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Queer Prom is coming soon!

Monday, March 31st, 2008 @ 7:09PM

The GLBT will be putting on "Queer Prom: The Origin Of Love '08" on Saturday, April 26, at the Downtown Salt Lake Public Library! It is THE prom for the gay and lesbian scene here in our great land of Zion, and if you haven't played with us before, you are missin'!

This year will be my second DJing the prom. If you are 14-20 years of age and would like to attend, go to http://utahpridecenter.org/ for more info. Over 600 people attended in 2007, and we expect up to 800 this year!

Good times, good times.

The straight, still looking for Mr. Portia,

Portia Early

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Join me for The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus botb!

Monday, March 31st, 2008 @ 7:05PM

Each year this Davis County battle of the bands is presented by The Standard Examiner, the big paper up there. This year it will take place in the Union building at Weber State. I am hosting the event, and it starts at 7pm. sharp.

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a national program that helps local bands record material and improve their musicianship. Local celebs from each state judge the bands, and it is a really good time.

Aprill 11 at 7:00 pm.! Save the date!

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X96 Live and Local for March 30, 2008

Sunday, March 30th, 2008 @ 10:16PM

Manicproject "X96 Live and Local Theme"

Masha Kirilenko (Featuring her hubby, Andre! Yes, of the Utah Jazz.) “A Strange Song”

DulceSky “Unfamiliar”

The Elizabethan Report “Hola May”

The Green Peanuts “Waiting To Listen”

Subrosa “Christine”

By Tonight “My Point Of View” Live in the X96 studio.

By Tonight “Moving Forward”

Broke City “500 Promises”

Ayin “Chemical Dependence”

Manicproject “Square One”

Angelfelt “From Soldier To Son”

Let’s Become Actors “Smile (I’m Leaving Town)”

Moneypenny “Out Of Time”

Armorette “Break The Unbreakable”

The New Nervous “Pharmachadia”

Allred “Colors”

Tear “Pounding Heart”

Allred “Keep Driving” Live in the X96 studio.

The Trademark “When Keeping Secrets (Don’t Let Them Know)”

Broke City “Insomnia”

Unknown Anthem “Sexy Rock”

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X96 Live and Local 3/23

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 @ 11:08PM

Manicproject "X96 Live and Local Theme" ww.myspace.com/manicproject

The Gorgeous Hussies “Chocolate Bunny” http://www.myspace.com/thegorgeoushussies

Lord Mandrake “Skin Walker” http://www.myspace.com/lordmandrakeband

Neon Trees “Phones” http://www.myspace.com/neontrees

Larusso “Pyramid Scheme” http://www.myspace.com/larusso

Insatiable “The More I Drink” http://www.myspace.com/insatiableska

Let’s Become Actors “A Beautiful Mess” http://www.myspace.com/letsbecomeactors

Kid Theodore “Call Of The Wild” http://www.myspace.com/kidtheodore

VCR 5 “Bolt 3”

The Elizabethan Project “Unwanted”

Broke City “Trainstops And Holidays” http://www.myspace.com/broke

Manicproject “Green Monster” http://www.manicproject.com

The Market “You Thought Wrong” http://www.myspace.com/themarkettunes

Rocket World “The Boom Song” http://www.myspace.com/rocketworld

The Sweater Friends “Filo Sophia” http://www.myspace.com/thesweaterfriends

By Tonight “A Perfect Family” http://www.myspace.com/bytonightmusic

Allred “Keep Driving” http://www.myspace.com/allred

Angelfelt “Maybe Tomorrow” http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=24242950

Cavedoll “Decoder” http://www.myspace.com/cavedollband

Xon “Venture”

Stereotype “Planet Of Strange” http://www.myspace.com/stereotypegroup

Cluster Funk “I’m Legit”

Knifeshow “Again Again”

The Kid You Naughts “ Don’t Snack On My Cheese”

The Brobecks “Boring” http://www.myspace.com/brobecks

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PCTV with me and The Donnas! Woot!

