The Soundpost Sessions: Bringing Music to the Community
The Soundpost Sessions is proud to be a sponsor of Unity in the Community! As a proud Longmont small business, we’re providing the music for this family-friendly event.
Enjoy some of the region’s most beloved singer-songwriters inside Longmont Public Media’s listening room from 4:30-6:30pm, then end your night by dancing to the high-energy, funk and soul band, The Pamlico Sound on the outdoor stage, starting at 7pm.
What is Unity in the Community?
Unity in the Community is a celebration of Longmont. The people, the businesses, the arts, the culture, and even the elected officials of our city collide at this vibrant festival. This event is fun for the whole family, with music, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Unity in the Community is about creating community connection and Longmonster pride.
Join us this Friday, August 26th at 4th and Kimbark from 4-9pm for a day of music, fun and celebration. Unity in the Community is brought to you by High Plains Bank and the Longmont Chamber of Commerce, and made possible by a number of amazing sponsors. For more information on the event, visit the Longmont Chamber of Commerce website.
Local Music Showcase at Longmont Public Media
The Soundpost Sessions is proud to host the first Local Music Showcase at Unity in the Community. Starting at 4:30pm, enjoy some of the region’s most beloved singer-songwriters inside Longmont Public Media’s listening room.
All performances are free to attend, but tips are highly encouraged and all donations go directly to the musicians!
The Local Music Showcase Schedule
- 4:30pm – Pamela Machala
- 5:00pm – Tim Ostdiek
- 5:30pm – Shawn Cunnane (of Crick Wooder)
- 6:30pm – Kate Farmer
About the Artists
Pamela Machala
Indie soul-pop artist Pamela Machala (pronounced “MOCK-uh-luh”) has one foot in the lyric-focused Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter tradition and the other foot tapping the grooves of Motown and R&B. Pamela strikes an earthy yet elegant aesthetic balance with influences ranging from jazz and soul to musical theater and folk. Signatures of Pamela’s songwriting include sprightly hooks, effortless vocals, subtly complex chord changes, feelgood funky grooves, and boldly vulnerable lyrics.
Tim Ostdiek
Tim Ostdiek is a playful, uplifting, and engaging singer, songwriter and performer. He writes feel-good, big-hearted folk with a drop of something funky. With hopeful and purposeful songs, Ostdiek doesn’t shy from the deep and heavy. A tasteful and dynamic guitarist, Ostdiek often fits fingerpicking, strumming, and lead elements into one song.
Shawn Cunnane
As a solo performer and songwriter, Shawn Cunnane’s diverse style ranges from Travis picking ballads with jazzy overtones to bluegrassy foot stompers. The unique textures he creates in his originals and interpretations are intimate and alluring.
Kate Farmer
Raised in the small community of Jamestown, CO, Kate Farmer can’t remember a time she wasn’t immersed in music. She grew up listening to her mother’s clear falsetto harmonizing with Nanci Griffith, Alison Krauss and Bonnie Raitt, instilling in her a deep love of strong female voices and heartfelt songwriting. After much encouragement at a young age, her first performance was at 9 years old where she brought several hippies to tears…and she hasn’t stopped since.
Continuing to combine her love of family and community with music, Kate performs as one half of The Farmer Sisters with her sister Sara Jane, and as a member of The Constellation Collective. Writing original songs on her acoustic guitar, her style feels soulful and bluesy with folk and Americana influences. In any genre, her voice alone could make you cry.
Unity in the Community Headliners: The Pamlico Sound
Boulder Colorado’s longest-running champions of high-energy, authentic Funk and Soul music, The Pamlico Sound are known for their original, contemporary songs and performances, while drawing inspiration from classic legends like Sly & The Family Stone and Parliament Funkadelic.
As a part of the festival, this performance is free to attend and will have you dancing into the night!
The Nitty Gritty Details
Here’s the minimum you need to know. Just show up and have a great time!
Unity in the Community
August 26, 2022 | 4-9 pm
4th & Kimbark, Downtown Longmont
