Music

Hundreds honor Don Cornelius' legacy

Anthony McCartney Friday, February 17, 2012 LOS ANGELES -- Through music, scripture and song, Don Cornelius was remembered Thursday as the man who elevated black culture and entertainment with his "Soul Train," demolishing barriers of race and... more

L.A. Philharmonic show to air Saturday in Layton

Friday, February 17, 2012 LAYTON — A live broadcast of the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing in Caracas, Venezuela, will air Saturday at a Layton movie theater.The orchestra presents Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 — “... more

Musicians rally for ailing friend

Linda East Brady Thursday, February 16, 2012 The musicians of Northern Utah are like family. They play and love and laugh and bicker. But when one of their own hits hard times, everyone circles the wagons and pitches in to help.Dicky Martinez,... more

Whitney Houston funeral will stream live on the Internet

Nekesa Mumbi Moody Thursday, February 16, 2012 They won't be there in person, but Whitney Houston's millions of fans worldwide will be able to share in her homecoming service Saturday as they watch her private funeral on the Internet and... more

Music in the City offers old-time folk bluesman

Thursday, February 16, 2012 BRIGHAM CITY — The Music in the City series presents a one-man show of blues standards and old-time folk blues, courtesy of California’s Harry Harpoon.The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Fine... more

Big-band dance at WSU

Thursday, February 16, 2012 OGDEN — The next Junction City Big Band dance is at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Shepherd Union Building Ballroom, on the Weber State University campus, 3848 Harrison Blvd. Lessons are available at 7 p.m.... more

Christopher Williams plays Crumb Brothers Bakery

Thursday, February 16, 2012 LOGAN — Bridger Folk Music Society presents singer, songwriter and percussionist Christopher Williams at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Crumb Brothers Bakery, 291 S. 300 West. Seating is limited; advance... more

'Jazz Night at the Sky Club' raises money for USU jazz scholarships

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 LOGAN — Utah State University’s Sky Club Restaurant will be transformed into a 1930s jazz club Friday and Saturday for the annual “Jazz Night at the Sky Club.” Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with... more

Local percussionists travel to Grantsville show

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 GRANTSVILLE — The 2012 Intermountain Percussion Association Evaluation Show will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Grantsville High School, 155 E. Cherry Street.This year’s event features 12 percussion... more

The Riff Report: New music by Shearwater

Sarah Zupko Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Shearwater — “Animal Joy”: 2010’s “The Golden Archipelago” concluded a gorgeous trilogy, but “Animal Joy” presents a leaner, rougher Shearwater. “Animal Joy” feels invigorated by its sparseness.... more