Archived
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
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
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
Serial Killer of the Month: Ed Gein
Sicker than most, Ed had some strange hobbies which included digging up women’s bodies, and taking them home to dissect them. … read more
Record Reviews: December 1995
I once worked with a night baker who would get in a manic phase, stop taking his Prozac, and start up with crack. I think he committed suicide. This is the kind of music he listened to. … read more
Poe!
Music is very much a team sport, so I’d much rather be co-writing with some talented musicians in a room than sitting by myself doing it. … read more
Joan Armatrading
You know, as you say, people heard my voice and really liked my voice. They heard my voice, I was the singer. But for me I was always the songwriter. … read more
Feature Band: HAZE
HAZE is the lead singer for the band which bears her name, and after many times asking her real name, I gave up … it didn’t matter. … read more
The Pinch
For the hoards of you out there hungering for fresh local music, The Pinch offers the talent and enthusiasm to satisfy. These guys are talented, focused and can’t be bothered with a whole lot of silliness. … read more
Feature Band: Ruth Ruth
No need to RSVP — they’re uninvited! NYC’s punk-pop trio Ruth Ruth has anchored itself into the swiftly running waters of alternative with its first single “Uninvited” off their debut LP, Laughing Gallery. … read more
Local Band: Nine Spine Stickleback
In the September issue of this here rag, I did a CD review of Prospector, by the local band Nine Spine Stickleback. At that time, I had very little information on them. Well, since that time, I’ve had the opportunity to meet the band and see them play live. After hearing the CD, I was
