Thursday, August 29th Stories:
THE VIEW FROM
T O R R E Y H O U S E
August 2019
With a new piece every month, Voices Rising elevates millennial voices through a digital platform to publish diverse forms of storytelling. From poetry and creative nonfiction to song and visual art, we hear from young people grappling with the greatest challenges society faces.
by Rosa Brandt
I have cried, cursed at plants, waded through a flooded swamp early in the morning with numb feet, and crawled on my hands and knees through a maze of salt cedar. I have stared in awe as javelinas scatter in the forest ahead of me, felt the thrill of kayaking across the swiftly moving Rio Grande, and noticed the jolt of excitement that comes every time I hear the fitz-bew of a southwestern willow flycatcher answering my recorded call.
Virga & Bone Receives Publishers Weekly Starred Review
UPCOMING EVENTS
Torrey House Press at the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market
September 14, October 5
Six US cities and their public libraries have joined together to launch an annual regional reading program to be called “Four Corners/One Book” with the stated goals of promoting literacy, encouraging dialogue, and building community through the shared experience of story. All located in the American Southwest, the cities of Cortez, Dolores, Mancos, Montrose, and Ignacio (Colorado) and Moab (Utah) have selected Church of the Graveyard Saints by C. Joseph Greaves as the program’s inaugural title.
September 10, 6:30 PM
Durango, CO
Maggie's Books
September 23, 7:00 PM
Montrose, CO
Cortez Public Library
September 27, 5:30 PM
Cortez, CO
Church of the Graveyard Saints on KSJE
Podcast Interview with C. Joseph Greaves
Craig Childs: Virga & Bone
Flagstaff, AZ
October 2, 7:00 PM
Salt Lake City, UT
Kurt Repanshek: Re-bisoning the West
Natural History Museum of Utah
September 15, 1:00 PM
Salt Lake City, UT
September 18, 7:00 PM
Salt Lake City, UT
September 19, 7:00 PM
Moab, UT
Alison Hart: Mostly White
September 18, 6:30 PM
Fairfax, CA
Karin Anderson: Before Us Like a Land of Dreams
September 24, 5:30 PM
Flagstaff, AZ
Ellen Meloy and the Next Generation of Nature Writers
October 1, 7:00 PM
Salt Lake City, UT
Moderator Jeff McCarthy and authors Ann Walka and Karin Anderson will explore Ellen's impact on the next generation of nature writers, with live readings by current Environmental Humanities students.
For More Event Info, Visit Our Events Calendar!
AUGUST NEWS AND EVENTS
(l-r) Alison Hart reunites with family and friends at her hometown bookstore in Portland, ME. Amy Irvine is joined by 3hattrio in Torrey, UT.
We kicked off the month with the Salt Lake Downtown Farmers Market on August 3rd. On the 4th, Rebecca Lawton, author of The Oasis This Time, visited Ashland Public Library in Ashland, OR. Amy Irvine was joined by American desert band 3hattrio for an evening of music and literature in Torrey, UT on the 10th. The following day, Alison Hart returned to her hometown of Portland, ME to read and discuss her latest novel at Print: A Bookstore. Later in the month, Rebecca Lawton discussed the role of water across the arid west at Northtown Books in Arcata, CA.
Re-Bisoning the West in Foreword Reviews
Virga & Bone in Publishers Weekly
Confluence in Pacific Standard
Debut Full-Length 'Logos' Due Out Sep 20
SELFISH THINGS
RELEASE NEW SONG AND VIDEO
"BLOOD" FT. ANDY LEO (CROWN THE EMPIRE)
DEBUT FULL-LENGTH RECORD LOGOS
DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 20TH
VIA PURE NOISE RECORDS
STREAM NEW VIDEO AND PRE-ORDER LOGOS
TODAY AT https://smarturl.it/sflogos
August 30, 2019 - Toronto, ON - Selfish Things are gearing up for the release of their debut full-length and two incredible North American tours this fall. But today, the Toronto 4-piece rock band has dropped a visceral music video for brand new single "Blood" featuring Andy Leo of Crown The Empire.
On the track, frontman Alex Biro shares "My grandma was dying. She had a white blood cell count of 40 000 which is (if my memory serves me correctly) 10 times what it should be for a normal person. WZRD BLD and one of our friends KJ had the chorus pretty much set in stone, and the band and I took it from there. Definitely one of my favourite songs on the album, although birthed from a difficult moment in my life."
The accompanying music video, directed by Miguel Barbosa, shows a visual representation of what Biro felt during that time. "Miguel and I work pretty seamlessly together. He gives me space to creative direct all of our videos and really brings my ideas to life alongside Ryan Glover, our cinematographer. Conceptually, I wanted to do something that represented both the madness and desperation of death and illness. I hope that was accomplished." Fans can stream the new music video today at https://smarturl.it/sflogos.
Due out September 20th via Pure Noise Records, Selfish Things' full-length debut Logos is a collection of 11 tracks that dive right into the psyche of Biro. "I want people to know that there is strength in your faults. It's just as important to suffer as it is to find moments of joy and happiness. Darkness and light need one another" shares Biro on the upcoming album.
"Blood" joins previously released singles "Hole", "Pride", "Flood" and "Drained (ft. William Ryan Key)" from the forthcoming album, which was produced entirely by WZRD BLD. Fans can pre-order Logos at https://smarturl.it/sflogos.
