Adam Pause and Dave Solzberg are the closest of friends. Before their group NoGo Gilbillies was formed, the two of them and the other members of the group would gather together for NoGo Supper Clubs, where they alternated who would cook dinner and where. They realized from there that a lot of the group could play music, and they initially started playing for fun before performing at Salto once a week. They’ve been performing gigs locally for over fifteen years now.

There are various groups formed from this larger band. When members of the group can’t make it, they’ll split into the NoGo Threebillies, the NoGo Tribillies, and in the case of Pause and Solzberg, Two Billies. While the group as a whole primarily performs Americana and traditional bluegrass, Pause and Solzberg, in particular, have listened to everything from Bill Monroe to the band Slayer. Solzberg loves bringing other people’s music to life, especially collaborating with the other members of the Gilbillies to create exciting new material.

Solzberg started playing saxophone at the age of five, but eventually switched to guitar at twelve and to bass shortly after. He began playing professionally in Colorado in 1992, deciding to work for an undergraduate and master’s degree in bass performance at the Lamont School of Music in Denver. He then studied theory for two years at the University of Northern Colorado and earned his music education degree through Metro State in Denver.

He’s taught it all, from woodwinds to bass to brass to guitar, and he served as the musical director at New Vista High School for eighteen years. As a freelance bass player, Solzberg still plays in approximately fourteen different musical groups across the Peak to Peak area, including Quemando and 300 Days.

However, he says the end-all for him is being able to play with some of his closest friends. Being able to play with the Gilbillies and also play drums with his six-year-old son brings him an immense amount of joy. He ultimately hopes that the people who come to his shows can allow themselves to forget about their lives for a moment or go completely crazy to the music.

You can see Two Billies performing live at JKQ BBQ, 200 Gregory Street in Black Hawk, on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 6 p.m. and/or on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Music Events

Busey Brews

Sunday, January 21 at 2 p.m. - Gratefully Acoustic Solo

Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m. - Eric Richard Stone

Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m. - Eric Richard Stone

Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m. - Mike Lamitola

Sunday, February 11 at 2 p.m. - Geoff Grayson

Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m. - Windy Pines

Sunday, February 25 at 2 p.m. - Rollinsvillians

Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. - Shawn Cunnane

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

Website: https://buseybrews.com/

Location: 70 E. First Street, Nederland. Phone: 1-855-633-2739

Diner Bar Ned

Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. - Karaoke

Sundays at 6 p.m. - Open Mic Night

Jan 19: DJ Robonix (Tencho)

Jan 26: DJ Facemelt Fridays with GODLAZER

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095276740341

Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland

Eldora Mountain Resort

Friday, January 19 at 12 p.m. - Beats at the Base: Pomegranate Sounds

Saturday, January 20 at 1 p.m. - Apres Music Series: Rattletrap Andy Reiner and Brett Kretzer

Saturday, January 20 at 9 a.m. - Beats at the Base: DJ B-times

Sunday, January 21 at 9 a.m. - Beats at the Base: DJ Stein

Sunday, January 21 at 1 p.m. - Apres Music Series: Robby Wicks

Friday, January 26 at 12 p.m. - Beats at the Base: KHU

Saturday, January 27 at 1 p.m. - Apres Music Series: Stellar Jays Duo

Saturday, January 27 at 9 a.m. - Beats at the Base: Deeprawk Dave

Sunday, January 28 at 9 a.m. - Beats at the Base: JJ Rademaekers

Sunday, January 28 at 1 p.m. - Apres Music Series: Hunter Stone Band

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

Website: https://www.eldora.com/

Location: 2861 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, January 20 at 5 p.m. Burle and Andrew Gordon

Saturday, January 27 at 4 p.m. - Ben Sproul Duo

Sunday, January 28 at 4 p.m. - Open Bluegrass Jam

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

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

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Wednesday, January 17 at 5 p.m. - Open Mic

Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m. - Carlos Barata Music

Friday, January 19 at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. - Kate Farmer

Saturday, January 27 at 2 p.m. - Cosmic Winter Wonderfest

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

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

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown

Phone: 303-442-5847

JKQ BBQ

Friday, January 19 at 6 p.m. - Mark  Kuban

Saturday, January 20 at 5 p.m.- Mark Kuban

Friday, January 26 at 6 p.m. - Two Billies

Saturday, January 27 at 5 p.m. - Two Billies

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

Location: 200 Gregory Street, Black Hawk

Phone: 720-316-1361

Knotted Root Brewing

Sundays at 5 p.m. - Jazz Sundays

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

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland

Phone: 720-248-7129

The Caribou Room

Saturday, January 20 at 7 p.m. - Tierro Band with River Mann

Friday, January 26 at 7 p.m. - Toubab Krewe with opener TBA

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

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

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

Very Nice Brewing Co.

Thursday, January 18 at 6 p.m. - The Gael

Friday, January 19 at 6 p.m. - Reservoir Fog

Saturday, January 20 at 5 p.m. - Windy Pines

Friday, January 26 at 6 p.m. - David Gilman

Saturday, January 27 at 5 p.m. - Mountain ReVerb

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

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

Phone: 303-258-3770

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