The CBDs have been around as a band for nearly a decade. Some of the members of the current lineup were a part of a different band before the forming of The CBDs, but the current lineup has been around for over nine years. Burt Rashbaum serves as the key player and vocalist. Evan Cantor serves as the rhythm guitarist, harmonica player, and vocalist. Roland LaForge serves as the electric guitarist and vocalist. Alex Bulkacz plays percussion for the band.

Cantor describes the band as emulating a “Colorado sound” with acoustic guitars and multiple vocals running the mix. They mostly play 60s and 70s covers and their own original tunes during their shows. They have played reggae, jazz, pop, and classic rock tunes throughout the course of their career, and occasionally also throw out some disco in their shows.

Cantor says that for the band, the next step is to record, produce, and release an album of their original songs since they’ve never released an album before and people often praise their original songs. Before then, though, the band is going to put on a different kind of show than the ones they are used to putting on.

Greg Staab served as the band’s bass player for the entire nine-year run of the CBDs. Cantor describes him as “a joyful presence on stage,” always prepared and dedicated to the end. Unfortunately, Staab passed away recently after a long battle with cancer, leaving a huge hole in the band. On top of that, a supporter of the band and spouse of one of the members, community member Sharon Ferguson, passed away suddenly at the end of 2021.

To honor both of their memories, The CBDs are putting on a show at Kathmandu Restaurant. The gig will be played around the same time as Frozen Dead Guy Days, which is historically when the band has typically performed around Nederland (even though this year, they’re not part of the official festival). Cantor and the rest of the band hope that the show can provide a modicum of healing for those grieving for the loss of both Staab and Ferguson. Staab asked Bulkacz specifically to take over on bass when he could no longer play. The band will honor the memories of these two community members in the best way they know how – through the healing power of music.

The gig will be hosted at Kathmandu, 110 North Jefferson Street in Nederland, on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 7 p.m. This week’s music column is dedicated to the memories of Sharon Ferguson and Greg Staab.

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

Busey Brews

Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. - Lost Penny Duo (Dahlby and Nadine)

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

Website: https://buseybrews.com/

Email: contact@buseybrews.com

Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland

Phone: 1-855-633-2739

Caribou Room

Friday, March 25 at 8 p.m. - Gasoline Lollipops

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

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

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-3637

Covered Wagon

Thursday, March 17 at 9 p.m. - Fuzzheads. St Patty’s day: Food specials & drink specials

Friday, March 18 at 10 p.m. - Rocket parade

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

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

Location: 15 East 1st Street, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-7578

Gold Hill Store & Pub

Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m. - Charlie White

Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. - Micki Balder

Website: goldhillstore.com

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

Email: contact@goldhillstore.com

Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill

Phone: 303-258-1169

Howlin Wind Brewing

Friday, March 18 at 5 p.m. - NoGo Gilbillies

Saturday, March 19 at 5 p.m. - Steepland String Band

Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m. - Micki Balder

Saturday, March 26 at 4 p.m. - Andrew Cooney Duo

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

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

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville.

Phone: 309-825-5245

Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. - Chris Ryan Weist of Wood Belly

Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. - David Lawrence and the Spoonful

Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. - Eric Richard Stone and Tom Hall

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

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

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.

Phone: 303-442-5847

Kathmandu

Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. - The CBDs

Location: 110 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-1169

Knotted Root Brewing

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

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland.

Phone: 720-248-7129

Last Stand Tavern

Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m. - St. Patrick’s Day party with Jordan Yewey

Friday, March 25 at 6 p.m. - Karaoke

Saturday, March 26 at 5 p.m. - Lee & Gary

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

United Center

Saturday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. - Nathan McEuen (Rough and Tumble 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

Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m. - Jazz by Dan Williams

Friday, March 25 at 6 p.m. - Jay Stott

Saturday, March 26 at 5 p.m. - Eric Stone

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

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

Phone: 303-258-3770

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