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Concert posters promote bands and Provo's music community

By Mason Porter
March 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Lamp posts and storefront windows in downtown Provo are continually plastered with advertisements for local concerts. Some are creative, inspiring and high quality. Others are not. Regardless of their caliber, the posters not only market the bands who post them, but say a lot about the city’s art and music culture in general.
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Music

The Moth & The Flame kick off mini-tour at Urban Lounge

By Mason Porter
March 08, 2012 12:00 AM
After receiving local acclaim for their debut album, Provo art-rockers, The Moth & The Flame are taking their show on the road. The first leg of a planned series of 'mini-tours' kicks off Friday night at Salt Lake City's Urban Lounge. From there, the band will head south and west to play shows in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
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Music

Muse Music kicks off a big month with an eclectic night of music

By Mason Porter
February 29, 2012 12:00 AM
This Saturday night, Muse Music Cafe offers fans an eclectic mix of music with four bands that will display a variety of musical styles. The show will feature a blend of hard rock, acoustic and indie sound by The Lucky Strikes, The Lunatic, Billy Kincaid and M.A.D.
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Music

Velour showcases local female musicians

By Mason Porter
February 23, 2012 12:00 AM
This weekend, Velour Live Music Gallery celebrates local female talent with its second annual 'Les Femmes de Velour' showcase.
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Music

Muse Music holds annual punk showcase

By Mason Porter
February 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Local fans of punk music have something to cheer about this weekend, as Muse Music Cafe holds its third annual Punk-O-Rama. In a town where punk is by no means the main draw for most concertgoers, the event is a unique opportunity to emphasize the genre as well as introduce it to those who are unfamiliar with it.
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Music

Local musician finds inspiration in his own alter ego

By Mason Porter
February 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Sitting on a tufted leather sofa in his barbershop in downtown Provo, Drew Danburry looks content. His warm and genuine nature shines through as he interacts with his clients. This refreshing candor has also helped make Danburry one of the most admired people in the Provo music community.
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Music

Local producer turns his passion into a career

By Mason Porter
February 08, 2012 12:00 AM
For the past couple years, Nate Pyfer has lived a double life. As an electrician by day and musician by night, Pyfer understands the bittersweet reality of his circumstance. The stability of his day job helps him pay the bills, but it's also a hindrance to his goal of making a career in music. Something has to give. That's why, starting this summer, Pyfer said he plans to take a big step and start working as a producer full time.
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Music

Muse Music Cafe to host Songwriter Showdown

By Mason Porter
February 07, 2012 12:00 AM
This weekend, Muse Music Cafe will host its Songwriter Showdown, a three-day event featuring some of Provo's emerging musicians.
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Music

Local podcast highlights music community

By Mason Porter
January 31, 2012 12:00 AM
It's common knowledge among members of Provo's art community that the core of the city's music scene is on University Avenue, between 100 and 200 North. This area, which is home to both Velour Live Music Gallery and Muse Music Cafe, is commonly referred to as '100 Block,' and now, it has its own podcast.
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