Friday, October 24, 2008

Here is some of the notable things to catch this weekend, mostly musical but in one case conservative wisdom (?).

RuRu (left)
This is folk-rocker RuRu's CD release party, as well as a showcase for upstart label Northplatte Records' acts. Northplatte Records was created by acclaimed singer-songwriter Joshua James and McKay Stevens several years ago in Provo. The evening will feature Salt Lake singer-songwriter Drew Carpenter, indie-hip hop act McKay Stevens Project, ambient band Desert Noises (who have a new record, too) and finally RuRu, a 16-year-old musical prodigy who is a sophomore at Timpanogos High School. His new album is named "Elizabeth," a tribute to his mother, who died from cancer several years ago. Everyone that attends this special night of music will receive the RuRu record, and donated cans of food will chip a dollar off the admission price.
When : Tonight at 8 p.m.
Where : Velour, 135 N. University Ave., Provo
Tickets : $6 at door

The Black Angels
The Black Angels, a psychedelic rock band from Austin, took their name from the creepy Velvet Underground song "The Black Angel's Death Song." The band has toured with The Black Keys and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
When : Tonight at 8 p.m.
Where : Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets : $14 at SmithsTix

Vast Aire
Vast Aire is one-half of rap duo Cannibal Ox, from New York City. Diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, Vast Aire is also a member of hip-hop sugergroups the Weathermen and the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
When : Tonight at 6 p.m.
Where : Uprok Records, 342 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets : $5 at SmithsTix

Glenn Beck
The host of a CNN Headline News show, Glenn Beck will be moving to his own show on Fox News Channel in the spring of 2009.
When: Oct. 25 at 8 p.m.
Where: McKay Events Center, 800 W. University Parkway, Orem
Tickets: $22 at SmithsTix

Jam for the Cure
Local artists Jordan Booth, Kory Wilson, MaryAnn Butters, Evergreen, Fear of Rejection, Basurad and Uncle Scam & the Current Administration will play this breast cancer benefit. This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, an organization seeking a cure.
When: Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe Salt Lake City, 505 S. 600 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets: $5 at door or Ticketweb.com

The Academy Is . . .
The Academy Is . . . is an indie-emo rock group from the Land of Lincoln. The band released "Fast Times at Barrington High" in August and the Warped Tour veterans have toured with Fall Out Boy and Motion City Soundtrack.
When : Oct. 25. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where : In the Venue, 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets : $17.50 in advance, $20 day of, at SmithsTix