SideDish Longmont

In this episode, Brady and Eric's guest is Natural Resources Director, David Bell.  David discusses the challenges of managing the recreation needs of humans with the protection and management of natural resources.  David speaks about Buttonrock and the new management plan being created.

Business Mentions include
Red Frog Coffee
Best Buy
City of Longmont Natural Resources
Firehouse Arts

Events
Art Walk June 20th

Special Thanks to Foxfeather for their song, The Rules

Find more about Foxfeather and their awesome music on
Their Patreon Page
Website
Spotify
on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @foxfeathermusic

In this episode, Brady and Eric's guest is Public Safety Chief, Mike Butler.  Mike discusses his vision of community and how the police department works with the community to help individuals.  Mike will be retiring in July of 2020 and presents a unique model for the role of police that includes mental health and substance abuse intervention and restorative justice

Business Mentions include
Longmont Community Justice Partnership

Special Thanks to Foxfeather for their song, Come and Get Me

Find more about Foxfeather and their awesome music on
Their Patreon Page
Website
Spotify
on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @foxfeathermusic

In this episode, Brady and Eric's guest is Left Hand Brewing Foundation Director, Eric Kean.  Eric lets us know of the challenges of Left Hand's signature events during COVID-19 and some of the great work their doing to help the hospitality industry in these times.  The guys also discuss business openings, possible changes in outdoor dining and the ownership change at the Dickens Restaurant. 

In a more serious tone, the guys acknowledge Longmont's past with this being the 40th anniversary of the passing of Juan Garcia and Jeff Cordova, two men who were killed in August of 1980 and who's passing ignited change in Longmont.

Business Mentions include
Left Hand Brewing Foundation
El Comite
Latino History - Two Men Killed on Main Street

Special Thanks to Foxfeather for their song, Come and Get Me

Find more about Foxfeather and their awesome music on
Their Patreon Page
Website
Spotify
on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @foxfeathermusic

Catch us next week with a new episode and a special guest!

Thanks for listening

In this episode, Brady and Eric's guest is musician, Antonio Lopez.  Who knew he had such a dry wit...or does he.  Eric and Brady are still wondering if he really IS the guy in Eric's neighborhood that plays electric guitar all day long.  Doubtful but interesting.  More interesting is learning about Antonio,  his music, and latest recording Flying Like a Bird from the Album, Roots and Wings.  Antonio also shares his work with Sound Bridge Music, a nonprofit that brings the joy and appreciation of music to people.

The guys also discuss the huge increase in clothing tops and not bottoms these days as well as the results of Longmont's Drinking Water Tests. 

Business Mentions include
City of Longmont - Drinking Water Results
High Country Bank at the South Street Station Apartments
Samples closing and the New location for Flavor of India
Sound Bridge Music

Where to Find Antonio Lopez's music
Website
Thanks to Antonio Lopez for Flying Like a Bird from the upcoming album, Roots and Wings

Thanks to Andy Eppler for Nothing But the Rain as our intro song

Brady and Eric discuss National Eat Anything You Want Day, re-seeding the yard, Hog Fences and the rest of the Farm Report for Longmont.  Just kidding there is no farm report...just a lot of discussion on improvement projects and yard work. In the Buzz Around town the guys discuss some recent closings including Aloha, Swimming at Union Reservoir and the opening of Tangerine to take out and delivery. 

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Business mentions In this episode
Tangerine
Longmont Greenway and Trails

Events
Online Lego Building
Longmont Museum online Summer Camp

Music
Music of the week "Metropolis" by Native Station
Find more about Native Station and their Debut Album, Morningstar Drive

On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/nativestation/

Yes, we know the Dylan Album is Highway 61 but the similarity was too close to let it go. 

The guys discuss a new news source in town, The Longmont Leader, the opening of the Cheese Importers, Browns Shoes and refinishing the floors at Luna Cafe.  Eric's rants to the owner are finally rewarded as refinishing of the floors at Luna Cafe are finally coming!  We're joined by our special guest, Teresa Storch, local musician who explains her love of songwriting, Longmont and her calling to music.

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Business mentions In this episode
Longmont Leader
Cheese Importers
Brown's Shoes
Luna Cafe
Longmont Florist

Events
Highway 61 Revisited - online discussion on May 18th

Music
Music of the week "Paris" by Teresa Storch
Find more about Teresa on the following sites and Socials

Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/teresastorch
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/teresastorch

socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresastorchmusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tstorchmusic

The guys discuss the proposed development (the Spoke) across from The Hub on Coffman Street, parking around town, the cost of automated litter boxes, and gardening.  We're joined by our special guest, Harris Rollinger from Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), who discusses the small business scene and EforAll's programs that support business development.

Reach out to the guys at [email protected]

Business mentions In this episode
EforAll Longmont
Moray Inca Products
Crummies Meatless Crumble
Mini Money Management
DEFY Wear

Events
Bikes and Beers Virtual Rides
Virtual Cheesemaking with the Art of Cheese

Music
Music of the week "Ghost Chair" by Taylor Shae
Find more about Taylor on the following sites and Socials

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Sam8KoIWaj3ZuJCsOvH4c
Bandcamp: taylorshae.bandcamp.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC3d7CDCXZaPK8F2kz4oCvA

socials:
Facebook: facebook.com/taylorshaemusic/
Instagram: instagram.com/taylorshaemusic
Twitter: twitter.com/taylorshaemusic

Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro

The guys discuss the project on the Colorado Stone property, railroad crossings and the St. Vrain Greenway developments.  Phil Greenwald, Planning Manager for the City of Longmont who provides details on new long range developments in Longmont, and updates the guys on the Coffman Street project.  Lots of great new things happening in Longmont! 

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Business mentions In this episode
City of Longmont
St. Vrain Greenway

Events
Boredom Bingo at Longmont Public Library
Lego online build challenge

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "Until the Harvest Comes" by Tim Ostdiek
Tim has a live concert on Facebook every Wednesday at 6pm on Facebook (facebook.com/timostdiek)

Brady geeks out on The Hobbit.  The guys discuss new apartments on Nelson and 75th, how businesses are bringing Zoom to their operations.  The guys are joined by Nels Wroe, Co-Founder of Dry Land Distillers who describes how Dryland is adjusting to business conditions in our current environment, their awards, and their new online store.

Reach out to the guys at [email protected]

Business mentions In this episode
Dry Land Distillers
Longtuckey
Spirithounds
Robin Chocolates
Longmont Yarn Shoppe
Ziggis
Twisted Roots Yogurt



Events
Howl at the Moon at 8 p.m each night (no link but sounds great!)
Grey Havens Group Covid-19 Philosophy Discussions

Music
Thanks to Andy Eppler for "Nothing but the Rain" as our Intro
Music of the week "On Your Own" by Jessica Carson of Clandestine Amigo