ZZ Top
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June 14, 8:00 pm-10:00pm |
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925 STRUTHERS AVENUE |
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Gates at 7 PM Tickets: $52 GA Lawn/$72 Reserved/$92 Reserved +fees Known to the world as "That Lil' Ol' Band from Texas," ZZ Top were had a thoroughly unique career. They started as a trio putting their own spin on blues & boogie rock, and became arena rock stars in the 1970s. In the 1980s, they cannily reinvented themselves, hot-wiring their sound with sequencers and synthesizers and becoming unlikely MTV heroes with a series of clever videos that turned bearded frontmen Billy Gibbons (guitar) and Dusty Hill (bass) into an eccentric visual signature. This gambit made them one of the only groups of their era to not only survive in the new arena of pop, but to become more popular than ever, gaining a new audience without sacrificing the old one. At their core, ZZ Top's songs never changed that much, taking standard blues figures, filtering them through Gibbons' precisely raunchy guitar, marrying them to the simple but funky groove of Hill and drummer Frank Beard, and adding lyrics steeped in surreal wit as they dealt with sex, booze, the blues, and the glorious idiosyncrasies of life in Texas. Their stardom faded a bit in the mid-'90s as their albums stopped topping the charts, but they remained a popular live act that could reliably fill large venues and give fans a great show more than 50 years after the act debuted. 1973's Tres Hombres was their first major success and the point where their trademark sound found itself, 1983's Eliminator introduced the streamlined, new wave-influenced approach that brought them their greatest success, and 2012's La Futura, the final studio album from the original trio, was a return to form that delivered Lone Star guitar raunch with flashes of electronic sheen.
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Upcoming Events
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DANCE
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ZZ TOP
8:00pm-10:00pm, 925 STRUTHERS AVENUE
Gates at 7 PM Tickets: $52 GA Lawn/$72 Reserved/$92 Reserved +fees Known to the world as "That Lil' Ol' Band from Texas," ZZ Top
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were had a thoroughly unique career. They started as a trio putting their own spin on blues & boogie rock, and became arena rock stars in the 1970s. In the 1980s, they cannily reinvented themselves, hot-wiring their sound with sequencers and synthesizers and becoming unlikely MTV heroes with a series of clever videos that turned bearded frontmen Billy Gibbons (guitar) and Dusty Hill (bass) into an eccentric visual signature. This gambit made them one of the only groups of their era to not only survive in the new arena of pop, but to become more popular than ever, gaining a new audience without sacrificing the old one. At their core, ZZ Top's songs never changed that much, taking standard blues figures, filtering them through Gibbons' precisely raunchy guitar, marrying them to the simple but funky groove of Hill and drummer Frank Beard, and adding lyrics steeped in surreal wit as they dealt with sex, booze, the blues, and the glorious idiosyncrasies of life in Texas. Their stardom faded a bit in the mid-'90s as their albums stopped topping the charts, but they remained a popular live act that could reliably fill large venues and give fans a great show more than 50 years after the act debuted. 1973's Tres Hombres was their first major success and the point where their trademark sound found itself, 1983's Eliminator introduced the streamlined, new wave-influenced approach that brought them their greatest success, and 2012's La Futura, the final studio album from the original trio, was a return to form that delivered Lone Star guitar raunch with flashes of electronic sheen.
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BOZ SCAGGS: OUT OF THE BLUES TOUR
7:30pm-10:00pm, Posting public events
Doors Open: 6:30 PM Ticket Prices: $35, $45, $55, $75 +fees VIP Tickets: $225, $175 It's appropriate that Boz Scaggs' new album is Out of the
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Blues, since the blues is what first sparked his five-decade musical career. "Music has been a constant companion and I'm feeling more free with it than ever," Scaggs comments. "I feel like I've found my voice through all these years, and I've gotten closer to where I want to be with my approach." VIP1 – Front Row Package $225 Package includes: One front row ticket, Collectible tour lithograph autographed by Boz Scaggs (limited print), Specially designed Boz Scaggs embroidered hat, Boz Scaggs canvas tote bag, Exclusive Boz Scaggs VIP merchandise item, Commemorative tour laminate, and Commemorative ticket. VIP2 – Tour Package $175 Package includes: One premium reserved ticket located in rows 2-12, Collectible tour lithograph autographed by Boz Scaggs (limited print), Specially designed Boz Scaggs embroidered hat, Boz Scaggs canvas tote bag, Exclusive Boz Scaggs VIP merchandise item, Commemorative tour laminate, and Commemorative ticket.
