Recent Articles
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Music,
March 22, 2017
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Youthful indiscretion leads to a lifelong obsession with the Meat Puppets.
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By Dan Nailen
- I've never bought into the idea that drugs or booze should be a requirement for enjoying a band. Such mind-altering approaches might be necessary enhancement for appreciating some acts (ahoy, jam-band fans!). They're also a solid excuse for appreciating others (howdy, EDM lovers!).
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Music,
March 1, 2017
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Hendrix tribute brings Jimi's old bass player and amazing cast of guitarists to Utah.
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By Dan Nailen
- Billy Cox heard Jimi Hendrix playing guitar before he ever laid eyes on the man who would go on to be one of the revolutionary forces of rock 'n' roll. Cox and Hendrix were both teenagers serving in the Army and stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., in 1961.
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Music,
July 6, 2016
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Howard Jones is an '80s icon, Utah stalker and a one-man gateway to synth-pop's glories.
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By Dan Nailen
- HoJo refers to Howard Jones, but you already knew that.
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Music,
April 27, 2016
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After more than three decades, Violent Femmes' sound remains utterly their own.
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By Dan Nailen
- The Violent Femmes' sound is so original (some would say weird) that they're pretty much incapable of being ripped off
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Music,
November 25, 2015
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City Weekly music scribes give thanks for the music.
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By Randy Harward, Dan Nailen, Brian Staker, and Kimball Bennion
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Music,
November 4, 2015
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The right concert T-shirt makes memories last long after the music ends
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By Dan Nailen
- Music fans often feel compelled, even obligated, to buy shirts when they experience live shows.
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Music,
September 16, 2015
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Long estranged rockers make up for Lost Time
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By Dan Nailen
- Redemption stories of brothers putting aside their differences for the sake of family—and great music—are a rarer thing.
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Music,
August 1, 2013
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One band's move to L.A. marks the end of an era, and Tolchock Trio.
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By Dan Nailen
- When drummer Dan Thomas moved to Salt Lake City from Minneapolis in August 2000, he already had a plan to start a band with friends Oliver Lewis and Ryan Fedor.
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Music,
July 5, 2013
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Local artists cover Rolling Stones classics
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By Dan Nailen
- The Rolling Stones have dozens of songs worthy of consideration for a tribute concert, stretching from the raw rock & roll of their Swinging London days through their gritty, drug-hazed R&B ’70s output to spotty pop-rock in the ’80s and beyond.
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Guides,
City Guide
February 18, 2013
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Root for the home team with pre- and post-game eats & drinks
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By Dan Nailen
- Salt Lake City is becoming increasingly urbane in many aspects, and local sports fans are enjoying the benefits as much as foodies or fashionistas. From major-league sports to top-tier college athletics to minor-league
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