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You’ll see this issue is packed with a variety of topics to entertain you. I’ve been booking the bands that appear at The Fat Tire Festival for around ten years. My aim this year was to bring out the locals; that’s why 4 out of the 5 bands playing are from this area. We have a diverse roster of talent this year. Music fans won’t be disappointed. With any luck, we will have warm temperatures (unlike last year, where we had rain, wind and chilly temperatures). Since this is the 20 Year Anniversary of the Fruita-based Fat Tire Festival, I’m expecting this gathering to go down in the record books as AWESOME. Mark your calendar April 24- 25. If there are any music lovers out there who would like to get involved in writing for The Source, please get in touch with me at [email protected]. There are so many genres of music that we need covered that we need to expand our entertainment-writing stable. It’s a great way to fine-tune your skills and help our readers discover new musical talent.
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I a distinction between statements When is a fact not a fact? In a liberal facility. wondered if it were a switch back to of fact (descriptive statements) and mind, it is not a fact if it conflicts with By simply typing in the words cable CNN, or if the terminal broadcast opinions (prescriptive statements). what ought to be. If a fact does exist news ratings on any major search both at different times. He described the difference between that conflicts with what you think engine, a plethora of ratings will One of the liberals piped up these opinions versus facts, what is ought to be, just ignore it and assume appear. From mediaite.com, zap2it. helpfully. “I think they keep it on versus what ought to be in someone’s that the fact came from someone with com, adweek.com and a host of CNN because more people watch it mind, and stated that it is not obvious whom you don’t agree. 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Call Judas re backgammon requires us to set aside every seventh year off voluntarily, or I’m going to When I’m done, I cross this item off Columbus’ To-do List: year to stop working and forgive all collapse your economy.” God really my list, and only then can I begin my Unabomber’s To-do List: Circumnavigate globe debts. During shmita, the land is likes to hang out. day. That is, assuming the first item Get stamps Discover “new” world left to lie fallow and all agricultural Which brings us to 2015. It doesn’t on my new to-do list says, “Begin my Guests coming by - cover the Yoga activity (plowing, planting, pruning take a rocket scientist to see we’re d ay.” microwave Put lime in coconut – drink it all up and harvesting) is forbidden. It’s a going to have an economic correction My near-clinical dependence on Spellcheck manifesto – manually, of sabbatical—like a year of Sundays this year. World economic activity is the to-do list puts me in some fine course Freud’s To-do List: with no debt. The intent is to grow clearly slowing down, regardless of Wire Columbia re: new “supplies” company. I’ll bet you didn’t know that Tae Bo class closer to God, release the poor from what the cheerleaders on CNBC tell Call mother/flirt some very famous people throughout New typewriter ribbon slavery, and just chill for a while. you. The parabolic rise of the dollar is Concoct April Fools joke for Jung history were also to-do list junkies. Call UPS re daily pickup I’m not Jewish, but I really like a classic indicator something is wrong Well, you know now, so you can the sounds of this deal. Rest and and investors are scared. Commodity Hannibal’s To-do List: cross “research list-making habits of DB Cooper’s To-do List: relaxation and debts forgiven? 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The world one third of student loans in America economy almost always experiences a are in default. It’s mathematically recession on shmita years. And major impossible to pay back all the debt. financial market crashes occur every (Central banks would have to print shmita year. Here’s the historical data $200 trillion, creating hyperinflation.) for your consideration: It’s a real mess. 1901-1902 - Robber baron Jewish Law has it right. We need recession. Stocks crash 46%. to have a no-kidding jubilee and 1916-1917 - European empires write off debts. Or, better yet, let’s do dissolve. Stocks crash 40%. a complete reset. Interestingly, the 1930-1931 - Global depression. Boston Federal Reserve has had a reset Stocks crash 86%. plan on the books since the 1960s. 1937-1938 - Global recession. In it, they wipe all bank accounts Stocks crash 50%. clean, balance the books, and then 1944-1945 - End of Third Reich redistribute wealth according to and British Empire. Establishment of Social Security balances. Seems fair American Empire. to me. If you played by the rules, you 1965-1966 - Stocks crash 23%. will be rewarded, while the rich 1% 1972-1973 - Global recession. Oil would get totally screwed because shortages. Stocks crash 48%. they don’t generally participate in 1979-1980 - “Volker Recession. “ Social Security. You would own your Inflation spike. house outright and all other debts are 1986-1987 - “Black Friday;” stocks gone. But your savings are also gone, crash 33%. hence the need for redistribution. 1993-1994 - Bond market crash. Something to think about.... 2000-2001 - World Trade Center So, here we go, venturing into a bombings. Global recession. Stocks shmita year, fat, dumb, and happy! crash 37%. Don’t be surprised when the SHTF JOES RIDGE FLIGHT OF ICARUS WATER BOTTLE 2007-2008 - Global recession. around a September timeframe. PRIME CUT THE MIRROR JERSEY Stocks crash 50%. 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THE SOURCE 7:00-9:30 • Zolopht Family: 1 Wife and bought us a room at the Hilton right off (whew), 2 Awesome Sixth! We were immersed in the atmosphere SATURDAY •APRIL 25: Kids SXSW hosts. It was an amazing adventure, Noon-2:30 • Shea Bramer Hobbies: Music, Outdoors, Family and we will be looking forward to going back 4:15-6:30 • Bicycle Annie Goals: Make more music! and working with the TX folk again soon! 7:00-9:30 • Jack + Jill Top 5 bands on you iPod: We don't own Are you happy with the arc that your an iPod, but if we did- Soundgarden, Bjork, musical career is on? What's next; is there Alice in Chains, Fiona Apple, and tons of an end game? Absolutely. We are a tight knit local artists. band that is based in family ties. We will keep Last month your band trekked to Austin, on till we can't keep on anymore. We are Texas for the South By Southwest Music always focused on DIY strategies. Especially Festival. Was there a process you went in this commercialized music industry, we through to get picked to play? Well, It's will be pursuing a place of purity in our craft, funny—we have tried and tried for years to a place and a sound that people will be able get in, to no avail. However, just when we’re to listen and latch onto—music that will be ready to throw in the towel, our good friend accepted for generations to come. We enjoy and radio DJ Boyd, from KAFM, called up music from all eras, and we hope that the eras and told us about the Colorado Music Party to come will feel the same about our music event at SXSW, and gave us the easy-to-fill- for years to come. We are trying always to be out form. We filled it out, and a week later different but familiar, to write from the heart, we were informed that we would be going to but also to include our fans’ hearts, as well… SXSW to perform at the 512 on Sixth St! So Ambiguity and nostalgia. we gladly