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Lamb of God returns, with Randy Blythe out of Czech prison

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:03:03 MDT

Lamb of God returns, with Randy Blythe out of Czech prison

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Published May 17, 2013 06:03PM MDT

What a year the metal band Lamb of God has had. Shortly after releasing “Resolution” in 2012, band member Randy Blythe was arrested for manslaughter for an incident at a 2010 concert in Prague. He was charged with committing intentional bodily harm for pushing a 19-year-old fan who had climbed onstage. The teen hit his head and died from the injury. Lamb of God canceled its tour, and after 37 days, Blythe was released on bail. He was acquitted in March (but the Czech government plans to appeal)....

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Brantley Gilbert readying 3rd album as he opens for Tim McGraw (Usana on June 14)

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:02 MDT

Brantley Gilbert readying 3rd album as he opens for Tim McGraw (Usana on June 14)

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Published May 17, 2013 02:30PM MDT

Tim McGraw headlines the first country show at Usana Amphitheatre on June 14, with Love & Theft and Brantley Gilbert opening. The latter is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter who has not only charted two No. 1 country songs, ““Country Must Be Country Wide” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” but wrote fellow Georgian Jason Aldean’s chart-toppers “My Kinda Party” and “Dirt Road Anthem” (co-written with Colt Ford). In a phone interview, Gilbert said his childhood in small-town Jefferson, Georgia was ...

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Yo La Tengo: From Hoboken to Salt Lake City on Monday

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:03 MDT

Yo La Tengo: From Hoboken to Salt Lake City on Monday

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Published May 17, 2013 12:57PM MDT

The critically acclaimed indie-rock band Yo La Tengo from Hoboken, N.J., is still a little shaken up in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which decimated the city. “It’s not completely back to normal,” said frontman Ira Kaplan. But things are looking up for Yo La Tengo, which released its newest album, “Fade,” earlier this year. To celebrate, the trio will perform two sets at The State Room. “We were looking for the best way to present the new material live,” Kaplan said. It is only through music t...

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BYU-born Imagine Dragons headlines sold-out show in Orem Monday

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:49:03 MDT

BYU-born Imagine Dragons headlines sold-out show in Orem Monday

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Published May 17, 2013 12:49PM MDT

Although Imagine Dragons recently headlined a show at The Complex, the Las Vegas pop-rock band had no problem selling out the much-larger UCCU Center in Orem. No surprise, since frontman Dan Reynolds attended Brigham Young University and guitarist Wayne Sermon grew up in American Fork. The band’s solo debut album, “Night Visions,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard chart, an almost-unheard-of accomplishment for a first album. The singles “It’s Time” and “Radioactive” also hit close to the top ...

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'American Idol' winner Candice Glover to release debut this summer

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:40:02 MDT

'American Idol' winner Candice Glover to release debut this summer

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Published May 17, 2013 12:40PM MDT

The newly crowned winner of the 12th season of "American Idol," Candice Glover, will release her debut album, “Music Speaks” this summer. The album, anticipated for a July 16 release, is available now for pre-order on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com/AmericanIdol). Fans who pre-order will instantly get Glover’s "American Idol" coronation song, “I Am Beautiful.” Glover’s debut CD is being rushed for pre-orders at www.candiceglover-official.com. The 23-year-old singer is from St. Helena Isla...

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Nine free summer concerts to check out outside of Salt Lake City

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:48:02 MDT

Nine free summer concerts to check out outside of Salt Lake City

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Published May 17, 2013 11:48AM MDT

Nine free summer concerts to check out outside of Salt Lake City: May 18 • Marinade, SnowbirdJune 7 • Joshua James, Polytype, Jay William Henderson, Provo Rooftop Concert SeriesJune 30 • Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real, SnowbasinJuly 5 • Get Off My Cloud: The Songs of the Rolling Stones, The National Parks, Provo Rooftop Concert SeriesJuly 13 • Chicago Afrobeat Project, SnowbirdJuly 20 • JJ Grey & Mofro, The CanyonsAug. 2 • Mindy Gledhill, Mideau, Scott Shepard, Provo Rooftop Concert Ser...

