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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

TV Tonight: New Girl, Happy Endings, Apt 23, SOA

What’s new on the tele-caster tonight:

New Tunes Tuesday: Andrew Bird, Chad Valley, Rod Stewart(?!)

Except for one release, this week might be one of those weeks to revisit all of the other great albums that have dropped so far in 2012 -- and maybe start putting together your Top 10 list, because people are gonna wanna know.--- Must Have:

Glad You Asked:Rusted Root, Allen Stone and Sons of Anarchy

Dear GYA, Because of Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast, it seems like everyone is tossing around the phrase "batten down the hatches." But the term is of nautical origin and refers to small battens used to seal hatchways on the sides of sailing vessels.

The Pickle Factory

The Pickle Factory has been an iconic structure in the Granary District of Salt Lake City for decades, first as a symbol of business but in more recent years a large performance space for art and music. --- For many, it has been THE place to be for massive events, but over the course of the past 10 years, the ownership has switched hands frequently with various visions of what could become of the place.

Alternate Realities Roundup 10/30

Mother Jones magazine weighs the scientific evidence of whether or not Sandy is a Frankenstorm thanks to climate change.--- Top of the Alty World

Monday, October 29, 2012

Stalemate in Sandy

It was a crisp autumn evening on Oct. 27 when RSL closed out the Major League Soccer regular season against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Both teams already knew they were headed for the playoffs.

Glad You Asked: Dan Deacon, Day of The Dead and Sea Wolf

Dear GYA, Have you been watching the news lately?

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Studio Elevn

Looking behind the scenes at our local entertainment, it's become increasingly difficult to be proficient in just one thing from a promotional standpoint. --- Companies that work in the fields of photography, video, commercial audio and other like them are realizing that entertainers can no longer afford to work with several businesses at once.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Concert Review: Good Old War at The Depot

Tim Arnold, drummer and vocalist in indie-rock trio Good Old War, has described the band’s live shows as “a campfire with friends where you play songs together and sing along like friends.” And at Good Old War’s intimate, communal show at the Depot last night, no description could have been more accurate.--- The set list consisted of tunes both new and old, from Good Old War’s 2008 debut Only Way to Be Alone, their self-titled sophomore album (2010) to the lovely Come Back as Rain, released earlier this year.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Riff Raff and other costumes that suck less than Honey Boo Boo

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, that magical season when the leaves turn orange, there’s unexplained candy in the office and no one judges you for spewing in a banana suit.---It’s also the most stressful time of the year, because if you haven’t pulled the trigger on that hilarious banana suit yet, you’re screwed.

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