Authors: Ali Shimkus
Will Baxter Band: Craft Lake City Performer
A unique blend of jazz, blues and soul, the Will Baxter Band is a group that can be seen regularly around the Salt Lake City area, improving and grooving wherever they go. The sound is effortlessly soulful with hints of New Orleans jazz with trumpet and a little bit of funky organ and bass. … read more
Margaret Glaspy: Emotions and Craft
With a soulfully sweet voice and a songwriting structure that mimics poetry, singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy considers herself somewhat of a craftsman. … read more
The Band That Lived: Paul DeGeorge of Harry and the...
Centered primarily around J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series and the movies that followed, Harry and the Potters are known for epitomizing Harry Potter fan culture with catchy, keyboard-laden jams that capture the campy yet somewhat serious nature of Rowling’s novels, which they’ll soon bring to Salt Lake City on May 28 at Kilby Court. … read more
Localized: Larusso
This month’s Localized will feature the heavy-hitting, poetic antics of Sights, followed by the addictive melodies of Larusso and Heartless Breakers headlining the show. If you miss the angsty days of the mid ’00s when Brand New and Taking Back Sunday dominated the airwaves, you better be at Urban Lounge on Thursday, July 16 at
Rock and Roar: Shawn James and the Shapeshifters
Fusing only the best elements from blues, metal and rock n’ roll, Arkansas-based rockers Shawn James and the Shapeshifters describe their eclectic, frenzied sound as “Rock and Roar.” Their most recent release features some of their most ambitiously soulful pieces to date with plenty of fiddle, banjo and heavy guitar to accent frontman Shawn James’ richly fervent vocals. … read more
Rock n’ Roll Swap Meet
The first Rock n’ Roll Swap Meet will take place at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake on April 24 with a special collector’s hour from 10 to 11 a.m. for $20. The meet will be open to the public from 11 to 4 p.m. for $2 and is free for children under 12. … read more
Mostly Harmless: David Bello of The World is a Beautiful...
Harmlessness, the second full-length album from emo band The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die, has elevated the band’s status in the indie community. … read more
The Legend of Star Wolf
As part homage to the well known game Star Fox, Star Wolf started as a side project for Campana, who is also known for his role as lead guitarist and songwriter for local metal act Visigoth, as a way to work on music late at night. … read more
Dance Out in the Sun: Interview with Hive Riot
Comprising brother/sister-in-law duo Mindy (vocals) and Dustin Gledhill (synths), Hive Riot brings both artists’ best attributes to light. “I felt like we both had strengths we could bring to the table” says Mindy. … read more
Localized: Herban Empire
Homegrown alt-reggae group Herban Empire have been a part of the local circuit for almost 10 years, as they are the product of good friends with a shared love for music. The interest in the same kind of bands, such as 311 and Sublime, fed into their style, and soon they were creating their own take on the genre. … read more