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Music in Utah in August & September: Diana Krall, Muse, Bob Dylan

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:44:03 MDT

Music in Utah in August & September: Diana Krall, Muse, Bob Dylan

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Published May 17, 2013 11:44AM MDT

Here are high-profile rock, pop and country shows in Utan this August and September: AUGUSTAug. 1 • Due West, Ed Kenley Amphitheater, $10-$24.Aug. 1 • The Cult, The Depot, $36-$41.Aug. 1 • Bob Dylan with Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Ryan Bingham, Usana Amphitheatre, $33-$80.Aug. 1 • The National with Sharon Von Etten, Pioneer Park, $5.Aug. 1 • Megadeth & Black Label Society, Maverik Center, $25.Aug. 2 • Brad Paisley with Chris Young, Lee Brice, Usana Amphitheatre, $31-$65.75.Aug. 2 • Bruno Mars, Ma...

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American Fork's Crescent Super Band at Carnegie Hall Tuesday

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:34:02 MDT

American Fork's Crescent Super Band at Carnegie Hall Tuesday

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Published May 17, 2013 11:34AM MDT

Since Carnegie Hall opened in 1891, a Who’s Who of icons have performed at the legendary New York venue, including pianist Vladimir Horowitz’s sold-out 1965 recital and Groucho Marx’s 1972 appearance at the twilight of his career. On Tuesday, May 21, the Crescent Super Band, from the American Fork youth bands, will get their turn. The trip has been 13 months in the making, with the help of sponsors such as Legacy Music Alliance and Merit Medical Systems, which donated $75,000 for travel expenses...

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Comedy coming to Utah at Wiseguys: Dave Coulier, Chris Hardwick, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:29:03 MDT

Comedy coming to Utah at Wiseguys: Dave Coulier, Chris Hardwick, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo

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Published May 16, 2013 03:29PM MDT

Wiseguys comedy clubs throughout Utah have a number of comedy stars appearing soon, including: • Dave Coulier, tonight in Ogden and then May and May 18 in West Valley City • Chris Kattan, on May 24 and May 25 in West Valley City • Marcus, on May 31 and June 1 at Trolley Square • Chris Hardwick, June 6-8 at West Valley City • Mike Epps, June 14-16 at West Valley City • Andrew Dice Clay, June 22 at West Valley City • Marc Maron, Aug. 17 at West Valley City • Janeane Garofalo, on Aug. 20 at Trolley...

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Kenny Chesney, performing at Usana Amphitheatre in July, helping seniors suffering from Alzheimer's

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:48:02 MDT

Kenny Chesney, performing at Usana Amphitheatre in July, helping seniors suffering from Alzheimer's

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Published May 16, 2013 02:48PM MDT

Kenny Chesney, whose No. 1 album 'Life On A Rock' was released April 30 and who will be performing at Usana Amphitheatre in July, has collaborated with the non-profit Music and Memory to help bring iPods loaded with personalized playlists to seniors suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia in nursing homes nationwide. The practice has been found to be tremendously therapeutic, leading to improved social engagement and quality of life.Watch Chesney's PSA on behalf of Music & Memory - http://bit.ly...

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Kurt Bestor and others to perform at free Bountiful summer concert series

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:11:02 MDT

Kurt Bestor and others to perform at free Bountiful summer concert series

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Published May 16, 2013 01:11PM MDT

Bountiful’s Concerts In The Park, supported by the Bountiful City Service Council and Bountiful City, are all free and will be on Fridays at 7 p.m. at the City Park (400 N. 200 West in Bountiful). June 21, Bountiful’s Got Talent; a showcase of local talent with cash prizes for first, second and third place. June 28, Kurt Bestor introducing music from his new CD. July 12, Utah Voices and the 23rd Army Band will perform a patriotic concert. July 19, Parchman Farm; a classic rock band. August 2, ...

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Temple Square’s Concerts in the Park and Concert Series commence in June

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:51:03 MDT

Temple Square’s Concerts in the Park and Concert Series commence in June

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Published May 16, 2013 12:51PM MDT

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The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion to ride into Salt Lake City this June

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:20:02 MDT

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion to ride into Salt Lake City this June

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Published May 16, 2013 12:20PM MDT

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is coming this June!The widely respected rock ‘n’ roll band led by New Hampshire native and Brown University-educated Jon Spencer first visited Utah as a child when his family moved from the East Coast to Palo Alto, Calif. so that his father could take a sabbatical and teach a course at Stanford University. On the way, the family car got into a wreck as they were just about to go through Salt Lake City, so the family all went skiing for a week to get over t...

