Music Matters March 2024
The 6th Annual Music Matters | 2024
The month of March is a time when the community can come together and collectively agree that “music matters”
(this campaign is the whole month of March!)
Every $1 makes a difference as you spend at local venues, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops! These community-oriented businesses have come together to make a difference for the next generation of young creatives during the entire month of March!
Youth on Record is a Denver-based nonprofit that offers free music education programming and paid internship/fellowship opportunities for young creatives ages 11-24 at our youth recording studio in Denver! Learn more about us!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Love, Tito's is matching up to $5000 raised at all participating locations that feature a Tito's Handmade Vodka Cocktail
Thank you to AEG Presents and Vinyl Me Please for supporting with our donor giveaway!
Mark your calendarS
March 6, 2024 - Sexy Pizza is donating 15% of all-day sales from the Sexy Pizza Uptown location including online gift cards and merch orders.
March 16, 23, 30 2024 - Enjoy a fusion of light sculptures and sonic delight at Lumonics Immersed Event at Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, benefitting Youth on Record.
March 19, 2024 - Youth on Record is hosting a Studio Tour and you're invited! Come see our state-of-the-art recording studio and enjoy a music activation from 5-6pm at 1301 W 10th Ave!
March 21, 2024 - Grande Station is donating 20% of all food sales and Youth on Record artist Conrad Mata is playing from 6-8pm!
March 27, 2024 - Illegal Pete's is donating 25% of all sales from their Broadway and LoDo locations from 5-8pm.
March 29-31, 2024 - TMR Audio is offering 5% off sitewide with a special coupon! Check back for more details!
CONFIRMED Locations 2024
Food & Drink
Bar 404 is a food, drink, late-night, live-music hotspot on South Broadway donating $1 for every Tito's Music Matters March Mule sold during March.
BurnDown is a local gastropub with mountain views, great food, and live music that is donating $1 from every "Silk Suit" (Outkast-inspired, Bear Creek Rye Vodka, suze, lemon, tarragon, blackberry) and "Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground" (White Stripes-inspired, Barr Hill Gin, genepy, lilet blanc, egg white, lemon, bitters) cocktails sold.
Cerveceria Colorado is a Denver-based brewery inspired by the traditions, flavors, and culture of Mexico.
Dillinger's is a neighborhood hotspot in Lafayette donating $1 for every Tito's Music Matters March Mule sold during March.
Dio Mio is a fast-casual restaurant known for its handmade pasta donating $1 from every Spicy Tito’s Ranch Water (Tito's Handmade Vodka, yuzu, jalapeno, and soda water) during March.
The Empourium Brewing Company is a Berkley brewery donating 10% of Peace, Love and Pale Ale sales during March.
Fort Greene is a unique cocktail bar in Globeville donating $1 for every Night Queen (Rittenhouse Rye, ginger bubbles, peach bitters, lemon) sold.
Grande Station is a low-key bistro in Littleton donating 20% of all food sales from March 21st. Youth on Record artist Conrad Mata is playing from 6-8pm!
Happy Bakeshop is a gourmet bakery in West Highland that creates delicious desserts and treats including a robust gluten-free selection. They're donating $1 for every cupcake dozen sold in March.
Illegal Pete's is a fast-casual, mission-style burrito restaurant donating 25% of sales from their Broadway and LoDo locations on March 27th from 5pm – 8pm!
Monkey Barrel is a casual neighborhood bar in Sunnyside with a robust menu of beers and burgers donating $1 per pint of Cold Crush during March and donating $1 for every Tito's Music Matters March Mule sold.
Munchies 719 serves up handcrafted comfort food in Colorado Springs and they're donating $1 for every Tito's Music Matters March Mule sold during March.
Novo Coffee is a Denver coffee shop and roaster that has curated a special "Music Matters March" blend of coffee and donating 40% of bag sales.
Ratio Beerworks is a microbrewery in South Denver donating $1 for every beer sold between 6 pm - 9 pm before every show at The Gothic Theater in March. Pre-game at Ratio before catching your favorite bands! Note: only at the Overland location.
Redeemer Pizza is a New-York-style pizza restaurant serving sourdough pizza that is donating $1 from every Spicy Tito’s Ranch Water (Tito's Handmade Vodka, yuzu, jalapeno, and soda water) during March.
Roxy on Broadway is a Denver restaurant and music venue donating a $1 from select Tito's cocktails!
