Indie-folk darlings Hoodoo branch out to new territory
Sunday, May 25th, 2014 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Indie-folk darlings Hoodoo branch out to new territoryBy Paul Christiansen LOGAN -- Cache Valley's music scene is constantly changing. Bands often come together and fall apart within only a few weeks; musicians fall in and out of the spotlight quickly and sometimes disappear entirely. Lacey Johnson is aware that ...
10-year-old kids making sweet music: ‘I like all the sound we make’
Sunday, February 10th, 2013 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on 10-year-old kids making sweet music: ‘I like all the sound we make’Story & Photos by Katie Swain LOGAN—More than 15 years ago, a grassroots movement of parents had a vision for an elementary school orchestra program for their children. In 1999, a small, early-morning string class started at Providence Elementary School. By ...
Review: Candlelight Red’s debut CD burns bright
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 Posted in Opinion | Comments Off on Review: Candlelight Red’s debut CD burns brightBy Ben Hansen Special to HNC SALT LAKE CITY—A week ago, a relatively unknown band named Candlelight Red made its way through Utah, scheduled to pay a date at Club Sound. One week later, their brand new debut album has already made ...
The Architects embody punk-rock spirit with gusto
Sunday, April 17th, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on The Architects embody punk-rock spirit with gustoBy Max Parker Dahl SALT LAKE CITY -- The Architects are a grounded group of polished men and musicians; savoir-faire in matters of business, music, touring, and family matters. Naturally-- members Brandon, Adam, and Zach are brothers. With guitarist Keenan ...
HNC Interview: Mark Engles, guitarist for Dredg, on music and baseball
Sunday, April 17th, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on HNC Interview: Mark Engles, guitarist for Dredg, on music and baseballReview and photo by Max Parker Dahl SALT LAKE CITY -- Dredg is a progressive rock ensemble that is not afraid to alter and evolve their dark melodic sound, where hysteria is moving stadiums of fans in Europe. Guitarist Mark Engles ...
Interview: Dave Ellefson won’t rust in peace
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | 1 Comment »By Ben Hansen Special to the Hard News Cafe Ben – Now that you’re back with Megadeth, are we officially allowed to call you “Junior” again? Dave (laughs) – People have been calling me that since the beginning of the band, I guess ...
Sevendust: ‘Infernal metal intensity’ melded with heavenly harmony, in SLC Nov. 2
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 Posted in Arts and Life | 1 Comment »By Max Parker Dahl Coming to Salt Lake City on Nov. 2 is a group that has circled the globe, touring with names like Slipknot, Korn, Metallica, Staind, Disturbed as well as hauls cross-country with Ozzfest; they have three gold ...