jumped on the bandwagon with What shows do you have coming up this about 120+ Colorado-based bands, along summer? Our calendar is crazy full. We will with Grand Junction’s own "Tight Thump," be at The Local on April 11; we’re very excited and raced our happy butts to South By. It was about that show. Also we will play Southwest an incredible experience we will not soon Arborfest, Fat Tire Festival, Ouray Mountain you a smile when you really need one, creating forget. Air Festival. We just played the 1st Annual songs that relate to all of us and remind us we are Where did you play? The 512 on Sixth was Rancho Rocks Concert for Jeep Safari, a not alone through the good, the bad, the ugly, and our venue. It was a two-tiered venue with couple dozen random shows in-state and out, the blues. bands on the main floor, and bands on the and, of course, the Southern summer 2015 Top 5 Bands: As a band, we like Band of Skulls, rooftop! Tour through the southern states... I think we GleewoodThe band Gleewood consists of Jhett Schiavone, Jack Johnson, Black Keys, Led Zeppelin and KT Was that your first time to play in Texas? Yes, have our work cut out for us! We are always 24,on guitar and vocals, Callie Sioux Schiavone, 23, Tunstall. however we will be traveling back through booking, and writing, and recording.... Our on bass and vocals, and Josh Landry, 28, on drums When did the band Gleewood form? 2011. there again, on our Southern Summer 2015 12 songs for the LP of COLORADiO will be and percussion. They are a full-time touring folk Have you stayed with the same line up since Tour in mid-May. We will be going through hitting stores this summer, by the way, and we rock band. Jhett speaks for the group: the beginning? NM, AZ, and TX, as well as the best state in are super stoked about it. We’ve been doing Family: Callie and I are married, and Josh is No, in 2013, we became a trio, with drummer the world, Colorado! all the recording at Fusion Audio Solutions, our brother-in-law. We all have huge families Myles Erdmann; as of this January, our brother, What did you gain from the experience? and it’s the best sounding album we have ever who are super supportive of our gypsy lifestyle. Josh Landry, became our new drummer. Some bands work their entire careers to get recorded. We can't wait to get it into your hot Callie and Josh hail from New Mexico ranching How many shows & states do you do per year? invited to that festival? We have so many little hands! backgrounds, and my folks come from food 2014 - 2015 was 175 shows in 5 different states. contacts and business cards, some big, industry backgrounds. 2015 will see us grow beyond that. Hobbies: Other than music? Hobbies..., hmm? Favorite part of touring? Least favorite part We almost forgot what those are! We have been of touring? Being on the road and traveling to so busy on the road, but we spend a lot of time new places and meeting new people is probably in coffee shops, so drinking coffee is definitely a the common consensus for favorite. Travel is band hobby! We also all love the outdoors and the vital to understanding people, and when you're mountains, and we really try and take advantage a songwriter, that is essential. Our least favorite of being in some of the most beautiful places in part of touring would have to be 2 stinky dogs, the U.S. and 3 stinky people—it gets to be a little much We all snowboard, hike, and climb, so when we sometimes. can fit that in, we do. Callie can't really bring her What is the live music scene like in New Mexico? horse, though. We still need to work that into New Mexico has always been a huge supporter of the budget one day. Disc golf has become a good the arts, but the music scene has really blossomed decompression for us on the road, as well. into a unique and respectful scene. People are very Goals: That’s a loaded question. We set some appreciative and responsive to live music. Because serious goals a year ago when Callie and I got we all come from such different backgrounds and married, loaded the trailer with our equipment musical tastes, there is really no way to answer that and got rid of everything else until we found a way simply, but people have dubbed us an “extremely to root ourselves in the music industry. Almost eclectic” band. The last thing we want to do is fit two years later, we have accomplished most of our into a musical box. We write in whatever style the goals and have set loftier goals for 2016. Really, story calls for. Diversification is something we are when it comes down to it, Gleewood was always really proud of. meant to stand for something bigger than us What type of music will you be playing at The and our 5-year plan. We really want to bring an Fat Tire Festival? uplifting presence to the music scene on and off The stuff we know best—original material. Check stage, for venues, musicians, and listeners alike. out what that is on Gleewoodmusic.com and other We make music that speaks truth and can bring the social outlets, facebook.com/gleewoodband.
Jordan and Jeff are all great musicians so our up and down a lot. My goal is to mask mediocre Do you have a favorite venue to play in this sound was solid right off the bat. talent with pure unbridled enthusiasm, and so area? Jordan: AK reached out to me after learning far people seem to be buying it. Mike: My favorite show is always the most recent from a mutual friend that I played bass, which Jordan: The different paths we’ve all taken up to one. We’ve had fun times at Cruisers, Sabrosa Offering up alternative, rock and grunge was something I had never thought to mention this point in our musical careers is what makes and Rockslide. Club Fresh treated us like rock 10 favorites from the 80’s, 90’s and beyond, local to AK over the two years I’ve known him, since the dynamic of our band so versatile. Each one stars in Rifle. I’m SUPER looking forward to favorite Bicycle Annie will be making their it was always something I did on the side. of us has a different style, and when mingled, a playing festivals this spring and summer like Fat second appearance at the Fruita Fat Tire Fest. Was getting you both integrated into the band world of musical possibility opens up. Tire Fest and Mike the Headless Chicken! Along with drummer and founding member a rough process? How long did it take? What new songs can fans at The Fat Tire Jordan: As long as I’ve been with the band, Jeff Steele and long-time guitarist Aaron “AK” Mike: Yes! My old band had a catalog of over 50 Festival expect to hear this year? we’ve only played at Sabrosa’s once, which was Kennedy, fest-goers will see two new faces in songs, all of which I had a complete command Mike: Wow! We’ve got so many new songs our first show. I may be a little biased, but the the band: Mike Everett on lead vocals/rhythm of. To start over with a whole new songbook, in the pipeline it’s really hard to say. We’ve energy from the crowd made it my favorite guitar and Jordan Will on bass. Mike and and to not only be a new guy, but the frontman, definitely started to take a harder edge, adding venue to play. I look forward to going back. Jordan were ask a few questions about joining was difficult and oftentimes frustrating. I like new songs by Alice in the band: challenges, and Jeff hits me pretty hard with a Chains and Nirvana. I’ve You both recently joined Bicycle Annie, how rolled up newspaper every time I screw up, so also been steering the group did you find out the band was looking for a I’ve been learning quickly. into the 80’s with songs like singer & bass player? Jordan: I felt like we clicked right off the bat. Melt with You and She Sells Mike: I was in a band in Florida called Velcro We all possess the quality of musicianship that Sanctuary. You’ll just have Love that specialized in 80’s alternative / Nu allows us to create good music simply by being to come check it out for
