Squawkbox Sound

Elvis Playlist - Happy Birthday Elvis

2012-01-05T14:08:00.001-07:00

This Sunday is Elvis' birthday! Here is a playlist of Elvis songs to celebrate him!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T09:34:00.002-07:00

Here's wishing you and your loved ones many great things for 2012!

New Year's Eve Music

2011-12-31T09:11:00.001-07:00

If you know of a song that would be great for New Years Eve, email me at squawkboxsound@msn.com and I will add it to the list!

Here is a playlist of songs that are great for a New Years Eve party at home:

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-23T10:54:00.002-07:00

We want to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas, and say thank you for all of your support over the last year!

We hope this year brings you all you wished for and more!

Marriage Class

2011-12-22T14:26:00.003-07:00

MARRIAGE CLASSES

You can view a full list of our marriage classes in our Marriage and Other Resources section.

January 20, 2012 - Free "Date Your Mate" ClassesYour Recipe for a StrongerMarriage
Enjoy an evening out with your spouse or partner every 3rd Friday from September 2011 through June 2012 at the Riverton Community Center (12830 S. Redwood Rd). Free food, hands-on activities, & tips to help fuel the fire in your marriage.Presented by USU Extension and StrongerMarriage.org

Music News

2011-12-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

BABY NEWS!!!

Fantasia Barrino, who you may remember as American Idol's Season 3 winner, just had a baby boy! Dallas Xavier was due to come December 29th, but made an early appearance on December 11th. He is just fine, though, weighing in at 7 lbs 9 oz and 21 inches! Fantasia hasn't said anything about who the father is, although she has been linked to Antwaun Cook on and off since 2009.

WEDDING NEWS!

Forty-five year old Sinade O'Connor married her boyfriend of 3 months, Barry Herridge in Vegas on December 8th.

Sir Paul McCartney got married for the 3rd time, to Nancy Shevell on October 9, 2011 in London.

2012 Grammy Nominees
View the full list here

*Album Of the Year*

21
Adele

Wasting Light
Foo Fighters

Born This Way
Lady Gaga

Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Bruno Mars

Loud
Rihanna

*Record Of the Year*

Rolling In The Deep
Adele

Holocene
Bon Iver

Grenade
Bruno Mars

The Cave
Mumford & Sons

Firework
Katy Perry

*Song Of the Year*

All Of The Lights

The Cave

Grenade

Holocene

Rolling In The Deep

*Best New Artist*

The Band Perry

Bon Iver

J. Cole

Nicki Minaj

Skrillex

*Best Pop Solo Performance*

Someone Like You
Adele

Yoü And I
Lady Gaga

Grenade
Bruno Mars

Firework
Katy Perry

F***in’ Perfect
Pink

*Best Pop Duo/Group Performance*

Body And Soul
Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse

Dearest
The Black Keys

Paradise
Coldplay

Pumped Up Kicks
Foster The People

Moves Like Jagger
Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera

Upcoming concerts: tickets and info
December 15 - Wayne Static at The Complex
December 16-17 - Holiday Celebration with Cirque De La Symphonie at Abravanel Hall
December 17 - Here Comes Santa Claus! at Abravanel Hall
December 19-27 - Annual Christmas Carole Sing Along at Energy Solutions Arena
December 24-25 - Kurt Bestor One Silent Night at Egyptian Theater

Christmas Playlist

2011-12-08T13:55:00.001-07:00

Time to get in the Christmas spirit!!! Here are some Christmas songs to get the jolly mood!!!

Thanksgiving Playlist

2011-11-24T16:02:00.000-07:00

Here are some fun and inspiring songs for Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T09:13:00.001-07:00

Here's wishing all of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving! We are thankful for YOU!

Marriage Classes

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Below are upcoming relationship classes. If you know of one we may have missed, you can email us at squawkboxsound@msn.com

You can always view the full calendar at our Marriage Resources page.

Pie Festival: Two Wholes Make a Whole

Friday, November 18th - 7pm-9pm

Food, hands-on activities & tips to help fuel the fire in your marriage!

The Business of Marriage 3 Day Event

December 8th-10th

The Season Of Give And Take-Out

Friday, December 16th - 7pm-9pm

Food, hands-on activities & tips to help fuel the fire in your marriage!

Grand Princess Ball

2011-11-15T15:28:00.001-07:00

Bring your little Princesses or Princes to the Grand Ball! Guests of the ball already include Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, and Cinderella!

