MUSIC & ART (and other interesting stuff)
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF April 4, 2011
From the desk of Tim Groove, daily Groovacious updates on Facebook
GROOVACIOUS/GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
173 N. 100 W. CEDAR CITY, UT 84720 435-867-9800 www.GroovefestUtah.com
Are you ready for some Blues & Didgeridoos??
Good, because we have just the thing for you !!
I want to make sure you don’t miss the return of one of Cedar City’s favorite touring acts: HARPER & MIDWEST KIND at Mike’s Tavern (90 W. Hoover) at 8:00PM Tuesday night.
Harper records on the world-renowned blues label Blind Pig Records and for those of you who have seen him the last couple times he’s performed in Cedar, you can agree; he is a site to behold! His integration rock, funk, soul and world music, utilizing harmonica and Australian didgeridoo is truly something you have never seen before!
“Harper is a complex, multi-faceted artist who takes chances. Call it world music, blues-rock, jam band, ‘70s retro or whatever. There is no clear label to stamp on Stand Together. But if you are open-minded and want to get down and groove with a harmonica wizard and his funky Michigan bandmates, then Harper’s Stand Together will stand and deliver. “
- Linda Cain Chicago Blues Guides, USA, October, 2010
- Linda Cain Chicago Blues Guides, USA, October, 2010
The show is just $8.00 at the door! What an amazing deal to see an artist the caliber of Harper up close!
I sure hope you can make it! Go to www.harper.biz for more info.
The Groovacious Dozen: Best Sellers: Best Sellers: March 28-April 2, 2011
1- Radiohead “The King of Limbs”
2- Amon Amarth “Surtur Rising”
3- Within Temptation “The Unforgiving”
4- Maggie Bjorklund “Coming Home”
5- Rise Against “Endgame”
6- Wiz Khalifa “Rolling Papers”
7- The Strokes “Angles”
8- David Lowery “The Palace Guards”
9- Sum 41 “Screaming Bloody Murder”
10- Willie & Waylon “Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles”
11- Nine Inch Nails “Pretty Hate Machine”
12- The Sounds “Something to Die For”
Ongoing happenings in Cedar City ----------
AT Mike’s Tavern; Tuesday - OPEN MIKE’S NIGHT (except this week), Wednesday & Saturday - KARAOKE, Thursday - Dance night, Friday - LADIES NIGHT, 1ST Saturday of the month - Live Band Night. Mike’s Tavern is at 90 W. Hoover in Cedar City, 867-5990 www.MikesTavernCC.com
AT TOADZ BAR; Monday - OPen MIC, TUESDAY – KARAOKE, Wednesday - Ladies Night, Thursday - Country Night, Friday - Live Band Night, Saturday - DJ among many other activities - check ‘em all out here: Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.
Here’s what we found happening for this week ---------------------------------
Monday, April 4, 7:30PM: Woodwind and Brass Ensembles Concert in the Thorley Recital Hall on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Admission is FREE. For information call 435-586-7890.
Monday, April 4, 8:30PM: Open Mic at Toadz with Mason Cottam. All types of performers welcome. Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.
Tuesday, April 5, all day: NEW RELEASE DAY AT GROOVACIOUS!
This week we have some exciting new releases by: ASKING ALEXANDRIA, BONE BROTHERS, BROTHA LYNCH HUNG, CRAIG CAMPBELL, EASY-STAR ALL-STARS, FM STATIC, HA HA TONKA, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, HOT TUNA, THE KILLS, KINGDOM COME, LISA LAMPANELLI, MCFLY, SERGIO MENDES, PASTOR TROY, RASPUTINA, THE RAVEONETTES, ROBBIE ROBERTSON, THE SMITHEREENS, THIRD WORLD, TIESTO, JONATHAN WINTERS. As usual, many of these will be in on vinyl! Groovacious is at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Call 435-867-9800 www.groovacious.com
Tuesday, April 5, 8:00PM: HARPER & Midwest Kind at Mike’s Tavern. See above. Mike’s is at 90 W. Hoover in Cedar City. 867-5990 www.MikesTavernCC.com www.harper.biz
Wednesday, April 6, 8:00PM: Open Mic Night at Groovacious! Sign-ups at 7:30, music at 8:00. Participants are selected by random drawing and limited to 2 songs each or about ten minutes. It is always FREE! Groovacious at 173 N. 100 West, Cedar City. www.groovacious.com.
