Month: February 2012
Winter Dew Tour 2012 – James Woods Interview 02.12
It’s safe to say that after watching all the homies during practice pop air off the bottom jump, I was rightfully turned on. The voice in my head kept confirming with, “This is cool. This is seriously cool.” … read more
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks w/ Nurses 02.13 @ Urban...
After touring the U.K and Europe last fall, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks returned stateside, kicking off their first show of 2012. Opening for Malkmus was the Portland-trio, Nurses. I had not heard any of their music before the show, but found their unique blend of indie and pop enjoyable for the most part. … read more
Cursive, Ume, Mount Moriah @ Urban 02.14
When I heard Cursive was playing in Salt Lake on Valentine’s Day, I immediately called my boyfriend and told him we were going. How perfect would it be to stand within gazing distance of Tim Kasher, holding my lover’s hand and singing along to the melodramatic lyrics that summed up all of my deep rooted adolescent sensitivities in celebration of our romance? … read more
Napalm Flesh Local Artist Spotlight: Schrei aus Stein
Welcome to Napalm Flesh! This week we have another local artist spotlight for you, this time featuring the ambient drone and black metal stylings of Schrei aus Stein. We also have a rundown of this week’s metal happenings as well as reviews of new music from Alcest, Goatwhore and Orange Goblin. … read more
NOVA Chamber Series: Stravinsky, Bach, Mozart @ Libby Gardner 02.12
This concert started with both Stranvinsky and Bach string quartets parceled out in movements and served up like wine and cheese at a tasting. A fun and daring Nova Chamber Concert, Jason Hardink’s imaginative programing delighted a responsive crowd on a drizzly and cold afternoon. … read more
Twin Sister and Ava Luna @ Kilby 02.11
I’m one of those people who can have one song by an artist in my music library and still call myself a fan—Twin Sister being a solid example of that. Once upon a time, I came across their track, “Lady Daydream,” and was obsessed with it for approximately one day. It was with that in mind and an altogether hazy idea of what they might actually sound like live that I stumbled into this show. … read more
Dottie: The Sister Lives On!
Oh my heck, y’all! Charles Lynn Frost returned to the stage Wednesday evening to revive the role of Sister Dottie S. Dixon! … read more
Snowbird Speed Dating 02.14
If you’re anything like me, then you think speed dating is for the sad, lonely and desperate––or for BYU students. Alas, I decided to hush my preconceptions and try out Snowbird’s Valentine’s Day version of speed dating. The resort offered $40 all day passes for singles and set aside a chairlift on the Peruvian run with a line for the ladies and a line for the dudes. … read more
Wasatch Roller Derby: Black Diamond Divas vs. Hot Wheelers 02.18
Ripped tights, fishnets and colorfully patterned legwarmers find a special home at a roller derby bout. I gained a new appreciation for these seemingly mandatory accoutrements as the skaters of both the Wasatch Roller Derby Hot Wheelers and the Black Diamond Divas did endless laps around the track, warming up for the coming bout at the Derby Depot. … read more
SK801 & Crossroads Love Skate Contest 02.18
Saturday night Feb. 18 at Crossroads indoor skatepark in Ogden made for a “capital K” Killer evening of music, competitive skateboarding and some not-so-competitive skateboarding. … read more
Napalm Flesh: Eluveitie Interview
This week we have an interview with the front man of Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie, Chrigel talking about the band’s new album Helvetios out “officially” on Tuesday Feb. 28. There’s also a massive amount of shows going on this week for whatever taste you need to indulge. Reviews of Christian Mistress, Dead Swans, Dragonland and Terrorizer are also on tap. … read more
Kayo’s Annual Knock-Out Show: A Curious Sampler of Salt Lake’s...
About 30 pieces of artwork, all 12-by-12 inches, are pinned to the cream-colored walls of the Kayo Gallery. The artworks, assembled to celebrate the gallery’s eighth anniversary in Kayo’s Annual Knock-Out Show Round 8, are displayed at the opening on February 17 and will remain in the gallery until March 16. … read more