Monday, March 24th, 2008 @ 11:55PM

You may or may not know that once a month I am a guest on Park City Television's "Mountain Views" with host Ori Hoffer.

I usually appear with a local band of my choice who performs on the news and entertainment show. (Ori affectionately calls it “newsertainment”. Haha.)

But next Tuesday it will be a bit different. The Donnas are playing Harry O’s in Park City that night, so they will be the musical guests. I am blushing at the fact that I will be in the same room with them! Don’t get me wrong, I am straight, (I’ll have to tell you the story sometime when Bill Allred asked me if I was gay.) but this is going to be one explosive show!

So catch me and The Donnas on April Fool’s Day at 6pm. on Comcast Digital Cable 102, or online at http://www.parkcity.tv. Online you can also see it the entire week. Of course I will talk about the latest Utah band events, and probably how I am giddy about being with The Donnas, even though I AM STRAIGHT! A decent boyfriend would actually be nice. Hi, I’m Portia. I’m a Cancer and I like...BOYS, my two incredible tabby cats, cooking, local vegan fare, in-line skating, yoga, and a good cuddle on my Love Sac lounger.

Peace out,

Portia Early

X96 Live And Local host

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I’m sick, dangit. However Live and Local will be hosted tonight with Andy Pants!

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008 @ 2:06PM

The LL show must go on even though I may have the beginnings of what could be the dreaded respiratory flu that everyone is getting. I sure hope to God not!

So join Sr. Pantalones tonight for X96 Live and Local from 8-10 pm. He’ll play new music from Lord Mandrake and Let’s Become Actors, and for the holiday you’ll hear The Gorgeous Hussies’ “Chocolate Bunny”! Funny ass entertainment, that is. Straight up at 8 tonight!

Lord Mandrake played Kilby last week and they are always a joy to watch. Colin Fugit, baby brother of “Almost Famous” and “Wristcutters: A Love Story” star Patrick Fugit (who is in another local band you should check out: Mushman! http://www.myspace.com/mushmanstories) is one of Lord Mandrake’s vocalists, guitarists, keybordists, and also plays other instruments. Talented dude. He’s quite the versatile musician! Let’s Become Actors (featuring former members of The Brobecks) have their CD release party this Saturday, March 29, at Kilby Court in SLC. Mike Gross, Dave Chisholm, Matt Glass, and Ben Johnson are some of the more talented young artists in Utah, so I highly recommend going to their big event. Kilby is an all-age venue. 330 W. Kilby Ct. (741 S.) All Kilby shows start at 7:30 pm. Also, Insatiable is opening for Bad Manners this Wednesday at In The Venue. Insatiable doesn’t play that often anymore, so I’d catch them at this show. If I’m not dead by then, I’ll be there.

So please tune in tonight at 8:00 pm. for X96 Live and Local. I hope you enjoy the playlist that Andy has for you tonight, and don’t forget to call in with your Utah band requests! 1-877-602-9696. Texting is always fun, too. Don’t forget to add your name. 79640 is that number. If you are requesting your band, heck, make up a name! It will be fun. One time at the old, old Vortex in Exchange Place I got hit on my an inebriated fellow. I introduced myself as Babs Bunny, and he called me Babs all night! Good times.

Next week John Allred and By Tonight will pop by the studio to talk about new happenings in their musical worlds.

Oh, and when you’re sick, monkey PJs and green daisy socks look very Paris right now. It’s hot!

Peace out, Happy Easter, and take your vitamin C and wash your hands frequently kids!

