105.5 The Colorado Sound Presents Amy Helm with Derek Dames Ohl at The Velvet El
Wed Sep 25, 8:00 PM - Wed Sep 25, 11:30 PM
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Get ready for a night of unforgettable music as Amy Helm and Derek Dames Ohl take the stage at The Velvet Elk Lounge on September 25th! Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show kicks off at 8:00 PM—don’t miss out on this experience, all for just $39!
When creating her fourth album, the soulful and reflective Silver City, Amy Helm was guided by her North Star: women’s voices. “Women whispering, singing, shouting their stories - speaking the truth. I wanted to dig into that inherited narrative and reach for what I could.” The epistolary anthology is a collection of conversations that travel through time, exploring and celebrating womanhood in all its complexities. Silver City blends the folk twang of Helm’s childhood with gospel and soul, drawing inspiration from varied stories: the life of Helm’s greatgrandmother, the story of a young fan struggling with substance abuse, Helm’s own life as a single mother and hard-touring singer. Recorded at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, New York, and produced by Josh Kaufman, the album finds Helm exploring themes of womanhood, single motherhood, and personal struggles, offering songs that are deeply personal and narrative-driven. With Silver City, Helm embraces the beauty of age, survival, and transformation through her powerful, story-rooted performances.

"Derek Dames Ohl is like warm butter on hot bread with blustering conduct. As a modern-day herald, Derek keeps his roots close with a six-string on his back, ping-ponging across the United States, sharing songs at every bar or dive that dares. His sounds eclipse and perfect everything from Country, Blues, and Honky-Tonk. His pride lies in keeping the American roots music tradition alive, with punchy guitar playing that'll surely leave listeners stomping the floorboards. Derek has been compared to artists like John Prine and Guy Clark with his quirky one moment, and woeful the next, songwriting style."
The Velvet Elk Lounge is Boulder’s go-to spot for live music, offering an intimate, funky vibe where you can enjoy great tunes and a proper cocktail. Whether it’s a live band, DJ event, or one of our lively dance parties, there’s always something happening here. Come early—the bar opens at 5:00 PM with Happy Hour running until 8:00 PM. (21+ only, no exceptions.)
Secure your tickets now at bit.ly/VELtickets and join us for a night to remember!