DYLAN KOBER

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I am a Denver musician who plays guitar and dobro. I enjoy performing genres such as jazz, jazz-fusion, country, bluegrass, rock, blues, and pop. I am available for work with artists who may need a guitar or dobro player for their band, record, or song.

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Dylan Kober

I am a Denver based guitarist, dobro player, and audio engineer who focuses mainly on musical performance in such genres as jazz, fusion, bluegrass, country and rock. As an audio engineer, my work consists of recording, mixing, and mastering my own music projects, with an emphasis on recording jazz and bluegrass groups.

In addition to performing and recording, I have been a guitar and dobro instructor for several years at Castle Rock Music, where I have been teaching a variety of styles to students of all age groups and skill levels.

A proud alumnus of CU Denver, where I obtained a dual bachelor’s degree in Jazz Guitar Performance and Audio Engineering in 2021, it brings me great joy to remain an integral part of my alma mater, currently teaching a couple of undergraduate classes there.

I am also currently working with several bands in Denver, such as jazz fusion group Messenger Music Collective and the Jason Bower Jazz Quintet, as well as a number of bluegrass bands, including High Lonesome, new grass/ jam grass band Scott Slay and the Rail, and the Timberline Troubadours.  In addition, I contributed my musical skills to various other artists and projects, such as Bonnie Utter: Strange Dame, the French Opera "Blacksmith", an Opera Lafayette production, America band Jon E.Boothe and the Nightwatch, and pianist Bharat Bhargava.

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About
Dylan Kober

I am a Denver based guitarist, dobro player, and audio engineer who focuses mainly on musical performance in such genres as jazz, fusion, bluegrass, country and rock. As an audio engineer, my work consists of recording, mixing, and mastering my own music projects, with an emphasis on recording jazz and bluegrass groups.

In addition to performing and recording, I have been a guitar and dobro instructor for several years at Castle Rock Music, where I have been teaching a variety of styles to students of all age groups and skill levels.

In 2021, I obtained a dual bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado, Denver where I studied Jazz Guitar Performance, and Audio Engineering, and beginning Fall Semester 2022, I’ll be joining the faculty there to teach Guitar 101.

I am currently working with several bands in Denver, such as jazz fusion group Messenger Music Collective and the Jason Bower Jazz Quintet, as well as a number of bluegrass bands, including High Lonesome, new grass/ jam grass band Scott Slay and the Rail, and the Timberline Troubadours.  In addition, I contributed my musical skills to various other artists and projects, such as Bonnie Utter: Strange Dame, the French Opera "Blacksmith", an Opera Lafayette production, America band Jon E.Boothe and the Nightwatch, and pianist Bharat Bhargava.

WORK

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Below is some of my currently ongoing work. I enjoy a fairly rigorous schedule playing gigs with a number of bands in and around Denver, as well as being available for solo work at private functions.
I also teach guitar lessons, from beginner  -> advanced.  And I enjoy picking through new and previously loved instruments at the Pickin' Parlor in Old Town Arvada.
In addition to playing the music I enjoy, I am engaged in recording my own songs at a studio specializing in  Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio.

Below is some of my currently ongoing work. I enjoy a fairly rigorous schedule playing gigs with a number of bands in and around Denver, as well as being available for solo work at private functions.  I also teach guitar lessons, from beginner  -> advanced.

Jazz

Jazz Performance
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A showcase of jazz guitar performance.

In addition to playing the music I enjoy, I am engaged in recording my own songs at a studio specializing in Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio.

Recordings

My Studio Recordings
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A collection of my studio recorded music

I also enjoy picking through new and previously loved instruments at the Pickin' Parlor in Old Town Arvada.

Videos

Video Reviews
Guitar and amplifier related videos
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PROJECTS

PROJECTS

CALENDAR

EVENTS CALENDAR

New Terrain Brewing6-9:00pm

I will be hitting the stage again with Scott Slay and The Rail at Golden's New Terrain Brewing on Thursday, March 23rd.

We'll be performing a number of Bluegrass covers and originals from Scott Slay's repertoire.

Grateful Gnome3–6pm

I'll be playing my dobro again alongside the Timberline Troubadours at Denver's Grateful Gnome Sandwich Shoppe & Brewery on Sunday, April 16th, where we'll be covering a variety of bluegrass and country music tunes.

Looking forward to see you all there!

Woods Boss Tap Room4–6pm

I'll be playing alongside Denver based bluegrass band Timberline Troubadours at the Woods Boss Taproom in Denver on Saturday, April 29th, where we'll be covering a variety of bluegrass and country music tunes.

Look forward to see you there.

The Lodge at Woods Boss7–9pm

I'll be playing my dobro once again alongside Longmont based newgrass/ bluegrass/ jamgrass band High Lonesome at The Lodge at Woods Boss Brewery on Saturday, May 20th.

River Bar and Gallery7 - 10pm

Come and join me as I am back with my buddy Chuck Sitero of  High Lonesome fame at the River Bar and Gallery in Denver, on Friday, May 26th. Making up the trio this time is a third member of our band, banjo player Cory Clark.

As usual, we'll be bringing you three hours of musical bliss, covering your favorite Americana, bluegrass, folk and classic rock tunes. I very much look forward to see you there!!

The Bull Pin in Estes Park3–6pm

I'll be sliding on my dobro with High Lonesome, covering some of your favorite bluegrass originals and standards at Estes Park's Bull Pin on Sunday, May 281th.

Looking forward to see you there.

Columbine Cafe7-10pm

I am back at the Columbine Cafe in Golden on Thursday, June 1st. This time I'll be pairing my trusty dobro with Denver based bluegrass band Timberline Troubadours. We'll be playing all things bluegrass, country and folk tunes.

