Sorry, Corey…but it IS all about me…

Thursday, January 31st, 2008 @ 12:38AM

My City Weekly article is now on newsstands.

At the beginning of every month in City Weekly, I showcase three bands that I play on X96 Live and Local. Your band could be next!

http://slweekly.com/index.cfm?do=article.details&id=CBD9FEC9-A42A-18EA-6D1177995A7D69FF

The PTSA BOB.

Thursday, January 31st, 2008 @ 12:35AM

The Utah High School battle will be underway on March 15. Who will be the best high school band this year?

Stay tuned for details…

It’s the last weekend to see and vote for the City Weekly Slammys bands!

Thursday, January 31st, 2008 @ 12:32AM

You have two nights left to see the best of the best compete for the Slammys this year!!!

http://www.slweekly.com for all the info.

February 1
Mellow-Yellow Rock/ Jazz
Woodshed* I WILL BE HOSTING THIS SHOWCASE!
Aye Aye 9:30
Ether Orchestra 10:15
Coyote Hood 11:15
Calico 12:15

Hip Hop
Monk’s*
Knoitalls 10:00
Adverse 11:00
Deadbeats 12:00

February 2
Electronic/ Experimental
Orange* @ 9:30
a.vanvranken
The VCR Quintet
Stephen Chai
Nonnon & Lapsed
Love Digit
Manic Project

Indie Rock
Urban Lounge*
Glinting Gems 10:30
Purr Bats 11:30
Red Bennies 12:30

*A private club for members, 21+

Then please join me at The Depot (private club) on February 15 for the winners showcase!

X96 Live and Local January 27, 2008

Saturday, January 26th, 2008 @ 4:28PM

On the show this week:

Jaime Gadette, Music Editor of City Weekly, will be on to talk about the 2008 Slammys wrap-up.

Also I have new music from Seve Vs. Evan, Misty Murphy (remember the 90’s local band Cork?), David Armstrong, and The Fey.

Please tune in with your Utah band requests every Sunday night for X96 Live and Local!

City Weekly Slammys showcases!

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 @ 12:58AM

The Slammys are underway!

That means that CW has chosen the best Utah bands to perform in different categories at venues Fridays and Saturdays until February 2. Corey O’ Brien and I are hosting several of these, and yours truly will be emceeing the big winners event at The Depot Feb. 15.

Tonight I will be hosting the pop/Indie showcase at Urban Lounge on 500 E. 241 S. urban Lounge is a private club for members. Here’s the schedule for tonight:

Saturday, January 26

Pop/ Indie: Urban Lounge 500 E. 241 S.
The Lionelle 10:00
Let’s Become Actors 10:45
Cavedoll 11:30

Hard Rock: Burt’s Tiki 726 S. State Street
Top Dead Celebrity 10:00
Xur 11:00
Iota 12:00

Noise: Red Light Books @ 7:30 300 S. 200 E.
Tenants of Balthazar’s Castle
Palace of Buddies
I Hate Girls with Bruises
Yeti
Agape
Ih863335

A local show tonight that you should not miss!

Friday, January 4th, 2008 @ 5:02PM

Joshua James (now signed, in the big boy's club now!) with Let's Become Actors and Band Of Annuals @ Kilby Court

Okay, want more exposure to Utah’s music scene? I know you do, and here is a show you should not miss. Joshua James was a Utah singer/songwriter, then he got picked up by an indie label, toured with David Gray, and now he’s big time. Easy on the eyes, too I may add. Tonight he is playing at Kilby Court in downtown SLC 741 S. 330 W. with Americana project Band of Annuals (featuring Jamie from Matt Lewis Band) and Let’s Become Actors (remember when The Brobecks’ original lineup split last Spring? well, this is the rest of the band.) For only 5 clams, this is a steal of a show. I hope to see you there!

Peace out,

Portia