Things are certainly looking up around here.  The rain has come, the temperatures have cooled down, and Prescott has begun to take on that beautiful shade of green that suggests life can indeed flourish in the desert.  Not that we ever doubted, but sometimes it’s just nice to have that little bit of reassurance that can only come from a brutally dark sky that flickers heavy with lightning and a promise that even calms the dust. 

More info on September…Quite a few of you have already checked out Ramsay Midwood (September 6) and Mark Olson (September 20) after I last tipped you off.  I’ve been on the phone with both of them and to say they are excited about playing here is an understatement.  Word has begun to get out…Prescott is a great place to play, the Raven is a great venue, and most importantly, the people who come out for the shows are awesome.  We will be posting links to both of these artists soon, but a little googling will get you where you need to go.  Check them out.  You will love these bands, and we want to have more like them, so plan on coming down…you will not be disappointed.

Okay.  It’s time to celebrate, and so we have a full week planned for you.

Monday:  Ben is out of town…gone to fetch Beth, and we are sure glad she’s coming out.  Miguel is taking things on solo, so he figured on putting together something special for you.  This Monday night menu is going to explore Asia, and layover on a few of the islands between here and there.  Korean Bar-B-Q, Sushi, Polynesian Ahi Salad, some Japanese, and a bit of Chinese thrown in for good measure.  Sound good?  I think it does too.

Tuesday:  I love to surf.  It’s a lifestyle, a religion, and a lot of fun.  I almost got my fill in Hawaii, but I’m missing it already.  Anyway, Ty figured on putting together a month’s worth of surf movies and I couldn’t be happier.   This Tuesday

Endless Summer…8:30pm

Wednesday:  Last time Long Live Logos played we had a full house.  They had so much fun that they couldn’t wait to book another show and bring some friends along.  From San Diego…Long Live Logos (think of a mix between The Strokes and Grand Master Funk), with Shady Grass and Madison County.  8pm

Friday:  Jackson-Jones Jazz Trio returns to play some of the best Jazz music you’ll find west of Louisiana.  8pm

Saturday:  From Boston, Ma…Arms and Sleepers are an indie-ambient-electronic band that will be playing their first show at the Raven.  These guys are great.  They will put on an ethereal show with visuals by another Boston area artist.  Think of Portishead, The Boards of Canada, and Ulrich Schnauss going for a long walk on the beach together while an array of fireworks displays it’s elegance against the distant night sky canvas. 

O. Allen Huddleston will open…8pm

Until Again

Raven