$20.00 at the door gets you a beer, brats and all the bluegrass you can dance to. Hope to see you there.

Longmont Summer Concerts6pm

Join us in downtown Longmont for a chance to dance in the street and enjoy great live free music all night.

I'll be playing my dobro alongside Chuck Sitero and famed High Lonesome Band at Longmont's Donwntown Summer Concerts on Friday, June 2nd.

We look forward to pick some fun tunes for you.  See you there.

Oskar Blues 6:30pm

Come and join me as I return with Chuck Sitero and the  High Lonesome Band  at the Oskar BlueTaproom in Longmont, on Saturday, June 3rd.

We'll be covering your favorite country and bluegrass tunes. I am looking forward to see you there!!

Cactus Jacks2–6pm

I'll be performing with my buddies at High Lonesome Band of Longmont at  Cactus Jacks Saloon and Grill in Evergreen, Colorado, on Sunday, June 4th.

As usual, we'll be offering traditional, hard-driving bluegrass originals and covers, as well as familiar country tunes. I am looking forward to see you there!!

Number 387:00pm

I'll be picking my dobro with my buddies of the Timberline Troubadours bluegrass band. This time we'll be performing at the iconic Number 38 in Denver, CO on Thursday, June 8th, where we'll cover a variety of country and bluegrass originals and covers.

Hope to see you all there.

Zuni Street Brewing4 – 7pm

I'll be at the  Zuni Street Brewing Company in Denver on Saturday, June 10th. This time I'll be shredding with my buddies from Longmont based High Lonesome Band.

Once again we'll be covering a variety of bluegrass and country music tunes at this fun and casual venue in the Highlands.

Little Man Ice Cream6-9pm

Come and join me as I make another debut this week with my buddy Chuck Sitero of  High Lonesome fame. This time we're at Denver's Little Man Ice Cream on Sunday, June 11th.

As usual, we'll bring you three hours of musical bliss, covering your favorite Americana, bluegrass, folk and classic rock tunes.

I very much look forward to see you there!!

Howlin Wind Brewing5–8pm

I will be playing my dobro again with the  High Lonesome Band on Saturday, July 1st at  Howlin Wind Brewing and Blending, in Rollinsville, Colorado.

We will be playing a series of original tunes as well as some bluegrass classics. Looking forward to see you there!!

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Sunflower Farm4:30-8pm

I'll be returning for some more fun picking bluegrass tunes with my buddies from Longmont based High Lonesome Band at the Sunflower Farm in Longmont, Colorado, on Wednesday, July 5th.

Come check us out!

Velvet Elk Lounge9:00pm

Tonight I'll be picking my dobro again alongside my good friends Chuck Sitero, Zach Smith, Joshua Bergman and Corey Clark of the High Lonesome Band.

We'll be at the Velvet Elk Lounge in Boulder, Colorado, on Saturday, July 8th, where we'll be covering a variety of bluegrass, folk and country originals, as well as your favorite cover tunes. We're excited to know that we'll be sharing the evening with Boulder jazz-grazz trio Fast Floyd.

We hope you can join us for our debut at this prestigious Colorado venue. For a mere $15.00 cover, you can pick up your tickets here.

Shady Grove Concert6:30pm

I'll be on stage with my dobro playing familiar bluegrass tunes with Longmont based High Lonesome Band at Denver's historic Four Mile Park as part of the Swallow Hill Music's Shady Concert Series on Thursday, July 20th.

Looking forward to see you there! Get your tickets in advance online here.

Mainstage Brewing6pm

I'll be joining my buddies of High Lonesome again for a fun evening sliding my dobro across the Mainstage Brewery in Lyons, Colorado on Friday, July 21st.

Join us for an evening of fun with good ales and good tunes!

Jamestown Mercantile7-9pm

This is our debut at the  Jamestown Mercantile. I'll be sliding my dobro on Thursday, August 3rd with my buddies of High Lonesome Band at this quaint mountain town establishment.

Ya don't wanna miss this one! Grab some delicious grub and get ready for a mashgrass throw down starting at 7pm.

Looking forward to see you all there!

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival1pm

I hope you'll join me Saturday, August 5th at the Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival in Summit County, where I’ll be sliding my dobro with Longmont based Newgrass/Bluegrass band High Lonesome.

Buy your Tickets Here; we'll be playing a variety of originals, as well as popular country and bluegrass covers for your enjoyment.

Breckenridge Brewery

Avogadro's Number8–11pm

Enjoy yet another fun evening watching me slide on my dobro with the High Lonesome Band, putting a new spin on traditional, hard-driving bluegrass, with a sound built around good pickin' and tight two and three part vocal harmonies, as we return to  Avo's in Fort Collins on Friday, August 18th.

Very much looking forward to see you there!!!

Gold Hill INN8pm

I am back for some more fun picking bluegrass tunes with my buddy Chuck, Josh, Zach and Corey of Longmont based High Lonesome Band.

We are honored to be playing for the 3rd year in a row at Boulder's historic Gold Hill Inn on Friday, September 8th.

I very much look forward to see you there!

Cripple Creek Depot2-6pm

I'll be playing my dobro again with Longmont based bluegrass band High Lonesome on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Catch me and the gang at Cripple Creek's Music At The Depot playing all things bluegrass/ jamgrass/ folk tunes.

Hope to see you there.

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The Rock Garden5:30-8pm

I'll be playing my dobro again alongside the Timberline Troubadours at the Rock Garden in Lyons on Friday, October 6th. We'll be covering our usual variety of bluegrass and country music tunes.

Looking forward to see you all there!

Notable Venues &
Past Performances
Notable Venues and Past Performances
CONTACT

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Please feel free to write me with questions or gig offers, or just to chat about music if you like.

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