John Moreland @ The Heavy Metal Shop 05.06 with Sammy...
The Heavy Metal Shop has been around for over 25 years now. In that time, the owner, Kevin Kirk, has seen many musical trends come and go. Through these trends, he has seen many great (and terrible) musical acts and, because of this exposure to so much music, he’s been able to sniff out the mediocre pretty well. … read more
Lightning Bolt @ Kilby Court 4.25 with Baby Gurl, Birthquake
The sound of muffled bass echoed across 300 West as I walked closer to Kilby. The closer I was, the more decipherable the music became. By the time I was in the alley, it was clear that Baby Gurl had taken the stage earlier than expected. … read more
Acid Mothers Temple @ Urban Lounge 04.24
A perfect backdrop of charming, wet, dreary weather characterizes tonight’s performance. After walking into Urban Lounge and finding myself in a large, empty room, I was concerned about the turnout. However, my venture through the downpour is certainly not in vain, nor will the gig’s contribution to my eventual loss of hearing be wasted. … read more
City Weekly’s Pizza Party @ The Gateway 04.25
Like a vigilant night watchman, pizza was there when you and your friends wrote the very last line of code for your very first video game, or when you needed comfort after some asshole took an emotional shotgun to your heart. Pizza has been the unsung companion to all of our victories and defeats over the years, and thanks to City Weekly’s First Annual Pizza Party, the noble pizza pie was properly celebrated. … read more
What Do You Think, Utah? Air Quality @ 50 West...
The live discussion program, entitled What Do You Think Utah, was held at the 50 West Club & Cafe. In the first of what will be a monthly series, Utahns got a chance to talk to a lobbyist, a politician and others on just what they think can be done about the soup bowl of exhaust fumes that Salt Lakers deal with every winter. … read more
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Started in 2003 by the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), the touring Wild & Scenic Film Festival made its stop at the Tower Theater this Earth day. Consisting of 12 short films, the festival’s goal is to bring communities together with local and global issues that affect us all. … read more
Gallery: Beers, Blues & Brats Fundraiser @ Wasatch Presbyterian Church...
The fifth annual Beer, Blues and Brats Benefit Party for the Crossroads Urban Center is kicked off Sunday afternoon. Delicious food, cold beer and the smooth sound of the J.T. Draper Band made for an amazing day. … read more
Beer, Blues & Brats – A Good Time for A Good...
A gorgeously sunny Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City was the ideal time to get together to enjoy food and music. “Beer, Blues and Brats” is a fun, down-to-earth fundraiser for Crossroads Urban Center, advocates for the state’s low-income population. … read more
Review: Tori Amos – Little Earthquakes & Under The Pink...
I must be a record company marketer’s wet dream: I always buy into the concept of the remaster and, more often than not, the “deluxe” part—which is usually b-sides or remixes that had previously only been released on vinyl, and sometimes previously unreleased material. … read more
Review: Bad Religion @ In The Venue 03.27 with OFF!
I hastily rushed around the corner to the entrance of the venue, where I heard Keith Morris singing the lyrics to “Poison City.” I walked onto the dance floor, which already reeked of alcohol and BO, and admired the two-man mosh pit that was going on. … read more