Sexy Pizza is a hand-tossed pizza restaurant in Denver donating 15% of all-day sales on March 6, 2024, from the Sexy Pizza Uptown location including online gift cards and merch orders.
The Sophomore is a community gathering space, restaurant, and cocktail bar in Boulder donating $1 for every Tito's Music Matters March Mule sold during March.
The Spotted James is a Boulder basement bar/night club donating $1 for every Tito's Music Matters March Mule sold during March.
Western Sky Bar & Taproom is a community-driven bar and live event space that's donating $1 from all Western Sky specialty cocktails including the Tito’s Music Matters Mule during March.
Services
Artisan Optical is an optometrist and eyewear store in the Baker neighborhood donating $5 from every eye exam during March.
Eclectic Activation is an experiential marketing company in Colorado donating $10 for every free 10-minute discovery call and 20% for every 30-minute consulting call booked during March.
Kelzana Artist Management, Development, & Consulting is a Denver-based management company that supports local and regional artists. When you mention Music Matters March or Youth on Record at your first 1-hour consulting session, you'll get $5 off your session which will be donated to Youth on Record! Valid on sessions scheduled and paid for before the end of March.
Vignette Artists is a Colorado booking agency that curates immersive musical experiences for weddings and private events. Anyone who books an entertainment package during March will receive $100 off services, with a portion of proceeds going to Youth on Record.
Shopping
Artisan Optical is an optometrist and eyewear store in the Baker neighborhood donating 10% of all Raen Frame sales during March.
The 6th Clothing Co. is an urban apparel brand based in Denver that is donating 16% of the sales price from the Youth on Record x 6th collection and 6% of the sales price for all other purchased The 6th Apparel items (excludes items for other non-profits) during March.
Interquest Liquors is a Colorado-owned liquor store in Colorado Springs. They're donating $1 per bottle sold during the month of March.
Payless Wine & Spirits is a Colorado-owned liquor store in Colorado Springs. They're donating $1 per bottle sold during the month of March.
Springs Liquor Outlet is a Colorado-owned liquor store in Colorado Springs. They're donating $1 per bottle sold during the month of March.
TMR Audio is an online retailer offering quality, certified pre-owned, high-end audio equipment. They're is offering 5% off sitewide with a special coupon from March 29th-31st.
Total Beverage is a Colorado-owned liquor store with locations in Thornton and Westminster. They're donating $1 per bottle sold and matching donations at each location up to $1,000 during the month of March.
Vinyl Me Please is a vinyl retailer that boasts a record-of-the-month club and independent vinyl pressing plant that is donating 10% of sales from the Youth on Record Collection during March! Plus, our community can take 30% off your order using our discount code 2024YOR30
Venues
The Black Sheep is a rock and indie venue in Colorado Springs donating $0.50 per ticket sold in March and $1 from every Tito's cocktail sold!
Boulder Theater is a famed 100+ year-old music venue in Boulder donating $1 for every Tito's Music Matters March Mule sold during March.
Dazzle is a Denver jazz club where ticketholders can add a donation to any purchase throughout March.
Fox Theater is a music venue in Boulder donating $1 for every Tito's Music Matters March Mule sold during March.
Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery is a multisensory immersive art gallery donating 10% of ticket sales from Lumonics Immersed Events on March 16, March 23, and March 30.
Marquis Theater is an intimate live music venue donating a percentage of all tickets sold in March.
Nocturne is a jazz venue and supper club in the RiNo neighborhood donating $1 from every cover charge during March.
Summit is an award-winning live music venue donating a percentage of all tickets sold in March.
How do I contribute as a Sponsor?
Interested in sponsoring Music Matters March? Click here to learn more.
Email Nathan Mackenzie at nathan@youthonrecord.org
HOW DO I CONTRIBUTE AS A LOCAL BUSINESS?
Venues, artists, and small businesses are showing their support in the following ways:
- donations from $.25-$1.00 from ticket sales or the door
- donate a % from the month, a special drink or food
- some artists performing have chosen to match the $.25-$1.00 from their own ticket sales and have joined our Music Ambassador Program
- donation buckets behind the bars / counter
- add YOR as a donation line on your credit card receipts
- running a raffle at the show
- others are making a direct donation
- Or....Get Creative and let us know what ideas you have!
Interested in joining in the fun?
Email Nathan Mackenzie at nathan@youthonrecord.org
