"The song speeds up, gets slow, then speeds up again. So now comes the fun part. Let's put in the breathing." With those words, Dennis McCracken prepares another song for the Salt Lake Men's Choir to perform at its annual holiday concert. Fondly known as Salt Lake's "Other Choir," the 60-member ensemble has blended voices for 39 years, with McCracken wielding a baton for 17 of … [Read more...]
Live Music is Alive Outside of SLC. A Concert in the Middle of Pandemic?!
Walking into Fork Fest, you can feel the excitement in this enchanted atmosphere. Art Dye Park in American Fork has been transformed for the all-day music and arts festival with three stages themed after the outdoor elements ― Lake, Mountain, and Forest. Twenty-seven bands and myriad artists have come together to share their talents in person ― something they … [Read more...]
Mid-Valley Guitar Gallery
Hand-crafted guitars in Utah The reviews are in and the consensus is that newly opened Mid-Valley Guitar Gallery is a local resource for beautiful, custom handmade electric guitars, as well as a place to meet and chat with some very fine people. Daphne and Justin Pierce are the duo behind Mid-Valley Guitar Gallery, providing guitars, amps, accessories, repair … [Read more...]
Bands are Buzzing at The Beehive Social Club
For almost 10 years, Konrad Keele has operated an all-ages venue for Utah’s punk, hardcore and Ska communities. Standing at about 6’ 2”, Keele dresses casually-not with studs and bristles- and speaks with a reserved, but confident tone. Since 2016, he has owned and operated The Beehive Social Club, located on 666 South and State Street. He seeks to empower his … [Read more...]
The Damned with Radkey and The Darts at The Depot
During October 2018, The Damned toured the United States to support the release of their new album Evil Spirits. On This tour they stopped in Salt Lake City and played to an intimate audience. The smaller size of the crowd was surprising. Especially since The Damned played on the Friday before Halloween. However, getting a chance to see them up close was well … [Read more...]