Aside from the awesome release show earlier this week at Slowtrain with The Platte, last week was a bit off for local music being put out. Now we're back on track this week with two new CD's on different days.

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It’s been about 24 hours since Wolfmother played our spot on the map and, well, the most telling thing I can get across is this: my ears are still ringing.

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Did somebody say FREE dance party? That's right. The makers of Toyota's box-shaped car bring you an evening of cutting-edge music courtesy of DJs AC Slater (Brooklyn), Le Castle Vania (ATL), Franki Chan (LA) and Rob Wonder (ATL). The only catch:

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It's only a matter of time before Heartless Bastards is headlining the same Salt Lake City venues where they've opened up for the likes of The Avett Brothers (Red Butte Garden). Not to knock their tour mates, but this Cincinnati-bred, Austin-based act deserves more props than simply the critical adoration they're consistently served. We'll keep fawning, though, and City Weekly readers can expect to see more glowing reviews from Dainon Moody who will be attending tonight's gig with Wolfmother at The Depot. Tickets are still available here.

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I'm not sure if I love Them Crooked Vultures because of the music or because of the members who compose this rock "supergroup." Typically, I'll purchase anything involving Dave Grohl and Josh Homme - John Paul Jones is just the icing on the cake. This trio's self-titled debut made its way to the illegal filesharing stew last week and, rather than throw a fit, Them Crooked Vultures simply posted the LP on YouTube to stream in its entirety. Hopefully enough music lovers still prefer to own a copy of the physical release. It's in stores today.

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Oh boy, oh boy what a weekend for live music and art! Tonight, start the evening at Captain Captain studios for an open house featuring cool visuals, good conversation, tasty vittles and beverages with some of Utah's most creative minds including CW featured music fanatic Patrick Munger. Stay all evening or leave and return for a special 1 a.m. performance recreating a 1964 Terry Riley composition called “In C," featuring Greg Midgely, Oliver Lewis and other local musicians.

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Tune into Steve "Daddy-O" Williams tonight on KUER 90.1 FM as the jazz host chats with local artists Red Rock Rondo in preview of their Saturday evening performance at the Grand Theatre as part of the Excellence in Community concert series. The conversation is scheduled to take place during the 9 o'clock hour.

Celebrate Veteran's Day with the sweet sounds of freedom

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Local hip-hop artists Pat Maine (aka Kinnetik), YZE and MC Pig Pen are currently on the road representing Utah's scene. While touring is considered somewhat of a given for SLC rockers, it's less common for emcees/DJs to take frequent out-of-state trips to promote their skills. Some say it's more difficult to book hip-hop shows and to jump on bills with rappers who are fiercely territorial. We'll be following the 4 O'Clock Shadow Tour and wish the threesome good luck.

Los Angeles @ The Airliner

The third stop on our 4 o' Clock shadow tour featuring MC PigPen, Pat Maine, and YZE. If no other states/venues/scenes could prove to you that the love of hiphop in it's raw form is still very alive "The Airliner" did just that. The show took off with a momentum that did not stop until the very last performance was over. Special appearances from Percee P, and Double K from People Under The Stairs, and live art from the "Axe Murderer." Most of the artists were on tour from all over the country, there were a few LA locals holding it down. Urban Underground Productions were there reporting on the local scene. We were very welcomed and supported by the crowd, who definitely vocalized if they were unimpressed—once again establishing the vibe that "The Airliner" is surely a proving grounds of up coming artists. Stay posted Salt Lake.

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Monday, Monday...

Start the evening - and week - off right with a free dose of roots-rock courtesy of SLC's Townie, appearing as part of Slowtrain's weekly local night. 6 p.m.

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