Music
▼ National Reviews
Bob Weir & Ratdog @ The Depot
Yeah, BO is a naturally occurring phenomenon at shows, but when it already smells like post-show body funk during my pre-show drink, we have a problem. There is also something to be said about any show involving a former member of the Grateful Dead that does not allow smoking. … read more
National CD Reviews – September 2009
National music reviews from As Tall As Lions, Chuck Ragan, Dethklok, Gwar, Jay Reatard, Mariachi El Bronx, Nurses, Portugal. The Man, Subhumans and more! … read more
The Valley Arena @ Murray Theater
The announcement of The Valley Arena’s return to Utah after three years called for my excited dance (which includes a hop, yell, and a bit of shake), with a preview listen of their recent release We Died. … read more
National CD Reviews – August 2009
National music reviews, including 10 ft. Ganja Plant, Against Me!, The Antlers, The Casualties, The Fiery Furnaces, Goatwhore, Mos Def, Municipal Waste, Pelican, Reign Supreme and more! … read more
Blazed and Confused @ Usana
During a bored Internet perusing session, the words “Blazed and Confused” caught my eye. I nudged my friend and jokingly suggested that we go. It was upon further inspection that I saw who was headlining, and suddenly this became no laughing matter. … read more
Doomtree @ Kilby Court
Way before even getting to the venue, people were warning me that Doomtree, the Minneapolis DIY hip hop collective, would be playing without their most famous member. I wasn’t worried. … read more
Michael Dean Damron @ The Heavy Metal Shop
The Heavy Metal Shop was having a preshow of sorts on July 3, where Michael Dean Damron was to be playing a stripped down set prior to performing at Burt’s Tiki Lounge later on in the night. … read more
National Music Reviews – July 2009
Reviews of national albums, including Abstract Rude, Bob Mould, Gallows, Mad Sin, Spindrift, Tortoise and many more! … read more
