He’s got the California Blues: An Interview with Dave Alvin

He’s got the California Blues: An Interview with Dave Alvin
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Dave Alvin has always been a true original. He’s followed his passion for music, and it’s taken him through an incredible career that is to be envious of. Catch Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore onstage together at the State Room on Tuesday, Sept. 25. … read more

Brad Collins Benefit Show @ Super Top Secret 09.21

Brad Collins Benefit Show @ Super Top Secret 09.21
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Since Brad Collins has done so much for his scene, the community decided that it was time to come together and give back to the “godfather of SLC punk.” The benefit show for Collins took place at Super Top Secret on Sept. 21, and it lit up Edison Street with punk rock fun.

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Rodrigo y Gabriela @ Red Butte Garden 09.16 w/ Robert Ellis

Rodrigo y Gabriela @ Red Butte Garden 09.16 w/ Robert...
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This dynamic duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela is a force of nature that combines traditional Spanish guitar with pulse-pounding instrumentals inspired by an affection towards heavy metal. … read more

Billy Idol @ Red Butte Garden 09.17 w/ White Reaper

Billy Idol @ Red Butte Garden 09.17 w/ White Reaper
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On Sept. 17 the Red Butte Gardens Amphitheater closed out its summer concert series with a sold-out performance from Billy Idol. … read more

Twilight Concert Series 2018: King Princess 09.13 w/ Flora Cash, EIXO

Twilight Concert Series 2018: King Princess 09.13 w/ Flora Cash,...
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Sept. 13 was the last of 2018’s Salt Lake Twilight Concert Series. The last installment boasted a double bill, featuring husband-and-wife duo Flora Cash and New York singer-songwriter King Princess. … read more

Florence and The Machine @ Maverick Center /w St. Vincent, Lizzo 09.14

Florence and The Machine @ Maverick Center /w St. Vincent,...
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UK indie-rock group Florence and The Machine visit Salt Lake City at the Maverick Center in West Valley City, bringing along supporting musical acts including St. Vincent and Lizzo. … read more

Victims of Life: An Interview with Vamachara

Victims of Life: An Interview with Vamachara
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After performing at This is Hardcore 2018 and catching the attention of hardcore kids everywhere, the up-and-coming Vamachara are keeping themselves busy by hitting the road with Judiciary and Creeping Death. … read more

Midge Ure @ Commonwealth Room 09.05 with Paul Young

Midge Ure @ Commonwealth Room 09.05 with Paul Young
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For years, I’ve wanted to see Midge Ure. His 1988 release, Answers to Nothing, had played a major role in my early forays into music. I wore out my Band Aid VHS release watching videos by Bananarama, Culture Club, The Boomtown Rats and Ultravox, Ure’s former band.   … read more

Lake Street Dive @ Eccles Theater with Robert Finley 09.09

Lake Street Dive @ Eccles Theater with Robert Finley 09.09
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On a sunny September evening in Salt Lake City, Lake Street Dive returns to Salt Lake City to play after the release of their new album “Free Yourself Up.” … read more

Review: Spiritualized – And Nothing Hurt

Review: Spiritualized – And Nothing Hurt
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Spiritualized = John Cale/Lou Reed Velvet Underground + unbridled John Coltrane … read more