Now that it's April 1, I'm feeling *foolishly* giddy about the upcoming Spunky presents show on Friday, April 23 at the DNote.

Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams are headlining the show, and the April issue of Marquee Magazine wrote about them being part of the upcoming Ft. Collins event, FoCoMX. I couldn't have said it better than their writer, Jordan Bleckner:

Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams’ throwback and stylish take on the honky tonk genre is a breath of fresh air amidst other wannabe retro acts. With some of the choicest players on the Front Range and a professionalism that is bar-none, the Hi Beams landed themselves on the famed NPR show “A Prairie Home Companion” in recent years and Wofford’s distinct vocals continue to garner the band well-earned attention.

There's something about honky tonk that is especially appealing to me. I think it's a mixture of growing up in Kentucky, exposed nonstop to Hank Williams.


In fact, a lot about this show reflects a certain nostalgia in my music tastes. I have an unusually high tolerance for banjo, I like to joke, as bluegrass and old-time styles were always surrounding me, too. Keith Frankel of Hillbilly Inferno, one of the support acts for the evening, is certainly a gem that is to be discovered by a wider audience through this and future shows and recordings. The band has an amazing repertoire and mixture of experience and talent--truly unique, new and exciting.

And what a treat to have Robert Eldridge be the one to set the tone for the evening. I have a great affinity for masterful guitar playing, and Robert is an amazing performer whose level of diversity and musicianship really sets him apart from the pack.

And of course I'm trying to persuade you to come to this show--it's in my blood and what I do--but that's only one aspect to writing this for me. I'm very grateful for the musicians and the venue to allow me to bring all of them together, and for their help in making it a spectacular evening for the greater community. I get very passionate about good music and talented performers, so I can't stop myself from talking about it! I am excited.

I hope you'll be part of the honky tonk magic and more...see you on April 23! The music starts at 7:30 p.m.