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May 2009

Your Weekend Tips: May 29 Edition

05/28/09

Your Weekend Tips: May 29 Edition

New York Dolls, And the Banned Slammed On and Neko Case at Red Butte Garden headline your options.

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Concert Review: Gogol Bordello at Murray Theater

05/28/09

Concert Review: Gogol Bordello at Murray Theater

I once was in favor of all-ages shows. Then I turned 21.

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Thursday Night? Vanderslice!

05/27/09

Thursday Night? Vanderslice!

Check out top-notch bedroom-rocker John Vanderslice tonight at Kilby Court.

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Humpday Shenanigans: Gogol Bordello vs. Lucero

05/26/09

Humpday Shenanigans: Gogol Bordello vs. Lucero

Two of my personal faves are headlining shows in Salt Lake City Wednesday. Plus, what else is on tap?

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The Fray, 311 and Incubus come cheap

05/26/09

The Fray, 311 and Incubus come cheap

Three concerts for $45—the question is still "Are they worth the money?"

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Taylor Swift vs. Peaches on Tuesday—How to choose?

05/25/09

Taylor Swift vs. Peaches on Tuesday—How to choose?

Tuesday night's music options include a couple of wildly divergent women headlining shows in Salt Lake City.

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Your Weekend Tips: Memorial Day Edition

05/21/09

Your Weekend Tips: Memorial Day Edition

No Doubt's reunion tour headlines a weekend full of opera, ballet and rock and roll.

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Thursday Night: Dane Cook and Agent Orange

05/20/09

Thursday Night: Dane Cook and Agent Orange

The hot comic and old-school skate-punks headline in the valley Thursday.

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Watt kills; Magnolia Electric Co. headlines tonight

05/20/09

Watt kills; Magnolia Electric Co. headlines tonight

The king of the thud staff threw an amazing show last nite. Expect another good one at Urban Lounge tonight.

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CD review: Eminem's "Relapse"

05/19/09

CD review: Eminem's "Relapse"

The controversial rapper is back from rehab in fine form on this winning set.

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Tuesday Night Tips: Mike Watt, Carrie Rodriguez and Lady Sov

05/18/09

Tuesday Night Tips: Mike Watt, Carrie Rodriguez and Lady Sov

Rarely do we have Tuesdays so action-packed in Utah.

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Full Twilight Concert Series Lineup, Openers Included

05/18/09

Full Twilight Concert Series Lineup, Openers Included

Here ya go: the whole lineup for your Thursday nights this summer at Gallivan Center

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Concert review: The Flatlanders in Salt Lake City

05/18/09

Concert review: The Flatlanders in Salt Lake City

The Lubbock, Texas, legends delivered a sterling performance of country, folk and rock to a rapt audience.

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Mike Watt Interview!

05/15/09

Mike Watt Interview!

Salt Lake magazine talks to punk rock legend and regular Utah visitor Mike Watt about touring with The Stooges, The Minutmen and why Salt Lake is cooler than people think.

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But wait there's more!

05/15/09

But wait there's more!

Forgot a couple of very important weekend options. Doh! Art in Bloom and Young Love--awwww!

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Your Weekend Tips: May 15 Edition

05/14/09

Your Weekend Tips: May 15 Edition

Texas legends The Flatlanders headline an action-packed weekend that also includes Living Traditions Festival and SLC gallery stroll.

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Thursday Night Tips: 300 Plates and Detroit Cobras

05/13/09

Thursday Night Tips: 300 Plates and Detroit Cobras

A fundraiser for Art Access and retro-chic rockers headline a fine night out.

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CD Review: Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown

05/13/09

CD Review: Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown

The poppy punks are back with proof major-label rock doesn't have to suck. In fact, it can be most excellent!

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Mogwai and Manchester Orchestra headline Wednesday

05/12/09

Mogwai and Manchester Orchestra headline Wednesday

Honky-tonk, indie-rock and Scottish droners all converge on Salt Lake City Wednesday night.

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Steve Earle coming to Snowbird: What's Up Tonight?

05/12/09

Steve Earle coming to Snowbird: What's Up Tonight?

The political firestarter and singer/songwriter joins Snowbird's Rock and Blues Festival lineup.

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A Little Bit O' Broadway

05/11/09

A Little Bit O' Broadway

A Broadway superstar arrives at Kingsbury Hall tonight.

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Review: The Eagles Take Flight at Rio Tinto Stadium

05/10/09

Review: The Eagles Take Flight at Rio Tinto Stadium

On Saturday night The Eagles took the stage at the sold-out Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, playing their final concert in the U.S. leg of their "Long Road to Eden" tour. The performance marked the inaugural concert at the relatively new home of the Real Salt Lake soccer club.

Posted at 10:28 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

Your Weekend Tips: May 8 Edition

05/07/09

Your Weekend Tips: May 8 Edition

Shake Your Peace brings its eco-message to the Live Green festival and Mestizo Coffee House this weekend.

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Thursday Night Pick: Ponytail at Kilby Court

05/06/09

Thursday Night Pick: Ponytail at Kilby Court

Attention art-rockers: Here's a band for you, straight outta Baltimore.

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Governor's Leadership in the Arts Awards Announced

05/06/09

Governor's Leadership in the Arts Awards Announced

Jon Huntsman, Jr., recognizing community arts leaders at Thursday's Mountain West Conference on the Arts.

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All That Remains tonight in M-town

05/06/09

All That Remains tonight in M-town

The Massachusetts-based crew arrives in Murray for a headlining gig.

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R.I.P. Dom DeLuise

05/05/09

R.I.P. Dom DeLuise

The frequent collaborator of Burt Reynolds is dead at 75

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CD Review: Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band's "Outer South"

05/04/09

CD Review: Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band's "Outer South"

Mr. Bright Eyes lets his backing band take too much control on this disc, but it's not a fatal flaw.

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Theater Review: Miss Saigon at Pioneer Memorial Theatre

05/04/09

Theater Review: Miss Saigon at Pioneer Memorial Theatre

The Broadway blockbuster updates the familiar Madame Butterfly story to almost modern times.

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Theater Review: Cirque Eloize: Nebbia

05/04/09

Theater Review: Cirque Eloize: Nebbia

Kingsbury Hall was home to a magical, mystical show Saturday, courtesy of Cirque Eloize.

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Theater review: The Passion of Sister Dottie S. Dixon

05/01/09

Theater review: The Passion of Sister Dottie S. Dixon

Pygmalion Theatre Company's production of the radio character-turned-one woman show relies too much on old Utah cliches.

Posted at 10:54 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1

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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