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Show Moab Happenings April 1998 5B by Season Perkins Its finally that time of year The season has arrived If you are in town for a big adventure this month or a little Rest and Relaxation, keep in nnnd that the fun doesnt end when the sun goes down There are several hot spots in Moab that have had all winter to bring you only the best entertainers If you like the fast paced rock 'n roll scene. World Famous Woodys Tavern has what your looking for Woodys has an awesome line up of musicians for April Kicking things off on the 3rd & 4th is Jungle, a band from Cortez, Colorado (formerly known as "Moments Notice) These guys have been coming to Moab for sev eral years and have become a fav orite among the locals and tourists alike Hope to see you there The following weekend, Apnl 10th & th, Joey the and Woodys Tavern has been in existence for at least 30 years During which it has developed quite a memorable history I have heard rumors in the past, that the late Edward Abbey was frequently seen at Woodys, contemplating a few of lifes mysteries over a cold beer World Famous Woodys Tavern is a fun little place, with pool tables, dart boards, and a cheerful atmosphere If you would like information on the Garner & his Boogaloo Blues Band, will be back at the Rio Fresh off their European tour, Larry and his Band will once again blow your socks off with their Louisiana Swamp Blues This will be a great show April 17th & 18th, a big hit from last season, Treehouse will be back With two CDs under their belt and an all original repertoire, its no wonder they were voted Aspens most popular band To end the month on the 24th & 25th, Fat Paw is coming back to Moab Since their debut at the Rio, Fat Paw has packed the house and over the last year has developed a huge following They play a wide variety of Rock n Roll that you wont want to nnss Come early as seats will be going fast It you would like any information about the enteitainment at the Rio call 259 6666 For something a little on the calmer side ol life, head out to the Branding lion, located South of Moab on Hwy 191 The Branding Iron is the best place to take the whole family for a night out on the town With Karaoke every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, and the best arteiy clogging burger you can get in town, you are suie to have a good time The atmospheic is nostalgic and the service is impeccable Stop by toi more infoimation about the Branding Iron and lor take out orders, call 259 6275 The Moab Brewerv is up and coming in the Moab Music Scene ollemig an "open nuc night every Thursday evening at 7 00 p m Bring an instrument, your singing voice, a craving toi good beer and hang out lor awhile It s a lot ot tun' For more information and take out, call 259 6272 That about sums up my list of the Night Happenings" in Moab this month With so many new musicians coming into town, the thought of staying at home or in a motel loom should sound much too bonng I hope you enjov vour time in Moab Slackers will be back at Woodys Playing a variety of -- Rock, Alternative Rock, Blues and Ja7z no Its wonder they always pack the house Ive heard really great things about Joey and his relentless band of Slackers, so dont miss them entertainers The featured this month oi membership information, please call 259 third week9323 Remember, Woodys Tavern is now a private club for members only See you end in April, Studebaker John 17th & 18th, there ThKind (pronounced The Kind) is coming all the If you are within running, walking or crawling distance of downtown this month stop by the Rio way from New Jersey to entertain us This is a firsttime treat, so lets give them a warm Moab welcome Colorado, located one block west of Main on Center Come on out and show your support ThKind has Street The Rio is a great place to go for a nice Southwestern meal and Rock n Roll dancing The Rio also a released offers some ot the best music self titled CD that is sure to in town I all cant think of a you please Gene-ratio- n better way to kick off the recently Xers Closing summer season than by introducing a hot new blues musician to the blues hounds of Moab That is just what the Rio has done The first weekend in April, the 3rd & 4th, Studebaker John and the Nighthawks will be in town The Blues Revue as a singer says, out the month of Apnl on the 24th & 25th is the D o n n e r Party (not to be confused with the team of songwriter, forceful, fat toned harpist, and sinewy slide guitarist, Studebaker pioneers) The Donner Party is a great new This John has few peers will be one of the hottest national acts to ever play the Rio The following weekend, April 10th & 11th, Larry band coming from Salt Lake City This will be another first time show for Moab and it should be a good one Private Club For Our Members Live Music & Dancing -April Entertainment Lineup- April 4 Studebaker John and the Nighthawks April 3-- 10-1- 1 Larry Garner & his Boogaloo Band 259-666- 6 ONE BLOCK WEST OF MAIN ON CENTER Colo i ado Restaurant & Bar April 17-1- 8 Treehouse April 24-2- 5 Fat Paw ft |