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Show Soak in bhe beauby of Cache Valley via bhe dozens of brails in and around Logan. Pg. 6-7 Ca~mpuY& Community Arts & Entertainment • The Utah Statesman-Utah THE SOUNP OF SEX ROCK September SUNHOUSE HEALERS COMBINE BLUES, JAZZ AND ROCK FOR A HEAD SHAKING NIGHT OUT Friends, Aggies and fellow lovers of fine music — open your eyes. To you and many others, it may seem that the Cache Valley is merely a simple, serene and beautiful wilderness rarely touched by man and even more rarely touched by _ _ ^ _ the rich sound and energy Josh of quality local bands. This is, however, not the case. Cache Valley is full of very talented musicians ana bands that, like the beauties that encompass us/ will awe and inspire you. The only thing lacking in the local music scene is community understanding of who these great musicians and bands are, what kind of music they play and where they're performing. This column will change that by bringing the bands to the community, letting everyone know what this valley has to offer the music lover in us all. After all, in the words of Pink Floyd, "The show[s] must go on." Be inspired, be amazed — there is musical talent in Cache Valley. Sometimes, though, that talent is found in the oddest of places. Taking a construction worker, a carpenter, a store manager and a cherry-colored van named Big Red and mixing them together may not seem like the best recipe for musical success, but it was just the right combination for the blues-rock sound of the Sunhouse Healers (SHH). Creating a self-styled genre called sex rock, the band released their latest album "Burn" in May 2005. SHH is a three-man band consisting of Josh Johnson (guitar, vocals), Jared McDonald (Bass) and Ryan Boyce (Drums). All three musicians are at the top of their league in their respective elements. With influ- ences ranging from a wide selection of folk, jazz and blues, to the slightly more classic and hard rock feel of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and even Tool, the band has created a fusion sound that both pleases and energizes their fans. Law Their expansive array of influences has created a style of music that is grounded with heavy blues riffs, rocking bass and drum beats and very stylized vocal and lyric movement that is sure to make your body move. The resulting "sex rock" is something that can only be understood by hearing it firsthand. Let the curiosity get the best of you and check them out on their Web site at www. sunhousehealers.com. Sunhouse Healers have played in a variety of places and events. Although they are based in the Logan area, most of SHH's shows are actually played outside the val- ley, in places like Ogden, Salt Lake City, Colorado and California. "When we do play in Logan, it's a really special occasion for us," McDonald said. Because of their unique sound, people tend to either hate or love SHH's music, Boyce said. "What is most important is that we are making people feel something," he added. The Sunhouse Healers are definitely a band that will make your head bob, your feet dance and your hands shake. But in the words of Reading Rainbow host LaVar Burton, "Don't take my word for it," check them out for yourself the next time they're in town. Sunhouse Healers will be playing on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Sultan's Tavern on Main Street in Logan. Josh Law is a sophomore majoring in International Studies. Any local band (of any genre) that would like to be featured in the Utah Statesman can contact him atjlaw@cc.usu.edu. Saturday, Sept. 3 •Rock N Roll Soldiers, Burt's Tiki Lounge, Jalt Lake City BFirehouse, Ogden Amphitheatre. >Y & T, Ogden Amphitheatre Tuesday, Sept. 6 Tori Amos, USANA Amphitheatre Friday, Sept. 9 Don McLean, Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City Tuesday, Sept. 13 Loggins and Messina, McKay Events Center, Ogden Friday, Sept. 16 Keith Urban, E Center, West Valley City Friday, Sept. 23 Christine Lavin, Eccles Conference Center, Logan Friday, Sept. 23 iLittle Texas, Teaser's, Ogden Saturday, Sept. 24 !ihe Used, USANA Amphitheatre Jessica Alexander/jalexander@cc.usu.edu JOSH JOHNSON, Jared McDonald and Ryan Boyce converse in front of their mascot/mode of transportation Big Red. Their band, Sunhouse healers, perform a blend of blues, jazz, folk and rock music they call sex rock. Friday, Sept. 30 ISunhouse Healers, Sultan's Tavern |