APRIL • 2015 Wave, which was an incredible experience. engaged with one another while we are playing. yourself. When I moved here, in addition to being terribly Communication is key. Jordan: After channeling homesick, I really missed that type of outlet and What unique skills does each of you bring to our inner Cobain, we camaraderie. I met Jeff in, of all places, a music the band? introduced some Nirvana store, and we started chatting and comparing Mike: Joy! Being in a band is still a relatively into our set list. The reaction notes. A couple days later, he got a hold of me new experience for me, so I’m not burnt out or so far has been positive; it’s and said that they were suddenly in need of a jaded. I’m still fascinated with the concept of the kind of music that seems new singer. I came and jammed with the crew a playing songs and having people listen, dance to get people fired up. couple of times, and it all seemed to click. AK, and oftentimes sing along. I smile a lot. I jump invited to open your ears and welcome Age 27. I grew up taking piano lessons THE SOURCE Zolopht Zolopht into your mind and soul. at a young age, later moving onto Entertaining at the Fat Tire Festival Daniel Ohlson trumpet/trombone during middle is Zolopht, a Colorado Blues Twisted Born and raised in Grand Junction, school and high school. I started Reggae-Rock band, without the side Daniel started playing trumpet in sixth playing guitar when I was 18 and began effects. Band Members are Zac Grant, grade, continued through high school learning how to sing a couple years Rhythm Guitar, Vocals; Cam Vilar, and college. He joined Zolopht about later. I’ve been most influenced by The Lead Guitar, Vocals; Ian McGowan, two years ago, and he also plays in a Beatles, Dispatch, Sublime, Incubus and Violin; Geoff Mueck, Bass; Greg local mariachi band. Biggest influences the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Indivero, Percussion; Jared Schmidt, (of which there are many) are The Who Ian James McGowan Drums,Vocals; Cody Krieger, and Queens of the Stone Age. Age 29. Born in Denver August 25, 1985. Saxophone; Danny Ohlson, Trumpet. Greg Indivero Classically trained violinist starting Zolopht is a blend of heavy reggae, Perc Beats, age 27. Main musical in third grade with private lessons, blues, rock & bluegrass influences. With training from his father Dave Indivero, performing in orchestra. Played with three-part harmonies, Zolopht creates a who’s been drumming for 45+ years. many orchestras and quartets till I was sound uniquely its own. The band has Main influence: Umphrey’s McGee, The 17 when I took a few years off. Picked been a staple in the Colorado music Main Squeeze and Slightly Stoopid it up again in 2008, playing by ear at scene since 2010. Geoff Mueck, aka “Geothro” campfires until I met Cam and Zac. “pH Balanced” is the highly Does Bass Guitar/Posters, age 31. Self- Jared Schmidt aka “Dustermuppet” anticipated first full-length album to be taught musician since age of 16. Learned Drum kit & vocals, age 36. Started independently released by Zolopht. bass by watching an old Primus VHS playing music at age 7, taking piano 16 original tracks, 4 months of on a loop practically 24 hours a day, lessons. Played alto/baritone saxophone recording and countless hours of annoying friends and family ever since. during much of grade school; mixing/mastering - “pH Balanced” is Influences include dreams, morning participated in high school drum corps. undoubtedly an album to add to your coffee and being insane. First recorded an album with grunge collection. Cam Vilar band Odium in 1997. Influences: By not limiting their sound to anything I learned music by myself. Nirvana, Soundgarden, TOOL, specific, Zolopht’s sonic experience Influences: Eddie Van Halen, Lynyrd Medeski Martin & Wood, Sublime, The goes beyond any one genre. We all know Skynyrd Buckethead, Rick Vilar and Police. Loving life, #zolopht_rich music is as diverse as the people who Dimebag Darrell :) listen to it. With “pH Balanced,” you’re Zac Grant
you elaborate? I broke away from The Shift and Thunderstruck was willing to give it a shot, and Shea Bramer pursued a solo show. Since then, I've added an we've both been very happy with how the event Age: 30 acoustic duo, trio, and can now provide a show is turning out! Occupation: entertainer, singer/songwriter from a 1- to a 7- person band. How have the lunchtime crowds been so far? It Hobbies: aside from music, hiking, rafting, You recently released a CD; can you tell me was slow in January and February, but now that running. I'm getting into video editing and about that CD and how long it took to record? it's warming up, it’s growing steadily every week. audio engineering; I write songs with and for My Christmas album was about two months in Do you ever see the time when you'll take other artists, as well. the making. My album "Blue" will be releasing your band on the road and perform in other Family: my wife Niqi is also a singer; we will be soon. That's been about one year in the making. states or throughout Colorado? Absolutely. producing music together soon. My daughter Did you use a local recording studio? Were I'm planning on some travel to Nashville this Auna is 9; she loves soccer and music. She plays you happy with the outcome? I actually have summer, and I've got some big plans for later piano, guitar, and ukulele. My son Zayd is 5, and been doing the production myself, and leaning in the summer, and by 2016 I'll be playing in he loves soccer and dinosaurs. My whole family on some friends in the industry for the more several other states. is incredibly supportive of my music. advanced editing and mixing. I'm extremely This year at The Fat Tire Festival you’ll be Favorite Restaurant: the Local happy with how everything is sounding! performing an early set at noon; what can fans Goals: I'm already making my living from I consider you a trailblazer. You recently expect to hear this year? That's a great question! music; now I'm ready to take my career forward started performing during lunchtime at Since it is earlier in the day, I'll definitely keep and conquer the region, as well as the Web. Thunder Struck Valley—can you tell me it fun and lighthearted. I'll play more originals, Top 5 Bands on your IPod: Thrice, You+Me, Ed how that came about? I wanted to prove that and some of my funnier content. I enjoy playing Sheeran, Eminem, LIGHTS we didn't just have to have music late at night, in the sunshine, people drinking beer in the It's been a couple of years since The Source and that it could provide a higher quality sunshine are ALWAYS fun to sing and perform has checked in with you. Since then, you've lunch experience for the customers. Mark at for! I'm very much looking forward to it! made a few changes to your band lineup—can
Opening Late May of 2015
The building which formerly housed the Montrose Masonic Temple Lodge No.63 and a variety of other retail, service businesses and churches for the last 100 plus years was built in 1911. A former owner had it placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
In August of 2014, the native Colorado Meek family (Meek Ranch Inc, Maher, CO) purchased the building. “The Mrs”, Yvonne Meek, has longed envisioned a music venue in the stained glass skylight adorned former lodge room. “The Mr”, Harris Meek, has the fine home building 11 and construction experience to renovate and restore the beautiful hidden jewel of Montrose.
