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January 24th, 2025 3:30PM–4:30PM
Eric Ottem Jazz Unit
Balfour Senior Living – Longmont, Colorado

Jazz standards at Balfour Senior Living in beautiful Longmont, Colorado.


February 5th, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz: Vic and Doug Jazz Duo
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado

Vic Dillahay and Doug Carmichael are a jazz duo hailing from Longmont, Colorado, blending their unique musical talents to create a captivating soundscape that draws in audiences across the Front Range. Known for their seamless chemistry and improvisational spirit, Vic, a seasoned guitarist, and Doug, a soulful saxophonist, bring a vibrant energy to every performance. Their music is a heartfelt journey through jazz standards, soulful blues, and funky covers, each piece interwoven with spontaneity and passion that keep listeners on their toes.


February 28th, 2025 3:30PM–4:30PM
Eric Ottem Jazz Unit
Balfour Senior Living – Longmont, Colorado

Jazz standards at Balfour Senior Living in beautiful Longmont, Colorado.


March 5th, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz: Eric Ottem
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado

Trumpeter Eric Ottem joins Vic for an exploration of the music of Miles Davis.


March 28th, 2025 3:30PM–4:30PM
Eric Ottem Jazz Unit
Balfour Senior Living – Longmont, Colorado

Jazz standards at Balfour Senior Living in beautiful Longmont, Colorado.


April 2nd, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz: Nico Steffens
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado

Saxophonist Nico Steffens (Kosnoco) and Vic play originals and standards.


April 4th, 2025 3:30PM–4:30PM
Eric Ottem Jazz Unit
Balfour Senior Living – Longmont, Colorado

Jazz standards at Balfour Senior Living in beautiful Longmont, Colorado.


May 7th, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz: Vic and Doug Jazz Duo
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado

Vic Dillahay and Doug Carmichael are a jazz duo hailing from Longmont, Colorado, blending their unique musical talents to create a captivating soundscape that draws in audiences across the Front Range. Known for their seamless chemistry and improvisational spirit, Vic, a seasoned guitarist, and Doug, a soulful saxophonist, bring a vibrant energy to every performance. Their music is a heartfelt journey through jazz standards, soulful blues, and funky covers, each piece interwoven with spontaneity and passion that keep listeners on their toes.


May 23rd, 2025 3:30PM–4:30PM
Eric Ottem Jazz Unit
Balfour Senior Living – Longmont, Colorado

Jazz standards at Balfour Senior Living in beautiful Longmont, Colorado.


May 26th, 2025 7:00AM–11:30AM
BOLDERBoulder with the Eric Ottem Jazz Unit
13th & Balsam – Boulder, Colorado

The Jazz Unit returns to Boulder’s world-class 10K, playing for the 50,000+ participants at the race’s 6km mark.


June 4th, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado

Dry Land Distillers’ First Wednesday Jazz keeps it local, just like their spirits. Each month, host Vic Dillahay (guitar) is joined by a different player from Northern Colorado’s jazz scene and together they delve into jazz standards, original compositions, and free improvisations. Come enjoy expertly crafted jazz along with your expertly crafted cocktail.


July 2nd, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz: Vic Dillahay and Tim Carmichael
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado

Joining Vic this month is his long-time collaborator Tim Carmichael, a professional electric and acoustic upright bassist from Colorado. Tim studied at the University of Colorado in Boulder and Metropolitan State College of Denver with a focus on classical and jazz studies and has taught private lessons for over 20 years.

Together, they’ll play new tunes and old favorites from over 20 years of collaborations.


July 5th, 2025
20 Years of Full-time Music


August 6th, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado


September 3rd, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz: Art Pepper Centenary with the Vic and Doug Jazz Duo
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Art Pepper’s birth, the Vic and Doug Jazz Duo play tunes associated with the alto sax legend.


October 1st, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado


November 5th, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado

50th of Koln.


December 3rd, 2025 7:00PM–8:30PM
First Wednesday Jazz
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado


Earlier This Year

September 4th, 2024
Dry Land First Wednesday Jazz: Duo with Doug Carmichael
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado


September 20th, 2024
Eric Ottem Jazz Unit
Balfour Senior Living – Longmont, Colorado


September 26th, 2024
10 Years of Lessons at Boomer Music
Boomer Music Company – Fort Collins, Colorado


October 16th, 2024
Dry Land Third Wednesday Jazz Switcheroo: Duo with Tim Carmichael
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado


November 6th, 2024
Six After Ten
Album Release on Curious Automata


November 6th, 2024
Dry Land First Wednesday Jazz: Duo with Doug Carmichael
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado


November 15th, 2024 CANCELLED
Eric Ottem Jazz Unit
Balfour Senior Living – Longmont, Colorado


November 29th, 2024
Winter Market – Trio with Tim Carmichael and Jon Powers, Duo with Tim Carmichael
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado


December 4th, 2024
Dry Land First Wednesday Jazz: Vic Dillahay Solo
Dry Land Distillers – Longmont, Colorado


December 6th, 2024
Art Market – Duo with Tim Carmichael
Fort Collins Coffeehouse – Fort Collins, Colorado


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