Bruce Cockburn
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November 15, 7:30 pm-10:00pm |
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 Few recording artists are as creative and prolific as Bruce Cockburn. Since his self-titled debut in 1970, the Canadian singer-songwriter has issued a steady stream of acclaimed albums every couple of years. But that output suddenly ran dry in 2011 following the release of Small Source of Comfort . There were good reasons for the drought. For one thing, Cockburn became a father again with the birth of his daughter Iona. Then there was the publication of his 2014 memoir Rumors of Glory . “I didn’t write any songs until after the book was published because all my creative energy had gone into three years of writing it,” Cockburn explains, from his home in San Francisco. “There was simply nothing left to write songs with. As soon as the book was put to bed, I started asking myself whether I was ever going to be a songwriter again.” Such doubt was new to the man who’s rarely been at a loss for words as he’s distilled political views, spiritual revelations and personal experiences into some of popular music’s most compelling songs. What spurred Cockburn back into songwriting was an invitation to contribute a song to a documentary film about the late, seminal Canadian poet Al Purdy and he was off to the races. Cockburn, who won the inaugural People’s Voice Award at the Folk Alliance International conference in February and will be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in September, continues to find inspiration in the world around him and channel those ideas into songs. “My job is to try and trap the spirits of things in the scratches of pen on paper and the pulling of notes out of metal,” he once noted. More than forty years after embarking on his singer-songwriting career, Cockburn keeps kicking at the darkness so that it might bleed daylight.
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Upcoming Events
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| Friday, Nov 15 |
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TODDLER TIME 10 AM - 1 PM
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CLASSES/LECTURES
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KITTEN YOGA
5:30pm-6:30pm, 362 28 Rd Grand Junction, CO 81501
Gentle Flow Yoga in our kitten room. Classes are open to the public for a $10 donation. Please bring a clean yoga mat and wear long pants and shirts
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with sleeves. Pre-registration is required. Register by contacting the Animal Resource Center- 970-434-7337 ext 103 or ashley@rhhumanesociety.org
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RADIO ROOM
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CONCERT: QUICKSAND SOUP
Live in The Radio Room
7:30pm-9:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave, Grand Junction Colorado
Quicksand Soup is a high energy alternative bluegrass band based in Moab, Utah. Led by songwriter Sand Sheff, Quicksand Soup features top notch
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instrumental talent and catchy and unique songs. Quicksand Soup will be performing LIVE in the KAFM Radio Room on Friday, November 15th!
Comprised of songwriter Sand Sheff, lead guitarist David Steward, mandolinist Eric Jones, bass player Alan Snow, and fiddler Tamara Frieda, Quicksand Soup is a well-rounded quintet that will leave crowds wanting more! Music Row Magazine in Nashville, Tennessee has called them the definition of Americana. Their songs are infections with strong country, folk, bluegrass, rock, and even jazz influences.
Don’t miss out on Quicksand Soup! Tickets are $20 at the door and may be purchased by calling (970) 241-8801, or online at www.kafmradio.org. The Radio Room is located at 1310 Ute Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501.
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BRUCE COCKBURN
7:30pm-10:00pm, 645 Main Street
Few recording artists are as creative and prolific as Bruce Cockburn. Since his self-titled debut in 1970, the Canadian singer-songwriter has issued
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a steady stream of acclaimed albums every couple of years. But that output suddenly ran dry in 2011 following the release of Small Source of Comfort . There were good reasons for the drought. For one thing, Cockburn became a father again with the birth of his daughter Iona. Then there was the publication of his 2014 memoir Rumors of Glory . “I didn’t write any songs until after the book was published because all my creative energy had gone into three years of writing it,” Cockburn explains, from his home in San Francisco. “There was simply nothing left to write songs with. As soon as the book was put to bed, I started asking myself whether I was ever going to be a songwriter again.” Such doubt was new to the man who’s rarely been at a loss for words as he’s distilled political views, spiritual revelations and personal experiences into some of popular music’s most compelling songs. What spurred Cockburn back into songwriting was an invitation to contribute a song to a documentary film about the late, seminal Canadian poet Al Purdy and he was off to the races. Cockburn, who won the inaugural People’s Voice Award at the Folk Alliance International conference in February and will be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in September, continues to find inspiration in the world around him and channel those ideas into songs. “My job is to try and trap the spirits of things in the scratches of pen on paper and the pulling of notes out of metal,” he once noted. More than forty years after embarking on his singer-songwriting career, Cockburn keeps kicking at the darkness so that it might bleed daylight.
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TODDLER TIME 10 AM - 1 PM
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SPORTS
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SALTY CROSS 2019
9:00am-4:00pm, 651 N Pine St
2019, Salty Cross Day 1 & 2 - Nov. 16 & 17, 2019 A Weekend of Cyclocross Races and a 5k Cross Country Running Races at a Multi-terrain Park.
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Salty Cross Day 1 - Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 - Little Salt Wash Park, Fruita, CO Local favorite at Little Salt Wash Park with new course layouts every year... nearby playground for family fun. This event promises great racing fun in the whoops, grass, and trees! The 5k Cross Country Running Race will kick of the day of racing at 9:00. Race day registration opens at 7:30 a.m. & closes 40 min prior to race start!!! Races start at 9:00 a.m. Salty Cross Day 2 - Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 - Little Salt Wash Park, Fruita, CO Warm up with the 5k Cross Country Running Race if you choose then, jump on to your bike for the cyclocross races. We’ll mix it up by changing the course slightly. Race day registration opens at 7:30 a.m. & closes 40 min prior to race start!!! Races start at 9:00 a.m.
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MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR - GRAND JUNCTION
5:30pm-9:30pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Stunning imagery. Breathtaking adventure. Heartwarming Inspiration. Mountainfilm On Tour - Grand Junction hits the historic Avalon Theatre on
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Saturday, November 16. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available now at avalontheatregj.com or at the Avalon box office.
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MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR - GRAND JUNCTION
5:30pm-9:30pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Stunning imagery. Breathtaking adventure. Heartwarming Inspiration. Mountainfilm On Tour - Grand Junction hits the historic Avalon Theatre on
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Saturday, November 16. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available now at avalontheatregj.com or at the Avalon box office.
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MOUNTAIN FILM ON TOUR 2019
7:00pm-10:00pm, 645 Main Street
MOUNTAINFILM on Tour Avalon Theatre Doors at 5:30 pm Saturday, November 16, 2019 7:00 pm
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DANCE
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CONTRA DANCE
7:00pm-10:00pm, 523 1/2 Main Street Downtown GJ
Contra dance is a folk dance made up of long lines of couples. The Caller teaches the sequences of figures before each dance and cues the dancers
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throughout each dance. All ages welcome (age 10 and above), casual dress, no experience necessary and no partner necessary.
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