With restoration well underway, “The Mrs” plans to open The Lark & Sparrow, LLC in May 2015. The venue will host live music twice monthly with an emphasis on jazz era stylings suited for a 1920s-1940s atmosphere. “The Mrs” believes, “This is a singer’s venue; most suited
for the voice and the acoustic accompaniment of our grand piano, a APRIL • 2015 gypsy jazz guitarist, a swinging jazz combo or small orchestra.”
The venue will also host other genre from blues to latin jazz, chamber music to bluegrass, and female singer-songwriters (sorry boys!). The Lark & Sparrow, LLC The venue is launching the “Skylight Social Club”, a private club A Music & Event Venue organized to provide financial support to the restoration and ongoing maintenance of the stained glass skylight, with benefits to include 511 East Main Street • Montrose, Colorado 81401 a private access weekly ‘social hour’, private use of the facility as available, and founder’s club recognition on the website, etc.
(970) 615-7277 “History records the building being the center of town with community dances, church services, a variety of important goings-on, and lodge www.facebook.com/thelarkandsparrow activity. We hope to return this beautiful space to her former glory by restoring and renovating one of the most unique spaces in Montrose,” www.thelarknsparrow.com says “The Mrs”. 18-19 Apr-Racing in the Rockies Radio Room, 1310 Ute, 4pm. 242- 2 May-Beat Beethoven 5K, 11am, Summer Barrel Series, Mesa County 0422. Edgewater Brewery (near Botanical Fairgrounds. 390-3712. 27 Apr-Dueling Pianos Road Show, Gardens). $20 pre-registration, $25 18-19 Apr-Rumble at 18 Road, ThunderStruck Valley, 7pm, 436 day of race. Registration online, Mountain & Desert Racing, official Main. 248-9022. information: gjso.org/event/ Mountain Bike Challenge race, 18 beatbeethoven5k. 243-6787 or gjso. THE SOURCE 28 Apr-Dinner & a Movie, Sponge Road Bike Trails. 744-4450. org. Bob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, 18-19 Apr-ShareFest, a weekend Avalon, 645 Main. Bring receipt from 2 May-Viva el Vino, 6-9pm, CMU Ballroom, 1100 North Avenue. County Libraries are sponsoring a where community churches come downtown restaurant today and get April Poetry Contest. Poets 18 years of age together to serve the community, now in free! 263-5700. 2 May-Spring Day on the Farm, in its eighth year involving over 50 Cross Orchards, 3073 F Road. 242- Thru 18 Apr-Cryptic Void CMU and older are invited to submit as 29 Apr - Cavalleria Rusticana’ faith-based organizations. 970-778- 0971. Exhibit, 437 Colorado Avenue many as two original, unpublished Pagliacci-MET Opera Live on Screen 4880; gjsharefest.com. Deadline for Gallery (hours Monday thru Saturday poems by 6pm, Wednesday, April in Cinemas, Regal, 648 Market Street. 2 May-Palisade Brews & Cruise Fest, submitting projects: April 10. 12-5pm). Free and open to public. 15, for a chance to win prizes and Call 970-248-3612, then dial 1762# 120 W. Eighth St., Palisade, noon-pm. 248-1833. have their poems featured during 18-24 Apr-Altrusa Art Fair, awards for local times. 464-7458. May on the library’s Web site, noon-4pm, Art Center, 1803 N. 9 Apr-GJ Christian Women’s 30 Apr-Kathleen Ruhleder, mezzo- 2 May-Cinco de Mayo Celebration, mesacountylibraries.org. Authors Seventh. 243-7337. Network welcomes all ladies to April soprano w/Dough Morrow, 1231 N. Main Street, Grand Junction. 248- of the top three poems will win luncheon, 12:15pm, The Clarion 19 Apr-CO West Paint Horse Club Twelfth, CMU. 248-1604. 3658. Downtown Grand Junction gift Inn (doors open 11:30am). $15 all Show, 8am, Fairgrounds Arena. 255- certificates. Entries must be submitted 2 May-The Grand Junction Veteran’s inclusive. Program: Treasures from 7100. online using official entry form Golden Age Games Team and First a Trunk with speaker Mary Lou available at mesacountylibraries. 21 Apr-Dinner & a Movie, The Big Light Home Care Company host Powell, Denver’s “2nd Hand Rose.” May org/poetry-contest. No poems Lebowski, Avalon, 645 Main. Bring family fun bowling tournament, 3pm, Music by Dawn Morrow, Grand 1 May-Fine Art Auction, Art Center, will be accepted in person, in any receipt from downtown restaurant Orchard Mesa Bowling Lanes, 295 27 Junction. Reservations necessary 1803 N. Seventh. 248-1833. format, at any library branch. today and get in free! 263-5700. Rd. Preregister: Call Emma, 245-6175 by 4 Apr: Irmgard, 256-0749. Email 1 May-Food Truck Friday, 422 or arrive before 3pm to register. 1st Poems cannot exceed 40 lines, and 21 Apr-GJSO Guild’s Wine & Tapas, reservation: rapparsons@bresnan. White Avenue. 549-6233. Place Cash prize for Men, Women, they must be suitable for general pre-concert reception, 5:30-7:30pm, net. Free childcare available by Boys and Girls. Three games, 9 pin, audience. Complete rules available First Congregational Church (across 1 May - Goodman Band, noon- reservation only. no tap. Just $25 Entry Fee/person, on the library’s Web site. For more Fifth Street from GJHS. $25/person. 1:30pm, Palisade Park; and at 9pm, $90 Entry/4 Person Team. Event put 10 Apr-CMU Percussion Ensemble information, call 243-4442, or email 243-6787 or gjso.org. Brush Creek, Eagle. & Jazz Combos, Moss Performing [email protected]. on by GJ CHAMPS Veterans Assn, Arts Center. 248-1604 21 Apr-GJSO Subscription Concert, 1-2 May-18 Hours of Fruita, 11th sponsor of Golden Age Games team. 15 Apr-Garden Talk Class-Butterfly Christie & Chorus, 7:30pm, Grand anniversary of US Bank 18 Hours of All proceeds will assist with team 10 Apr-Great Museums of Utah, Waystation Gardens, noon-1pm, Junction High School Auditorium. Fruita at Highline Lake State Park, members’ travel to 2015 National one-day tour. 241-0971. Botanical Gardens, 655 Struthers. Tickets $20, $25, $30 adults; $5 1800 11 8/10 Road, Loma. 303-635- Golden Age Games in Omaha, $5 admission; pre-registration 10-11 Apr-Alycia Vince Jazz students. 243-6787 or gjso.org. 2815. Nebraska. encouraged. 254-3866. Quartet, 7:30pm, Two Rivers Winery 21 Apr-Rifle Falls Hike and tour, (2087 Broadway). Tickets $30 and 15 -18 Apr-The Shape of Things, one day, Museum, 462 Ute Ave., 242- include a glass of wine. 243-6787 or 11th & North, CMU. A play about 0971. gjso.org. Adam… and Evelyn. 248-1604. 22 Apr-Fruita Arbor Day, 4-pm, 10-11 Apr-CMU Rodeo! Kevin 16 Apr-Arbor Day, Palisade! 464- West Aspen Avenue, Circle Park, Bates, 260-3851, or 255-7100. 5602. Fruita. 858-0360. 10-11 Apr-Palisade International 16 Apr-Oral History Program: 22 Apr-Student Chamber Honey Bee Festival, Third & Main, Legends of the Grand Valley, noon, Ensembles, CMU, 1231 N. Twelfth. Downtown Palisade. 464-5777. Whitman Education Center, 248 S. 248-1604. Fourth. Bring your lunch! 242-0971. BAR 11 Apr-International Tabletop Day, 23 Apr-Jane Kuenzel, flute, CMU, CMU, Escalante Hall, Third Floor. 16 Apr-BeaconFest Boomer & 1231 N. Twelfth. 248-1604. WWW.CRUISERSGJ.COM Games, casino and more! Register Senior Fair, Two Rivers Convention online at eventbrite.com. 248-1604. Center, 9am-3pm, 159 Main. 243- 23-26 Apr-Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Open Daily from 3pm-2am/365 Days a Year 8829. South Park Square, Fruita. 303-635- 11 Apr-Grand Valley’s got Talent- 2815. Bookcliff Harmony Barbershop17 Apr-Girl Scouts 5th Annual LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE Chorus Spring Concert, The Avalon, Cocktails & Cookies Creations, 24 Apr-Dinosaurs of Vernal & 645 Main, 2pm and 7pm. 267-7664. Avalon, 645 Main. 628-8003. Northwest CO/Dinosaur National 4/8 JON SCHEISZER Monument one-day tour, Museum. COMEDY • Local $5 Cover 11 Apr-In the Whale & Tight Thump 17 Apr-Chefs’ Dinner for CO 242-0971. perform at Baron’s 539 Colorado. Discover Ability, DoubleTree by 4/10 Forest Buetel Rock/Blues • Tacoma, WAl 1st Drink 210-6132. Hilton Hotel, 743 Horizon Drive. 