve all the people of Larimer County as a county commissioner." John is known for finding common ground, using common sense, and working toward the common good. I've seen it firsthand. We'd love for you to join us in support of John. Emma Sloniker will also be singing with us that night and Cheri Nichols will join in for a tune or two - an extra treat!

On the horizon, our House Concert Series, "Paths of Heart Presents..." is pleased to announce Portland, OR "folk and psych-rock" artist Olivia Awbrey on June 30th (details below) and The Crosson-Sloniker Trio (with Emma Sloniker) has a Noontime Notes show in Oak Street Plaza on July 24th.

Our Sunday gathering, Paths of Heart continues to grow and keeps us blissfully busy on Sundays and throughout the week. We have also started a "Singing Circle" once a month or so on Tuesday nights - the next one is June 26th, at 7 pm. All are welcome! It's just a fun, informal gathering to sing positive songs of love, friendship and peace. Let's raise the vibration of this world together! Love Offerings for Paths of Heart gratefully accepted.

A detailed schedule of events is below.

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

Hello friends and fans!

Summer is fast approaching (not that it hasn't been ACTING like mid summer for weeks now!) and I've been spending lots of time in the yard and gardens. I do have some fun events coming up to tell you about, so I've pulled myself inside to reveal them! I'm singing this Friday at the Sunset Lounge in the Elizabeth Hotel (see schedule below), and also next Friday at Miramont South (poolside!), but my main reason for writing today is to tell you about our June 25th House Concert/Party in support of John Kefalas and his bid for Larimer County Commissioner! The easiest way to tell you all about it is to copy the invite from campaign headquarters:

Monday, June 25

Colleen Crosson and Mark Sloniker invite you to join them for a house concert fundraiser in support of John Kefalas for Commissioner. There will be refreshments, a set of incredible music as well as time for John to speak. Colleen and Mark have this to say: "John is an inspiration to us all. His level of integrity, honesty, compassion and kindness are beyond measure, and he will be one of our county's greatest treasures as Commissioner." Please join in this night of music and support for John.

Date & Time: Mon., June 25th 6pm - 8pm (music begins at 6:30)
Location: Colleen Crosson and Mark Sloniker’s home 117 Evans Drive, Fort Collins
Ticket: $20/ticket (min, more is always welcome)
RSVP: REQUIRED due to limited space.
Contact Colleen at colleencrosson@gmail.com or by phone at 970-484-9600
Pre-purchase: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/musickefalas

A quote from John ~ "My father Mike taught me to work hard, be honest, and serve others. I tried to keep those values close to heart as I served the people of Fort Collins in the state legislature. Now I want to bring those values home and serve all the people of Larimer County as a county commissioner." John is known for finding common ground, using common sense, and working toward the common good. I've seen it firsthand. We'd love for you to join us in support of John. Emma Sloniker will also be singing with us that night - an extra treat!

I continue to book summer gigs and will let you know about them as they arise. On the horizon, our House Concert Series, "Paths of Heart Presents..." is pleased to announce Portland, OR "folk and psych-rock" artist Olivia Awbrey on June 30th (details below) and The Crosson-Sloniker Trio (with Emma Sloniker) has a Noontime Notes show in Oak Street Plaza on July 24th.

Our Sunday gathering, Paths of Heart continues to grow and keeps us blissfully busy on Sundays and throughout the week. We have also started a "Singing Circle" once a month or so on Tuesday nights - the next one is June 26th, at 7 pm. All are welcome! It's just a fun, informal gathering to sing positive songs of love, friendship and peace. Let's raise the vibration of this world together! Love Offerings for Paths of Heart gratefully received.

A detailed schedule of events is below.

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

Hello friends and fans!

