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Join KRCL for a Sundance Community Screening!

January 18, 2012 in KRCL Events by admin @ 11:10 pm

90.9 KRCL, The Indian Walk-In Center and the Sundance Institute are proud to present a screening of The Orator.

This film, which was critically received at the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals,  is the first feature ever to be shot entirely in the Samoan language. It provides an accurate and intimate picture of village life, while telling the story of a man fighting to protect his home and community.

Join us for this screening Tuesday, January 24th, 3 pm at the Tower Theater.

This event is free, but tickets are required.*  Tickets are available for pickup at the following locations:

KRCL Studios
1971 W. North Temple
Salt Lake City

Indian Walk in Center
120 West 1300 South
Salt Lake City

* Please note that ticket distribution will be limited to one pair per person. Additionally, the festival is distributing more tickets than there are seats – be sure to arrive early to guarantee admission.

KRCL Presents: Calexico

August 10, 2011 in Concerts, KRCL Events by Jamie @ 6:38 pm


I last saw Calexico during their tour with Iron & Wine in support of the two bands’ collaborative effort, In the Reins. Since then, the Tuscon collective has put out two proper full-length albums plus a handful of tour LPs and, most recently, two soundtracks to indie films Circo and The Guard. Their involvement with the silver screen is apt, with Joey Burns and John Convertino crafting sweeping, cinematic songs that often take your breath away. Tonight should be a beautiful concert. Don’t miss opening act Jay William Henderson. The former frontman for Band of Annuals is currently working on a solo album and chances are his set will feature many of the record’s new tunes.

Local Band Bronco Digs Deep to Shine Bright on New Album

June 10, 2011 in KRCL Events, New Music by admin @ 4:29 pm

Salt Lake’s own Bronco is an alt-country rock outfit that continues to gain well-deserved
notoriety. Recently, Bronco released their second full-length album, Painting Pictures
of a Perfect Life. Mike Sasich (local producer extraordinaire) recorded the album, and
the result of the partnership is stunning.

Tyler Anderson’s lyrics are an ode to those storytelling songs that seem to have fallen by
the wayside for many bands. Anderson is extremely adept at creating a vivid and heartfelt
narrative in the span a 3-5 minute song.  These poignant stories form the backbone of
nearly every piece on Painting Pictures. In addition, a full band brilliantly supports
Anderson’s bare-bones lyrical delivery. Steady drums, warm lead guitar, piano, and
vocal harmonies are all mixed skillfully, making the songs a shining achievement for
the whole group.

The album’s melancholy tone is achieved masterfully, while avoiding a feeling of
self-pity or melodramatic whining. These are songs about hard luck and living with what
cannot be changed. Having lost their drummer, Mike Kuczma in May 2010 due to a drug
overdose, Bronco was fully prepared to write an album dedicated to the pitfalls of
pretending that life is perfect. The second track, “You’re Too Good To Have A Good
Time,” is taken from a conversation Anderson had with Kuczma before his death.
A heart wrenching tale of a friend’s reckless ways and helplessness, this song touches
on the universal hardships of close relationships with deeply personal insight. It is
these lyrical feats, in combination with a strong and steady backing band that makes
Painting Pictures of a Perfect Life a notable success for an exciting local group.

Bronco will perform at KRCL’s Hidden Hollow Concert Series in Sugarhouse on
August 5th.

Check out www.broncotheband.com to see more tour dates, stream/buy albums,
and more.

–Jordan Wallis, KRCL Intern

KRCL’s Music Meets Movies Joins the Circus

June 8, 2011 in KRCL Events by admin @ 8:31 pm

If you have seen the “Rolling Stones Rock n’ Roll Circus” before, it will likely prove as
fantastic as it did on the first screening. If you haven’t seen Rock n’ Roll Circus, take my
word for it: this concert film is pure amusement. This Thursday June 9th, at Brewvies,
KRCL will be screening this bonanza of music, acrobatics and freaky sixties-ness. Under
the big top (yes the set is an actual small circus tent) The Rolling Stones presented
performances from some of the foremost figures of rock’s golden age. The one-hour
running time features live performances from Jethro Tull, The Who, Taj Mahal,
John Lennon’s and Eric Clapton’s supergroup-The Dirty Mag, and of course, The Stones.

If you’re like me, you love a good moment of Mick Jagger screaming into the camera, or
Pete Townsend jumping and thrashing at his guitar; you find the idea of John Lennon,
Eric Clapton, Keith Richards and Mitch Mitchell playing the same song on stage
electrifying; you think combining these elements with zany circus antics is a great idea;
if you’re like me, you will love this rock n’ roll circus

KRCL 90.9 FM will screen “The Rolling Stones’ Rock n’ Roll Circus” on Thursday June 9th at
Brewvies  Cinema Pub as part of our Music Meets Movies series. You must be 21 to enter.