Wednesday, April 6, 7:00PM: An evening of culinary enlightenment featuring Art, Food, Music, & Wine the Hunter Conference Center on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Groovefest alumni TAARKA! with a special string performance by SUU Music Students will perform. Also an Art Sale & Exhibits will be presented by The Rouge Gallery. Tickets are $30.00 or a table for (8) in $210.00. Purchase and print tickets online at http://www.artmusicwine.eventbrite.com A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cedar City Downtown Retail Alliance. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151370751588730
Wednesday, April 6, 7:00PM: Cedar Square Dancing Classes in the Senior Center at 489 E. 200 S. in Cedar City. The first class is free, cost after that is $7.00 per couple or $3.50 per individual. For more information call Pat or Hazel Matthews at 435-867-9210 or 435-531-6811.
Thursday, April 7, 7:00PM: Parowan Community Theater presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” in the Aladdin Theater at 37 N. Main St. in Parowan. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (Monday is Family night - one child FREE with one adult ticket). Also plays Friday and Saturday. For information and tickets call the Parowan Visitor Center 435-477-9022 or 435-477-8190.
Thursday, April 7, 7:00PM: Art Insight in the Sterling Church Auditorium, Sharwin Smith Center on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Preston Trombly, best known to classical music devotees as a SiriusXM Satellite Radio host but also renowned as an artist whose medium is found objects/mixed media assemblages, will speak. Admission is free, and the general public is invited to attend. For more information call 435-865-8800 or visit www.suu.edu/arts.
Thursday, April 7, 7:00PM: Open Mic at Gotham at 1065 S. Main in Cedar City. 435-592-9339
Friday, April 8, 10:00PM: OFF THE CUFF Improv Comedy Show at Fun Time Inflatables at 1450 W. Industrial Rd. in Cedar City. Admission is $7.00 or $5.00 with student I.D. Live improv comedy with a “G” rating, fun for the whole family. For more information call 435-261-4216. www.otccomedy.com.
Friday, April 8, 9:00PM: WESTERN BONE CLEAVERS at Toadz at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Enter the drawing for tattoos by Permanent Expressions to benefit the Holland family. For information call 435-867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com
Saturday, April 9, 7:00PM: Nashville recording artist, singer/singer songwriter ROB CROSBY at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church at 70 N. 200 W. in Cedar City. Rob Crosby’s hits include “She’s a Natural”, ”Burnin’ for You” and “Love Will Bring her Around”. He has also written hits for Lee Greenwod, Martina McBride, and Andy Griggs. Suggested donation is $15.00. This is a fundraiser for Relay For Life Iron County. www.robcrosby.com www.relayforlife.org/cedarcityut
Saturday, April 9, 7:30PM: SUU Ballroom Dance Company Spring Concert in the Randall L Jones Theatre at 300 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. For information call 435-586-7700.
Saturday, April 9, 7:30PM: SUU Percussion Festival Concert in the Thorley Recital Hall on the SUU Campus at 351 W. University Blvd. in Cedar City. Admission is FREE. For information call 435-586-7890.
Sunday, April 10, 4:00PM: Kipp Howard Art Show at Braun Books at 25 N. Main St. in Cedar City. Over 20 pieces of Kipp's work, spanning over a decade, and hand-picked by three of his closest friends. Enjoy his art, eat and drink, and mingle with good company. For more information, call 435-586-8303.
And coming up on the Groovacious radar ------------------------------
Wednesday, April 13, 7:00PM: The Muse's Market with Gabrielle Louise at Groovacious. http://www.musesmarket.com/cedar-city.html
Thursday, April 14, 7:30: Orchestra of Southern Utah: Music inspired by William Shakespeare in cooperation with the Utah Shakespearean Festival celebrating their 50th season. www.robcrosby.com
Thursday, April 14, 7:30: Charles Cuthbertson, in his first public solo reading, will offer selections from his recently published poetry at the
Saturday, April 16, 2011: National Record Store Day! Groovacious will be participating! Fun stuff! http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home
Saturday, April 16: Rock n Reggae Festival at Staheli Farms in Washington.
Thursday, April 21, 8:00PM: OLD CALIFORNIO at Groovacious. www.oldcalifornio.com
Tuesday, April 26: Cedar City Arts Council Spring Social at Braun Books.
Saturday, April 30, 9:00PM: Groovefest Spring Rummage Sale at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church
Saturday, May 21, 8:00PM: NIKKI FOROVA at Groovacious. www.nikkiforova.com
There are many ways you can be a part of the 2011 GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL!
· Donate items and/or purchase items at the annual Groovefest rummage sale coming up on April 30! http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/51382071-53/groovefest-festival-sale-cedar.html.csp
· Donate just $5.00 to one of the ongoing Groovefest drawings: the Dean Resonator Guitar and/or the Whittlestick’s custom handmade ukulele!