Wednesday, December 28th 2011 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Dragon's Lair

2072 East Creek Road

Sandy, UT

Fun activities such as:
*DJ Music provided by Squawkbox Sound
*Tinsel Hair Extensions
*Princess Make up provided by Lauren Paige Makeup Artistry
*Make your own jewelry
*Photos with your favorite Princesses (Belle, Jasmin, Cinderella, Ariel, and Snow White)

Tickets are $15.00 each and include admission to the Grand Ball, refreshments, dancing, and fun!! TICKETS ARE VERY LIMITED SO ORDER EARLY! (email emily@brighteyesdesigns.com for more information and to purchase tickets.) ALL proceeds are donated to Wings for Destiny!

*This ball is a fundraiser to help raise money for a little girl with Dravet's syndrome. All proceeds go towards Destiny getting the medication she needs.

Thank You To Our Veterans!

2011-11-11T07:25:00.001-07:00

A big THANK YOU to all of our Veterans and active military service men and women! Words cannot express our gratitude for all you have sacrificed!

J.D.Allison and Clyde Gines
Korean War

Music News

2011-11-10T08:00:00.001-07:00

MUSIC NEWS

The trial for Dr Conrad Murray has ended. It took the jury about 10 hours to come back with a GUILTY verdict! He is charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in the death of the KING of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Jessica Simpson finally confirmed what everyone has been guessing for a while now. She is, in fact pregnant! She tweeted a picture of herself on Halloween and said she was going to be a "mummy"...clever!

After Beyonce showed her baby bump off to everyone at the VMA's, it is out that she is having a little girl!

Speaking of babies! Justin Bieber has been in the news with allegations that he is a daddy! He denies it and will be taking a paternity test. There have been rumors that Selena Gomez has left him over these rumors, but that doesn't seem to be true.

In other Justin Bieber news, Under the Mistletoe has debuted at #1 on Billboard 200 album charts!

GLEE is back! Some new characters, new songs and new drama! You can catch it Tuesdays at 7pm on Fox 13!

And finally, the CMA Awards were last night (November 9, 2011). Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Performing at the award show were; Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Natasha Beddingfield, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Kenny Loggins, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Matt Nathanson, Brad Paisley, Grace Potter, Rascal Flatts, Lionel Richie, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Thompson Square, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young and Zac Brown Band.

The results of the show were this....

Entertainer of the Year: Taylor Swift

Female Vocalist: Miranda Lambert

Male Vocalist: Blake Shelton

New Artist: The Band Perry

Vocal Group: Lady Antebellum

Vocal Duo: Sugarland

Album: "My Kinda Party" Jason Aldean, Produced by Michael Knox

Single: "If I Die Young" The Band Perry, Produced by Paul Worley

Song (songwriter): "If I Die Young" Kimberly Perry

Musical Event of the Year: "Don't You Wanna Stay" Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson

Music Video: "You and Tequila" Kenny Chesney ft/ Grace Potter, Directed by Shaun Silva

Musician: Mac McAnaly, guitar

They also paid tribute to Glen Campbell, who fond out he has alzheimer's and is out touring saying "farewell" to his fans. Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley sang "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" as tribute to him and pulled Glen up on stage with them at the end.

Michael Jackson Playlist

2011-11-03T14:11:00.001-06:00

Here is the Michael Jackson playlist! Thanks to everybody who gave input on our facebook page!

Upcoming Marriage Classes

2011-10-27T08:00:00.002-06:00

Below are upcoming relationship classes. If you know of one we may have missed, you can email us at squawkboxsound@msn.com

You can always view the full calendar on our Marriage Resources page.

Friday October 28th, 6:30pm - Don't Carve Eachother Out

This pumpkin carving date will help you and your partner learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy way rather than get stuck in the muck! $10/couple includes refreshments, fun, and prizes.

Friday October 28th, 7pm - The Art of Positive Relating

Do you need a little laughter and fun but want to also learn some great relationship skills? Join relationship expert, Matt Townsend, for this fun and educational presentation on the critical skills that lead to healthy long lasting relationships. Matt will explore the issues and enlighten couples about the 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships and discuss the key differences between men and women. If you have seen Matt before, you already know his teaching style and humor make learning the essentials of a happy, healthy marriage fun and memorable. Come join us for an uplifting date night with your partner!

Saturday October 29th, 9am - Within Our Reach (Spanish)

Strengthening Family Relationships
Being Confident Husbands, Wives and Providers
Intimacy
And Much More
This is a class for COUPLES, married or living together, BOTH need to attend the class together.

Friday November 11th, 6:30pm - Wish Upon A Star

Enjoy a romantic evening at a star show and learn great ideas about reaching for the stars in your relationship. $10/couple includes refreshments, fun and prizes.

