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Show of the week » The former anchor of "Saturday Night Live's" Weekend Update" segment returns to Utah with the same sarcastic, withering humor that got him infamously fired from the NBC late-night show. The 46-year-old comedian is a comic's comic, and smarter than the average punchline: As a contestant on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" he won $500,000 for his favorite charity, and he told The Tribune that he knew the answer to the $1 million question, but host Regis Philbin annoyed him. Macdonald's reputation keeps him employed in Adam Sandler films and filling in for Dennis Miller on the latter's conservative talk show. On "Saturday Night Live," Macdonald's biggest targets were Michael Jackson
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When » Friday at 8 and 10
Where » Wiseguys Comedy Cafe, 2194 W. 3500 South, West Valley City
Tickets » $25 at SmithsTix.com or call 801-467-8499
Royal Bliss
The Salt Lake City band that released its major-label debut earlier this year will take the stage at this 300-seat intimate venue, allowing audiences
When » Friday night at 9
Where » The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets » $10 at door or at www.thestateroomslc.com
Skinny Puppy
Raw and experimental, this Canadian band was formed in 1982 and is noted as one of the founders of electronic industrial music, paving the way for more popular bands such as Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson.
When » Friday night at 7
Where » Club Vegas, 445 S. 330 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $20 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Regina Spektor
Not related to Phil, this Soviet-born pianist and songwriter is one of the bigger fish in the small anti-folk scene in New York City's East Village. Classically trained, Spektor recently performed on "Saturday Night Live," showcasing her multioctave voice on genre-spanning songs. Jupiter One is also on the bill.
When » Friday night at 7
Where » In The Venue, 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $35 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Asleep at the Wheel
It's time again for the Heber City Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Buckaroo Fair. The Cowboy Buckaroo Ball & Concert features Western-swing revivalists Asleep at the Wheel along with Michael Martin Murphey and the Rio Grande Band.
When » Friday night at 9
Where » Wasatch High School, 930 S. 500 East, Heber City
Tickets » $22 at SmithsTix
Pinback
This San Diego-based indie-rock band has been led by Armistead Burwell Smith IV and Rob Crow since its 1998 beginning. In April, it was announced that Pinback was working on a new album due next year. The band's last release, "Autumn of the Seraphs," peaked at No. 69 on the album charts in 2007.
When » Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Where » The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $15 in advance, $18 day of, at SmithsTix
Kate Voegele
The actress and singer-songwriter will release her second album "A Fine Mess" in May, including some of the songs featured on her TV show, "One Tree Hill." Up-and-coming and talented musician Kevin Hammond is also on the bill.
When » Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.
Where » Kilby Court, 741 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $15 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers
Roger Clyne was once the frontman of The Refreshments, and now his Arizona-based band blends country and rock with south-of-the-border twists. (Think of a pomegranate margarita.) After the breakup of The Refreshments -- known for "Banditos" -- Clyne and drummer Paul Naffah formed the new band.
When » Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Where » Club Vegas, 445 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $15 at SmithsTix
Supersuckers
Salt Lake City regulars The Supersuckers return to Utah, still proclaiming themselves as the "Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band in the World." In October, Rontrose Heathman left the kicking country-rock band and was replaced by "Metal" Marty Chandler.
When » Nov. 9 at 8 p.m.
Where » Club Vegas, 445 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $15 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Hollywood Undead
Those masked men will release their second album "Desperate Measures" the day before their rap-rock show in Utah. The group's 2008 debut went gold based on the success of hits "Young" and "Undead." Atreyu, Escape The Fate and The Sleeping are also on the bill.
When » Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Where » Saltair, 12408 W. Saltair Drive, Magna
Tickets » $25 in advance, $27 day of, at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Cage the Elephant
The Kentucky band that formed in 2005 hit the radio big time recently with its rap-rock fusion song "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked." As a result, the band appeared on the "Late Show with David Letterman" in July, and then played for the first time at Lollapalooza in Chicago. The Shackletons open.
When » Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Where » In The Venue, 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $12 in advance, $15 day of, at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Imogen Heap
The unique, idiosyncratic pop-oriented British singer-songwriter was once part of Frou Frou, and she has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. Her latest album, 2009's "Ellipse," debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard album chart.
When » Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.
Where » In The Venue, 589 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $20 in advance, $25 day of, at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Joe Krown Trio
A New Orleans-based keyboard player, Joe Krown served a long tenure with Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown's band. He brings his jazz partners Walter Wolfman Washington (guitar and vocals) and Russell Batiste (drums and background vocals) to offer a little taste of N'Awlins to Utah. The trio performs every Sunday at the Maple Leaf Bar, at a local New Orleans nightclub.
When » Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.
Where » The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets » $12 in advance, $15 day of, at door or www.thestateroomslc.com
Blaklysted, Thunderdog, Tera Vega
Club Vegas puts the spotlight on local talent with another Local Band Recognition Night. Thunderdog is influenced by Vandals, Pennywise, They Might Be Giants, Screeching Weasel and The Queers, and Tera Vega is a metal band from Salt Lake City. Blak Lysted is also on the bill.
When » Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.
Where » Club Vegas, 445 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $5 at 24Tix
