Author: Adam Johnston

busy

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We’ve been busy. Most notably, Ian’s got a new baby who’s being taught All The Things by big sister. The rest of us are scattered about in different states, both of geography and of mind. We were strategic to plan childbirth and vacations all at the same time so that we can ramp back up at the end of the month with an exciting collection of private and public gigs. (Stay tuned: Thursday, July 27 from 6-8 we’ll be in Midvale to play music for dogs and their people — all are welcome for this grand opening!)

In the meantime, we’ve rehearsed a few new things and have tried out music in a few new places before we ramp up again. Here’s an unreleased sample from a swanky lounge a few weeks ago:

See you out and about in a few weeks!

big week ahead

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We have another double-header week!

First, this Wednesday, June 7, we’re back at Xalisco from 6-9p (free, 21+). We were thrilled with their stage and their tacos last time, and we’re excited to be back. 2430 Grant Ave, Ogden.

And then, just two days later, Friday, June 9, from 7-10p, we’re at the Lobby Lounge at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake (free, all ages). This is our first show at Grand America, but we’re already looking ahead to the fall for more. Join us as we play here for the first time for their cocktail hour. Make an evening out of it and hang out in the big city.

After these shows, we’ve got a break planned until late July, so come to both shows to get your fix of live music from us to hold you over until then!

grand prix

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We’re back at the Compass Rose in Huntsville this weekend, playing from Noon to 3:00 on Saturday, May 20. Unlike our Apres Ski events, this gig will feature warm weather and sunny skies! We’re playing along the street to catch the festivities of Huntsville’s Grand Prix, the annual event featuring Cyclekarting, “a caricature of a pre-world war II vintage car” according to the good people hosting the event. While we’re there, we’ll also take in the grand openings of two new art galleries, the Gold Rush Art Gallery & Green Haus Art Co. in downtown Huntsville.

One thing to note: This is the same weekend as the Ogden Marathon, so Ogden Canyon will be closed much of the day. We’ll be getting there early via Trapper’s Loop, ourselves.

Hope to see you there! (If you’re not, we expect you’re running the marathon.)

make it funky: Lighthouse Lounge this weekend

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We get to play a show at Lighthouse Lounge this Saturday, May 6, 9:00 – Midnight (21+, $5). If there’s anywhere we’d want to be after 9:00 PM wearing anything but PJs, it’s the PBR stage with Paddy running sound. We always look forward to it.

Little does the rest of the band know, but Adam made a setlist that pushes the limits of fun and funky, inspired by this clip recorded when we were playing out in the cold a few months ago. Imagine what Tim’s fingers will do on those bass strings when they’re actually warm, Ian screaming out in encouragement as everything builds after Caryn tells the band, “Make it funky.” Indeed, we will.

ice cream, anniversaries, and music

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We’re at the Gandy Dancer again this weekend, 6-8PM on Saturday, April 22. It just so happens that they’re celebrating their 2-year anniversary of mercantile ownership on Washington Boulevard, so the ice cream scoops are generous and discounted, along with other promotions. All ages, free show, but bring your wallet for soup, sandwich, and a cone. And the tip jar, if you’re so inclined.

Maybe on Saturday Adam will start introducing our instrumental breaks so that Caryn doesn’t have to remember those pieces. Here’s a bit of hilarity that sounds a little like some kind of comedy sketch from The Muppet Show, and also includes our debut of Cissy Strut, originally by the Meters, or the Beaters? the Greeters? or someone …