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April 2009

Nailen's Weekend Notes: May 1 Edition

04/30/09

Nailen's Weekend Notes: May 1 Edition

Lots of new theater for your perusal, plus music of all varieties.

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Richard Buckner tops tonight's shows

04/30/09

Richard Buckner tops tonight's shows

The enigmatic singer/songwriter headlines a show at Salt Lake's newest music venue.

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CD Review: Bob Dylan's "Together Through Life"

04/29/09

CD Review: Bob Dylan's "Together Through Life"

The Bard is back and in fine form on this jaunty run through Tin Pan Alley.

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Get the kids a-pickin'

04/29/09

Get the kids a-pickin'

Snowbird offers an entirely different kind of summer camp: a bluegrass camp for kids!

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New Music in Stores Today

04/28/09

New Music in Stores Today

Bob Dylan is the must-grab of the day for music lovers.

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The sounds of Boston

04/27/09

The sounds of Boston

No, not "More Than a Feeling." We're talking a hot young band playing in SLC tonight: the Ryan Montbleau Band.

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Fleetwood Mac coming to SLC

04/27/09

Fleetwood Mac coming to SLC

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers arrive in Zion June 3

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Jazz at the Sheraton tonight, plus next season's schedule!

04/27/09

Jazz at the Sheraton tonight, plus next season's schedule!

Guitar wizard John Scofield headlines the final show of the season, and Dianne Reeves highlights next year's slate.

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Your weekend tips: April 24 edition

04/24/09

Your weekend tips: April 24 edition

Dance, dance, dance! Plenty of toe-tapping entertainment this weekend, along with the opening of Trent Harris' latest opus.

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The Thermals arrive in SLC tonight

04/23/09

The Thermals arrive in SLC tonight

The indie-rock trio bring the noise to Zion this evening.

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Dance Review: Ririe-Woodbury's Surfaces

04/22/09

Dance Review: Ririe-Woodbury's Surfaces

Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company winds up its 45th season with an intriguing troika of performances

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Free Franti!

04/22/09

Free Franti!

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than standing on cement with a pack of dirty hippies?

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Concert review: Franz Ferdinand at The Avalon Theater

04/22/09

Concert review: Franz Ferdinand at The Avalon Theater

The Scottish quartet proved once again what a riveting live act they can be.

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Franz Ferdinand: Tonight!

04/21/09

Franz Ferdinand: Tonight!

The Scottish dance-rockers show moved from the Saltair to the Avalon Theater—make a note, people!

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Celebrate 4/20 with a Top Doc

04/20/09

Celebrate 4/20 with a Top Doc

The Salt Lake City Film Center's free War on Drug Policy film series continues tonight.

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Come see the Art Truck!

04/17/09

Come see the Art Truck!

This Saturday, the 337 Project's Art Truck will be parked at Squatters in Salt Lake City as part of Squatters's Recycled Materials Sculpture Contest.

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Your Weekend Tips: April 17 Edition

04/16/09

Your Weekend Tips: April 17 Edition

Record Store Day, Brandi Carlile and Sarah Vowell headline this weekend's entertainment.

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Rootsy Tunes Abound Tonight

04/15/09

Rootsy Tunes Abound Tonight

If you like some twang in your tunes, visit The State Room or Bar Deluxe tonight.

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More Twilight Concert Series Acts Revealed!

04/14/09

More Twilight Concert Series Acts Revealed!

Happy happy, Joy joy, Toots and the Maytals are coming to town!

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Britney's Back. And So is her Lip-Synching

04/14/09

Britney's Back. And So is her Lip-Synching

Ms. Spears current trainwreck of a tour stops in Salt Lake City tonight. You might want to see B.B. King or Bruce Cockburn instead.

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Concert review: The Hold Steady at Urban Lounge; Tonight's Tips

04/13/09

Concert review: The Hold Steady at Urban Lounge; Tonight's Tips

The Hold Steady delivered a rockin' good time at their sold-out Saturday show; Fall Out Boy arrives tonight

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Theater Review: <em>Wicked at Capitol Theatre</em>

04/10/09

Theater Review: Wicked at Capitol Theatre

The epic Broadway musical arrives in Utah. And there was much rejoicing.

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Red Butte Garden Summer Concert Series Lineup

04/09/09

Red Butte Garden Summer Concert Series Lineup

Neko Case, Death Cab for Cutie, David Byrne and Avett Brothers top my list for the venue in Salt Lake City.

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Your weekend tips: April 10 edition

04/09/09

Your weekend tips: April 10 edition

The Hold Steady, creators of my favorite album of 2008, headline this week's picks.

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Tonight's tip: Ting Tings and some gospel-soul

04/09/09

Tonight's tip: Ting Tings and some gospel-soul

Two dynamic bands make for a worthy Thursday night excursion.

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Concert review: Jason Isbell at The State Room

04/09/09

Concert review: Jason Isbell at The State Room

The one-time Drive-By Trucker proves most at home leading his own band, the 400 Unit

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Jason Isbell vs. Lily Allen

04/08/09

Jason Isbell vs. Lily Allen

How to choose when there are two worthy concerts going on at the same time?

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CD Reviews: New Felice Brothers and Beastie Boys

04/07/09

CD Reviews: New Felice Brothers and Beastie Boys

The rootsy Felice Brothers reappear with a true gem, and the Beastie Boys remaster their "comeback album."

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Theater review: Salt Lake Acting Company's <em>End Days</em>

04/06/09

Theater review: Salt Lake Acting Company's End Days

The new production at SLAC is a comedy well worth your time. Just be ready to laugh.

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Theater Review: Plan-B Theatre Company's <em>Di Esperienza</em>

04/03/09

Theater Review: Plan-B Theatre Company's Di Esperienza

A loving and creatively staged look at Leonardo da Vinci, penned by Utah playwright Matthew Ivan Bennett.

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Your Weekend Tips: April 3 Edition

04/03/09

Your Weekend Tips: April 3 Edition

What do Leonardo da Vinci, Elvis and rapper Blaze Ya Dead Homie have in common? Appearances in Salt Lake City this weekend.

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Concert review: Stanley Clarke at The State Room

04/02/09

Concert review: Stanley Clarke at The State Room

It was smooth sailing for opening night at Salt Lake City's newest music venue, with a major assist from a bass-playing beast.

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The State Room opens tonight with Stanley Clarke

04/01/09

The State Room opens tonight with Stanley Clarke

A new SLC music venue opens its doors with a visit from a bass-playing genius with a serious pedigree.

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About This Blog

Arts & Entertainment editor Dan Nailen spends many a late night on the town so that you don’t have to, but he will do his best to cajole you to join him for a meal, a martini or a Pabst Blue Ribbon. Whether he’s hitting a dive bar to hear a hot new band or playing with the pretty people at events far too classy to admit him if he didn’t work for Salt Lake magazine, you’ll read about it here.

Check in regularly for tips on worthwhile nocturnal activities, concert reviews and one-of-a-kind commentary from our resident pop culture-obsessed music geek and social gadfly.

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