Friday November 11th, 7pm - 7 Basic Needs
Join relationship expert, Matt Townsend, for this fun and educational presentation on the critical skills that lead to healthy long lasting relationships. Matt will explore the issues and enlighten couples about the 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships and discuss the key differences between men and women. If you have seen Matt before, you already know his teaching style and humor make learning the essentials of a happy, healthy marriage fun and memorable. Come join us for an uplifting date night with your partner!

Saturday November 12th, 9am - Within Our Reach
Strengthening Family Relationships
Being Confident Husbands, Wives and Providers
Intimacy
And Much More
This is a class for COUPLES, married or living together, BOTH need to attend the class together.

Saturday November 12th, 7pm - Couples That Play Together
A fun & Games date night where couples will compete for prizes and practice communication skills. $10/couple includes refreshments, prizes, and handouts.

Friday November 18th, 7pm - Pie Festival: Two Wholes Make A Whole
Food, hands-on activities & tips to help fuel the fire in your marriage!

Music News

2011-10-20T08:00:00.006-06:00

Nicki Minaj surprised her superfans, who were discovered for their video on youtube rapping to "Superbass", on The Ellen Show! They even got to rap with her a little. Nicki was very impressed with their talent, but strongly encouraged them to stay in school. She sent them on a shopping spree.

Justin Bieber released his song "Under the Mistletoe" from his upcoming Christmas Album.

Pop Up Video is back with current songs on VH1!!! So far we have seen *N Sync, Backstreet Boys, Pussycat Dolls, Madonna and many more!

And finally!! Gene Simmons MARRIED his girlfriend of 28 years, Shannon Tweed! Gene and Shannon have 2 kids together, Nick (22) who was a groomsmen and also performed at the wedding, and Sophie (19) who was a bridesmaid. The family dog, Snippy served as the ring bearer. The wedding was filmed for Gene Simmons Family Jewels, so we all got to feel a part of their big day! Gene Simmons Family Jewels airs on A&E Tuesdays at 7pm EST. If you missed it, I am sure you can catch a rerun of their big day!

Upcoming Concerts:

October 21 - Bane at The Complex

October 21 - Super Diamond at The Depot

October 22 - Jason Aldean at Maverik Center

Halloween Playlist

2011-10-12T19:41:00.004-06:00

Alright! Here is the Halloween playlist with songs you suggested!! Enjoy the music and let's get ready for Witches Night Out tomorrow night!!!
http://www.squawkboxsound.com/Halloween_Music.html

Witches' Night Out - The ULTIMATE Girls' Night Out!

2011-10-10T19:32:00.002-06:00

This Friday and Saturday, October 14th and 15th, 6pm to 10pm both nights, is the Witches' Night Out at Gardner Village. This is THE ultimate Girls' Night Out party of the YEAR!
Wear your best witch's hat and/or costume (or come as you are) and party with the witch royalty and resident witches at Gardner Village. (Young children tend to get lost easily during this crowded event, so find a babysitter and enjoy your night off!)
There is NO admission fee! Pay just $5 for parking, and you will also receive coupons for shopping. You can also take the new trax line, which drops you off right in front of Gardner Village!
There will be a costume parade, witch cackling, and lots of fun activities! Dance your pants off! My husband and I will be there DJing, so make sure to stop in and say hi! I will be in the top of the tower at the stage.
For complete details, and more events going on during WitchFest at Gardner Village, visit the Gardner Village website.
Witches love any excuse to have fun and throw a party. This year we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Witches' Night Out. Plan now to wear your most elaborate, crazy, fun, whimsical witch’s hat or witch's costume. Gardner Village will be filled with enchanting witches from 6 pm to 10 pm both nights. Enter the drawing for fun prizes at 7 pm and 9 pm nightly. Also enjoy an emcee, dancing, music, food booths and more. Stop to have your fortune told, enjoy spellbinding activities in our shops, and join the Witches' Parade at 8 pm nightly. Join in the dance finale at 10 pm at the main stage. Leave the children with the sitter and grab your witchy friends for this spellbinding ladies night out. Ladies 18 years and older encouraged.
Due to the huge increase of traffic for Witches' Night Out, we must hire professional parking attendants. There will be a $5 per car parking fee beginning at noon each day. This parking fee ONLY applies to these two dates during October. Receive valuable Village coupons when you park. New! Take TRAX this year. There's a stop across the street from Gardner Village.

Upcoming Relationship Classes

2011-10-07T08:27:00.001-06:00

Below are upcoming relationship classes. If you know of one we may have missed, please email us at squawkboxsound@msn.com.

