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CARD back EXPIRES AUGUST cover1, 2015 THE WESTERN SLOPE’S GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS & NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 IT’S ALL ABOUT FUN AT Story on page 3 Inside GORDON LIGHTFOOT Concert Preview page 18 page 11 GRAND JUNCTION The new Cherokee delivers superior performance, CHRYSLER • JEEP • DODGE • RAM exceptional fuel economy, 2578 HWY 6 & 50 Grand Junction craftsmanship and (on the corner of motor & funny little street) user-friendly connectivity. 245-3100 • 1-800-645-5886 TAKE A TEST DRIVE TODAY! www.grandjunctionchrysler.com • Sales: Mon-Fri 8:30-6:00, Sat 8:30-5:00 • Parts and Service: Mon - Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat 9:00-1:00 / Closed on Sundays second-story dance floor and bal- cony, a private VIP meeting room Grand Valley Matters... and a VIP lounge seating area con- sisting of couches handmade by part-owner Butch and his buddy From the Editor Tass. By Jeff Inks THE SOURCE It is a very impressive space, and one can easily appreciate the ef- Change is Good! Welcome to ThunderStruck! fort that has gone into creating this by Ryan Cook quality entertainment option in the This issue sees The Source em- hours before your press deadline. Grand Valley. barking on a brand new path to Exciting, nonetheless. The late-summer angle of the sun hatched the idea after watching a success. After laying out and de- Co-owner Butch says, “We are Did you make your final trek to casts rich shades of gold and am- friend’s successes and failures as signing the entire paper, I’ve fi- ber across the deck and front bar a restaurateur in Colorado Springs. known as a Gastro-Pub. That’s Graff Dairy before they closed? I nally been FIRED. It’s something of Thunderstruck Valley. Large a tavern or saloon that serves thought about going to get some “This January, it became evident restaurant-quality food.” Adds I’ve been working on for at least flat-screens broadcast early-round ice cream several times, but the that the dream was really going bartender Scotty, of Droptop Lin- the last five years. I’m going to coverage of the US Open Tennis line was at least 15 cars deep, to happen. I was approached by a coln fame, “And home to the best turn the design reins over to Jeff Tournament at the new downtown streaming onto 29 Road. It was friend who wanted to open a simi- party in Grand Junction—341 peo- Steele from Scream Graphics. Grand Junction restaurant and lar place. When we saw the Boom- fascinating to see, night after bar. The earlier lunch rush, power ple (referring to the establishment’s I’ve worked with Jeff for at least er’s space, it was perfect for my night, the lines of people going lunches over the Kale Caesar sal- capacity) at one time. Thursday the last ten years on a variety of vision,” recalls Towner. “I want to to get their last cone or shake ad and a more casual crowd din- through Sunday, we are at our ca- projects. provide a better and safer place for pacity crowd.” from this iconic place. Luckily, ing on fresh hand-cut French fries people to hang out and have fun in This will free me up to open up the last night my daughter and alongside Butch’s famous stuffed Grand Junction.” Thunderstruck Valley also offers our new print division and fine- her friend Milan braved the long burgers, has given way to the calm corporate options and caters to tune our fundraising efforts with lines for over two hours. I asked before the dinner hour—and an- Thunderstruck Valley is a little bit businesses and organizations county, a little bit rock ‘n roll. But The Source Card. The last few my daughter to get me a cone, ticipation of the party certain to needing space to meet (or free follow. it is also jazz and hip-hop. The weeks making the changeover nothing fancy. She would text me wifi). Three to four nights a week crowds might come for sports on are dedicated to live music. There have been a bit stressful. You photos of how long the line was Now six weeks old, the Grand any of their numerous, brand new never realize how many moving and give me updates. When they Valley’s newest addition to the is live-band karaoke and a staff of gigantic flat screen TVs, but they awesome fun people committed parts go into putting a paper to- got to the window, the lady said restaurant and nightlife scene is stay for an impressive menu that the locally owned and run Thun- to customer service. Plus, Thun- gether until you have to transfer they just ran out, but somehow might bring a “Bam!” if Emeril hap- derstruck Valley employs nearly 70 the duties over to someone else. managed to crank out a few more derstruck Valley, 436 Main Street pened in on the joint. The building in Grand Junction. Thunderstruck locals. cups of chocolate. My order came has just undergone over $200,000 On top of all that, I decided to Valley is the fruit of over ten to me a little “liquidy,” so I put it in in renovations since it was known While some public comment has change to a new press for the years of commitment to a vision the freezer and forgot about it for as Boomers. The 10,000-square- been made about a couple early paper. This new press will bring and dream by Mark Towner, who instances of 1am ruckuses caused a few days. Then I remembered foot space boasts three bars, a us new print options we’ve been by revelers gone-wild, it is clear looking to implement for the last it was in the freezer, so I treated the atmosphere and amenities of few years. I’d like to thank the myself to about 3/4 of the cup Thunderstruck Valley cater to a di- Montrose Press for being a great and, of course, it was delicious. verse everyday crowd. Bartender print partner for the last four years. I didn’t finish it off, though. I put Scotty is right. Thunderstruck Val- I’m definitely on pins and needles it back in the freezer, and it’s still ley is a party. Whether you are go- assisting Jeff to get this issue there. I started laughing to myself ing at 11am on a Sunday morning done. I can’t wait to see what the the other day thinking, “Should I for football on the 80-inch screens, meeting friends for a birthday din- new product looks like. So, as eat the rest or not?” M answer still ner, stopping in for an ice cold you read this issue, some things remains a mystery. If I finish it off, it will be like kissing goodbye a brew, or twerking it to some dub- might look a little different, please step, Thunderstruck Valley is for bear with us as we work out the long history with great memories and yummy ice cream. people who like to have fun, enjoy kinks. It’s an exciting new twist good music and eat great food. A to my 22-year career putting the Well, I guess all great things must great party indeed—341 people at paper together. I never planned come to an end. I’m sure the a time. on being the layout guy back in Graffs will enjoy their retirement, Ryan T. Cook owns Rainrunner 1992—it just fell in my lap—and I as I will enjoy passing the layout Media, a public relations and mul- had to teach myself how to put a of this paper to Jeff. He does Bartender Scotty (of Droptop Lincoln) chats with a customer timedia marketing company. Find paper together. It’s like a gigantic have a perfect name to take the at the front bar at ThunderStruck Valley, the newest addition out more at RainrunnerMedia. puzzle, and sometimes you don’t torch and run with it! to the Grand Valley’s nightlife and restaurant scene com. have all the pieces until a few Clean & Clear—Spas • Pools & Ponds From Green to Clean in 4 Days or Less Pool & Spa Maintenance Pond Design & Maintenance Natural Swimming Pools Lighting & Design Retaining Walls 2 Imagine the Possibilities SEPTEMBER • 2014 Dave Lord 970-234-6407 Certifi ed Pool Operator (CPO) Serving Western Colorado THE SOURCE K-Mart holds Benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Now in Grand Junction Get FORETHOUGHT.net Internet + Phone No funny introductory prices No hidden charges Just reliable fast service Kmart will be hosting a Charity there will be concession and car- Auction of Sports Memorabilia nival booths, raising money for and Certificates with proceeds the March of Dimes, along with benefiting St.