I wanted to send out one last reminder about our house concert coming up this Friday! "Paths of Heart Presents..." Indie Folk artist Laura Oden from Anchorage, Alaska, Friday May 4th, at 8 pm. She's touring in support of her 2nd CD release, "Peel Back Another Layer", which has been climbing the National Folk Charts with songs that ruminate on family loyalties, love, the meaning of life and whether or not the TSA actually makes travel any safer, all steeped in an ambiance of introspection. She'll perform one long set and we'll gather afterwards for potluck appetizers and drinks, so bring something to share if you can. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door (all proceeds to the artist, $10 suggested). I will do a few songs to open the set. Laura and I sure hope you can make it to this one! Address is 117 Evans Dr., Fort Collins, CO, 80524. You can learn more about Laura and listen to her music at www.lauraoden.com RSVPs are appreciated: colleencrosson@gmail.com or 970-484-9600. Thanks for supporting live music and independent musicians!

Colleen
www.colleencrosson.com

Hello friends and fans!

Another 2 months has passed since I last sent out a newsletter - mainly because there hasn't been much "new news" - I've continued my regular rounds of singing with Mark (once every week or two) at the new Sunset Lounge in the Elizabeth Hotel, and also at Ace Gillett's Lounge in The Armstrong Hotel (with Mark and Emma Sloniker) most Sunday nights. My main reason for writing today is to tell you about our "Paths of Heart Presents..." House Concert that's just around the corner! My songwriter friend, Laura Oden from Anchorage, Alaska is headlining the show on Friday May 4th, at 8 pm. You'll love her witty, fun "Indie Folk" style! She's touring in support of her 2nd CD release, "Peel Back Another Layer", which has been climbing the National Folk Charts with songs that ruminate on family loyalties, love, the meaning of life and whether or not the TSA actually makes travel any safer, all steeped in an ambiance of introspection. She'll perform one long set and we'll gather afterwards for potluck appetizers and drinks, so bring something to share if you can. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door (all proceeds to the artist, $10 suggested). I will do a few songs to open the set. Laura and I sure hope you can make it to this one! You can learn more about Laura and listen to her music at www.lauraoden.com

I'm busy booking summer solo gigs and have a few exciting prospects in the works which I hope to announce soon! So far, we have confirmed another house concert with Portland, OR "folk and psych-rock" artist Olivia Awbrey for June 30th, and a Noontime Notes show in Oak Street Plaza (with Mark and Emma Sloniker) on July 24th.

This also seems to be the year for treating ourselves to numerous epic shows! We just saw the fabulous production of Hamilton, and next up will be James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt (together!), followed by Paul Simon!! Is this heaven??

Our Sunday gathering, Paths of Heart continues to grow and keeps us blissfully busy on Sundays and throughout the week. We have started a community "Singing Circle" once a month or so on Tuesday nights - the next one is May 1st, at 7 pm. All are welcome! It's just a fun, informal gathering to sing positive songs of love, friendship and peace. Let's raise the vibration of this world together!

My detailed schedule of events is below.

Thanks for your support of live, local music!
Peace and Kindness,
Colleen

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

Hello friends and fans!

It's been awhile since I last sent out a newsletter! I've mostly been singing with Mark (once every week or two) at the new Sunset Lounge in the Elizabeth Hotel, and also at Ace Gillett's Lounge in The Armstrong Hotel (with Mark and Emma Sloniker) most Sunday nights. I'll join Mark at the Sunset Lounge again tomorrow night, February 2nd, from 7-11 pm with bassist, Max Williams and drummer, Chris Dale. For those of you who had a hard time even getting into the place around the holidays, I think it has "normalized" somewhat and I bet you'll be able to find a seat with little or no waiting!

Paths of Heart continues to grow and keep us blissfully busy on Sundays and throughout the week. We are planning on starting a "Singing Circle" once a month or so on Tuesday nights, so I'll keep you posted on that as details emerge.

I'm participating in what promises to be an engaging Peace Cafe' Event on Sunday, February 25th that I encourage you to attend!

Detailed schedule is below.

Thanks for your support of live, local music!
Peace and Kindness,
Colleen

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