The Raven has just confirmed an amazing show for July 7. Howe Gelb and Victoria Williams! Howe is the frontman for Giant Sand, a band that gave birth to Calexico as a side project. He discovered M. Ward with whom he frequently collaborates, and works regularly with Neko Case, PJ Harvey, Richard Buckner, Lucinda Williams, and Cat Power to name a few. Victoria Williams is a legend in her own time. Her appearances have achieved a cult status bolstered by the fact that artists such as Lou Reed, Pearl Jam, and Lucinda Williams have all had hits with her songs. Howe and Victoria are old friends who haven't gotten to see much of one another lately, so we thought we might bring them together. One night only, Howe Gelb and Victoria Williams will be together on our stage. You won't see this anywhere else, and because of the intimate nature of the event and venue we will be selling tickets. $10 advance / $12 door. Folks are going to be coming in from all over, and we are anticipating quickly selling out, so we are encouraging you to get your tickets early... call 928-717-0009 or Come By.
Monday: Ben and Miguel are back in action for a night of German inspired fare. Some of you may be asking, "German?" Let me assure you there is a lot more to it than kraut and brautwerst. Did you know that Apricot cobbler comes from Germany? Now, there is a good chance I am only partially right about that, but we've got it anyway. Let's just call it fusion. Whatever your notion is toward German food, prepare to enjoy the Raven's version. I mean, it's Ben and Miguel...whatever they make is going to be awesome. Debbie is also adding a few specials to the dessert list (see cobbler, etc.). Tuesday: Director's month continues with Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Amelie"...one of the best movie's made in the last 20 years (I am stating that as a fact). 8:30pm Friday: From Tempe...Dirty Lingo will be playing their first show at the Raven. Imagine Elliot Smith fronting Weezer if they were a Motown band. Curious...so am I. 8pm Saturday: O. Allen Huddleston spins an eclectic mix of ambient and downtempo.
Tomorrow begins a very special weekend in downtown Prescott.
It's the 9th Annual Tsunami On The Square, and this one promises to be the best yet!
Day One; Friday, June 15th We'll begin with Flourish Before The Flood in the Granite Creek Greenway, with showings at 6:00 and 7:00 PM on Friday the 15th - this limited attendance site-specfic performance event is ALMOST COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!! Call (928) 445-5540 before 3 PM on Friday if you wish to attend - there are only 7 spots left, and please note: the 7 o' clock showing is completely sold out.
They'll be a mixer with dinner specials at El Gato Azul (318 W. Goodwin St.) at 7:30 following the final performance; all viewing Flourish Before the Flood are invited to attend.
Later in the evening, begining at 8:30 PM, we'll host a special Tsunami Musical Showcase at the Raven Cafe. Featured performers will include Xavier Quijas Yxolotyl (Pre-Columbian Music of Mexico), the Dambe Project (African Percussion) and Troupe Salamat will lead us on a belly-dance oddyssey along the Romany Trail.
Day Two: Saturday, June 16th Tsunami On The Square 2007: "The Ocean Blue" will kick off with the ever-popular Art On Wheels Parade at noon around the Courthouse Square and continue with amazing performances by Tsunami favorites and fresh newcomers until Flam Chen sets the Square on fire (just kidding) at 10:00 PM. Check out the entire line-up by scrolling down our homepage at http://www.tsunamionthesquare.org/
PLEASE NOTE:Leave your car or truck at home this year and bike down to the fest! We'll have Valet Bike Parking this year courtesy of Prescott Alternative Transportation.There will be preferred seating this year on the grass for blankets and low-folding chairs only. Please help us improve the visibility at this very popular event. In an effort to improve accessibility, there will also be a handicap section at the festival this year. Also - there will be a Fire Line marked in the audience area this year during the day - if you take your seat beyond the Fire Line, please be aware that you will be required to vacate this area after the Dinner Break in order to accommodate basic safety precautions for Flam Chen. Thanks!
Day Three: Sunday, June 17th This year, we're proud to introduce a new show on the lawn of the Prescott Public Library on Sunday, June 16th at 2 PM called Tsunami Tsunday with Clan Tynker. For all you die-hard Clan Tynker fans out there, this is a chance to experience the magic of this Tsunami all-star festival favorite in a more up close and intimate setting. Preferred seating for those 12 and under. Please bring blankets and low folding chairs.Phew!So much to do, so much great art to experience. I hope you have time to take it all in this weekend - it's going to be a wild ride, with a million memorable moments, guaranteed.
Click on the YouTube video to see Flam Chen's performance!
Weekly performances are held every Saturday evening at Prescott Coffee Roasters
318 W. Gurley St. | 717.0190
NEW SUMMER HOURS | 7:30 until 10:30 pm Saturday 2nd Gypsy Village Full Moon Gathering: SILVER WOLFE & FRIENDS || LIZ MEYER || EMBER Women Vocalists || Songs for Sister Moon || Experimental Acoustic
Saturday 9th || ANNABETH McNAMARA || Acoustic Folk || JOHN JACKSON || Acoustic Alternative || CHLOE STUFF || Keyboard & Vocals
Saturday 16th || JUDSON KIMBLE || Acoustic Alternative || GERARD & CHRISTINA || New Acoustic Duo || LOVE MILITIA || Adam & Gerard Singing Ballads of Love & Life
Saturday 23rd Spontaneous Combustion OPEN MIC Night Bring your instruments | improv material | poetry Original Songwriting Encouraged | $2 per Signup Last hour is SING-ALONG TIME!
Saturday 30th Thomas Arnold & Sacred Earth Spirit Run, Summer Solstice & Full Moon Celebration of Devotion Featuring Silver Wolfe’s Medicine Songs & Drumming
The Raven has just confirmed an amazing show for July 7. Howe Gelb and Victoria Williams! Howe is the frontman for Giant Sand, a band that gave birth to Calexico as a side project. He discovered M. Ward with whom he frequently collaborates, and works regularly with Neko Case, PJ Harvey, Richard Buckner, Lucinda Williams, and Cat Power to name a few. Victoria Williams is a legend in her own time. Her appearances have achieved a cult status bolstered by the fact that artists such as Lou Reed, Pearl Jam, and Lucinda Williams have all had hits with her songs. Howe and Victoria are old friends who haven't gotten to see much of one another lately, so we thought we might bring them together. One night only, Howe Gelb and Victoria Williams will be together on our stage. You won't see this anywhere else, and because of the intimate nature of the event and venue we will be selling tickets. $10 advance / $12 door. Folks are going to be coming in from all over, and we are anticipating quickly selling out, so we are encouraging you to get your tickets early...
Weekly performances are held every Saturday evening at Prescott Coffee Roasters
