While this can and probably has been said about many musicians, this statement can especially apply to new East Boulder local Daniel Wander: music is a part of him. He grew up in a conservative Christian household, where he would sing around the piano with his family every day. His introduction to music was singing praise songs and learning choral and classical music. In middle and high school, he participated in the gospel choir program. He would often make up his own harmonies, and the teachers would often try to convince him (and his parents) to sing the correct choral line.

As a teenager, he distanced himself from the religion of his home life and got into rock and roll and hip hop, not being allowed to have drums as a kid. He eventually started traveling the world as a street musician, where along the way he met other musicians in New Zealand and formed the band Mad Hallelujah. The band performed for five years before the pandemic essentially broke them apart, and Wander started pursuing his own solo career.

Wander primarily plays acoustic and electric guitar, although he does play other instruments on the side. He does “a lot of finger-picking and intricate guitar work” and loves singing about his own experiences. He cites musicians such as Jack Johnson, Jurassic 5, Andrew Bird, Iron and Wine, and Led Zeppelin as major influences during his teenage years. He also found inspiration in roots and reggae after his first trip to New Zealand at the age of 19.

Currently, Wander has other jobs on the side in order to support himself while being a musician, but he loves being able to have music as a companion and friend and as a constant form of expression. He loves that no matter what, he can always have music there, and he is thankful for the Colorado community for welcoming him with open arms.

Wander has just recorded his first studio album Grow at Violet Recording in Boulder, and if you want to see Daniel Wander live, you can catch him performing at the Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main Street in Gold Hill, on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 5 p.m. to promote the album. Coppertail will open up the night, and Wander will be performing with his backing band: Melly Frances on harmonies, Forrest Kelly on drums, and Ari Melinger-Cohen on bass. For more information about Wander and his music, visit www.danielwander.com.

Here are the listings of live music this week! Check it out and support your local musicians.

Busey Brews

Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m. - Kylie Brock

Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. - Taylor Anastasio

Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. - Grant Livingston

Sunday, May 29 at 2 p.m. - Zea Stallings

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuseyBrews/

Website: https://buseybrews.com/

Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland

Phone: 1-855-633-2739

Caribou Room

Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. - Twang is Dead featuring Dave Watts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/

Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-3637

Covered Wagon

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coveredwagonrestaurantsaloon/

Website: https://www.coveredwagonrestaurant.com/

Location: 15 East 1st Street, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-7578

Gold Hill Inn

Friday, April 29 at 8:30 p.m. - New Family Dog w/Melly Sponselee

Sunday, May 1 at 5 p.m. - Danny Shafer

Friday, May 6 at 8:30 p.m. - Scott Slay and the Rail

Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. - Martin Gilmore

Friday, May 13 at 8:30 p.m. - Foxfeather

Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. - BillEby Brothers (Billy Shaddox and Eben Grace)

Sunday, May 15 at 5 p.m. - Chris Koza

Friday, May 20 at 8:30 p.m. - High Lonesome

Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. - Zickefoose Duo

Sunday, May 22 at 6 p.m. - Kara Elizabeth Trio

Friday, May 27 at 8:30 p.m.- River Arkansas

Saturday, May 28 at 5 p.m. - Daniel Wander with Copper Tale

Sunday, May 29 at 5 p.m. - Strangebyrds

Monday, May 30 at 12:30 p.m. - Mountain Music Festival

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldHillInn/

Website: goldhillinn.com

Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill.

Phone: 303-443-6461

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, April 30 at 4 p.m. - Jacy Anderson

Sunday, May 1 at 5 p.m. - Open Pick

Saturday, May 21 at 4 p.m. - Ghost Town Drifters

Website: https://www.howlinwindbrewing.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlinwindbrewing

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville.

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. - Chris Sheldon and Friends

Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. - Brandywine and the Mighty Fines

Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. - Matty G Band

Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. - Abstract Drag Show

Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. - Lost Penny

Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. - Kingdom Jasmine

Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. - DJ ¿Whocares?

Thursday,, May 26 at 7 p.m. - Covenhoven

Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. - Colorado Midnight Train

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestown.mercantile/

Website: https://www.jamestownmercantile.com/

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.

Phone: 303-442-5847

Knotted Root Brewing

Every Sunday at 4 p.m. - Jazz Sundays with Black Dog

Friday, May 6 at 5 p.m. - Good for Nothin’ Thunder Mountain Boys

Friday, May 13 at 5 p.m - Andrew Cooney of Flash Mountain Flood

Friday, May 20 at 5 p.m. - Matt Flaherty

Website: https://www.knottedrootbrewing.com/home

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland.

Phone: 720-248-7129

Last Stand Tavern

Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. - Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Saturday, April 30 at 5 p.m. - Derek Hall

Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke with PJ the DJ

Saturday, May 7 at 5 p.m. - JJ Fraser

Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. - Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Saturday, May 14 at 5 p.m. - Rick Lobato and Chuck Lettes

Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke with PJ the DJ

Saturday, May 21 at at 5 p.m. - 9’s a Pair The Fireman Band

Friday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. - Karaoke with Phil the Jukebox

Saturday, May 28 at 5 p.m. - Chris Koltak

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laststandtavern/

Website: http://laststandtavern.com/

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.

Phone: 303-642-3180

Ned’s Cafe

Dam Jam on Thursdays at 10 p.m. Karaoke on Sundays at 7 p.m.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatatneds/

Website: https://www.eatatneds.com/

Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-0614

Nederland Farmers Market

Sunday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. - Darcy Nelson

Sunday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. - Eric Richard Stone

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NederlandFarmersMarket/

Website: https://www.nederlandfarmersmarket.org/

Location: 85 E. 1st Street, Nederland.

United Center

Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. - The Bonnie and Taylor Simms Band

Website: http://www.unitedcenterinc.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedCenterInc/

Email: unitedcenterinc@gmail.com

Location: 1440 Colorado Boulevard Idaho Springs

Phone: 303-900-8689

Very Nice Brewing Company

Friday, May 6 at 6 p.m. - Tim Mooney

Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. - Ryan Farris

Friday, May 13 at 6 p.m. - Eric Stone and Friends

Saturday, May 14 at 5 p.m. - Riley Martin

Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m. - Marc Townes and Friends

Saturday, May 21 at 5 p.m. - Grant Livingston

Friday, May 27 at 6 p.m. - Dan Williams

Sunday, May 29 at 4 p.m. - Chad Carrier

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3770

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