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Who will perform what at Billboard Awards, incl. Bieber, Selena, Taylor

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:01:03 MDT

Who will perform what at Billboard Awards, incl. Bieber, Selena, Taylor

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Published May 16, 2013 11:01AM MDT

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will air this coming Sunday night on ABC, live from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. As announced previously, Prince will be on hand to perform and accept the Billboard Icon Award, which pays tribute to his unique journey and history of accomplishments in the music industry. Songs to be performed by Prince will be revealed during the show. Madonna will also take the stage to accept the Top Touring Artist award, honoring the highest-grossing concert t...

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What do Utah's Piano Guys have in common with Blake Shelton & Phillip Phillips?

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:41:02 MDT

What do Utah's Piano Guys have in common with Blake Shelton & Phillip Phillips?

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Published May 16, 2013 10:41AM MDT

Utah's The Piano Guys have signed a worldwide publishing deal with Razor & Tie Music Publishing, it has just been announced. The Piano Guys became an internet sensation by way of their successful series of original self-made music videos which continue to amass millions of views. The group’s just released sophomore album, "The Piano Guys 2," debuted this week on the Billboard Charts with over 11,300 units sold at No. 1 on Classical Overall, No. 1 on Classical Crossover, No. 1 on New Age, a...

Sept. 2 at Usana: Walking Papers w/ Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) & Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees)

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31:02 MDT

Sept. 2 at Usana: Walking Papers w/ Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) & Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees)

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Published May 16, 2013 10:31AM MDT

If Alice in Chains and Jane's Addiction aren't enough to convince you to be at Usana Amphitheatre on Sept. 2, one of the opening acts should. Seattle’s Walking Papers is the much-buzzed-about new band featuring rock luminaries Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season), Jeff Angell and Benjamin Anderson (both of The Missionary Position). They are gearing up for the August 6 release of their self-titled debut. Recorded in Seattle and mixed b...

Living Traditions Fest 2013: Interviews with all 4 headliners

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:56:02 MDT

Living Traditions Fest 2013: Interviews with all 4 headliners

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Published May 16, 2013 09:56AM MDT

The late British writer W. Somerset Maugham said it best:“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.” The headliners of the 28th annual Living Traditions Festival represent not just the skeletons of traditional music but also the flesh and muscle of 21st century rhythms and melodies. That peculiar yet delicious dichotomy illustrates that traditions live and thrive in 2013 in a state where white people make up 86 percent of the population.Presented by Salt Lake City Arts Council, the festival — w...

Music in Utah in July: Kenny Chesney, One Direction, The Band Perry

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:47:03 MDT

Music in Utah in July: Kenny Chesney, One Direction, The Band Perry

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Published May 16, 2013 09:47AM MDT

With nearly 150 pop and rock concerts scheduled through September, Wasatch Front music fans have some tough decisions to make.On Aug. 1, for example, they have to choose among Bob Dylan at Usana Amphitheatre, The Cult at The Depot, The National at the Twilight Concert Series in Pioneer Park, Megadeth at the Maverik Center or the country rockers Due West at the Ed Kenley Amphitheater in Layton.The decisions are just as tough on July 19, when Steve Martin performs at the Deer Valley Music Festival...

Tobacco leads Black Moth Super Rainbow to Salt Lake City this weekend

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:03 MDT

Tobacco leads Black Moth Super Rainbow to Salt Lake City this weekend

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Published May 16, 2013 09:41AM MDT

The experimental, electronica ensemble Black Moth Super Rainbow is led by Thomas Fec, better known by the stage name Tobacco and revered in the underground scene for his novel approach to analog instrumentation and production. In a phone interview, Tobacco described Black Moth Super Rainbow’s new album’s sound as “demon skater.” Last July, Tobacco created a Kickstarter campaign to fund the release of the album “Cobra Juicy.” His goal was $45,000, but he received pledges totaling more than $125,0...

Folk singer-songwriter Jen Hajj to hold record-release party this Friday

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:03 MDT

Folk singer-songwriter Jen Hajj to hold record-release party this Friday

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Published May 15, 2013 05:42PM MDT

A funny thing happened last September.A musician successful in the local scene moved to ... California.OK, it’s not unheard of. But when someone like folk singer-songwriter Jen Hajj moved to southern California in October, it was our loss and the Golden State’s gain.Hajj has a deep history with the local acoustic music scene, both as a performer and as a house concert host, as well as being a DJ for more than 3 years as host of KRCL’s Sunday Bluegrass Express, She just released her third album, ...