Review: Rise Against – The Black Market

Review: Rise Against – The Black Market
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Rise Against = 
Strike Anywhere + 
Consumed + Anti-Flag … read more

Review: The Dandelion War – Opposite Shores

Review: The Dandelion War – Opposite Shores
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The Dandelion War = God Is An Astronaut / Explosions In The Sky … read more

Kevin Kirk Benefit Shows

Kevin Kirk Benefit Shows
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Kirk is a great guy to visit and be around, and I am really glad that he is recovering well. I’m glad to have him around to be “peddlin’ evil.” I look forward to see him doing it for years to come! Hopefully, we can pay back Kevin’s generous and hospitable nature by bringing the noise and raising some money for a true SLC icon. Cheers!

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Tales From The Merch Bin: Wildcat Strike’s Tips For Tours

Tales From The Merch Bin: Wildcat Strike’s Tips For Tours
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SLC rock band Wildcat Strike have been on two tours and have played a handful of shows in neighboring states. Members Tony Lake (vocals, guitar and keyboard), Jake Rosevear (bass), Jordan Mendenhall (guitar), Will Tuddenham (keyboard, guitar) and Joe Plummer (drums) have not only managed to build a sturdy fanbase and release two albums in the last three years, but they have been able to cover all their costs and even pocket a little from their efforts.

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Raise Your Magick Steel: Visigoth Return With The Revenant King

Raise Your Magick Steel: Visigoth Return With The Revenant King
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Visigoth descend from a rich legacy of incredible heavy metal music in Utah, a long history of innovation and tradition woven together into a diverse tapestry of sound.

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PAX South 2015

PAX South 2015
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When they announced PAX South at last year’s PAX East, I was determined to get my ass to Texas—I wasn’t about to pass up the opportunity to attend an inaugural PAX. It was, what my sister and I nicknamed, “Chibi PAX,” but it was still a great experience. … read more

King Tuff @ Kilby Court 01.28 with Breakers, Rich Girls

King Tuff @ Kilby Court 01.28 with Breakers, Rich Girls
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My journey to Kilby Court, from the heart of downtown SLC, is inspired by a certain persistence in the face of the bone-chilling cold. This trip is done on foot as some right bleeding bastard decided to remove the wheels off of my bike sometime prior to tonight’s gig. … read more

Scott Kelly and the Road Home @ Heart of Gold Tattoo 01.30 with SubRosa, Gentry Densley

Scott Kelly and the Road Home @ Heart of Gold...
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Heart of Gold Tattoo stretched its welcoming arms around me the moment I walked through the door. The tattoo-shop-turned-acoustic-music-venue smelled sterile, as tattoo shops do, and the walls were covered in black-framed hand drawn pieces, primarily beautiful traditional-style tattoo designs. … read more