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Almost every young band dreams of the day when members quit their other jobs and devote themselves full time to their music career. With careful planning, Ogden's The Gorgeous Hussies went about making it happen. "Today -- June 15, 2009 -- is a huge day for us," said guitarist/vocalist Jordan Olsen on the day he spoke with the Standard-Examiner. "It is the last day of an 18-month goal we had to be a full-time band. We marked this day on the calendar back then and made a map of things we had to do. And we did it. I was the last to stop working outside the band, and it is now done.
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Holiday Stadium Events
Country Superstars Tribute -- From Fitzgeralds in Las Vegas comes a group that performs the music and impersonates many country acts, including Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw and more.
More Holiday concerts
CLEARFIELD -- Daylong Fourth of July fun ends up, somewhat ironically, with prefirework music courtesy of the British Invasion's best-known band. Imagine, a Salt Lake City-based Beatles tribute band, presents a show at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Fisher Park, 934 S. 1000 East. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. with a set by the Clearfield Community Band.
Fourth offers bang for buck
It's time to celebrate Independence Day by getting together with your neighbors for fireworks, food and fun. But many people are more concerned about money this year than ever before. Events being presented this holiday seem to reflect the concerns of both attendees and presenters. Stadium of Fire, the fabled patriotic celebration at Brigham Young University's stadium, is still going strong in its 29th year. This year's program stars teen heartthrobs The Jonas Brothers.
Hello, Gorgeous Hussies / Band celebrates indie record deal
Almost every young band dreams of the day when members quit their other jobs and devote themselves full time to their music career. With careful planning, Ogden's The Gorgeous Hussies went about making it happen. "Today -- June 15, 2009 -- is a huge day for us," said guitarist/vocalist Jordan Olsen on the day he spoke with the Standard-Examiner. "It is the last day of an 18-month goal we had to be a full-time band. We marked this day on the calendar back then and made a map of things we had to do. And we did it. I was the last to stop working outside the band, and it is now done.
Utah artists serenade summer / New CDs offer mix of styles
Summertime ties in fine with good music, whether it's appreciated sitting on a blanket at an outdoor venue, blasting from the speakers of your classic convertible, or drifting through your ear-buds as you lie sunning. Several local bands and artists have released albums of late that are worth a listen in the warm summer sun. Keep in mind that buying local first is best for both you and your community.
Indigo in demand at Red Butte Garden
It's been two years since the Indigo Girls played Red Butte Garden, and it was a sold-out show. Ticket sales are healthy, as well, for this year's Indigo/Garden show on Tuesday. "I know we've been there something like five times, maybe more," said Amy Ray, half of the singing/songwriting duet that also includes Emily Saliers. "It's almost a tradition to play Red Butte by this time for us. People come from all walks of life, out to have a good time."
Opera company stays afloat in tough times
The show will go on, this season and next. The Utah Festival Opera Company, which opens its summer season next week, will have a full 2010 summer season despite a major budget shortfall, said Michael Ballam, the festival's founding director.
Hard-core singer pursues softer side
Casey Crescenzo first made his name with the post-hard-core band The Receiving Ends of Sirens in the early part of this decade.
American hero, idol back in Utah / Gracin sings at S. Ogden Days
Even at the dawn of Josh Gracin's national singing career, he was already an American hero.
Jenkins on the ride of his life as Eden gig nears
Murray-based singer Charley Jenkins had to cancel last year's appearance at the Music in the Mountains series in Eden because he was selected to appear on "Nashville Star."
Ogden ready to trot out painted horses / Painted horse herd grows in numbers
Wendy Dimick has been branding horses -- not with a branding iron, but a paintbrush. One look at the distinctive markings she's put on these broncs, and you know whose horse it is.
Inspiration traced west
Red-rock spires tower above gray-green desert brush and riders pass through canyons shadowed by sweeping mesas in the paintings of artist G. Russell Case.
The Juneteenth Festival
It's been 20 years now that Juneteenth has been celebrated formally in Ogden. Casual celebrations reportedly stretch back many decades in the state.
Man of Metal / W. Bountiful artist ready for Utah fest
About 30 years ago, a friend asked Bob Neilson for a favor.
Oberst brings Mystic music to fundraiser
When guitarist Taylor Hollingsworth went to Tepoztlan, Mexico, in early 2008, it was to hang out in the warm winter sun of the southern climes. He had no idea he was going to end up in friend Conor Oberst's next band.
Foster delivers soul, 'Truth' to Utah event
Ruthie Foster brings her band as a headlining act to the Utah Arts Festival on June 28. The road here took her all over the country, and even had her working for a time on helicopters for the military.
Oyster Cult rebooked for Ogden show
Earlier this year Danny Marz, owner/operator of Rockin Northern Utah concert promotions, booked Blue �ñyster Cult to play a show at Magna's Saltair. However, before the tour got under way, lead guitarist Buck Dharma took a nasty spill carrying a load of Christmas presents up the stairs in his Florida home, breaking his shoulder and postponing the spring shows.
