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Advance tickets.. $20; Day of show.. $23
Chris Daniels, rhythm guitar, vocals
Fred Gowdy, vocals Colin “Bones” Jones, lead guitar
Randy Amen, drums, vocals
Kevin “Bro” Lege, bass, vocals
Darryl “Doody” Abrahamson, trumpet, vocals
Jim Waddell, alto, tenor sax, flute, vocals
Chris Daniels: is not related to Charlie or Jack or Bill — though often asked that question. Starting as a 17 year old songwriter and guitarist back in the 70s when he played with David Johansen, (before the New York Dolls) and later with Russell Smith (after The Rhythm Aces), Chris has performed thousands of shows, touring with his current band Chris Daniels & the Kings for 33 years. He has worked making records and performing with some of the most respected musicians in the business. He was the founder of the Telluride After Hours Jam playing that festival on and off for ten years and has served as the festival MC.
Chris Daniels is an Assistant Professor at the College of Arts & Media, University of Colorado Denver campus. He began teaching songwriting and guitar at Arapahoe Community College in 2001. In 2007 he was awarded the “Adjunct Professor of The Year” award from that college. That same year Chris was given the honor of a position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver teaching music business.
Chris Daniels was inducted into the COLORADO MUSIC HALL OF FAME in 2013, was a Grammy co-nominee for writing and performance, plus numerous Westword Music Awards, album awards and critiques awards. He's also received awards for excellence in teaching.
Chris has had his recordings used for everything from regional TV broadcasts, the Friday morning news theme for NBC Channel 9 News to national shows like “men In Tress” on the ABC television network. His singing has been featured on commercials all across the US and Canada. His songs have appeared on albums by Hazel Miller, Tom Wassinger and David Bromberg to name only a few. He’s known for several CDs including the award winning Hazel Miller recording, “ICONS.”
Chris & the Kings played their first show on March 14, 1984. Chris has toured Europe 21 times and they've played in the States from South Carolina to Seattle, New York City to LA. The seven piece band, called “funky-blues” by the Europeans, is an all out “horn band” celebrating great horn-driven blues, R&B, funk, and rock n’ roll. They have been compared to Little Feat, “John Hiatt meets Tower of Power” and “Keb Mo with horns.”
In 2010 Chris was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and given a less than 25% chance of survival for 5 years. As he says, "Every day is a gift!" book your stay with them.
La Veta Mercantile is thrilled to collaborate with Two Fox Cabins and La Veta Pines RV Park. They will be our trusted lodging providers for our talented musicians. When you visit our town, we kindly encourage you to book your stay them. https://www.twofoxcabins.com https://www.lavetapines.com
Date & Time
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue Details
La Veta Mercantile
300 South Main StreetLa Veta, Colorado 81055