Portia Early

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X96 Live and Local Playlist For March 16, 2008

Sunday, March 16th, 2008 @ 10:31PM

Manicproject "X96 Live and Local Theme"

Michael Gross “No One Does It Like You Do”

Audio Matisse “Axis”

Until Further Notice “Deviation”

6:1 “For Once”

Rocket World “99 Bottles”

Angelfelt “Maybe Tomorrow”

The Elizabethan Report “Sweat Swat Swote”

Broke City “Save It For Your Boyfriend”

The Brobecks “Don’t Like You Anymore”

Erin Haley and Ryan Cron “Unbraidable”

Nolens Volens “Bat”

Cavedoll “Soma E Coup”

Isles To Agusta “A Hero’s Son Awakens”

Michael Gross “Patience”

Calibra “Ted Bundy”

Fox Van Cleef “Long Road Home” (live in the X96 studio)

Cluster Funk “(Don’t Worry) I’m Legit”

Rap friends “Wolf Fruit”

Fox Van Cleef “Necessity” (live in the X96 studio)

Kid Theodore “Fashion-Able”

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Hang out with me at the BOB!

Saturday, March 15th, 2008 @ 9:43AM

Join me tonight for the Sixth Annual P.T.S.A. Battle of the Bands at Hillcrest High. That's on 900 E. and 7350 S.

Doors open at 6 and the big BOB show starts at 7:00 pm. SHARP! I know this because those PTSA ladies make sure that everything is on time. BOB Nazis, if you will. Also, this morning Richie T. was saying how freaking nice the Hillcrest High auditorium is. I can’t wait to check it out.

SEVENTEEN high school bands will be duking it out for the title of best high school band, and audience participation is a key factor. So, ya know, I’d appreciate it if you were there to root for your favorite band!

This fine event is sponsored by The Truth, and every year I always have a ton of X96 and Truth Swag to throw off the stage.

I’ll see you tonight at Hillcrest High!

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X96 Live and Local Playlist 03/04/08

Sunday, March 9th, 2008 @ 10:19PM

Manicproject "X96 Live and Local Theme" http://www.myspace.com/manicproject

The Elizabethan Report “Unwanted” http://www.myspace.com/elizabethanreport

The Sweater Friends “The Jig” http://www.myspace.com/thesweaterfriends

Unspoken Truth “Never Knew” http://www.myspace.com/unspokentruthmusic

Almost Never “One In A Million” http://www.myspace.com/almostneverends

The Kid You Naughts “Don’t Snack On My Cheese” http://www.myspace.com/thekidyounaughts

Knife Show “Again Again” http://www.myspace.com/knifeshow

Rocket World “The Boom Song” http://www.myspace.com/RocketWorld

Danger Mouth “The Stick Up” http://www.myspace.com/mcdangermouth

Throwing Randy “All For You” http://www.myspace.com/throwingrandy

The Brobecks “Goodnight Socialite” http://www.myspace.com/brobecks

Cavedoll “Heroes” http://www.myspace.com/cavedollband

The Recovery “Someone To Notice Me” http://www.myspace.com/therecoveryut

Fews & Two “Poker Face” http://www.myspace.com/fewsandtwo

Insatiable “Take Me I’m Yours” http://www.myspace.com/insatiableska

Palomino “Butter For Burns” http://www.myspace.com/palominocomesalive

Lewis “So The Story Goes” http://www.myspace.com/lewisrock3

Nathan’s Chainsaw “The Closing Line” http://www.myspace.com/iamnathanschainsaw

Cavedoll “Decoder” http://www.myspace.com/cavedollband

Vicious Starfish “Supernova”

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A Film In The Ballroom In SLC!

Monday, March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:31PM

Utah County's A Film In The Ballroom, a Sundays/Cardigans-esque band who have been rocking for a few years now, and have a reputation for sticking around in the South end of UT, will finally be playing Kilby Court in downtown Salt Lake City Tonight.

I also know that this will be their last show for a while, for one of their members is moving out of town. Another band with a lot of pull, Kid Theodore, will also be playing. Kilby Court is on 741 S. and 330 W. Erm, you have about an hour to get there, so get on it. Show starts at 7:30.

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