Sometimes change is necessary, but it’s generally not easy. One of my biggest life changes came in May of 2014. My exceptionally high sense of self-esteem and eternal optimism have always been an asset, except that there were times when it held me back. I liked myself the way I was, which made it extremely difficult to acknowledge a need to change without feeling depressed … [Read more...]
Red Yeti – Dedicated to Honest Rock
Red Yeti began as the name of a red truck belonging to Coleman Edwards, keyboardist. A provident meeting brought him together musically with his second-cousin Kimball Barker, lead singer and guitarist. They began jamming with guitarist Isaac Lomeli and originally had a very folk rock feel. A few members came and went, leaving the band in need of a drummer and bassist. Nic … [Read more...]
Deep Love – A Rock Opera
A story told entirely by song, backed by an energetic rock band, Deep Love is a unique blend of theater production and rock concert. It is the tragic tale of a jealous lover's reach from beyond the grave, a story of love, loss and indecision where sweethearts become adversaries in pursuit of what they cannot live without. Heartwarming and heartbreaking, it promises to delight … [Read more...]
Cory Mon – Music, Fashion, Perm Week, Muscles, Free Hugs, and More!
Thirty seven years is a long time to pursue music, but Cory Mon can’t ignore the call of his passion. What began as Cory recording on his computer in the basement, has blossomed into the energetic and fun experience that he brings to the stage. Having gone through many variations of musical endeavors, including Cory Mon & the Starlight Gospel, the group is now known simply … [Read more...]
Mojave Nomads
A love for rock ‘n’ roll spurred the formation of Mojave Nomads. After attending a concert, lead singer Tyler Harris and guitarist Colter Hill thought, “Why can’t we do that? We love rock ‘n’ roll too!” Drummer Cole Eisenhour had jammed with Colter back in high school and a call out on Twitter for a bassist brought in Bryton Bell. The summer of 2014 saw them writing songs … [Read more...]
Queenadilla
Barely Controlled Chaos is Their Secret to Success Queenadilla’s front man Chase McKnight picked up guitar only three years ago. A lot of practice and natural talent, combined with dumb luck, have led to unexpected success. He got his first electric guitar only a month before jamming with his second cousin, guitarist Nick Mayberry. They then brought on drummer Stacey … [Read more...]
The Love§trange – Lawyer Returns to Rock Roots
The question “Who is Karl Strange?” boomed from posters plastered around town, and flooded social media prior to February 13th, the album release and debut show date of The Love§trange. Even after chatting with front-man Karl Strange, the answer remains a minor mystery, but he did share that music entered his life a “very, very, very long time ago.” In his youth, Karl … [Read more...]
Utah Music – Static Waves
It’s a faux pas to throw your own birthday party, but that didn’t stop Static Waves. Together for one year, the band celebrated in style with a sold-out show at the popular Velour Live Music Gallery in Provo. Many greats have taken the same stage, including Neon Trees and Imagine Dragons, yet Static Waves held their own. "For us, it was exciting. We’ve done a lot in our … [Read more...]