The Silver Lining Magazine

Learning to ski – Eldora

Well, I am a beginner. I am 41. I live in Colorado, and I have since 2005. I have put little effort into mastering the sport, but I make an annual pilgrimage to the mountain. I fail brutely. I do yoga and ride my bicycle (not that fast or competitive). I have never played sports. Most of my life, I studied music and writing. I am super creative and quite the klutz. This year, this changes. I am going to 22 ski resorts from Coloradoski.com to learn-how-to-ski, how to grow, how to learn something new, even when the odds are against me.

Kyle Hollingsworth Band 2019 New West Fest

Kyle Hollingsworth, renowned for his role in The String Cheese Incident, brought his solo project, the Kyle Hollingsworth Band, to the 2019 New West Fest. Known for his mastery of the electric piano, Hammond organ, clavinet, synthesizer, and accordion, Hollingsworth delivered a dynamic performance. The band’s eclectic sound, blending rock, funk, and jazz, energized the festival crowd. With Hollingsworth’s soulful vocals and keyboard prowess, the set was a highlight of the event, showcasing his versatility and the band’s tight, captivating musicianship.

Among the Ghosts – Lucero’s Short Film and Album – Interview

Lucero celebrated two decades since original members Ben Nichols, Brian Venable, Roy Berry, and John C. Stubblefield (keyboardist Rick Steff joined in 2006) started playing shows in Memphis. The band released their ninth studio album, Among the Ghosts, and their first notable short film Written & Directed by Ben’s younger brother Jeff Nichols featuring the song Long Way Back Home this year. 

A Relationship with a Song: Darrell Scott Interview

Darrell Scott has written over 300 songs to date and he started songwriting as a preteen and never stopped. As Darrell explains his relationship with a song, “You know, it’s really the process of writing that song itself that I love. It’s extremely focused and then contrasted with extremely open to whatever comes in. The process is just a wild ride of unbelievable, honing in on something.

Morfbeats: Where Art Meets Sound

Adam Morford, creator of Morfbeats, transforms percussion with innovative sound sculptures. Inspired by his grandfather’s welder, he designed unique instruments like the Marvin, blending artistic vision and craftsmanship. Collaborating with percussionists like Billy Martin, Adam has established a community of creativity, showcasing his work at Camp Rhythm. With a commitment to originality and experimentation, Morfbeats challenges traditional percussion norms, offering musicians one-of-a-kind instruments that evoke new sounds. Adam continues to innovate and inspire, proving that there are no limits to creativity in music.

Monday Montage

There is never a shortage of things to do in FoCo. Want to discover a new band or explore the creative nightlife this week? Here are the top picks that will inspire you and maybe make you dance a little.

Open Beats in the Streets of Fort Collins

Create Places, an artist-organized economic and workforce development nonprofit, is hosting Open Beats on September 17, 2017, from 11:00am-2:00 pm. The event is held at the Overland Park shade shelter in Fort Collins, CO. Local electronic artist Full Metal, Kind Dub and Two Scoops will be on hand to guide the crowd through an ultimate digital music experience.