Music
Jagermeister Music Tour
After only minor threats from the bouncer doing searches at the door, I was going to make sure that I had my photo pass. If I were seen taking pictures without it I would be forcibly removed (to put it lightly). … read more
Cavedoll Show Review
Throughout Cavedoll’s set, the Quentin Baggins guy kept staring at me and smiling and it was creeping me out. While we waited by Kilby’s wonderful fire pit as Vicious Starfish sets up, he watched me from the dark for several minutes before he came forth and said that I looked exactly like Kirby Heyborne. … read more
Mason Jennings
Having never been to the Murray Theater outside of seeing a hypnotist there somewhere around 10 or 12 years ago, I was interested to see how it would work for a concert and I must say I was impressed. … read more
My Bloody Valentine Show Review
I could hear tiny symphonies at the ceiling or giant orchestras tucked in the corners of the room, miniature melodies layered underneath a massive wall of sound. I had forgotten myself, which is of course the first symptom of a good show, and was unwittingly staring at my shoes. … read more
Nine Inch Nails review
Many years ago, fans went to a Nine Inch Nails show for two reasons: to hear how the band could turn Trent Reznor’s headphone music into the Tenth Level of Hell and to watch this group smash enough instruments to fill a Guitar Center. … read more
Warped Tour ’08: Binging and Purging at the Fairgrounds One...
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
Elbow Show review
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
Jimmy Eat World
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
Thrice
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
Ra Ra Riot
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