Jon Ridnell has been playing music with his son, Miles, for almost a decade. Miles has played bass since he was a kid, and Jon has been playing music professionally for over 35 years. Once Miles was ready to play professionally, it was natural that the two would come together to form their own band.

Jon built off of his stage name Blackdog (which is also his personal nickname) and titled this new duo the New Family Dog Duo. In live gigs, the band has also been joined by Melly Francis, formerly of the band The Sweet Lillies. Jon has had his name attached to multiple independent releases over the years. Under his real name, he’s released Country Dog and Reliance, and under New Family Dog String Band, he’s released an acoustic-bluegrass album that shares the band’s name. Some of these album covers feature his beloved dog Saber, who has often been seen spending time at Brightwood Music.

Now Jon and Miles, under the New Family Dog Duo name, are set to release a new album, titled Halo, through Dutch Records. The album marks their first release through a record label. Jon will be featured on acoustic and electric guitar, Miles will be featured on acoustic bass, and both will contribute vocals. They will be joined by Sally Van Meter on dobro guitar and vocals, Micheal Wooten on drums, Jordan Ramsey on mandolin, and Eric Moon on a guest accordion track.

As a musician, Ridnell hasn’t confined himself to one particular genre. Growing up, he idolized jazz musicians like Miles Davis, acoustic musicians like Tony Rice, and rock musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Little Feat. These influences have shaped the variety of his releases. Over the course of his career, he’s played and written various bluegrass, folk, and electro-funk music.

Ridnell is thrilled to have his first record deal after hiring a publicist during quarantine, and he hopes that the deal will lead to potential film and TV licensing for his music. The upcoming album promises to be a folk-country release, and the first two singles, 6 Feet Under and Don’t Give up on Me, are available wherever you listen to music.

You can catch the New Family Dog Duo at The Train Cars every Sunday through at least August 22 from 12-4 p.m. You can also check out their website at www.newfamilydog.com or Jon Ridnell’s website at www.jonridnell.com.

Live music is back! That’s right. And in support of all of our local musician friends and venues, here are our weekly music listings.

Blue Owl Books & Boutique

Blue Owl is hosting an acoustic jam/pick once in a while. Check their Facebook page for updates!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
BlueOwlBooks/
Location: 106 Highway 119, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3695

Busey Brews

Sunday, July 18 at 3 p.m. - Sarah Bee

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
BuseyBrews/
Website: https://buseybrews.com/
Email: contact@buseybrews.com
Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 855-633-2739

Caribou Room

Saturday, July 17 at 5 p.m. - Cycles
Saturday, July 24 at 5 p.m. - Tenth
Mountain Division
Friday, July 30 at 5 p.m. - Thom
LaFond (Banshee Tree) & Friends

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
thecaribouroom/
Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.
com/
Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive,
Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3637

Covered Wagon

Friday, July 16 at 9 p.m. - Noise Island

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
coveredwagonrestaurantsaloon/
Location: 15 East 1st Street Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-7578

Gold Dirt Distillery

Saturday, July 24 at 5 p.m. Benjamin Sproul Trio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
GoldDirtDistillery/
Website: http://golddirtdistillery.com/
Email: cheers@golddirtdistillery.com
Location: 60 Main Street, Rollinsville.
Phone: 773-540-9800

Gold Hill Inn

Saturday, July 24 at 5 p.m. - The Strangebyrds

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
GoldHillInn/
Website: goldhillinn.com
Email: cfinn@goldhillinn.com, bfinn@
goldhillinn.com
Location: 401 Main Street, Gold Hill.
Phone: 303-443-6461

Gold Hill Central Store & Pub

Open pick one Thursday per month. Check with the store for more information.

Facebook: @goldhillstoreandpub
Website: goldhillstore.com
Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill.
Phone: 303-443-7724

Howlin Wind Brewing

Sunday, July 25 at 3 p.m. - Eric Stone and The Witness Protection Program

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
howlinwindbrewing
Location: 51 A Main St, Rollinsville.
Phone: 309-825-5245

Knotted Root Brewing

Thursday, July 15 at 6 p.m. - Open Mic
Sunday, July 18 at 4 p.m. - Blackdog

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
knottedrootbrewing
Website: https://www.
knottedrootbrewing.com/home
Location: 250 N. Caribou Street,
Nederland.
Phone: 720-248-7129

Last Stand Tavern

Friday, July 16 at 6 p.m. - Karaoke

Saturday, July 17 at 5 p.m. - Corey Pearman

Sunday, July 18 at 4 p.m. - Lee & Gary

Friday, July 23 at 5 p.m. - Mike Heuer

Saturday, July 24 at 5 p.m. - Kenny Swagger

Sunday, July 25 at 4 p.m. - Richard Shine

Friday, July 30 at 6 p.m. - Karaoke

Saturday, July 31 at 5 p.m. - Chris Koltak

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
laststandtavern/
Website: http://laststandtavern.com/
Email: laststandtavern@gmail.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/
Email: eatatneds@gmail.com
Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street,
Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-0614

Salto Coffeeworks

Friday August 6 at 5 p.m. - NoGo
Gilbillies
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Salto-Coffee-Works
Website: https://saltocoffeeworks.com/
Location: 112 E. 2nd Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3537

The Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, July 15 at 7 p.m. - Cliffside Rodeo

Friday, July 16 at 7 p.m. - 10 Cents and a Broken Pick

Sunday, July 18 at 7 p.m. - Patrick Dethlefs

Thursday, July 22 at 7 p.m. - Matty G Band

Friday, July 23 at 7 p.m. - Ethan Morrison

Sunday, July 25 at Noon - The Foggy Tops Bluegrass Band

Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. - Maria Moss & Jon Hogan

Friday, July 30 at 7 p.m. - Heavy Diamond Ring

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
jamestown.mercantile/
Website: https://www.
jamestownmercantile.com/
Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.
Phone: 303-442-5847

The Mine Shaft

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Sunday, July 25 at 5 p.m. - New Family Dog

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
TheMineShaftNederland/
Location: 35 E. 1st Street, Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-0649

The Train Cars Coffee and Yogurt Company LLC

Saturday, July 17 at Noon - Anastasia Rose

Sunday, July 18 at Noon - New Family Dog Duo

Saturday, July 24 at Noon - Cara Elizabeth

Sunday, July 25 at Noon - New Family Dog Duo

Saturday, July 31 at Noon - Sara

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Thetraincars/
Website: http://www.thetraincarscoffee.
com/
Location: 101 Peak to Peak Highway,
Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-2455

Very Nice Brewing Company

Friday, July 16 at 6 p.m. - C.P. Meyer

Saturday, July 17 at 6 p.m. - Clark Robertson

Thursday, July 22 at 6 p.m. - Dan Williams

Saturday, July 24 at 6 p.m. - Rick Lobato

Thursday, July 29 at 6 p.m. - The Gael

Saturday, July 31 at 6 p.m. - A Human Named David

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
verynicebeer
Website: http://www.verynicebrewing.
com/index.html
Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112,
Nederland.
Phone: 303-258-3770

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