MUSIC, ART & HAPPENINGS around Cedar City, Utah
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF December 26, 2011
From the desk of Tim Groove with daily Groovacious updates on Facebook
GROOVACIOUS/GROOVEFEST AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
173 N. 100 W. CEDAR CITY, UT 84720 435-867-9800
I do hope you all had a great Christmas and wish you the very best for the New Year!
In case you missed it, here are our favorite albums of the year:
Tim’s favorite albums list for 2011 in alphabetical order (I couldn’t decide which one’s I liked best…)
MAGGIE BJORKLUND - COMING HOME
BLACK KEYS - EL CAMINO
BLITZEN TRAPPER - AMERICAN GOLDWING
GREG BROWN - FREAK FLAG
VINICIUS CANTUARIA & BILL FRISELL - LAGRIMAS MEXICANAS
ALICE COOPER - WELCOME 2 MY NIGHTMARE
THE DECEMBERISTS - THE KING IS DEAD
DEVOTCHKA - 100 LOVERS
JOE ELY - SATISFIED AT LAST
FLEET FOXES - HELPLESSNESS BLUES
FRUIT BATS - TRIPPER
THE HEAD & THE HEART - THE HEAD & THE HEART
HOWE GELB - ALEGRIAS
GOLD LEAVES - THE ORNAMENT
HA HA TONKA - DEATH OF A DECADE
NICK LOWE - THE OLD MAGIC
DAVID LOWERY - THE PALACE GUARDS
MOGWAI - HARDCORE WILL NEVER DIE
TOM WAITS - BAD AS ME
WILCO - THE WHOLE LOVE
Lisa’s favorite albums of 2011 –
Howe Gelb – Alegrias
Tom Waits – Bad As Me
Nick Lowe – The Old Magic
Mogwai – Hardcore Will Never Die But You Will
Maggie Bjorklund – Coming Home
The Black Keys – El Camino
Ryan Adams – Ashes & Fire
John Doe – Keeper
Greg Brown – Freak Flag
Wilco – The Whole Love
Fleet Foxes – The Helplessness Blues
Jolie Holland – Pint of Blood
Dntel – Life is Full of Possibilities
Washed Out – Within and Without
Richard Buckner – Our Blood
David Lowery – The Palace Guards
Dum Dum Girls – Only In Dreams
Stephen Malkmus and the Jinks – Mirror Traffic
Fruit Bats – Tripper
Chad Vangaalen – Diaper Island
Lisa says, “There is hope for humanity when great albums such as these 20 of 2011 are created for us to enjoy & be inspired by. Occupy Your Soul!!”
The Groovacious Hot Dozen Best Sellers: December 19-24 2011
1- Black Keys “El Camino”
2- Adele “21”
3- Florence & the Machine “Ceremonials”
4- Five Finger Death Punch “American Capitalist”
5- John Prine “The Singing Mailman Delivers”
6- Nickelback “Here & Now”
7- Jane’s Addiction “The Great Escape Artist”
8- Yo-Yo Ma “Goat Radio Sessions”
9- Howe Gelb “Alegri’as”
10- Gold Leaves “The Ornament”
11- Pearl Jam “Pearl Jam Twenty”
12- Bridge School Concerts: 25th Anniversary Edition
Ongoing happenings in Cedar City ----------
The Groovefest 2012 Art Sale is going until the end of the month! You can enter 3 inch X 3 inch original artwork unframed, any medium (but light enough to be hung with pushpins). All artwork submitted must be available for sale. All proceeds benefit The 2012 Groovefest American Music Festival 10 Year Anniversary Reunion. Artwork will be sold at $10.00 each and be on display at the Grind Coffeehouse at 19 N. Main St. throughout December 2011. Please submit your artwork signed, and contact information included to The Grind Coffeehouse.
Mike’s Tavern; Wednesday & Saturday - KARAOKE, Thursday - Dance night, Friday - LADIES NIGHT, 1ST Saturday of month - Live Band Night. Mike’s Tavern is at 90 W. Hoover, Cedar City 867-5990 www.MikesTavernCC.com
Toadz Bar; Monday - OPEN MIC, Tuesday - KARAOKE, Wednesday - Ladies Night, Thursday - Country Night, Friday - Live Band Night, Saturday - DJ among many other activities. Toadz is at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City 867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.
Here’s what we found happening for this week ---------------------------------
Tuesday, December 13: NEW RELEASE DAY AT GROOVACIOUS! No new releases this week but look forward to these plus many, many more coming up in January!
SNOW PATROL, LITTLE WILLIES (Norah Jones), NIGHTWISH, LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO, CHARLIE HADEN, KATHLEEN EDWARDS, GUIDED BY VOICES, THE SOUND, LAMB OF GOD, KELLIE PICKLER, CELTIC WOMAN, LACUNA COIL, SCORPIONS, MOTORHEAD, DEL MCCOURY, INGRID MICHAELSON, JOE COCKER, RISE TO REMAIN, PRIMAL FEAR, MOE.
