With a South Pacific tiki theme, Art Boutiki offers live local music and hosts ‘drink-and-draw’ nights for San Jose families.
| Mosaic 2022Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic Vision, an independent journalism training program for high school students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists. Mia also created a podcast about Art Boutiki.Walking into Art Boutiki on Race Street in San Jose, visitors immediately can sense a warm and friendly atmosphere, as if they’ve come home. The walls are lined with cases of music CDs and plastered with posters of bands and artists.
“COVID was a punch in the gut,” Vado said. “We got government assistance, but it only goes so far. You know, I’m still not drawing a paycheck for the work here.””So it’s been a slow road back, but we are on the right trajectory.” He found a Race Street storefront, near where the Shasta Hanchett and Garden Alameda neighborhoods meet, and moved his printing, comic book and music businesses there.
Art Boutiki not only has allowed Vado’s creative vision for a venue to flow, but also opened up space for local musicians to play regularly. Vado livestreams concerts. He said it’s important to provide a community based-venue for musicians and their hosts to connect over music and art. He appreciates the professionalism of Vado and his staff, and the top-notch sound system. “It’s one of the few remaining spots in San Jose for young and independent music to flourish,” Shattuck said. “It just makes the entire experience of playing or attending a show there fun.”
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