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In Did You Ever Have a Family (Gallery/Scout Press) by Bill Clegg, a family is devastated by a house fire. June, the only survivor, grieves on the road. Betsy Burton says Clegg “has a raw talent for shining light on the workings of people’s hearts and heads.”
The Mynabirds are coming to town in a few days. Austen Diamond says that front woman Laura Berhenn can craft a good love song without resorting to schmaltzy sentimentality. You can see their show at Kilby Court on Monday, September 14th.
Iconic guitarist and British singer-songwriter Mark Knopfler is the next act up at Red Butte Garden. He’ll take the stage on Tuesday, September 15th.
And the very next night at Red Butte, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals play together for the first time since 2008. It's this season's last concert at Red Butte Garden.
Music heard on this Books & Beats:
1: "Wild Fire" by The Mynabirds
2: "What it is" by Mark Knopfler
3: "Steal My Kisses" by Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals