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Show life B6 MONDAY • OCTOBER '2006 Killers come to town Erik Frederickson Life Writer stage presence and didn't miss a single beat during their set. It is as though he was born to be a rock star, and a classy one at that. The entire band is musi- The Killers absolutely rocked Saltair on Oct. 14. I went somewhat of a fan, and left a lifelong fan. They took the stage with the grandest of entrances. After a few minutes of a symphony/circus-like theme song, they entered with the crowd in uproar. Their first three songs they played came from off their new CD titled "Sam's Town." "Sam's Town" is an inelegant casino on the outskirts of Las Vegas where the band used to and still do hang out. After opening the show with their new material, they started playing songs from their debut album "Hot Fuss." As soon as they played the first single, "Somebody Told Me," from "Hot Fuss," The Killers made the crowd forget about time and had them focusing on entertainment. The crowd grew the loudest when Killers played their "Hot Fuss" stuff. Seeing as how their new CD has such a different cally gifted, but Brandon sound from their last, it is Flowers was the focal point likely that "Sam's Town" of the entertainment. They did a great job will take a bit longer for their fan base to fully appre- mixing old and new songs ciate it. Their lead singer, throughout the entire show. Brandon Flowers (a prac- One of the last songs they ticing LDS kid who" lived played was "All these in Nephi, UT from ages 6 things," the song that seems to 16), has a phenomenal to be their anthem at this point in their careers. They created an indescribable energy, everyone at the venue chanting, "1 got soul but I'm not a soldier." Any opportunity you have to see The and glitter of their home town of Las Vegas to amaze people with their first album "Hot Fuss" and their first single "Somebody Told Me," to become a phenom- of Queen. They are very dramatic, especially with Brandon the front man's mustache and the drummer apparently having look-a-like contest with Killers live you should take. ena in the music industry. They have odd lyrics and the singer's voice resembles that of Bob Dylan, but not as gruff and abrasive. These are all myths that come to a screeching halt when you see the band live. The Killers' stage presence was a lot like that the guy (Jason Lee) from television show "My Name is Earl." They are playing a part, and do it very well. Everything on stage has a theme and a place that make up an incredible stage presence and show. "Sam's Town," their sophomore album, has a Megan Leavitt Life Writer There are many people who wonder what the big deal is about The Killers. They came out of the glam sound that in some ways resembles greats like U2 or R.E.M. but with the traditional sound that cannot be mistaken for anyone but The Killers. The Killers played to a packed house on Oct. 14 and left nobody disappointed. Everything from the stage set-up to the lighting was amazing. Granted, the show was held at Saltair, which usually means lacking acoustics and the smelly Great Salt Lake. But as soon as The Killers took the stage, you forgot all about what the venue lacked and rocked out to an incredible show. The next month or so has some great shows to look forward to. If you are looking for something to do on Halloween and would like to go to a local show, check out Muse Music in Provo. On Oct. 28, in Provo, there will also be a local show on Center Street. Some big concerts to look forward to is, of course, Dashboard Confessional and Brand New playing together at the McKay Event Center on Oct. 23-tickets are from $24-$30. Also, if you like reggae and you like punk, then you will love Slightly Stoopid playing at Harrry O's in Park City on Oct. 25. Tickets are $20. Keep it real and support your local musicians. Haunted Forest It * - \ The cool thing about The Haunted Forest is that it is built in an actual forest, with twisted branches and frights from all the things that go bump in the night. It takes about 45 minutes to go through the entire attraction, which lags a little bit between entrances to scary tunnels and rooms filled with clowns, mental patients and monsters. The attraction's website advises participants not to run, which is an impossible rule to follow when the crowds are being chased by bloody men with a chainsaws. The production is meant for teenagers and adults, although there are plenty of kids that would be able to handle it, especially since none of the actors are allowed to touch the patrons. The Haunted Forest is located in American Fork, just off of 1-15, exit 276. They are open every day, with the exception of Sunday, until Oct. 31. Admission begins at 7:30 p.m. and ticket sales end at 10 p.m. weekdays, midnight on weekends. Admission is $14, kids under 6 enter free of charge. w V-j& Rocky Point y >'itj\ 'v- Nightmare on 13th The best thing about Halloween in Utah is the mass amount of haunted houses. Growing up in California, the only similar thing we had was Knott's Scary Farm. Nightmare on 13th is a 45-minute-long trek through a dark, creepy jump-filled warehouse room after room. By the end, you will have passed through Leatherface's highly-detailed meat locker, the fluorescent murderous clown room, as well as the swashbuckling world of Jack Sparrow (which is actually more entertaining than DEAD MAN'S CHEST). Nightmare on 13th is located at 3Q0 W. 1300 South in Salt Lake. They are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $15 for adults, kids 8 and under are free. •• Rocky Point is critically acclaimed and very well done. It seems to have every single scary villain from all of the horror movies. The themes change every few rooms, from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, insane clowns and a mental institution, just to name a few. There is always something jumping out to surprise you and it always has a creepy feel. With the fog and the eeriness, you're bound to jump at least a couple of times. The sets look professional and so do the costumes. Go with a group of friends and enjoy 40 minutes of fun. Rocky Point is located at 3400 S, State St. in Salt Lake. They are open Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $16 for adults. compiled byLuke Hickman, Eleanor Takahashi, and Erik Frederickson {netxnews} If you think geneaology is lively, you should read the college times! |