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"There is a lot of talent down here, and people are always looking for ways to express that talent," King said. "There is a collection of talented, creative kids in Provo."
Hales suggested another reason for the viral-video boom in Utah County: "Maybe it’s just so boring here that we have to make YouTube videos."
Lindsey Stirling in concert
Lindsey Stirling, “hip-hop violinist” and YouTube sensation, brings her U.S. concert tour home to Utah.
Where » In the Venue, 219 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City.
When » Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
Opening act » DeLon
Tickets » $15 in advance, $18 on the day of the show, at Smith’s Tix outlets.
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Utah County Is ‘YouTube County’
Utah County has become a hotbed for makers of viral videos. Here are some of the most popular YouTube channels from Utah County:
Performer » Lindsey Stirling
Home » Provo
Channel name » YouTube.com/lindseystomp
What she does » Hip-hop violin, with modern dance.
Subscribers » 858,138
Most popular video this year » “Dubstep Violin,” posted Feb. 23; 29,822,988 views.
Performer/filmmaker » Devin Graham
Home » Provo
Channel name » YouTube.com/devinsupertramp
What he does » Extreme outdoor sports.
Subscribers » 533,934
Most popular video this year » “World’s Largest Rope Swing,” posted Feb. 15; 13,619,007 views.
Performers/filmmakers » Casen Sperry, Landon Sperry, Mike Brown
Home » Provo
Channel name » YouTube.com/warialasky
What they do » Geek-culture parodies.
Subscribers » 38,220
Most popular video this year » “Real Life GoldenEye 64,” posted Feb. 17; 1,464,560 views.
Filmmakers » Eddie King, Tyler Marshall
Home » Orem
Channel name » YouTube.com/teddiefilms
What they do » Musical geek-culture parodies.
Subscribers » 32,184
Most popular video this year » “The Star Wars That I Used to Know,” posted June 27; 6,598,660 views.
YouTube figures as of Oct. 5, 2012
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