Authors: Billy Swartzfager
Local Review: Telluride Meltdown – Slippery Slope
Telluride Meltdown = Les Claypool + King Missle … read more
Local Review: Jacob T. Skeen – Death, Thou Shalt Die
Jacob T. Skeen = Black Sabbath + Stone Temple Pilots … read more
Review: Futurebirds – Teamwork
Futurebirds = My Morning Jacket + Kurt Vile + A Dash of Craig Finn … read more
Angel Olsen @ The Depot 12.13 w/ Vagabon
I feel that an appreciative audience can enhance the experience for others, and the group at The Depot knew their Angel Olsen tracks. … read more
Black Mountain @ Urban Lounge 12.02 with Ryley Walker
Black Mountain is such a exceptional ensemble; a band with a sound so eclectic, it can feel like Sabbath, Floyd and Voivod all at the same time. … read more
The Wild Reeds @ Metro Music Hall 05.17 w/ Jenny...
My only hope is that The Wild Reeds have more music in the works, so that they can play longer the next time they pass through here. … read more
Julien Baker @ The Depot 11.20 W/ Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy...
When I first heard Julien Baker, I was immediately taken aback by her honest songwriting and a set of pipes that seem to open her up—baring her soul. Her introspective lyrics coupled with a soft delivery lulls one’s defenses away. She is absolutely amazing. … read more
Working to Meet Diverse Community Needs Results in Building a...
Salt Lake Community College’s Community Writing Center, located in Library Square, has been helping writers of all abilities for 17 years. The CWC provides many services to anyone in the community looking for assistance with whatever writing project they are working on. … read more
Ryley Walker @ Kilby Court 09.28 w/ Health&Beauty
When Ryley Walker took the stage, he briefly said hello before diving into material from his latest album, Deafman Glance, which is one of my faves from this year so far. He started with “Telluride Speed,” a great choice from the album and a perfect beginning to our evening together. … read more
Feeling Creative? Go Out For a Cocktail
Five years ago, members of the AIGA’s board realized that there were a lot of different types of creativity in Salt Lake Valley and decided that a support system for people so inclined was a good idea. … read more