· You or your business can be a Groovefest financial supporter. The deadline for advertising with Groovefest is quickly approaching!! We have set April 15 for the deadline to get on the posters and other printed material. For as little as $100.00, you can be an official Groovefest supporter! Here are the basic levels of advertising; the details for each are described on the Groovefest website at www.groovefestutah.com:
“Magnesium Mandolin” Contributors $100.00 +
“Bronze Banjo” Sponsors $200.00 +
“Silver Saxophone” Underwriters $400.00 +
“Gold Guitar” Presenters $800.00 +
· Spread the word! Tell all your friends – everyone you meet about the festival, go to the Groovefest American Music Festival Facebook group and invite all your Facebook friends.
· Come to the Groovefest meetings and give your time as a Groovefest volunteer. Find out how by giving us a call at 435-867-9800.
Daily updates at the Groovefest website or Groovefest group page on facebook.
Take a look at who will be performing at Groovefest. All of these acts are professional touring musicians and have web sites and facebook pages for you to visit and learn more about them.
Friday, June 24:
Danielle Ate the Sandwich (Loveland, CO)
Janet Robin (Los Angeles, CA)
Shotgun Party (Austin, TX)
Hymn For Her (1961 Bambi Airstream)
Girls Guns & Glory (Boston, MA)
Marinade (Salt Lake City, UT)
Avey Brothers (Quad Cities, IA)
The Congress (Denver, CO)
Saturday, June 25:
Honey Don’t (Paonia, CO)
Sarah Sample (Seattle, WA)
Wendy Colonna (Austin, TX)
Johnson Family Band (Fargo, ND)
Old Californio (Pasadena, CA)
The Brothers Comatose (San Francisco, CA)
The Defibulators (Brooklyn, NY)
The Scott Holt Band (Columbia, TN)
Richmond Fontaine (Portland, OR)
Additional performers confirmed: Ash Creek, Melody with Tyler Forsberg, Rob Drabkin, Jules Morrow, Kristina Wood, Nikki Forova, Kaitlin Sevy, Chas Hollingshead, Stillhouse Road, Mark Brut.
The advertising supporters for the 2011 Groovefest are listed here. If you’d like to jump on board and be a financial supporter, get in touch with us today! We can’t do it without you! You can view the support levels at www.groovefestutah.com.
2011 GROOVEFEST SUPPORTERS SO FAR: "Gold Guitar" Presenters $800+: Camp Creek Trees, Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites, Cedar City Brian Head Tourism Bureau, Braun Books, The Grind Coffeehouse, Cherry Creek Radio, Cedar City Daily News, Dailey Builders, Hughes & Associates, Southern Utah University, Independent Publishing Company, Inc.,
Center for Media Innovation, Sonny Boy’s Barbecue "Silver Saxophone" Underwriters $400+: Frontier Homestead State Park, KSUU Power 91, True Colors Screen Printing, SAMCO, Bradshaw Chevrolet Buick, Pura Vida College of Massage Therapy, JB Framing, Blue Sky Services, Mike's Tavern, Toadz, Twitchell Studios, Southwest Applied Technology College, Whittlesticks, Inc. "Bronze Banjo" Sponsors $200+: Video Outlet, Smith’s Food & Drug, Sunshine Nutrition, Smead Manufacturing Co., R. Scott Phillips, Studio West Photography, The Tire Company, Hunter-Cowan, Robison Rentals, Janet Naisbitt-Bagley – ERA Realty, Mosdell Sanitation, Hunter’s Portable Toilets, StGeorgeNightOut.com, ADR Pro Prep LLC, Vickie Sorensen Nature Works, Lin's Marketplace, The Grand Lodge at Brian Head, Bill Byrnes “Magnesium Mandolin” Contributors $100+: The Wizz, The Paw Spa, Pizano’s Pizza, Cedar Music Store & Studio, High Desert Pawn, Rolling Rubber, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Bulloch Drug, M&D Foodtown, North Fork Drywall, Barber J’s, Gym On Main - Parowan, Cedar Post Pawn, State Bank of Southern Utah, Bristlecone Building Co., Jim & Jeanine Howells, Market Grill, Rambouillet/Music Barn/Hamburger Patty's, Buster and Bob Giles, Ogden's Flooring & Design, Parowan Dental, Cedar City Handyman, Inc., Lost Trail Minerals, Georg's Ski Shop, Will Schryver
Please support these businesses!
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