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Show Moab Happenings by Season Perkins 259-997- 259-843- 'At Sponsored by the Rio Colorado Restauran 2. 1. 259-627- H 5. The 1997 summer season has begun, and it seems that Moab, Utah is the place If you are visiting Moab for the first time, or have been here since Jesus was a small boy, you need to know that the Rio Colorado is the hottest place in town and features the best live music in the valley. There is no better place to go. The Rio is located one block west of Main on Center Street, within easy walking distance from any motel in the downtown area. Back by popular demand, on the weekend of April 4 and 5, its Fat Paw, one of last summers hottest acts. This band has packed the Rio every time it has played, and with good reason. Theyre at the top of the list in Salt Lake City. Its gonna be a hot one! Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, Larry Garner will be playing some good or soul blues straight from the Louisiana bayou. He has previously released three CDs, and will be playing new cuts off of his latest disc. You Need to Live a Little. for any blues fan. There are some great tunes on this one. Its a must-hav- e Have mercy! Its Percey! Percey Strother is back, and badder than ever, on April 18 and 19. He kicked off March with an amazing performance and its gonna be even better this time. Percey has come all the way from Illinois to treat you to some Chicago-styl- e soul blues. While youre there, pick up a copy of his latest CD, A Good Woman is Hard to Find. Its a hot one. but as your I know, youve had to wait all month to fulfill your Ralph craving, mother always said, good things come only to those who wait. Well, the waiting is over. And there is only one way to end a great party: that s with a BANG! I can t think of anyone who could close this month better than Ralph Dinosaur and His Fabulous Volcanoes. Theyll be here Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. This will be one of the hottest weekend of the season, and Ralph s ready to get your blood pumping with his classic mania rock n roll. You gotta see them; you won t to be. be sorry. Please remember that we are in Utah, and we do have funny liquor laws. The Rio Colorado is a private club for members only, but don t let that discourage you. 6 for information If theres a will, believe me, there is a way. You can call on any of these great acts. Whats that you say? You wanna hear some good old country music? Well, the club for members only). country boys hang out at the Sportsmans Lounge (a private from Grand Junction. back be will Cab Crew 4 and 5, Kicking off this month. April charts. the Theyll be playin some good new country music straight off 259-666- Live Music & Dancing A Private Club For Our Members April Entertainment Lineup ' - Colorado M Restaurant & Bar 17B Friday, April 1 1, and Saturday, April 12, entertainment is to be announced 'The following weekend, April 1 8 and 19, those local boys The Kind w ill b back for your enjoyment at the Sportsmans Lounge. These guys are realb coming together with a great sound. They play a variety of music from ths Eagles to Dwight Yokam. Im sure youre gonna love the show they have ii store for you. April 25 and 26 is gonna be the biggest weekend of the month. As in the tradition of the Sportsmans Lounge, in honor of the annual car show, Valde, will be there, putting on a show the way only he knows how. There will be lot; of great music from the 50s and 60s and many fun contests and prizes. Don miss it. For more information on this or any other acts at the Sportsmans Lounge, call The Canyonlands Arts Council is presenting as part of their performing art series Wood and Strings Puppet Theater, on April 29 at Star Hall. Wood anc Strings will be performing their most popular show, Out of the Mist . . . r Dragon. The show will begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 foi students at the door. For more information, contact the Canyonlands Arts Council at If youre heading south this month, dont forget to stop at the Branding Iron Restaurant and Lounge located south of Moab on Highway 191. The Branding Iron offers some of the best food in town and great entertainment. Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights, they have Karaoke. Its a grea place. Youll love it. For takeout call Friday the 25 and Saturday the 26, the Rod Benders are sponsoring the annual car show and would like to invite you to their street dance, on the corner of 300 South and Main, between Zion Bank and Big A Auto Parts. Time Cruisers will be playin the hottest tunes from the 50s and 60s. All donations taken will go towards a scholarship fund for the students of Grand County High School. Festivities will begin at 7:30 pm until 12:00 am. Admittance is free. Remember there are no alcoholic beverages allowed at this public event. For more information, contact the Rod Benders. There is so much going on this month. Dont be the only one out of touch. Get out and do something. There is no excuse. Whatever tastes in music you have, or whatever you like to do, there is something going on for you. (I April 45 ' Fat Paw April 1997 April 1112 Larry Gamer ' ' April 2526 Ralph Dinosaur and His Fabulous Volcanoes 7 . 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