Local Reviews: 5 State Killing Spree

Local Reviews: 5 State Killing Spree
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Alternative, ‘90s-inspired and with a fun little Latin twist in the rhythm now and again, these guys have done a nice job of referencing some of the bands they probably grew up listening to.  … read more

Local Reviews: Melody & Tyler

Local Reviews: Melody & Tyler
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I woke up with lyrics stuck in my head a couple of times after listening to this album––the songs are catchy, well put together, and totally genre-appropriate. Singer/songwriter Melody Pulsipher has a beautiful voice, and, better still, is willing to experiment with it, ranging from soft and moody to twangy and countrified.  … read more

Local Review: Mystique

Local Review: Mystique
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This three-song EP is packed with delightful bounciness. Urgent piano riffs and a really rich female vocal execution stand out on the first track. Even the second song, which is more of a ballad, continues with a great rhythm. … read more

The Woodshed: Lee Just Wants To Have Fun

The Woodshed: Lee Just Wants To Have Fun
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The Woodshed, located right in the middle of Downtown just west of State Street on 800 South, is a hub for alternative culture, providing patrons with entertainment, a stage for art and expression, a sweet hangout spot with arcade games inside, a huge outdoor patio and, of course, plenty of sweet, sweet booze. … read more

Localized: Merchant Royal and Big Wild Wings

Localized: Merchant Royal and Big Wild Wings
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January’s Localized starts our new year off with the classic rock lineup of Merchant Royal and Big Wild Wings, two of our fair town’s lovely femme-fronted projects. The evening gets an extra dash of feminine mystique with Night Wings opening the night.

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Birds of a Feather: Avian Allure

Birds of a Feather: Avian Allure
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Avian Allure is a Lyra (also known as an aerial hoop or a Cerceau) Duet performance group created by Andrea Hansen and Mandi Johnson. There is no denying the allure of these two beauties—they look like sisters, and they tell me that I’m not the first to think so. … read more