You can always view the full calendar on our Marriage Resources page.

These classes are great for those dating, engaged, married, etc.

Friday October 7th: Money With Your Honey
This class will address many questions couples may have regarding money and their relationship. Key principles of healthy money partnership will be discussed.

Friday October 14th: Dancing With Your Star
Experience a fun night of dancing with your partner.

Friday October 14th: The Art Of Getting More Together
Presented by local relationship expert, a local favorite, Matt Townsend. If you’ve ever heard Matt talk about the hilarious differences between men and women and wondered how to leverage those differences, then this is the Date Night for you. Even though men and women are roughly 98% alike and only 2% different, it seems like that 2% ends up causing about 98% of the problems. In this fun Date Night, couples will learn how to take those universal differences that usually drive you apart and instead, learn how to create powerful results together. You will learn the principle of synergy where you equal more working together than the sum of your individual contributions. See how you can truly get more with less in life, simply by being healthy together. This Date Night will teach you other skills like how to better manage expectations and the Power of Paradox. Finally, together you will create a Declaration of Interdependence which will enable you to refocus your collective purpose on building a unified and cooperative future together.

Friday October 21st: Tricky Treat: Celebrating Each Other

Two different backgrounds & cultures go into a marriage. This date night will focus on recognizing, celebrating & creating traditions & memories to last a lifetime.

Friday October 28th: Don't Carve Each Other Up
This pumpkin carving date will help you and your partner learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy way rather than get stuck in the muck! $10/couple includes refreshments, fun, and prizes.

Saturday October 29th: Within Our Reach (Spanish)

Strengthening Family Relationships; Being Confident Husbands, Wives and Providers; Intimacy; And Much More

Halloween Music!

2011-09-21T08:42:00.001-06:00

Some Halloween music for you to enjoy!

The Woods On Ninth Bridal Show

2011-08-23T18:46:00.001-06:00

Midnight Madness Beach Party at Gardner Village

2011-08-07T07:21:00.002-06:00

We will be DJing this event again this year, so make sure to stop by the DJ booth and say hi! Let us know your favorite beach and summer song, and we might even play it for you while you are there!

FREE admission! There is no cost to attend this awesome party, so come and spend your money in the cute little shops at Gardner Village.

FREE TICKETS to: Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus

2011-07-28T10:00:00.000-06:00

Mark your calendars for Monday, August 8th - 6:00am to 9:00 a.m.

The first 200 people to come to the Energy Solutions Arena at 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 am, and the first 200 people to come 8:00 am. - 9:00 am. and each donate 10 cans of food to the Utah food Bank will receive one free pass to the all new Fully Charged Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus playing at the Energy Solutions Arena Sept. 22-Sept. 25. (Person must be there with 10 cans of food to receive one free pass (no exceptions), one person/10 can donation = 1 free pass).

There will be six different mom bloggers on location taking donations (that would be ME!) The mom that collects the most food that morning will receive 100 passes to give to their readers! I am allowed to collect food in advance and bring with me to the event, and I can get sponsors to donate food, but I can't give out any tickets in advance for the advance donations or sponsors. Only people on site donating will receive a free pass.

If you would like to donate in advance and help us get those 100 extra tickets to give away, you can drop your donations off to:
Gines Auto Service
4261 W 5415 S
Kearns, UT 84118
(801) 966-6021

(Make sure you have dropped off your donations to Gines Auto Service by Friday August 5th at 5:30pm.)

I am also allowed to bring anybody and everybody that wants to come hang out at my booth that morning from 6am to 9am. Fox 13 and a few other news stations will be there doing fun circus things with us mom bloggers. Come down and hang out with us, and participate in fun activities! Bring your kids, and it's even early enough that you can come down before work!

Any questions, email me at michelle@enjoyutah.org.

Extra Entries In The Summer Contest!

2011-07-08T08:35:00.000-06:00

Take a picture of you rocking out, dancing, or anything else to do with music, and link it back to Squawkbox Sound, and you will receive extra entries in the Enjoy Utah! Summer Contest!

If you have questions about where to link back to, email us at squawkboxsound@msn.com and we can give you tips.

View complete details about the summer contest here.

Cute Recessional Song

2011-07-05T14:59:00.000-06:00

Our bride from Saturday used this song as her recessional. I loved it and thought it was so cute and really added to the ceremony. It also fit well with the personality of the bride and groom, which is so important when choosing your wedding music!

What is a "recessional song"?: After you say your vows, and your officiator pronounces you as husband and wife, the song that is played while you are walking back up the aisle is known as the "recessional".