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Music of the Mountains: David Lawrence and the Spoonful

Jamie Lammers
Posted 3/23/23

David Lawrence has been a part of many bands, but for his band David Lawrence and the Spoonful, he primarily focuses on what he calls Roots Americana music with a little blues, honky tonk, and

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David Lawrence has been a part of many bands, but for his band David Lawrence and the Spoonful, he primarily focuses on what he calls Roots Americana music with a little blues, honky tonk, and gypsy swing thrown in. The band started when upright bass player Gary Sloan recommended Lawrence to play with Coleman Smith, a touring violinist who was looking for a vocalist and guitarist. The two ended up playing a three-hour gig with no rehearsal and realized how in sync they were as players. They ultimately decided they needed to play more, and thus the band was born.

Since the band’s inception, they’ve added a drummer, Glenn Austin, and released an album, Lean In. Lawrence remembers always loving being on stage, whether it involves lip-syncing an Elvis song at a summer camp, like he did when he was younger, or performing music live now. He loves being able to express himself creatively and entertain an audience, and he has always been inspired by being able to perform live.

Lawrence explains that sometimes, songwriting is chronicling your life and sometimes, it’s a coping mechanism that allows you to process tough times. Other times, though, it’s just fun and allows him to express something silly or a turn of phrase that he likes. It can also sometimes feel like it comes from out of nowhere as if it comes from a different person’s perspective. For Lawrence, it’s important for him to let the process affect him organically and see what comes out of it.

He hopes that by the end of his shows, there is something about his soul that is a lot clearer than when he first stepped on stage. He wants his connection with the audience and the unveiling of his personal life through music, whether it be his first kiss with his wife or the first time he held his son, to shine through and let the audience leave with a feeling that they know him and the rest of the band a little better.

Be sure to check out David Lawrence and the Spoonful at the Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main Street in Jamestown, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 7 p.m.


Music listings March

Busey Brews

Saturday, March 25 at 12 p.m. (between Busey Brews and The Deli) - Stellar Jays (Nederdays)

Saturday, March 25 at 4 p.m. - Gratefully Acoustic (Nederdays)

Saturday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Ghost Town Drifters Duo (Nederdays)

Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. - American Sound Lab

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuseyBrews/

Website: https://buseybrews.com/

Email: contact@buseybrews.com

Location: 70 E. 1st Street, Nederland.

Phone: 1-855-633-2739

Canyon Tavern

Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m. - Karaoke

Saturday, March 25 at 6 p.m. - Neil Z

Friday, March 31 at 6 p.m. - Mark Kuban

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coalcreekcanyontavern

Location: 32138 Highway 72, Coal Creek Canyon.

Phone: 303-642-3180

Caribou Room

Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m. - Steely Dead & Deadphish Orchestra

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaribouroom/

Website: https://www.thecaribouroom.com/

Location: 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3637

Caribou Village Shopping Center

Friday, March 24 at 5 p.m. - Barn Dance with Caller Richards and the Hotfoot Band (Nederdays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaribouVillageShoppingCenter/

Website: https://www.nederlanddowntown.org/directory/listing/caribou-village-shopping-center

Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, Nederland

Covered Wagon

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. - Karaoke Saturday, March 25 at 9 p.m. - PowerLung Rangers (Nederdays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coveredwagonrestaurantsaloon/

Website: https://www.coveredwagonrestaurant.com/

Location: 15 East 1st Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-7578

Eldora

Friday, March 24 at 1 p.m. (Woodward Boombox) - Sundragon

Saturday, March 25 at 9 a.m. (Woodward Boombox) - Pistol Pete

Saturday, March 25 at 1 p.m. (West Wing Deck) - Card Catalog

Sunday, March 26 at 9 a.m. (Woodward Boombox) - Yololo

Sunday, March 26 at 1 p.m. (West Wing Deck) - Barefoot Family Caravan

Friday, March 31 at 1 p.m. (Woodward Boombox) - DJ Mista Cal

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eldoramountainresort/

Website: https://www.eldora.com/

Email: info@eldora.com

Location: 261 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland

Phone: 303-440-8700

Gold Hill General Store and Pub

Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. - Sycamore Porch Pickers

Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m. - Misty Veil

Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. - Poorfree

Website: https://www.goldhillstore.com/

Email: contact@goldhillstore.com

Location: 531 Main Street, Gold Hill

Phone: 303-443-7724

Howlin Wind Brewing

Saturday, March 25 at 4 p.m. - Good For Nothin Thunder Mountain Boys

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howlinwindbrewing

Website: https://www.howlinwindbrewing.com/

Location: 51 A Main Street, Rollinsville.

Phone: 309-825-5245

IgadI

Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. - Silent Disco with DJs Blue, Darin, and Gilpish (Nederdays)

Website: https://igadiltd.com/nederland/

Location: 92 E. 1st Street, Nederland

Phone - 303-258-7058

Jamestown Mercantile

Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. - Lost Penny

Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. - Mercy Club

Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m. - David Lawrence and The Spoonful

Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. - Half Maxx Trio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestown.mercantile/

Website: https://www.jamestownmercantile.com/

Location: 108 Main Street, Jamestown.

Phone: 303-442-5847

Kathmandu

Saturday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Sarah Banker with Brent (Nederdays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathmanduRestaurant/

Website: https://kathmandurestaurant.us/nederland/

Location: 110 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-1169

Knotted Root Brewing

Friday, March 24 at 5 p.m. - Supalight Jazz Funk (Nederdays)

Saturday, March 25 at 5 p.m. - Kings of Prussia (Nederdays)

Every Saturday at 5 p.m. - The Brewer’s Dozen featuring Kings of Prussia and Friends

Every Sunday at 4 p.m. - Jazz Sundays with Black Dog & Friends

Website: https://www.knottedrootbrewing.com/home

Location: 250 N. Caribou Street, Nederland.

Phone: 720-248-7129

Millsite Inn

Friday, March 31 at 6 p.m. - The Foggy Tops Bluegrass Band

Every Saturday at 6 p.m. - Open Jam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/millsiteinn.moyer

Website: https://millsiteinn.wixsite.com/millsiteinn

Email: millsiteinn@gmail.com

Location: 44365 Highway 72, Ward

Phone: 720-547-9438

Ned’s Cafe

Every Thursday at 10 p.m. - Dam Jam

Every Sunday at 7 p.m. - Karaoke

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatatneds/

Website: https://www.eatatneds.com/

Location: 121 N. Jefferson Street, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-0614

Train Cars Coffee and Kava

Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. - Kava Karaoke (Nederdays)

Saturday, March 25 at 12 p.m. - Iron Roots (Nederdays)

Saturday, March 25 at 9 p.m. - Bulas and Beats with JELLi and Friends (Nederdays)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thetraincars/

Location: 101 S. Peak to Peak Highway, Nederland

Phone: 303-258-2455

Very Nice Brewing Company

Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m. - NoGoGilbillies (Nederdays)

Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. - Reservoir Fog (Nederdays)

Saturday, March 25 at 5 p.m. - Mountain ReVerb (Nederdays)

Friday, March 31 at 6 p.m. - Zizania Music

Facebook: www.facebook.com/verynicebeer

Website: www.verynicebrewing.com/

Location: 20 E. Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland.

Phone: 303-258-3770


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