24 Apr-Mountain Film on Tour, 257-1222. 7:30pm, 538 Main, GJ. Kids 12 and 4/11 Jacob Christopher Band 11 Apr-Gerry Goodman Band, 9pm, under admitted free. 250-9682. FREE! @ Central Station, GJ. 987-0223. 17 Apr-The Crane Wives at the Rock/Country Local, 336 Main. 210-6132. 24 Apr-MANYA: Living history of Happy Hour 11 Apr-Goodman Band, 11am-3pm, Madame Curie, KAFM, 1310 Ute. 4/17 Toaster 7 DAYS A WEEK Rock • Local Harley Davidson, Glenwood. 17 Apr-Gerry Goodman Band, 7pm, 3PM-7PM $10. 254-1626. MIDNIGHT-2AM @ Palisade Brewery, GJ. 987-0223. NIGHTLY SPECIALS 11-18 Apr-Super Rad High School 24 Apr-Gerry Goodman Band, 9pm, 4/18 Wrong Impressions Art Show, Mesa Mall, Sears wing. Rock • Local 17-18 Apr-The Yawpers at Baron’s, @ Triple Tree, Clifton. 987-0223. 10-12PM 623-1455. 539 Colorado. 210-6132. 24-25 Apr-Western Slope Coin 4/19 Clusterpluck 12 Apr- Fourth concert in the 17-19 Apr-Gemini Adventures’ Show, Mesa County Fairgrounds. Bluegrass • St. Louis “Spirituality Through Music”Desert R.A.T.S. Trailrunning 255-7100. concert series! The Unitarian Festival. Start/finish lines at Exit 4/21 Phil Friendly Trio Rockabilly • L.A. Universalist Congregation of the #11 off 1-70 at Mack trailhead on 24-25 Apr-MOG (Manufacturers of Tuesday Grand Valley presents “More than Kokopelli Trail. 303-249-1112. Outdoor Gear) Fest, downtown GJ. 4/24 Stray Grass Nights Music,” showcasing the talents of 250-9682. 18 Apr-Symphony Storytime, 10am, Bluegrass • Local 9p-Midnight! members of the congregation through Main Library, 530 Grand, GJ. 243- 24-25 Apr-CMU Spring into Dance, Open Mic music, poetry, drama and more, 2pm, 4/25 Freeway Revival 4442. 7:30pm both evenings, 2pm Apr 25. Rock/Jam • Asheville, NC 536 Ouray Avenue, Grand Junction. 248-1604. Suggested donation: $10 ($5 for 18 Apr-Main Street Battle of Bands students, seniors. 257-0772. celebrating Record Store Day, 10am- 25 Apr-Goodman Band, 7-9pm, Come Watch the Avalanche & College Hoops! 6pm @ Triple Play Records, 530 Suds Bros., Fruita. Sunday Fundays start at 3pm! 13 Apr-Dinosaur Tracks of Moab Main. 243-3974. Try our World famous Bloody Mary’s for only $4! one-day tours, 550 Jurassic Ct., 24-26 Apr- CMU Maverick Classic Cycling, downtown GJ, Fruita, We have 60oz pitchers of beer starting at $8 12 Fruita. 242-0971. 18 Apr-Brewfest, 5pm, 2531 N. Twelfth, 5pm. $25 fee for all you can Palisade. 248-1469. Monday • Happy Hour till 10pm 13 Apr-Lincoln Brewster w/ drink. Proceeds benefit March of Cloverton, Avalon, 645 Main. 25 Apr - Cavalleria Rusticana’ Tuesday • Quiz Ninja’s 8-10pm Dimes. 243-0894. Modern worship music! 970-812- Pagliacci-MET Opera Live on Screen Open Mic at 10pm 1292. 18 Apr-Southwest Arborfest, in Cinemas, Regal, 648 Market Street. Wednesday • Ladies Night Lincoln Park, 12th & Gunnison, free! Call 970-248-3612, then dial 1762# 13-15 Apr-Moab Adventure for Thursday • Catch NHL Action 254-3866. for local times. Seniors (must be 45+ accompanied $3 Drink Specials • 10 till midnight by senior 55+); stay at Red Cliffs 18 Apr-Wizard of Oz, young 25 Apr-Destruction in Junction Weekend • Drink & Shot Specials Lodge, Moab. Includes raft trip, performers edition, spring fundraiser Cage Wars XXI-MMA, Two Rivers hummer ride, hiking, relaxing! $288/ for Western Slope Center for Convention Center, 159 Main. Get Your Cruisers person, double occupancy. Info: Children, Avalon, 2pm & 6pm, 645 Cagewarsnow.com. 773-0579. Entertainment LIKE US! Fruita Parks & Rec, 858-0360. Main. 245-3788. 25 Apr-March for Babies, March Updates Online 14 Apr-Dinner & a Movie, The 18 Apr-Goodman Band, 6:30pm, of Dimes, Twelfth & Gunnison, 3K Breakfast Club, Avalon, 645 Main. Triple Tree, Clifton. walk. 719-243-0894. 715 Horizon Dr. • Grand Junction APRIL • 2015 Bring receipt from downtown 18 Apr-Gerry Goodman Band, 9pm, 25 Apr-Red Baron Ball, Fruita, at the restaurant today and get in free! 263- @ Big Kids Corner Bar, Rifle. 987- Avalon, 645 Main, Grand Junction, 970-314-2554 5700. 0223. featuring Logan Mize. 858-2108. COLDEST BEER 14 Apr-Vincent Van Gogh 18-19 Apr-Be Our Guest, CO 25-26 Apr-Barrel into Spring Wine In The Universe! Exhibition on Screen, 7pm, Regal National Monument, celebrating Tasting, Palisade. 255-1471. Cinema, 648 Market Street. 248-3612. National Parks Week. 858-3617. 26 Apr-Writings to Stop Violence
15 Apr-In celebration of April against Women & Girls, KAFM BAR as National Poetry Month, Mesa Let’s Find Out Club, 2pm, Tuesdays, THE SOURCE Central Library, 530 Grand Ave. 241- CLASSIC ROCK • COUNTRY • BLUES 4726. Levi’s & Lace Square Dance Club, mainstream & rounds, 7-10 pm, Fridays, Masonic Lodge, 2400 Consistory Ct., 986-8801. Levis & Lace Square Dance Lessons, 7:30-9:30 pm, Tuesdays, Masonic Email your group’s recurring events, Family Storytimes with Spellbinders, Lodge, 2400 Consistory Ct., 986-8801, meetings, classes, etc., for free 10am & 7pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 210-2417. publication in Stuff To Do Calendar. Central Library, 530 Grand. 241-4726. Send to: [email protected]. Library 101, 2:30pm, Wednesdays, Fantasy Book Club, 6:30pm, 2nd Please include name of event or group, Central Library, 530 Grand. Learn Tuesday/mo, Central Library 550 date and time, brief description and library skills + Internet. Must reserve Grand. All ages welcome. 241-4807. contact phone number. seat: 241-5251. “Foods for Thought,”1st & 3rd Monday/ Library Story Times, 10am, Tuesdays, mo, recipes w/nutritional facts, food- Wednesdays, Thursdays, Central American Legion meetings—All tastings, Fruita Senior Center, 324 N. Library, 530 Grand. 241-4726. eligible veterans welcome: Coulson, 858-0360. Low Vision Group “Feeling Fun”— #37 GJ, 2nd Saturday/mo, 10am, VFW Fraternal Order of Eagles #595 Bingo, Center for Independence Recreational Post #3981, 503.5 Florence Rd. Dark: Mondays, 1pm, Gold Mine Bingo, 511 Group for individuals with visual July-August. 216-9111. 28.25 Road. 208-4626. impairment, 4-5:30pm, 1st & 3rd #50 Palisade, 3rd Thursday/mo, Friendship Force International, all Wednesdays/mo, 740 Gunnison. Veterans’ Bldg., Palisade. Dark: June- welcome 2nd Thursday/mo, 6:30pm, (Cost depends on activity planned.) August. 434-9677. Community Hospital Lower Level Info, register: 241-0315 x22. Conference Room, thefriendshipforce. #200 GJ, 3rd Tuesday/mo, 5pm Marine Corp League, 1st Saturday/mo, org. social, 6pm meeting, Starvin’ Arvin’s, 10am, VFW #3891, 503.5 Florence Rd. Peachtree Center, Clifton. 314-6623. Gold Wing Road Riders Assn, CO 208-4626. Chap. B, 8am, 1st Saturday/mo, #2006 Fruita, 2nd Saturday/mo, 9am, Mesa Co. Republican Women’s Club Golden Corral. 10am impromptu Fruita Civic Center, 325 E. Aspen. lunch, 2nd Monday/mo, noon, Two rides. 242-6634, 243-3325. 241-9101. Rivers Conv. Ctr. $15/person. RSVP: Grand Mesa Chorus (Sweet Adelines) 257-7120. #2009 GJ, 2nd Monday/mo, 6:30pm, rehearses Tuesdays 6:30-9:15pm, Bellco Credit Union, Hwy. 6&50. 241- Mesa Underground Derby Dames Redlands United Methodist, 527 9101. (MUDD)… practice times 7-9pm at April Village Way. All women’s voices inline hockey rink in front of Orchard American Legion Riders, 3rd Tuesday/ may audition, must be 16 years+. Mesa Middle School. 4/10 Black Nugget•9:00pm•Carbondale mo, 5pm. 314-6623. Membership: Shirley @ 255-9419 4/11 Doc Holliday Harley•11:00am•Glenwood Middle School Book Club, 3-4pm, 2nd Astronomy Club (Western CO), 7pm, (leave message). Performance: Bobbie 4/11 Central Station•9:00pm•GJ @ 245-3480. grandmesachorus.org. Tuesday/mo, Orchard Mesa branch 1st Tuesday/mo, Wubben Science library, 273 Unaweep. 