Sat. 9/20 7:55 p.m. | Cicero's

(St. Louis, Mo.) singer-songwriter/pop-rock

First comes the acoustic guitar, simply strummed, then joined by gently pulsating drums and bass. The words begin-poetic, thoughtful, pointed-delivered with strength and passion. When the lead guitar hooks you, there's no turning back. John Boy's Courage is the musical persona of singer-songwriter Todd Sarvies, and can be represented through a variety of arrangements onstage: solo, duo, trio, even full-on rock band. John Boy's Courage has, at its heart, emotionally honest adult alternative pop-rock songs; the name pays homage to the strength we all must summon in living day-to-day. www.myspace.com/johnboyscouragemusic

Sat. 9/20 7:55 p.m. | Cicero's

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