MIXTAPE: Anneke Dean and Downey Chase

MIXTAPE: Songwriter Showcase is an in-the-round show featuring two artists and hosted by Monica Marie LaBonte at Longmont Public Media About this event This is an intimate live show in downtown Longmont, Colorado presented by The Soundpost Sessions at Longmont Public Media featuring two songwriters and host Monica Marie LaBonte all on stage swapping songs and stories in-the-round. Music is from 7:30-9:30, doors at 7:00. Join us for this very special ongoing musical series every other month! Anneke Dean Anneke Dean is aDenver-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. Best known for her work with the roots quartet Birds of Play and her solo debut album Unfamiliar Skies, she frequently blends classical violin with bluegrass, jazz, and folk, utilizing loop pedals in her live solo performances. A Denver native, Dean began playing violin at age eight. She studied at the Denver School of the Arts and holds a bachelor's degree in violin performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. After graduating, she moved to Telluride to immerse herself in various musical styles. Beyond her touring and solo work, she is actively involved in community music education. She is an instructor at the Evergreen Conservatory of Music where she facilitates the Carnegie Hall-partnered "Lullaby Project," which helps families and community members create custom lullabies. https://annekedean.bandcamp.com Downey Chase Downey Chase is the solo project of Nic Lussier, vocalist and guitarist of indie-rock group The Brazen Youth. With this project, Lussier steps into a more personal and stripped-back sound, shaped by his move to Colorado. His latest album, a room in motion, blends nature imagery with honest, introspective storytelling, capturing both movement and stillness in everyday life. https://www.downeychase.com/ About the host: Monica LaBonte is the Creative Director and host of Mixtape, a Colorado-born songwriter and vocalist whose life has been shaped by music from an early age. A songwriter for more than two decades, she was a finalist in the 2018 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase and the 2019 Recording King Songwriter Contest. She has lent her voice to hundreds of studio recordings, toured stages across the country, and continues to write, perform, and champion authentic music. Forged in the Rocky Mountains, she created Mixtape as a space to celebrate songwriters, honor the art of songwriting, and embrace the sacred exchange of stories that connects artists and audiences. Bringing the perspective of a working musician to every conversation, she invites listeners beyond the songs and into the lives, inspirations, and creative journeys behind them. https://www.monicamariemusic.com/