OLD LYRIC REPERTORY SEASON
Old Lyric Repertory season l "The Foreigner," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday, June 26; July 16, 22, 24, 30; 2 p.m. Saturday. l "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," 7:30 p.m. today, Thursday, June 27; July 18, 21, 31; 2 p.m. June 27 and July 18. l "The Imp
Arts festival has it all, even flushable toilets
This is the 33rd year of the Utah Arts Festival, and Utahns have come to expect the best artists from around the country. They've also come to expect the unexpected.
Actor a good man, woman at Caine Lyric
Keeping his lines straight as he stars in two different plays as two different guys named Charlie isn't that hard for veteran actor W. Lee Daily.
FUN THINGS TO DO
Dive into some fun at Layton Surf-n-Swim
Jolly Juneteenth
More than 20 food vendors will serve thousands of festivalgoers at Ogden's 20th annual Juneteenth Festival this weekend at the Ogden Amphitheater, 343 Historic 25 St.
He's 'Hot and Fluffy' and heading to Utah
Breaking the rules rarely leads to success. But for Gabriel Iglesias, it's about to take him on a worldwide journey.
New movies this week
Steve Salles, our Standard-Examiner movie critic reviewed each of this week's Art Films.
Pickleville Tickletime
Whenever real life gets too dramatic, a whopping dose of melodrama can ease the tension and reboot the soul.
HOT TICKETS
BOB ZANY, comedian, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. June 26-27, Wiseguys Comedy Cafe at Trolley Square, SLC. $15. Smith's Tix.
Bibb on board for Ogden show
Singer/songwriter Eric Bibb returns to the pastoral setting of the Ogden Nature Center for the debut concert of its summer music series.
'60s blue-eyed soulman still singing
At a time when American youth was creating the Summer of Love, a movement that gave birth to a soundtrack including jam rock and psychedelia, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap were busy keeping soul alive.
This weekend's new movie releases
Check out this week's new movies. Steve Salles, our Standard-Examiner Movie Critic, tells us about the movies and what you can expect to see.
The best Little Texas band in Ogden
There really is nothing all that little about the band Little Texas.
Ogden man has an eyeball for arts fest
Been feeling under the weather lately? Had an odd run of bad luck?
Playhouse dusts off 'Whoopee!'
Dennis P. Ferrin has wanted to make "Whoopee!" for three decades now.
Thunderbirds bring on some aerial acrobatics
HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- Layton resident Paul Strickland has piloted at least five different planes over 25 years, but there is one jet and one two-year tour of duty he will remember the most.
Bluegrass, acoustic sounds to fill Fort Buenaventura
Two years ago, Ogden's Michelle Tanner saw the folk band the Kruger Brothers at the Flagstaff, Ariz., music festival Pickin' in the Pines.
Baker's bluegrass buddies pay tribute
One of the highlights of this year's Ogden Bluegrass and Music Festival is a tribute to a lion of Utah music, Don Baker.
WSU grad gets into Othello role
Ibsen Santos is doing one more show for his adopted town of Ogden, Utah.
Il Divo brings class act to Utah
Classical vocal music has always had a small number of devoted followers. However, with the arrival of Il Divo's first album in 2005, the audience got a whole lot bigger.
WSU actors called to serve in 'Voyeur'
Remember this as the year that actors with Weber State University roots infiltrated the subversive "Saturday's Voyeur."
Ogden icon much more than sax man
Ogden's Joe McQueen is being given an unusual gift for his birthday this year -- an art show. McQueen, who will be 93, is not the artist, but the subject.
Air Force ready to strike up the band
HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- The sounds of soaring F-16s won't be the only noise generated at this year's Air Force Week celebration.
Summer smorgasbord of concerts in the Top of Utah
One of the fun things about summer tours is there is something for nearly everyone.
No Doubt back from long break
Let's make this clear right from the start -- No Doubt never broke up.
Money tight? Music helps
Seems like everyone tries to free up time in the summer to have a little fun. For many of us, that means nights spent under the stars with our favorite music acts.
Gallagher hammers away at social ills
Smashing watermelons is not the only part of Gallagher's performance. He delivers some opinions and observations without the aid of an oversized mallet.
X96 show a priority for San Diego rockers
Scott Russo, frontman for the San Diego, Calif., band Unwritten Law, is a busy man these days. He's working on a solo album and as a producer for other musicians, and also recording -- for the second time over, no less -- what will be the eighth full-length album for Unwritten Law.
Soulful bluesman plays Wine Cellar
Seth Walker's parents surely did not expect him to become a smokin' blues guitar slinger based in Austin, Texas. The North Carolina native is the child of classical musicians.
Cook opens up about personal tragedies on comedy tour
Dane Cook has gone through an emotional metamorphosis onstage.
Flatlanders: Friends forever sing together
The Texas band Flatlanders, playing Salt Lake City on Sunday, come by their name honestly. The group's three frontmen -- Butch Hancock, Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore -- were born and raised in the dusty, ironing-board-flat West Texas burg of Lubbock, where it's often said that the Baptist church and oilmen rule with equal power.
Flight of a lifetime / Pawn shop 'Dave' joins Kiwi stars on tour
An innocent phone call from his buddy led Arj Barker to his biggest break.
Slam-dunk Summer? / Summer season poised to pull in the crowds, cash
It amazes me how cinema thrives in a down economy.
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