Meteors Interview
Serj Tankain Show Review
Driving down 200 South to reach In the Venue only to see a line stretching around the block outside the venue for Serj Tankian was a surprise in itself. The man has fronted System of a Down for years and with the band in hiatus mode currently, it is only natural that an artist that has such a voice as his and is so driven to be heard that Serj would ultimately turn into a solo artist. … read more
Explosions In The Sky | Denver
Explosions In The Sky | Salt Lake City
How long can one actually stand the sounds of chirping birds blaring out of rock-star amplifiers? It’s a great question (I ponder it daily), and one that was poised upon the opening of Lichens set at In the Venue. Draped in white and sitting in a regular folding chair − a flood of effect pedals at his feet − it was obvious that were was something different about this guy (real name Robert Lowe). … read more
Enemy of the Sun: A new breed of thrash, interview with Waldemar Sorychta
Street Dogs Preview
Boston’s defenders of the working class will descend on Salt Lake City this April. The Street Dogs, featuring former vocalist and founding member of the Dropkick Murphys Mike McColgan, hit the road this March with Anti-Flag, The Briggs, and Fake Problems. Their tour stops at In The Venue on April 12. … read more
The Aggrolites w/ Fews & Two and The Upstarts
Ska shows will never cease to be incredibly amusing. No matter what bands are playing, ska kids are quite possibly the most enthusiastic crowds to exist. They might also be the most positive. When I arrived, The Upstarts were on stage, and a lively group of high-school-aged kids were assembled in front of the stage dancing their goofy little hearts out. … read more
Band of Annuals & Daniel Johnston @ In the Venue April 3rd, 2008
The Salty Cricket Composers Collective
Living Legends with Luckyiam PSC
I could not pass up the opportunity to see the whole Living Legends crew in such intimate environs as Kilby Court. After getting lost finding Kilby (happens every time) I finally found it and parked my truck in front of a sign that said “no truck parking.” … read more
