Give Me Summer

All apologies for being so late on this one...my monitor on my PC went kabluey so I'm forced to improvise (chillin by the pool, stealing some wirelessness). I don't love swimming but sitting by the pool, especially on a beautiful day like this one, is somewhat therapeutic. My wife always wants to just lay by the thing and I never understand why, but sitting here now makes me remember how calming it really can be.

The Michael Jackson Memorial came and went today and it was really gripping. It was a great tribute to the man and his legacy. A few highlights for me were Magic Johnson talking about eating KFC with Michael, Al Sharpton's powerful speech about him and Usher and Jennifer Hudson's performances. When Jackson's daughter, Paris, spoke a few words about her dad it was heartbreaking. Overall it was a very somber and fitting tribute to him.

Speaking of Michael, there's going to be some sort of tribute for him tonight in Orem. I don't know too much about it but here's the details I do know:

Michael Jackson Tribute
Applebee's Orem
Multiple Artists
9:00 PM--Free

Again, I don't know too much more about this.

Like I mentioned yesterday, The Twilight Music Festival starts this week. For those of you who don't know what that is, Twilight is a free concert series that happens every Thursday during July and August. National acts (such as Bon Iver and Sonic Youth) play free shows at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake. Along with the music their are a number of the best restaurants in SLC with booths there. If you are able to go, these shows are well worth the trip Downtown. This week Bon Iver and Jenny Lewis will be playing. Both acts are part of this neo-folk explosion that has happened in the indie world. The Gallivan Center opens up at 5:00 PM every Thursday and the shows start at 7:00 PM. Other notable artists that are coming are The Black Keys (7/16), Q Tip (8/6), Iron and Wine (8/20) and Robert Randolph (8/27). For more info click here.

About the Song Du Jour: "Waiting Line" Zero 7

There are just some songs that are made to chill with...and this might be one of the best. Appearing during the ultimate chill scene during GARDEN STATE, "Waiting Line" is the epidamy of cool. If you need a great song to kick it pool side to, any Zero 7 track will do, but this one really is extremely relaxing.

That's all for now everyone, I'll be back tomorrow with more fun events around the UC...much love everyone and see you tomorrow!