MUSIC: Sounds from the Expanse: Desert Noises Give Away Their EP

Mar 11, 2010 No Comments by

What surprises me so much about Desert Noises self-titled EP is just how kinetic it is. Knowing that it was released by local label Northplatte Records, I expected on my first listen to hear a well polished—and emotionally rich—work, with roots in folk music. And I did. But the record also isn’t merely a gentle [...]

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MUSIC: Concert Review: Velour's 4-Year Anniversary Celebration (Night 2)

Jan 18, 2010 No Comments by

People who’ve read this site somewhat regularly since its inception have probably garnered that I don’t throw my hat in the ring with the local folk-haters. By contrast, I love folk music and particularly Provo’s unique brand of indie-folk that increasingly populates our venues. I know some wish for “more rock and roll” in our [...]

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CONCERT REVIEW: RuRu, Desert Noises, Code Hero

Jul 10, 2009 No Comments by

Wednesday night saw the return of Graywhale Entertainment’s biweekly Local Artist Series with a prolific performance by headliner RuRu. To be honest, Graywhale’s University Mall store is not the ideal venue for a live show. The acoustics aren’t the best and the sound system is middling. In short, it’s a record store, not a live [...]

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MUSIC: RuRu, Desert Noises, Code Hero At Graywhale Tonight

Jul 08, 2009 No Comments

Graywhale Entertainment, located at University Mall in Provo, presents the next entry in their biweekly Local Artist Showcase tonight at 7:00 p.m., featuring a killer line-up of Provo musicians. RuRu, the stage name of local folk wunderkind Isaac Russell, will headline the evening with a full band set that is sure to please. If you [...]

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