241-4807, 243- 4/17 Palisade Brewery.•7:00pm•Palisade Hall, #196. 242-1351. Grand Mesa Jeep Club, 1st Monday/ 0181. 4/18 Triple Tree•6:30pm•Clifton Ballroom Dancing, 1-4pm Sundays, mo, Famous Dave’s, 6pm. 970-858- 1394. Overeaters Anonymous-Mondays 4/24 Triple Tree•9:00pm•Clifton 8-11pm Thursdays, 8-10pm Saturdays, 7pm; Tuesdays, Thursdays noon; GJ Senior Center, 550 Ouray. 243- Grand Mesa Muzzleloaders, noon, last Thursdays 7pm, Saturdays 9am, 4/25 Suds Bros.•7:00pm•Fruita 7408. Sunday/mo, Reeder Mesa, 7 miles up basement Unity church, 3205 N. Blue Dots Rod & Custom Car Club, Reeder Mesa Rd. from Whitewater; Twelfth. 263-4496. MAY follow signs. Pistol shoot noon, 2nd Monday/mo, 7pm. Call for Page Peddlers-writers group meets 1st 5/01 Brush Creek Saloon•9:00pm•Eagle location: 464-9377. rifle shoot 1pm. Black powder or substitutes only, patched round ball Saturday/mo, 9-11am, Cups, (Hospice 5/02 Brews n’ Cruise•Noon•Palisade Bookcliff Duplicate Bridge Club only. $2 members, $3 non-members. Coffee House on Twelfth St.) 241- 8024. 5/02 Triple Tree•3:00pm•Clifton (ACBL sanctioned) welcomes new Visitors welcome. 858-3365, 434-58-4, 5/08 Black Nugget•9:00pm•Carbondale players. Games 1pm Tues, Wed, Fri; 250-1588, 241-2336. Palisade Art Lovers, 10am, 1st/3rd 7:30pm Thurs, 2923 North Ave., #5. Wednesdays, Palisade Memorial Bldg., 5/09 Enzo’s Pizza Shack•9:00pm•Clifton 243-7874. Grand Valley Wood Carvers, 1st and 5/20 Triple Tree•8:30pm•Clifton 3rd Wednesday 6pm, and 2nd and 4th 120 E. Eighth, Palisade. New members Botanical Gardens hosts “Bucks Day” Wednesday 1pm, Redlands United welcome. 255-1553. 5/29 Volley’s•7:00pm•GJ 1st Friday/mo. Admission $1, 641 Methodist, 527 Village Way. 245-8817. Palisade Lions Club, 7pm, 1st/3rd 5/30 Brass Rail Poker Run•Noon•GJ Struthers. 245-3288. Wednesdays, Rosie’s @ Cameo. 201- 5/31 Eagles Club Poker Run•4:00pm•GJ Grief support—see Hospice Support SHOW SCHEDULE Brush & Palette Club, 1pm, 3rd Groups. 4618. Thursday/mo, Art Center, 1803 N. Poetry Night, 6pm, 2nd Wednesday/ www.facebook.com/gerry.goodman.3 Seventh. 243-7361. Happy Feet Round Dance Phase 2, 5-8pm, Sundays, Masonic Temple, mo, Central Library, 530 Grand. 242- Cars ’n Coffee Auto Enthusiasts, 2400 Consistory Ct. 243-5858. 3672. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Krags Kustom Guitars 8-10am Saturdays, Spoons Bistro & Heartbeat for Kids, support group Redlands Rotary Club, noon, Fridays, kragkustomguitars.com Bakery, 3090 N. Twelfth (Hospice). Redlands Mesa Golf Course, 2299 W. 462-6762. for children who’ve lost loved ones [email protected] by suicide, 7-9pm, third Tuesday/mo, Ridges Blvd. 858-1941, 523-5990. Call-A-Lawyer Night, FREE legal Hospice, 3090 N. Twelfth. Separate River City Singles breakfast, 10am, advice by local Bar Assn. attorneys, adult group meets same time. 263- Tuesdays, Denny’s Restaurant, 7pm, 740 Gunnison, Info: Tom Lynch, VFW #4663 potluck, 6pm, 1st 7-9pm, 3rd Thursday in Jan, Mar, May, 2193, 241-2212. Horizon Drive, GJ. 243-3162. 970-263-4000. Beginners welcomed. Tuesday/mo, 3244 F.25 Rd., Clifton. Jul, Sep, Nov. Call: 256-4001. 434-9470. Hope West Hospice Support Groups: River City Singles dine-out group, Tai Chi Meditation-Tuesdays 7pm, Chatfield Country Kickers Square 2472 Patterson Rd., #7. Tom Lynch, VFW #4663 Auxiliary, 1:30pm, 2nd Grand Junction: Mending Hearts grief 5pm, Wednesdays. RSVP, restaurant: dancing, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, VFW 245-4995. 970-263-4000. Tuesday/mo, 2344 F.25 Rd., Clifton. #3981 Hall, 503.5 Florence Rd, Plus support group for adults, Thursdays, 434-9470. Talk of the Town Toastmasters group 7pm, Mainstream 8-9pm, Pat & 2-3:30pm, Miller Homestead, 3090 N. River City Singles FAC, 5pm, Fridays, meets Thursdays, noon, Business Walking Chi Kung-Increase health, Wanda McBride. 434-3543. 12th St., No registration; join any time. Double Tree Lounge. 248-9211. Incubator, 2591 Legacy Way, Orchard vitality, mental focus. 7:45-8:45am (970) 248-8844. Clay Arts Guild, 1st Thursday/mo. River City Singles personal growth Mesa—leadership and speaking Mondays-Saturdays, Hawthorne Park 523-5805. Delta: Mending Hearts grief support group, 7pm, 3rd Thursday/mo, 1244 training. All welcome. 244-1625. (Gunnison between 4th & 5th.) Tom Main. 244-6612. Lynch, 970-263-4000. Clifton Lions Club, 7pm, 2nd & 4th group for adults, Tuesdays, 2-3:30pm, Thunder Mountain Camera Club, 4th Thursday/mo, Clifton Community Westminster Hall, 145 East 4thSt., No Singles BBQ and Fun-Food, drinks, Tuesday/mo, 7pm, Masonic Temple, Western Slope Coin Club, 2nd Center, 126 Second, Clifton. 260-8895. registration; join any time. (970) 874- games, networking FUN, 6pm 2400 Consistory Ct, GJ. Kathleen @ Wednesday/mo, 6:30pm, VFW Post 6823. Saturdays. Must email for rules, info: CO Desert Herb Society, 6:30pm, 2nd 260-7488. #1247, 1404 Ute. Evaluation 5:30pm; [email protected] meeting 6:30pm. Public welcome. Monday/mo, Botanical Gardens, 655 Montrose: Mending Hearts grief Thunder Mountain Shootists- Struthers. 241-1065, 245-6159. Singles, non-smoking, 60+, monthly 241-1770. support group for adults, Thursdays, marksmanship contest, 3rd Saturday/ 13 10:30am-12pm, Bosom Buddies dine-out meeting, 1:30pm, 1st Sunday of month, Whitewater. 257- Western Slope HOG Chapter monthly Collbran Book Club, 7pm, 1st Thursday/mo, Golden Corral. RSVP: Wednesday/mo, Collbran Library, 111 Room, 645 S. 5th St., No registration; 1472. meeting, 7pm, 1st Wednesday/ 242-6953. mo, Otto’s Restaurant, 2210 Hwy. Main. 487-3545. join any time. (970) 240-7734. Two Rivers Cribbage Club, Thursdays, 6&50. Gordon Weaver, 250-5849, Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge, 2pm, 6pm, Masonic Lodge, 2400 Consistory Christian Women’s Network, 12:15pm, Grand Junction: Caregiver usually 2nd Sunday/mo, Shepherd of westernslopehog.com. 2nd Thursday/mo, Clarion Hotel, Connections, Tuesdays, 10-11:30am, Ct, 261-1670. Valley Lutheran Church, 3133 F Rd. West Slope Non-smoking Singles Horizon Dr. Reservations: 858-7120. Miller Homestead, 3090 N. 12th St., Vegetarian Society of CO, GJ Area 245-5649, 858-6702. (Some months potluck & entertainment, 6:30pm, Branch, 1st Wednesday/mo, noon
No registration; join any time. (970) APRIL • 2015 Crossroads Squares Square Dancing, location is different or held on 3rd 2nd & 4th Saturdays/mo, Presbyterian 248-8844.Kiva for lunch @ various locations; vegan Mondays, 7-9pm, Crossroads Sunday because of holidays.) Church, 27.5 Rd. 464-7950, 241-4153. potluck dinner 3rd Saturday/mo 5pm Methodist Church, 30 & F, Darryl & Adult Book Club, 6:30pm, 3rd Storytime w/Katie and Judy, 11am, @ various locations. 970-255-0417. Western CO Amateur Radio Club, Dixie Dye. 434-3662 or 970-985-8125. Thursdays/mo, Central Library, 550 Wednesdays and Thursdays, Barnes & 9:30am, 2nd Saturday/mo, Civil Air Eagles—see Fraternal Order of Eagles. Grand. 241-4807. Noble, 2451 Patterson. 243-5113. Veterans—Craft Kits for Veterans: Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) Patrol Bldg., GJ Regional Airport. Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction, noon, Edgewater Brewing Company, 905 Storytime w/Judy, 11am Saturdays, is open to Veterans, Active Duty 257-1413. Thursdays, Two Rivers Convention Struthers, hosts free brewery tours Barnes & Noble, 2451 Patterson. 