FantasyCon 2014 Kickoff: Wooden Wisdom (Ft. Elijah Wood)

FantasyCon 2014 Kickoff: Wooden Wisdom (Ft. Elijah Wood)
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Starting out with the soundtracks to Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, it’s extremely clear that both Zach Cowie and Wood are quite familiar with and embracing of Wood’s nerd credibility. Have I mentioned that they also closed their set with a disco version of the Return of the Jedi Ewok dance? Spoiler Alert: That totally happened. … read more

Salt Lake Comic Con 2014: Comic Con Bash

Salt Lake Comic Con 2014: Comic Con Bash
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What do you get when you cross Salt Lake Comic Con with loud music, packed crowds, elaborate costumes? Well, uh, more Comic Con, except this time with a full bar. The general attendance side of the affair was well-attended and enjoyable, the bar was indeed full and my whiskey and coke was much-appreciated. … read more

Disillusion Tour 2013: O’Brother Takes the Spotlight

Disillusion Tour 2013: O’Brother Takes the Spotlight
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Atlanta-based experimental rock band O’Brother has gained an amazing amount of traction in a short time, releasing their first EP, The Death of Day, with the current lineup in 2009, and their first full-length, Garden Window, in 2011. Touring with bands as big as Manchester Orchestra, Thrice and even Alice In Chains, these guys are finally taking on a headlining tour of their own in support of their sophomore release, the excellent Disillusion. … read more