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Ra Ra Riot

Posted on May 30, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

I missed the opening act at this show. Usually I would say something along the lines of, “I got a flat tire on the way and got to the venue late,” but I cannot tell a lie. Anyway, I missed local openers Lord Mandrake because my grandmother died…again. … read more

Posted in: Show Reviews

Thrice

Posted on June 4, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The first time I saw Thrice was around 2003 when they were on tour with Coheed & Cambria and Thursday. At the time, my only knowledge of Thrice was what I had heard from friends and reading about them in zines. My ears had yet to be graced with their talents. … read more

Posted in: Show Reviews

Jimmy Eat World

Posted on June 4, 2008 (January 5, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World performing live at the McKay Events Center in Orem, Utah.

After completing my journey to the distant land of Orem where the McKay Events Center resides and picking up my credentials, I walked in the area where all the action would be. … read more

Posted in: Show Reviews

The Anatomy of Gross

Posted on June 4, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: Community

Elbow Show review

Posted on June 9, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

This English rock band from Manchester has yet to prove their commercial success with the public, but continue to receive acclaim from the critics. Elbow is one of those bands that have been around for a long time, going under the radar for some, even though they have been putting music out since the late 90s. … read more

Posted in: Show Reviews

Anti-Bush Rally

Posted on June 10, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: CommunityTagged: politics

Product Reviews

Posted on June 10, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

 Reviews for Interactive Health products. … read more

Posted in: Community, Product Reviews

Atmosphere @ In The Venue

Posted on June 24, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: National Music Reviews

AST Dew Tour

Posted on July 17, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: Skate

Tilly and the Wall @ Kilby Court

Posted on July 18, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: National Music Reviews

Warped Tour ’08: Binging and Purging at the Fairgrounds One Last Time

Posted on August 14, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Van’s Warped Tour used to rank up there with epic summer events like the X96 Big Ass Show and mercury busting digits in my little brain. And surprisingly it still ranks that high with hordes of sunburnt teenagers. … read more

Posted in: Show Reviews

Thao With The Get Down Stay Down @ Kilby Court

Posted on August 14, 2008 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Posted in: National Music Reviews
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