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.

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.

FlyteCo Brewing6-8pm

I am back with my friends Mike Boileau, Bruce Kaufman and Andy Sweetser of the Mr. Mike's Band, training my trusty dobro at a jam session to some folk rock, bluegrass and country at FlyteCo Brewing in Denver's Highloands on Saturday, June 24th.

Admission is free. Hope to see you there.

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.

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.

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Lulu's Downstairs8pm

I'll be playing alongside Denver based bluegrass band Timberline Troubadours at Lulu's Downstairs in Manitou Springs on Sunday, August 13th, where we'll be covering a variety of bluegrass and country music tunes.

This promises to be a fun time. We'll be sharing the evening with jamgrass band The Mountain Grass Unit. Look forward to see you there.

Gold Hill INN5:30pm

I am back for some more fun picking bluegrass tunes with my buddies 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!

October Fest1:30 - 2:30pm

Come and join me for some fun with my buddies of  High Lonesome Band at this year's October Fest, and help benefit the Longmont Humane Society, to be held at Thompson Park in Longmont, on Saturday, September 23rd.

As usual, we'll be bringing you much musical bliss, covering your favorite newgrass, bluegrass, folk and classic rock tunes. Early bird tickets are only $15.00. I look forward to see you there!!

Tailgate Tavern6:30pm

I'll be performing with my buddies at High Lonesome Band of Longmont at  Tailgate Tavern in Parker, Colorado, on Friday, September 29th.

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!!

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!

Sunroom Brewing6 – 9pm

I'll be back at Sunroom Brewing in Englewood on Saturday, October 21st. This time I'll be playing my dobro alongside my buddy Chuck Sitero of popular Longmont based High Lonesome Band.

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

The Local7:00–9:00pm

I will be playing my dobro again with my buddy Chuck Sitero of popular Longmont based High Lonesome Band on Tuesday, October 24th. This time we'll be at  The Local in Boulder, Colorado.

As usual, we'll be playing a series of original tunes as well as some bluegrass and pop classics. I hope you can make it!!

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Millsite Inn7–9pm

I'll be back again at the Millsite Inn in Ward playing my dobro alongside my buddy Chuck Sitero of popular Longmont based High Lonesome Band.

Come and join us there for some fun on Friday, November 3rd. We'll be covering a variety of your favorite bluegrass and country music tunes.

I'm looking forward to see you there!

Left Hand Brewing6–8pm

I'll be once again sliding on my dobro with my buddies Chuck and Liz of Longmont based High Lonesome, covering some of your favorite bluegrass originals and standards at the Left Hand Brewing Company on Saturday, November 11th.

I am looking forward to see you there.

CHAUTAUQUA House8pm

I'll be playing my dobro once again alongside Longmont based newgrass/ bluegrass/ jamgrass band High Lonesome. This time we are honored to be performing at the Colorado Chautauqua House in Boulder, on Friday, December 1st.

As usual, we'll be covering your favorite bluegrass and country tunes. Tickets are only $20.00. I very much hope you can make it.

Avogadro's Number8–11pm

You're invited to enjoy yet another fun evening watching me slide on my dobro with the High Lonesome Band.

We'll be bringing our 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 Saturday, December 2nd, 2023.

I very much look forward to see you there!!!

Jamestown Mercantile7pm

Come and join us at the  Jamestown Mercantile again. I'll be sliding my dobro on Friday, December 8th 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!

Station 26 Brewing1-4pm

I'll be picking my dobro with my buddies of the Timberline Troubadours bluegrass band again. This time we'll be performing at Station 26 Brewing Co. in Denver, CO on Sunday, December 10th, where we'll cover a variety of country and bluegrass originals and covers.

Hope to see you all there.

Rosalee's Pizzeria6-8pm

I'll be joining my buddies of High Lonesome again for a fun evening sliding my dobro around Rosalee's Pizzeria in Longmont, Colorado on Wednesday, December 13th.

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

Number 385-8pm

Come and join me as I return with Chuck Sitero and company of  High Lonesome Band  at  Number 38 in Denver, on Thursday, December 14th.

We'll take the stage, covering your favorite country and bluegrass tunes, while you relax with a good brew or two.

I very much look forward to see you there!!

Oskar Blues7pm

Come and join me as I return this week with my buddies of  High Lonesome to Oskar Blues Brewing in Lyons, Colorado. We'll be taking the stage at 7pm on Saturday, January 20th.

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

I very much look forward to see you 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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