Logos Track Listing
1. Flood
2. Blood (ft. Andy Leo of Crown The Empire)
3. Rowen
4. Pride
5. Synaptic
6. Torn (ft. Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath)
7. Hole
8. Crutch
9. Drained (ft. William Ryan Key)
10. Mind
11. Youth
Selfish Things will be supporting Don Broco on their upcoming North American tour. Alongside Trash Boat and Sleep On It, the Canadian four-piece will be delivering their impassioned live performance to fans for a month long run kicking off September 12th in Boston, MA. Tickets are on-sale now with select dates already sold out. Biro will also join Cavetown for 3 special solo sets during sold-out dates on their US Tour.
Adding to their non-stop fall, Selfish Things will be supporting Boston Manor on their first full-length headlining North American Tour. Alongside Microwave and Heart Attack Man, this winter tour will kick off in Boston on November 20, traveling to cities across the United States and Canada before wrapping up back on the East Coast in Hartford, CT on December 20. For tickets and updates on all upcoming tour dates, please visit: http://www.selfishthingsband.com/
Upcoming Selfish Things Tour Dates:
Supporting Don Broco w/ Trash Boat and Sleep On It
September 12 - Brighton Music Hall - Boston, MA - SOLD OUT
September 13 - Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY - SOLD OUT
September 14 - The Foundry @ The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA - SOLD OUT
September 15 - Milkboy Arthouse - College Park, MD
September 17 - Amos' Southend - Charlotte, NC
September 18 - Soundbar - Orlando, FL - SOLD OUT
September 20 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
September 21 - The Basement East - Nashville, TN
September 23 - Barracuda - Austin, TX
September 24 - Club Dada - Dallas, TX
September 26 - The Nile Theater - Mesa, AZ
September 27 - The Irenic - San Diego, CA
September 28 - The Troubador - Los Angeles, CA - SOLD OUT
September 29 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
October 1 - The Crocodile - Seattle, WA
October 2 - Biltmore Cabaret - Vancouver, BC
October 3 - The Paris Theatre - Portland, OR
October 5 - The Loading Dock - Salt Lake City, UT
October 6 - Marquis Theater - Denver, CO
October 8 - Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
October 9 - Mahall's - Cleveland, OH - SOLD OUT
October 11 - The Shelter - Detroit, MI - SOLD OUT
October 12 - Hard Luck - Toronto, ON - SOLD OUT
October 13 - Le Ministere - Montreal, QC
Alex Biro solo Supporting Cavetown
October 14 - Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR* - SOLD OUT
October 15 - Venue Nightclub - Vancouver, B.C.* - SOLD OUT
October 16 - The Showbox - Seattle, WA* - SOLD OUT
Supporting Boston Manor w/ Microwave and Heart Attack Man
November 20 - Boston, MA - Sinclair
November 21- New York, NY - Gramercy Theater
November 22 - Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
November 23 - Philadelphia, PA - Foundry @ The Fillmore
November 25 - Charlotte, NC - Amo's
November 26 - Orlando, FL - Soundbar
November 27 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade - Hell
November 29 - Dallas, TX - Club Dada
November 30 - Austin, TX - Barracuda
December 2 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile
December 3 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction
December 4 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy
December 5 - San Francisco, CA - Slim's
December 7 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
December 8 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
December 10 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
December 11 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
December 13 - Kansas City, MO - Davey's Uptown
December 14 - Springfield, MO - Outland Ballroom
December 15 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
December 17 - Detroit, MI - The Shelter
December 18 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
December 19 - Toronto, ON - Velvet Underground
December 20 - Hartford, CT - Webster Underground
While taking their name from Jimmy Eat World's "23", with unmatched determination Selfish Things prove they are neither selfish nor self-serving. Having spent years cultivating and nurturing his raw, natural talent, dedication to musicianship and songwriting, Biro founded Selfish Things. All of this, in the hope of shedding light on one simple, yet oftentimes overlooked, concept - honesty.
Selfish Things is Alex Biro (Vocals/Guitar/Piano), Mike Ticar (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Cam Snooks (Rhythm Guitar) and Jordan Trask (drums).
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Follow Selfish Things:
Website: http://www.selfishthingsband.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfishthingsband/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/selfishthings
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfishthings/
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I wanted to share with you a GoFundMe for the Juyar family who have lost everything due to a fire in their apartment complex in Millcreek.
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GoFundMe: The Juyar family has lost everything in a fire
https://www.gofundme.com/juyar-family-have-lost-everything-in-a-fire
Campaign description:
The Juyar family has lost everything due to a fire in their apartment complex in Millcreek, Utah. Fortunately Jose, his wife Karen, and their two kids Jean Paul and Carol are fine. Jose missed months of work last year and went through a long recuperation process due to a broken femur. He's finally back to work and then tragedy strikes again. Their renters insurance only covers structural damage caused by them. None of their belongings are covered. They have lost everything! They don't even have a place to live. The apartment complex is releasing them from their lease and sending them on their way without placing them in another unit or any assistance in finding a new place.
It's hard to estimate how much money is actually needed when you have lost absolutely everything except the clothes on your back. They are starting from scratch so whatever amount is raised will be very helpful. They are currently living with a friend but will need to find a new apartment. They are going to have to buy all new clothes, furniture, electronics, everything. The sooner we can raise the funds and help get them back on their feet, the better.
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In gratitude,
Jenny Perillo
Communications, GoFundMe