Groovacious is at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Call 435-867-9800 www.groovacious.com
Wednesday, December 28, 8:00PM: Open Mic Night at Groovacious! FREE - sign-ups at 7:30; music, spoken word, comedy, dance etc. Participants are selected at random and limited to 2 songs each or about ten minutes. Groovacious is Cedar City’s only record store and one the most unique and complete in the western region and located at 173 North 100 West, Cedar City, Utah 435-867-9800. www.groovacious.com
Friday, December 30, 8:00PM: MUDDY BOOTS at The Grand Lodge at 314 Hunter Ridge Drive in Brian Head. For information call 435-677-9000. www.grandlodgebrianhead.com
Friday, December 30, 9:00PM: THE FLESH STRETCHERS at Toadz Bar at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Call 435-867-8988 for more info. www.clubtoadz.com.
Friday, December 30, 10:00PM: OFF THE CUFF Improv Comedy Show at their new location at 913 South Main St. 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
Saturday, December 31, 5:00PM: Family New Year’s Eve Party, Fireworks & Torchlight Parade. Skiers gracefully glide down the slopes of Brian Head Resort followed by a dazzling fireworks display & party. Free admission. For more information call 435-677-2035 or visit www.BrianHead.com
Saturday, December 31, 5:00PM – 2:00AM: ERIK THE RED at The Bit & Spur’s 4th Annual New Year's Eve Show at 1212 Zion Park Boulevard in Springdale. Admission is $15.00 at the door. Call 435-772-3498 for details. www.bitandspur.com
In addition to the Bit & Spur show there will be a screening at Zion Canyon Theatre of “Goold’s Gold”, the award winning documentary by Ryan Sevy and starring Jon Goold. The movie features music by Erik the Red. A Q & A with Ryan & Jon will follow the screening. Zion Canyon Theatre is located at 145 Zion Park Boulevard in Springdale. Cost is $7.00; call 435-772-2400 for more information. www.zioncanyontheatre.com The Town of Springdale Fireworks show is at 6:30!
Saturday, December 31, 8:00PM: New Years Eve Party at Toadz Bar at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Hosted by DJ JohnnyUtah and DJ Lance; prime rib dinners, champagne, go-go dancers, balloon drop, confetti cannons, laser shows, charity hat auctions, party hats, favors and more.
$20.00 to reserve a table; no cover charge before 8:30. Call 435-867-8988867-8988 for more details. www.clubtoadz.com.
$20.00 to reserve a table; no cover charge before 8:30. Call 435-867-8988867-8988 for more details. www.clubtoadz.com.
Saturday, December 31, 8:00PM: LESS THAN LUCID & CHIKANO at Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill at 285 North Bluff Street in St. George. Celebrate the New Year indoors this year at Jazzy's all ages, family friendly club. Jazzy's also has great food, coffee, beer and wine.
Call 435-674-1678 for further information. www.jazzysrocknrollgrill.com
Saturday, December 31, 8:00PM: MUDDY BOOTS plays New Year’s Eve at The Lift Bar & Patio in The Grand Lodge at 314 Hunter Ridge Drive in Brian Head. Admission is $25.00 and includes hat or tiara, beads, party favors, & champagne toast at midnight. For information call 435-677-9000. www.grandlodgebrianhead.com
Saturday, December 31, 8:00PM: FLESH STRETCHERS New Year’s Eve party at the Fire House at 1476 West Sunset Blvd. in St. George. Rock in the New Year with the sound of the 80's with a heavy metal twist. Admission is $5.00 at the door. www.facebook.com/firehousesg
Saturday, December 31, 9:00PM: REDNECK NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY with DJ Dangerous at Mike’s Tavern at 90 W. Hoover in Cedar City. Call 435-867-5990 for information. www.MikesTavernCC.com
And coming up on the Groovacious radar ------------------------------
Friday, January 6, 8:00PM: THE SALE featuring BREANNA PALETTA & Justin Bennett at Groovacious at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City.
The Sale is the brainchild of Portland, Oregon based singer/songwriters Breanna Paletta and Justin Bennett. With poignant, piercing honesty and bittersweet reflection, the pair's songs speak to the joy and pains of everyday life that can’t be captured in everyday expression. Abundant and pressing at the seams with vivid metaphor and insightful wisdom, they let you see who they are and give you a glimpse inside yourself.
Rounding out these two are drummer Chris Lay and bassist Michael Dougherty, whose dual intuition and chemistry bring drive, nuance and that extra kick in the pants. Long-time cohort, multi-instrumentalist Todd Bayles also accompanies on occasion as well as a rotating cast of players on an array of different instruments.
With musical roots in the staples of the 70s, 80s and 90s, The Sale draws influence from innovative heroes like Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Sade, and Bob Marley. Their respective formative years were a flurry of melodies and old vinyl, having been blessed with musical or music loving parents.
These passionate artists bring energy and intensity to every performance to captivate listeners and evoke powerful emotion. Quickly becoming a mainstay in Portland’s diverse music scene, The Sale is on a mission to heal the soul through music and community.
Breanna and Justin played at the 2008 Groovefest American Music Festival and Groovacious is happy to welcome them back to Cedar City for a concert in the store on January the 6th.
CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT (2008)
JOHN BATDORF (2010)
HYMN FOR HER (2011)
TREVOR GREEN (2010)
JACKSTRAW (2003)
TRAVELER (2010)
ANTIOQUIA (2011)
BASTARD SONS OF JOHNNY CASH (2005)
TODD WOLFE (2008)
THRIFT STORE COWBOYS (2007)
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