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Show Rasen tat eet ome o~ cota e ae “Basement Bands Come Out of the Dark Wasatch musicians come into their own, warm up for competition — KIRSTEN SHAW COURIER PW STAFF oasatch ; County acclaimed is ‘many for things, including its rural charm, fabulous fishing, accomplished dancers and skilled equestrians. But Midway’s Battle of the Bands February may in leave late locals whistling a whole new tune. Midway local Larry Elliot, noticed a lot of bands popping up in _ the valley, and wanted to give both ment, it’d be neat to have a place for them to come and show. It gives them something to do. We want some way for them to vent, want to offer them the opportunity—even if it’s not good music,” said Elliot, whose son Canyon plays -harmoni- ca and key- boards for the band Guitar _ Soup. “The kids Tve talked charged an entry fee less than $20. The fees will go towards prizes. Elliot, keeping things light, hopes to . reward multiple bands in. cate'gories such as, “Best Band” and | “Ugliest Band.” + Visitor entrance about ee play cowboy music with a touch of bluegrass. Mark Allen and Doug Pope are guitarists, Ken Probst plays banjo and guitar, and Steve Smith plays stand-up bass. They prefer traditional country music and are influenced by Roy Rogers, “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” “Cool Clear Water” and “El Paso.” The to the show is. | free, but dona- ~ renowned group has played at various clubs and at Soldier Hollow tions will be venue ceremonies. | accepted. 3 Yuitapwaxked, a group of | Wasatch teenagers, are no less talented. In | bands interested fact, the four members sing and play in the competi| tion _ include to are really excit- ed heels of the cowboy it. There will be a == Guitar Soup and ae the amateur and professional musiPHOTO BY KIRSTEN SHAW Vat apwaxk ed. cians a new venue, so he has pro- | groups that put— Carl Webb strikes a rock star pose. Elliot hopes the themselves posed a band competition with a2 Wasatch High School Jazz Band — together in a hurry.” meager prize but a wealth ot expotakes part, and he’s heard additional — Elliot hopes to have the coribelt seSHEG. 0 musicians in the ae want to comtion at the Midway Town Hall on it think if they haven’t had an Be as well. | outlet to express their talent in pub- — February 24, following the Swiss Bands. cual ae ni $ Miss pageant. . «lic, and. been hidden in the base- - more than 11. instruments. com- bined, including mandolin, violin, double bass, acoustic guitar and piano. Lead vocalist Landon Prisbrey plays four, and took most of a year off from school to study musical theory. Catlin Prisbrey, David Gutierrez and newcomer Scott Buchanan make the group one to watch. : BANDS continued on BS _ PHOTO BY KIRSTEN SHAW Guitar Soup members listen to Jesse Allen perform. (From left) Scott Buchanan, Derek Jenson, Adam Jones, Carl Webb and Canyon Elliot. |