Year: 1996
Film Review: The City of Lost Children
If it’s escapism and visual delight that brings most audiences to a theater, then The City of Lost Children delivers in spades. … read more
Black Diamond
That night I thought The Sage was going to go up in flames for sure. Gene blew fire after “Firehouse,” and he bled from the mouth during the bass solo, right before “100,000 Years.” … read more
A Few Words from Spacehog
Four englishmen relocating from Leeds, England to NYC, have stirred up the sounds once pioneered by David Bowie and the charismatic nature of Ziggy Stardust. … read more
Written in Blood: Hard Music for A Hard World
Though they don’t have the cruel streets of a big city to inspire their music, the band claims that there is plenty to hate in the Midwest. … read more
Interview: Son Volt
I spoke to Dave Boquist, the multi-instrumentalist, who plays guitar, banjo, fiddle and lap steel for Son Volt. … read more
Sky Cries Mary
This year, The Cinema Bar played host to Sky Cries Mary. This was their third or fourth time in town: And once again, it was incredible. … read more
Localzonely
The rumor is that a loan shark financed the recording. All supporters of local music had better buy a copy unless they wanted to see the Pijamas unable to play due to broken fingers. … read more
Guilty By Expression
Once again, Utah’s politicians are attempting to establish laws that are misguided by their very nature, and unnecessary. Senator Charles H. Stewart, Utah County, has drafted a bill that will establish an age limit for persons to receive tattoos. … read more
Warped Tour ’96
Don’t too many of you go, I’d hate to see United Concerts make any money on this year’s Warped Tour. … read more
Record Review: April 1995
James A. Stewart are a couple of the best on the local coffeehouse circuit and they deserve your attention as much as the “punk” bands you seem to love so much. … read more