Kilby Court
Queering the Classics: Riot Act’s HØÜSES
After their recent Utah premiere of Poor Bastard, London-based theatre company Riot Act is preparing to deliver to Salt Lake City yet another rebellious and evocative classic adaptation. This time, Riot Act is spicing up the Utah theatre scene with HØÜSES, a modern, LGBTQ+ version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. … read more
SLUG Style: Dream Slut
Dream Slut are Elowyn LaPointe, Kayla Dowell, Bianca Velasquez and Summer Sigritz. They play “DramaQueen Punk” and all have their own distinct style. … read more
Nobunny @ Kilby Court 10.17 with The Nods and Breakers
Simply put, Nobunny is an act well worth the wait, but that’s how it is with groups that attain such a cult-like status. … read more
Yukon Blonde @ Kilby 07.28 with CHAPPO
Yukon Blonde started the night off in a big way—a healthy five-piece group with five vocal mics. … read more
The Adarna @ Kilby 07.17 with Berlin Breaks and The...
Hailing from Seattle, The Adarna is a band that is holding to the tradition that has fallen by the wayside for most of the musicians lured toward the brass ring on television—the tradition of writing great rock music, touring and playing anywhere and everywhere that can hold an audience and a tireless work ethic that would kill most lesser musicians. … 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
Moving on Up: an Interview with Speedy Ortiz
As their name may suggest, Speedy Ortiz are cruising right along. They’re young, screamingly talented, touring the world, playing festivals like SXSW alongside their personal heroes, recording and releasing a new album—all while maintaining an effortless aura of unpretentious coolness.
Kodak to Graph @ Kilby Court 04.21 With Big Wild...
I first listened to LA-based producer Michael Maleki—Kodak to Graph—when he opened at Slow Magic’s Urban Lounge performance last year. I was thrilled to hear that Maleki was returning to Salt Lake to headline his Break the Ice tour in support of the release of his debut LP, ISA. … read more
Dengue Fever @ Kilby Court 04.10 with Melle, NSPS
Upon waltzing through what is a lack of pearly gates and straight into the merch area of Kilby Court, I spent—willingly, mind you, and ever conscious of it—my last $20 on the Dengue Fever–produced compilation Dengue Fever Presents Electric Cambodia cream vinyl. … read more
Self Defense Family @ Kilby 03.31 with Makthaverskan and Solids
It’s a strange night. It feels like there should be a moody drizzle coming down but really it’s just cold and the streets are empty and everyone is probably home watching Netflix on the couch. But not me. No, I dragged myself here and here I am standing outside Kilby Court. … read more