MUSIC, ART & HAPPENINGS around Cedar City, Utah
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF January 2, 2012
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 hope everyone had a safe, happy and wonderful New Year's celebration!
Now that 2012 is here I wanted you to know that I've renewed my dedication to continue to build the strength of my community by supporting local businesses, and at the very least, companies that DO business in my community.
I have always felt, and I still feel, that the only way we can make our town a better one is to support those who have taken the time and dedication to set us apart from all the generic entities that make other places all look exactly alike.
I also have believed - and still do - that a community cannot survive if it's residents are always looking elsewhere for the goods that they could easily buy in their city. And the tax dollars are utilized here - not somewhere else to help build other towns.
I'm hoping you will join with me to intentionally build our own community and not those of Amazon and other non-brick-and-mortar gigantor corporations. In doing this very simple thing, we not only make our city more attractive to us, but to those who are visiting us. Who knows, they might just may want to come and see us again!
I value all of your friendships and no matter what else we agree or disagree on, I hope we can all agree on this one simple concept. It is so very important.
Now that 2012 is here I wanted you to know that I've renewed my dedication to continue to build the strength of my community by supporting local businesses, and at the very least, companies that DO business in my community.
I have always felt, and I still feel, that the only way we can make our town a better one is to support those who have taken the time and dedication to set us apart from all the generic entities that make other places all look exactly alike.
I also have believed - and still do - that a community cannot survive if it's residents are always looking elsewhere for the goods that they could easily buy in their city. And the tax dollars are utilized here - not somewhere else to help build other towns.
I'm hoping you will join with me to intentionally build our own community and not those of Amazon and other non-brick-and-mortar gigantor corporations. In doing this very simple thing, we not only make our city more attractive to us, but to those who are visiting us. Who knows, they might just may want to come and see us again!
I value all of your friendships and no matter what else we agree or disagree on, I hope we can all agree on this one simple concept. It is so very important.
**The 2012 Groovefest American Music Festival 3” Art Show at The Grind Coffee House was a great success! Thanks to all those who contributed artwork as well as those who bought it! A special thank you goes out to Jonna and Shay Baruffi of The Grind who organized the show! Apparently we they will be hosting another one in late spring, so get your three inch squares ready!
The Groovacious Dozen Best Sellers: December 26-31, 2011
1- Black Keys “El Camino”
2- Evanescence “Evanescence”
3- John Doe “Keeper”
4- Tom Waits “Bad As Me”
5- Mark Twain Words and Music
6- Howe Gelb “Alegri’as”
7- Calexico “Selections from Road Atlas: 1998-2011”
8- Five Finger Death Punch “American Capitalist”
9- Nickelback “Here & Now”
10- Florence & the Machine “Ceremonials”
11- Adele “Live at the Royal Albert Hall”
12- Fruit Bats “Tripper”
Ongoing happenings in Cedar City ----------
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 435-867-5990 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 435-867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.
Here’s what we found happening for this week ---------------------------------
Tuesday, January 3: NEW RELEASE DAY AT GROOVACIOUS! No new releases this week. However, you can be looking forward the all of these and more, coming out this month! 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, January 4, 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, January 6, 8:00PM: THE SALE featuring BREANNA PALETTA & Justin Bennett at Groovacious at 173 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. Admission is a $5.00 donation.
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.
Friday, January 6, 9:00PM: THE SHAKERS at Toadz Bar at 432 N. 100 W. in Cedar City. For more information, call 435-867-8988. www.clubtoadz.com.
Friday, January 6, 8:00PM: HOLY WATER BUFFALO and JESSE & THE BONES at GoGo37 Gallery at 37 E. St. George Blvd. in St. George. Admission is $7.00; for more information, call 435-862-6931 for more information. www.gogo37.com
Friday, January 6, 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, January 7, 9:00PM: Welcome Back Show for the 222nd at Mike’s Tavern at 90 W. Hoover in Cedar City. Mike's will have BOTTLED MONKEY, SONS OF MOTHERS, BILA GAANA, and THE PABLO SEXTET playing in celebration of the return of the 222nd from Iraq. Funds will be raised for a memorial to those who have fallen and for the 222nd Family Readiness Group. This is a great chance to come out and say thank you to the 222nd! NO COVER CHARGE! Call 435-867-5990 for further information. www.MikesTavernCC.com
Saturday, January 7, 7:00PM: THE SHAKERS and KATY TAYLOR at Jazzy’s Rock N Roll Grill at 285 N. Bluff St. in St. George. Admission is $8.00 at the door. Call 435-674-1678 for further information.
And here are some events coming up on the Groovacious radar ------------------------------
Tuesday, February 7: PATTY LARKIN at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Cedar City.
Tuesday, February 28: TOWER OF POWER at the Heritage Center Theater in Cedar City.
Saturday, March 10: OTTER CREEK at Groovacious in Cedar City.
Thursday, March 22: OLD CALIFORNIO at Groovacious in Cedar city.
Tuesday, March 27: DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH at Groovacious in Cedar City.
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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