243- Military, and their accompanying Women in Construction (National Ctr., 159 Main. 270-6162. every Saturday/Sunday at 11:30am 5113. family members Monday-Friday, Association), dinner meeting 6pm, 1st and 4pm. 243-3659. Knights of Columbus Pancake Suicide bereavement support—see 8:30am-4:30pm, 1670 North Ave. Monday/mo, Redlands Community Embroidery Guild, 9am, 1st Tuesday/ Breakfast, 3rd Sunday/mo, 7:30am- Heartbeat. HHV provides free craft kits and Ctr. RSVP: 242-5370. noon, Council 13621, Immaculate workshop opportunity to veterans. mo, First Presbyterian Church, 3940 Teen & Student Support Group, Yoga—Kriya Yoga meditation class Heart of Mary, 790 26.5 Road. Adults (970) 424-0499. Home-mailing 27.5 Rd. 257-9394. 7-8pm, 4th Wednesday/mo, 137 N. Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm. Info: $5, children 6-12 $3, children under program for homebound veterans. Carson, 216-5813. Embroidery Guild, 7-9pm, 2nd 6 free. Benefits Knights of Columbus Mesa, Montrose, 249-1345, 252-0908. VFW #1247, lunch & dinner, 3rd Wednesday/mo, Vintage 70 local charities. 260-7664. Tai Chi-Learn relaxation, balance, Tuesday/mo, 14th & Ute, public Clubhouse, 27 & G Rds. 257-9394. mental focus, Yang style, Wednesdays welcome. 254-3000. attended a global cannabis conference, and of promotions for our customers. Second, Silt Diesel, ChemDawg, Grandaddy Purps and just there were lots of MBA’s in the room. Many of passed ordinances permitting recreational about anything Purple sell well. But we had the us in the industry are focused on implementing cultivation and products manufacturing. dankest Pineapple Kush that sold out so fast. We best practices and driving the industry forward. However, they have turned down everyone who just got 5 new pounds in stock, and we try to I know I am. has applied. Fortunately, that hasn’t stopped carry a least 20 strains at all times. 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As we move into the month of April my life and brought music back to and the wonderful spring weather me. As for influences, there are many. with everything starting to blossom, I was always huge on Ella Fitzgerald, Scan Our I am reminded of new beginnings, Frank Sinatra, Tori Amos, Metallica, rebirth, and growth for us, as well. Sublime, Carole King, Korn—my QR Code May we be inspired ourselves to seek influences are really all over the growth and new directions in our place.” own lives. I was eager to hear Brandon’s story, Speaking of growth and new as well. Here’s what he said: “I started directions, I will introduce you to two playing after watching the movie new friends of mine currently on that Crossroads and always listened to path, who hope to share their musical blues in 1987. My dad was a sax and talent with the western slope and flute player who played locally in the beyond. This awesome guitar/piano early 90’s. I went to his shows and duo call themselves “PARALLEL.” started sitting in with his bands for a Brandon West on guitar and Beth couple songs in local bars when I was Garcia-Rivera on vocals/keyboard nine, and playing with my mom at amaze me every time I watch them church. I played in Reggae bands in perform. You can feel their passion Eugene OR and Austin TX 2002-2006 We will for the music, the love they have for and in 2012. I played in a jazz-fusion what they do. band in North Carolina in 2010 for a I sat down with them for an short while and a local rock band in price-match Interview recently, so I can share a bit Grand Junction last year. I usually of their history with you and get them had to hold back and be in the distant any in-stock some exposure they truly deserve. background playing rhythm guitar to Of course, first of all, I wanted to very simple and repetitive songs. My know how these two had found each influences are Frank Zappa, Santana item! other. and Birelli Lagrene. I really feed off “We met May 21, 2014, after of Beth’s multiple and versatile vocal chatting for a couple months on styles and piano accompaniment OkCupid and Facebook (Beth was and am able to fully express myself uber shy). Brandon was looking for musically with Parallel. Our love for EQUIPMENT • APPAREL • EXPERTISE someone to date; I, Beth, was looking each other draws our creative forces for a ‘long distance pen pal’ to chat out and makes me play differently Personal, one-on-one service for every customer with about music. He still teases me when playing with Beth than at any about that (mega shy girl alert). It other time.” wasn’t until our third date that we After talking with these two, I can 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! even played music for each other, appreciate the music they bring us but it was love at first note. Then, even more than before. They are a just fun and as a date, we played an perfect fit for success! open mic night at The Blue Moose I encourage all of you to come out (970) 243-2847 • 461 Main Street in Grand Junction (which since has closed). Beth was to hear PARALLEL at Bailey’s Lounge, on acoustic guitar, Brandon electric, Grand Vista Hotel, April 9, April 20, and it was like something neither of May 23, and on other date in May us had ever experienced before. After yet to be determined. They’ll also be summitcanyon.com that, the decision to get Beth a piano playing the Triple Play Records’ Battle (her instrument of choice) was made; of the Bands on April 18. Hope to by our third open mic, Beth was on see you all there! You can also find piano, and Parallel was born.” them on Reverb Nation, where they During our Interview, I asked Beth are currently ranked #2 in the Indie about her background and musical Genre, http://www.reverbnation. influences. com/parallel3 and on Facebook . She said, “I’ve always loved music; Parallel is eclectic and different, it’s been my greatest passion, playing and the duo’s writing together or listening or writing. I started music has proved amazing. As they say, lessons around age five, and I’ve been “Honesty with our originals is so classically trained in both piano and important, pulling from what we are voice. I studied jazz improvisation living and feeling and experiencing, for a short while. I studied and sang no holds barred. We both have such opera in the Bay Area of California different backgrounds in music, for several years and played with and we pull from them to make our Gingerbread House, Strangers and music. Parallel is a creation of love, PKB, Bay Area local bands in the not just for music and performing, 90’s. I gave up everything in 2001 and but for each other. We hope you love didn’t really play again in public or what we do as much as we love doing with anyone until Brandon came into it.”—Parallel
15 APRIL • 2015 part-time pizza chef was fired from the band. Replacements at RiotFest. The boys (really just The band signed onto a major label, and in Paul and Tommy) donned giant orange cowboy typical Replacements fashion, this seemed to hats, flannel shirts and skirts. They were rough take the wind out of their sails. around the edges, but it was great to see them rip Luckily, they produced one last great through the library. Next up is April 19th at the album, Pleased To Meet Me. This led to a Fillmore. I doubt if I will be at the front of the major tour that had them coming to the Glen crowd, but I’ll be soaking in The Replacements. THE SOURCE Miller Ballroom on the CU campus. I had the Don’t miss a chance to see these rock legends! opportunity to meet them earlier in the day at an album signing session on the Pearl Street mall. The boys were sullen and less than psyched to be signing records on a Saturday afternoon. Fast forward to that evening. The band was out of their stupor and in full-tilt thrashing. I pushed my way to the front, and all that was between me and Paul Westerberg was the orchestra pit. That changed when Paul launched off the stage and headed my way. To my surprise, he offered up his screwdriver to me, which tasted dangerously like gasoline. We left dripping sweat, exhausted and exhilarated, having seen the greatest rock By Tom Brinegar IS A GENERAL ADMISSION VENUE WITH show of our lives. LIMITED SEATING AREAS AVAILABLE. My next opportunity to see them live came in A Band Preview the late 80s at the Paramount in Denver. In stark See The Replacements at Fillmore in Denver Rewind to Boulder CO, fall 1985. I thought opposition to my previous experience, the band was not ready to play. The concert was being Apr. 19 I had made the greatest music discovery of all time that summer. Returning to school, I found recorded for a live radio show. Paul convinced The Replacements will be appearing at the out that everyone had the same news about an the fans to boo for effect to the radio audience. Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on Sunday, April album called Let It Be by The Replacements. Maybe more screwdrivers were at play, but 19. The doors open at 7pm with showtime 8pm. Soon after, Tim was released and Bastards Paul soon forgot his instructions to heckle and You must be 16 years old or older with a valid ID of Young was blaring out of the fraternity became belligerent with the crowd. to enter the Fillmore Auditorium. Valid ID must windows. This began the cult fascination with We left knowing the band didn’t have much be government issued and contain your picture the greatest rock band of my era. Unfortunately, life left, and they threw in the towel in 1991. and birth date. There is no entry for anyone under the band was already on its way to inevitable Twenty-two years later, I found myself in a dusty 16 years old! THE FILLMORE AUDITORIUM implosion. Bob Stinson, the lead guitarist and field in Byers CO, anticipating the return of The
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Dirt’s second album (2010’s “Nasty as I support his smack habit. With a desire to once again get his life Wanna Be”) debuted and stayed at the top of Billboard’s comedy back on track, Avalon moved in with his sister, and the pair set charts for weeks and featured guests such as Ke$ha, LMFAO and out on the road to recovery. Tragedy struck again when his sister others. relapsed, and died from a heroin overdose. His music and persona have excitedly received a cult following After the deaths of both his father and sister, Mickey decided not only dominant on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, that he wanted more out of life, moved back to Los Angeles, and Vine and iTunes, but at his sold-out shows and concerts across chose to make one final attempt to clean up his act. Shortly after the globe. his return, Mickey was befriended by ex-MTV VJ Simon Rex Most recently, Simon (or Dirt Nasty) teamed up with super- (aka Dirt Nasty), who encouraged Avalon to pursue his passion producer Diplo, and his friends Andy Milonakis and Riff Raff to of hip-hop and even collaborated with him on some tracks. At form the group “Three Loco.” November of 2012 saw the release the time, Avalon was staying in a sober living facility and had a of an 8-song album on Diplo’s own Mad Decent record label, strict curfew, so Dirt Nasty began passing out Mickey’s demo which garnished them critical acclaim from the likes of MTV, at Hollywood clubs, which helped Mickey develop a following Pitchfork, Vice Magazine and Perez Hilton just to name a few. among fans of the Los Angeles nightclub scene. As Mickey’s popularity grew, he began to sell out clubs throughout California with his legendary live show. Soon after, DJFolami An NYC native who relocated to Aspen CO 10 years ago. Interscope Records took notice of the guerilla promotions tactics Saturday, April 18 • Belly Up Aspen Once upon a time, he ran a little club in the East Village of New and signed Avalon to the label in 2005. Through Interscope, Mickey Avalon & Dirt Nasty York called Guernica, where he parlayed his love of music into Avalon released his now classic self-titled debut album, which with DJ Folami, 10pm, Ages 18+ Only planning and executing fabulous events. Then he decided to take showcased his unique rhyming style and indulgent lyrics. Inspired $25 GA / $25 (Under 21 $5 surcharge) GA action and mix music himself. by his experiences on the streets with drugs and prostitution, the Now he is the Music Supervisor of the country’s most exclusive Mickey Avalon raw honesty of his songs immediately resonated with audiences. private club—The Caribou Club in Aspen, and he excels in playing Mickey Avalon’s life story plays out like an episode of VH1’s Fan favorites “Jane Fonda,” “Mr. Right” and “My Dick” quickly up to 8 different genres of music in a given evening for the most ‘Behind The Music,” marred by personal tragedy, triumphs and spread across the Internet and mainstream radio, turning Mickey discerning and diverse clientele in the world. He’s also opened immense pain. Using his life experiences as fuel for his intense Avalon into a household name. Avalon quickly took to the road up for such luminaries as Thomas Gold, Joachim Garraud, KRS- rhymes, Mickey Avalon is invited listeners to step into his world and was performing sold-out shows alongside the Red Hot Chili One, Grandmaster Flash, Brazilian Girls, Frederico Abeuele, of debauchery with the release of his sophomore studio album, Peppers, Travis Barker and DJ AM, Snoop Dogg, Stephen Marley Lyrics Born, India-Arie, J-Boogie, Louis xiv, Danger Kitty, and Loaded, on April 24th, 2012. and Slightly Stoopid. many more. Avalon’s back-story begins on the streets of Hollywood, Mickey’s contagious demeanor and unique writing style have California. Raised by his heroin-addicted father, he began selling made him a hot commodity in the music industry as hip-hop pot at a young age, a trade he acquired from his mother. In an artist Young Jeezy and producer Jermaine Dupri jumped at the attempt to clean up his act, Mickey converted to Orthodox chance to collaborate with him for a Boost Mobile commercial. Judaism in his late teens, an effort that didn’t last because of Avalon then joined forces with rock acts the Happy Mondays and constant family tragedy, such as his father’s death in a tragic Unwritten Law, with whom he co-wrote the radio hit “Shoulda drunk driving accident. Known Better.” His music has been featured in countless movies and television series, including the HBO’s series Hung, the animated series American Dad, the Duke Nukem Forever video game, “Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay” and, most recently, in the trailers for the Cameron Diaz film “Bad Teacher.” Free after years of industry red tape, Mickey Avalon has returned with a brand new album, Loaded, which takes fans on a journey through the seedy streets of Hollywood. Mickey immediately launches into his salacious exploits with “Rock Bottom,” an anthem for his riotous self-destructive behavior, and continues the depravity alongside Unwritten Law’s Scott Russo on the album’s lead single “Girlfriend,” an ode to having friends with benefits. Avalon’s diversity allows him to slip into sleek electro-synth beats (“I’m Hot”), playfully spit intricate rhymes over a classic hip-hop beat (“More Junk”), and rock out while letting it all hang out (“Tight Blue Jeans”). Loaded is the soundtrack to one the most debauched tales of rock ‘n’ roll. Filled with excess and exploding with sexual energy, Avalon’s music embraces decadence and celebrates its hedonistic glory. Mickey Avalon simply appeals to the voyeuristic side of all of us who want to indulge, let loose and get Loaded. Dirt Nasty Simon Rex was first introduced to television audiences as an MTV VJ. 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