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Howdy folks!
Winter
is indeed in full swing here in Maine where the
arctic blasts have been keeping us company this
week. I've always enjoyed that term for its
inherent bluntness and sheer honesty... "arctic
blast." Very little sugar-coating going on
there.
We're celebrating by heading to
another land that knows something about winter...
the wild west. We're packing up the wagons and
gearing up for a quick January spin into MT, WY
and UT including several days at the celebrated
Sundance Film Festival in Park City. Looking
forward to some cold temp adventures to kick off
2012.
A FEW QUICK REMINDERS:
ONLINE NEWSLETTER
Just a heads-up that the more robust online
version of this newsletter is viewable here:
www.jasonspooner.com/newsletter.asp
NEW FACEBOOK BAND PAGE
& TWITTER REMINDER
Just a brief
reminder that we now have a band Facebook
and Twitter page. Like 'em today! Tell your
friends!
A RETURN TO THE GREAT NORTHERN IN WHITEFISH
It's hard to pick
favorite venues and favorite
towns with so many great spots
out there but if we decided to
make a list, The Great Northern
in Whitefish, MT would easily be
near the top of the bunch. This
place never ceases to deliver on
fun shows, fired up crowds and
spectacular scenery. The drive
north from Missoula alone is
worth the price of admission,
complete with gorgeous views of
Flathead Lake followed by
far-off, majestic suggestions of
the spectacular peaks of Glacier
National Park.
It's a
special place on many levels and
we're very proud to have carved
out a little "home away from
home" up there.
If you
happen to be within striking
distance, come keep us company
in Whitefish!
Thursday,
January 19
9:30pm, $3
The
Great Northern
Whitefish, MT
For more information visit:
www.greatnorthernbar.com |
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TWO DAYS OF SHOWS IN THE
TETONS AT TARGHEE
Speaking of scenery, the drive from the main road up to the Grand Targhee Resort ranks up there with some of the most breathtaking that we've witnessed throughout our travels. When we ventured out there last summer for a performance at the amazing Targhee Fest we definitely planned to be floored by the band lineup which included Little Feat, The Funky Meters, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Grace Potter, Jackie Greene and many others. What we weren't prepared for was view after view of the incredible Grand Tetons on the drive up the access road followed by the crowning view at the top of the ski lift (which is open in the summertime). Hard to beat.
We had a blast at the festival and were thrilled when the organizers invited us back for our own proper winter show at the infamous Trap Bar. We'll be performing Friday night and Saturday afternoon and it's safe to say that we'll be getting some turns in on some of the most prestigious slopes in the country. I do love this job.
Friday, January 20
- 8:30pm
Saturday, January 2 - 3:30pm
For more information, visit:
www.grandtarghee.com
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OUR FIRST TASTE OF THE
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
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The tales of this
annual event loom pretty large... for two
fun-filled weeks a year, the traditionally
modest and quiet mountain town which sits
perched in the peaks above Salt Lake City,
turns into a Hollywood glitz frenzy that
could make a Kardashian blush. Entertainment
industry types of every flavor flock here by
the bunch for screenings and debuts of new
films. The all-around schmooze fest of stars
and their stalkers that ensues goes into the
wee hours each night and generally seems to
piss off the locals. Should be interesting...
and FUN!
We're certainly no strangers to Park
City and have had great shows there over the
last few years... most recently with The Ryan Montbleau Band back in October. We're
excited to return to see the town done up in
full Tinsel Town glory.
In addition
to some private events, we're excited to be
returning to one of the areas most notorious
bars sitting squarely on the main drag. The
venerable Spur. This is a great, very cozy
room that should be going strong nightly
during Sundance.
We'll be the
featured act on Tuesday night! If you're out
in Park City... don't be shy!
Tuesday,
January 24th
9:30pm
For more
information visit:
www.thespurbarandgrill.com
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