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RADIO ROOM
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MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
The Summer Shakespeare Series
6:00pm-9:00pm, The Radio Room 1310 Ute Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501
The Shakespeare Summer Series by The Geek Parties is back!
Come enjoy a night of comedy Theatre in The Radio Room at KAFM
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$20.00
Doors open at 6pm
Show starts at 6:30pm
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| Friday, Jun 17 |
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GENERAL
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SILVERTON ARTS FESTIVAL
An Avalanche of Arts
11:30am-5:00pm, 1100 Block of Notorious Blair Street, Silverton, CO
We’re reviving a community tradition with a weekend-long celebration of fine arts and crafts! This Father’s Day weekend, Notorious Blair
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Street will be abuzz with visitors as local, regional and national artists showcase their work in a high caliber juried show. Friday night will also include a kick-off to our free Silverton Summer Sounds open-air music series!
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SILVERTON SUMMER SOUNDS MUSIC SERIES
6:00pm-10:00pm, 1800 Greene St, Memorial Park, Silverton, CO
Join us under the stars for Silverton Creative District’s Summer Sounds Music Series, presented by the Town of Silverton! This free open air
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music series takes place every 3rd Friday of the month from June through September in Silverton's Memorial Park. Taylor Scott Band will be joining us for June! This roots-rock based band delivers music that is heavily influenced by funk, blues, and soul music. A must see!
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MUSIC
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NICK PASSEY AND ARIA DARLING – PALISADE BREWING
an Americana/Folk duo from Salt Lake City, UT
7:00pm-10:00pm, 200 Peach AvePalisade, CO 81526
Nick Passey & Aria Darling is an Americana/Folk duo from Salt Lake City, UT. The pair harmonize vocals while Passey plays guitar and Darling
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plays mandolin. In 2022, they released a live video of their single, “Don’t Know How I’m Feeling.” This performance showcases this pair’s dynamic and how they complement each other, providing the poignant undertones that the lyrics suggest. Their live set also lends itself to this soul-stirring mood, creating an atmosphere that keeps the audience transfixed, engaged, and in awe.
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TEDX GRAND JUNCTION
10:00am-3:00pm, Posting public events
TEDxGrandJunction brings a variety of presentations to encourage creativity, innovation, and social awareness through the power of big ideas.
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TEDxGrandJunction invites members of our community to share their stories on the professional stage. Grandparents and grade-schoolers attend the event to be educated and inspired. Presenters include passionate people from all walks of life - artists, innovators, scholars, musicians, and business owners. Grand Junction is positioned to be a cultural leader in Western Colorado, challenging the region in wonderful ways. TEDxGrandJunction is a non-profit organization committed to giving a voice to passionate individuals whose stories are fun and enlightening.
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GENERAL
VISUAL ARTS
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SILVERTON ARTS FESTIVAL
An Avalanche of Arts
10:00am-5:00pm, 1100 Block of Notorious Blair Street, Silverton, CO
We’re reviving a community tradition with a weekend-long celebration of fine arts and crafts! This Father’s Day weekend, Notorious Blair
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Street will be abuzz with visitors as local, regional and national artists showcase their work in a high caliber juried show. Friday night will also include a kick-off to our free Silverton Summer Sounds open-air music series!
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GRAND OPENING OF THE ATRIUM BY SAGE CREATIONS
11:00am-5:00pm, 223 S. Main Street, Palisade
Live music, refreshments, paintings and a plant sale - including lavender - at this new Palisade storefront for Sage Creations Organic Farm (up on
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East Orchard Mesa). It's a fun new hang spot in Palisade that will offer food and drinks!
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RADIO ROOM
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LIVE IN THE GRAPEVINES
Featuring Exit 42 and Violet Pines
5:00pm-10:00pm, Grande River Vineyards
Join KAFM at Grande River Vineyards for an evening of Music and Wine under the stars. Music Features Headlining act Exit 42 with Violet Pines
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Doors open at 5:00 PM - Music kicks off at 6:00 PM
Tickets are $20 - $25 at the door.
Grande River Vineyards
787 Grande River Drive
Palisade, CO 81526
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