SHOW OF THE WEEK
Marcus
West Jordan's Marcus finished in the top 5 of this season's NBC reality show "Last Comic Standing," where he showed that he is more than just a standard impressionist. He integrates 1,000 voices with his material, as displayed in a recent performance on the show when he aped Eddie Vedder's guttural, indecipherable singing on the Pearl Jam hit "Even Flow."
When » Aug. 9 at 8 and 10 p.m.
Where » Ogden Wiseguys Comedy Cafe, 269 Historic 25th St., Ogden
Also » Wiseguys in West Valley City, 3500 S. 2200 West; Aug. 10, 8 p.m.
Tickets » $20 at SmithsTix
Corbin Bleu
Corbin Bleu, 19-year-old star of the "High School Musical" franchise, headlines this year's Weber County Fair. Bleu has been accepted to Stanford University, but turned down the famed school to continue acting and singing.
When » Tonight at 7
Where » Weber County Fair, 1000 N. 1200 West, Ogden
Tickets » $25 and $20 at SmithsTix
Band of Annuals
Band of Annuals is a local alt-country band that is quickly becoming a favorite not only locally but on regional tours. Here is a chance to see them for free at Snowbird's Cool Air Concert Series.
When » Tonight at 6
Where » Snowbird Resort, Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Tickets » Free
Women's Redrock Music Festival
This second annual festival features local favorites as well as nationally known singer-songwriters. Martine Locke headlines tonight at 9:40, and Melissa Ferrick headlines Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. Other performers throughout the weekend include Mary Tebbs, Wishing Chair, Jill Knight, Gearl Jam and Lost by Reason.
When » Today at 5 p.m. and Aug. 9 at noon
Where » Robber's Roost Bookstore Outdoor Venue, 185 W. Main St., Torrey
Tickets » today, $20; Aug. 9, $35. Two-day tickets are $45. Available at Utah Pride Center, 361 N. 300 West, Salt Lake City or at redrockwomensfest.com
Kottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings are a California rocking hip-hop band named for the taste in your mouth after ingesting marijuana. The band's 2007 album, "Cloud Nine," reached a peak of No.44 on the Billboard album chart.Tech N9ne, Sen Dog, Hed PE and X Clan are also on the bill.
When » Aug. 9 at 7 p.m.
Where » Saltair, 12408 W. Saltair Drive, Magna
Tickets » $30 in advance, $35 day of, at SmithsTix
Greg Brown and Iris DeMent
Alejandro Escovedo had to bow out of this concert because of exhaustion, but Greg Brown, his wife Iris Dement, and his daughter Pieta more than make up for it. Iris DeMent is an acclaimed folk artist of her own, and Brown is an Iowa-based, folk-rocking singer-songwriter who has been profiled in The New Yorker. His songs have been covered by such performers as Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson, Carlos Santana, Ani DiFranco and Joan Baez.
When » Aug. 10 at 7 p.m.
Where » Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Tickets » garden members $24, public $29, children $20 at redbuttegarden.org
Soul Survivors
The local Soul Survivors, fresh off an exhilirating performance at the Snowbird Rock & Blues Festival, bring their Motown spirit and horns to this free outdoor concert a stone's throw away from the E Center.
When » Aug. 11 at 8 p.m.
Where » Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City
Tickets » Free
Bens Jazz Kit
Bens Jazz Kit - with no apostrophe - is an electric and experimental rock band with influences ranging from R&B and hip-hop to jazz-fusion, bringing to mind Tower of Power with a dash of Rage Against the Machine and Tribe Called Quest.
When » Aug. 13 at 11 p.m.
Where » The Dwag Pount, 3350 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets » $5 at door
Public Domain String Band
The local Public Domain String Band plays old-time Southern mountain music as part of the branch library's "Concerts by the Creek" series.
When » Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Where » Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets » Free
Slightly Stoopid
Slightly Stoopid got its big break when Sublime's Brad Nowell signed it to his label, and the band has continued in that vein with its July release of "Slightly Not Stoned Enough to Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid." On this tour, band members have been known to tailgate with fans before the show. Pepper opens.
When » Aug. 14 at 8 p.m.
Where » Saltair, 12408 W. Saltair Drive, Magna
Tickets » $30 in advance, $35 day of, at SmithsTix
Kate Voegele
The Back2School Tour features Kate Voegele, the "One Tree Hill" TV star all over the radio nowadays with the pop song "Only Fooling Myself." Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brendan James is also on the bill.
When » Aug. 14 at 7 p.m.
Where » In the Venue, 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $12 in advance, $14 day of, at SmithsTix
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Delta Spirit
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Delta Spirit are this week's rocking edition of the Twilight Concert Series. Delta Spirit is a California-based indie-alt-country band, and Clap also plays indie-rock.
When » Aug. 14 at 7 p.m.
Where » Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., Salt Lake City
Tickets » Free
