Here’s a throw back to when I performed at the Velour in Provo,Utah. The Venue is setup very well – an overall cool environment and atmosphere, with church like stained glass, angle wings and other uplifting artifacts spread about the walls and ceiling.
My mind recalls the hour drive South from Sandy,Utah to Provo with the sky covered in softened pink and creamy orange clouds resting atop cascading mountain ranges. Dressed for the cold of winter (This was just before Christmas 2015) my boots walked the town with the sparkle concrete leading the path. Having arrived early there was much time to journey around to different shops and restaurants. The Velour was not yet open to the public, but not too far was a chocolate shop. Decorated in a timeless fashion, large black and white tiles scaled the floor. Hardwood tables and booths were classically placed around the building and offset in the back a large very well built chocolate and espresso bar stood. A young couple sat by themselves as my face peaked through the doorway. They both turn my way and after a moment smile, then proceed to invite me in to talk story. We exchange words and they encourage me to perform at the Velour – to which I replied “I’ll have to look into that”. Casually we discuss the town of Provo, they tell me bits of history and how they grew up, college, business… like that.
As amazing as the chocolate and coffee looked, it was well out of my price range – Starting at 17 dollars for a bar the size of a king Hershey’s.
Soon my watch reads nearly 8 o’clock and it is time to head to the Velour. Stepping out of the Chocolate storefront a long line leads away from the venues entrance. All are waiting to enter.
Standing for nearly 30 mins in the brisk cold – Finally to enter and perform. Overall, immediately I was fond of the stage setup and design of the area. Little details popped out at me and made my mind ponder the journey of pursuing music – how far to go from how far I’ve been.
The notes may still be steeping.