There will be two showings, at 7pm and 8:30pm.
Tickets are $7, or $5 when you present your KRCL member card.

–Jordan Wallis, KRCL Intern

KRCL Presents The Salt Lake Beat Battle and Yelle with The French Horn Rebellion, tonight!

May 11, 2011 in Concerts, KRCL Events by P.D. @ 4:04 pm

KRCL is proud to present two shows on Wednesday night. First off, The Salt Lake Beat Battle
at Bar Deluxe in downtown Salt Lake City promises to be the event of the week. The contest
has been organized by KRCL’s own DJ Planit and will showcase the beat making talents of
local producers. This is an American Idol Style competition with producers each having
15-minute rounds with which to drop the jaws of judges. The Beat Battle is not just a
Hip-Hop thing. It includes IDM, Left-Field, Chillout and all colors of the electronic pallet.
Tonight is the preliminary round. The finals are on Thursday, May 19th.
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After the Beat Battle, head over to Urban Lounge to catch the Parisian pop-star, Yelle.
She is on her U.S. tour supporting her sophomore release, Safari Disco Club. Yelle
performed in the Twin Cities a few days ago and apparently, Minneapolis will never
be the same. She and her entourage make fun get-out-of-your-head music. Opening
for Yelle are guests The French Horn Rebellion, as well as local favorites Muscle Hawk.
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Record Store Day!

April 15, 2011 in KRCL Events, New Music, News by Jamie @ 12:24 pm

Now in its fourth year, Record Store Day started as a response to the gloom-and-doom stories concerning the demise of mom-and-pop shops. Contrary to popular belief, the sky is not falling and many record retailers are actually thriving! The event has blossomed into an international celebration of the small businesses that fill our continued need for physical albums, and that act as invaluable community partners. For a complete list of RSD exclusive releases, visit the official website.

Here in Utah, several stores have big parties planned including Slowtrain, Graywhale, Uprok, Fourth Street Music, The Heavy Metal Shop and Randy’s Records. KRCL will be up at Graywhale’s University location hosting a local music showcase. Additional live music showcases at other fine indie record stores are listed below. Hope to see you out there!

Graywhale University
208 S. 1300 East

Bronco – Noon
Holy Water Buffalo – 12:45
Octet – 1:30
Pablo Blaqk – 2:15
Joshua Payne Orchestra – 3:00
Super 78 – 3:45
Desert Noises – 4:00

Slowtrain
221 E. Broadway

Birthquake – 11 am
Trappers – 12 pm
Paul Jacobsen – 1 pm
Ryan Tanner – 2 pm
American Shakes – 3 pm
Plastic Furs – 4 pm
Jay William Henderson – 5 pm
Desert Noises – 6 pm
Joshua James – 7 pm

Uprok/Fourth Street Music
370 S. State

1pm: Youth In Eyes
2pm: Abacus 81 & DJ Goobers
3pm: Dumb Luck
4pm: Daniel Day Trio
5pm: Burnell Washburn
6pm: Dusk One
7pm: Sam Eye Am
8pm: Mark Dago & DJ Shanty
9pm: Native Son w/ a Live Band
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KRCL Local Artist Showcase @ Graywhale’s Record Store Day

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KRCL Presents Wye Oak on Friday and Miniture Tigers and Desert Noises on Saturday

April 1, 2011 in Concerts, KRCL Events by P.D. @ 6:06 pm

KRCL is proud to present 2 concerts this weekend, both of which will be at Kilby Court.
On Friday evening, the Baltimore duo Wye Oak takes the stage with guests, Callers. Wye Oak
just released Civilians, one of their most engaging albums to date. This show is not to be
missed. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.

On Saturday, Charlie Brand and his crew of misfit indie kids tour through Salt Lake City.
Miniature Tigers was named by Rolling Stones one the top 25 bands on Myspace. They’ll be
joined by Utah County’s, Desert Noises. You may know this band from KRCL’s Hidden Hollow
Concert Series last year, or the track they contributed to KRCL’s Local’s Only vol.1.
The show is Saturday. Doors open at 7pm.

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KRCL Night Out – Lumpys Downtown

February 3, 2011 in KRCL Events by admin @ 10:25 pm

The second KRCL’s Night Out was a huge success! Thanks to all who came down to celebrate the station, the Downtown Alliance, and the memory of Bob Marley. DJ Robert Nelson’s Marley tribute set made for the perfect environment while 200 members of the KRCL community met, mingled, and enjoyed the $5 Corona and taco special.

photos: Brad Daniloff, KRCL volunteer photographer



The Downtown Alliance, KRCL and your favorite downtown establishments invite you to an evening of food beverages, and good company – with KRCL’s Night Out. On the first Wednesday of the month, from 5:30 – 7:30, join friends and colleagues to relax after work and enjoy music selected for you by KRCL DJs. See you on March 2nd at The Green Pig Pub!