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Discover Salt Lake magazine’s music section. Here you’ll find previews and reviews of upcoming local concerts and performances in Salt Lake City, along the Wasatch Front and Back, and around Utah to help you discover great live music and events.

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Review: Sleepwalkers at Red Butte Garden

By Arts & Culture, Music

The first Red Butte Garden concert of the 2016 season started with a rocking good time by the opening act, the Sleepwalkers. The band was very aware their audience was patiently waiting for the headlining Lumineers, but they still had a contagious energy that made them a perfect start to the evening. Strong guitar solos and unique vocals gave the band a great stage presence. These guys were having fun and getting into their music. My concert spot was between a middle-aged couple and a younger millenial pair, and both groups kept remarking how much they loved the sound and energy of the Sleepwalkers. That’s a pretty great reach.

The Sleepwalkers have a retro sound that hearkens back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll storytelling highlighted by bands like the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac. Many of their songs have funky piano solos and psychedelic influences. Crowd favorites were “Cocaine” and “Cheers,” catchy numbers that highlighted the diverse talents of this eclectic group.

I’m excited to see where this group goes. They’ve got an old-school tour van and a groovy sound. The Sleepwalkers are accompanying the Lumineers for their 2016 Cleopatra World Tour. I think it’s safe to say that anyone who comes to see the shows will be humming along to the Sleepwalkers tunes the morning after.

For more music from the Sleepwalkers, click here.

For information about upcoming Red Butte shows, click here.

Ogden Twilight Concerts return for a second season

By Music

The 2nd Annual Ogden Twilight Concerts will rock the Ogden Amphitheater every Thursday night this June for a can’t-miss concert series.

Jared Allen, owner of Ogden bar Alleged and creator of Ogden Twilight, explained his motivation for starting the summer concerts.

“I’m a big fan of live music, and I noticed that the Ogden Amphitheater was really being underused,” Allen said.

Allen mentioned that the Twilight Concerts were also an effective way to change the general Utahn attitude about the city of Ogden.

“There’s a negative perception towards Ogden in the state of Utah,” Allen said. “But Ogden actually has a pretty hip downtown with bars, restaurants and galleries. The city has its own unique identity that’s very outdoors and art-focused.”

This is the 2nd year of the Ogden Twilight Concerts, which are not affiliated with Salt Lake City’s Twilight Concerts. Allen said he received great feedback from concert attendees at the first Ogden concerts last year.

“I got to be a fly on the wall at last year’s concerts and after-parties, and I was hearing people say things like ‘I had no idea Ogden had anything like this’, which was really encouraging,” Allen said.

Allen said that the Ogden Amphitheater, which has a capacity of 8,000 people, is a perfect space because it still makes the Twilight concerts feel like intimate shows. Concertgoers can walk along Historic 25th street from Ogden’s UTA Frontrunner Station. Every Ogden Twilight Concert ticket is also a UTA pass for the night, so attendees can ride the train up to Ogden and back. The venue will also have a bike valet available for bicyclists.

“Definitely walk up 25th Street while you’re in town for the concert,” Allen said. “It was recently named one of the best 10 streets in America.”

Allen said there would be great food options at the Amphitheater for concertgoers, and his bar, Alleged, would be open for an after-party with more libations.

The acts at Ogden Twilight are a mix of local opening groups and national touring bands. Allen said he has been working on the musical lineup for the Ogden Twilight Concerts for over four months.

“We didn’t take just anybody,” Allen said. “Anyone who attends these concerts will be blown away.”

The Ogden Twilight Concerts begin June 2 and continue every Thursday night in June.

Show lineup:

ogden twilight concert lineup

Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 the day of the show. Attendees can also purchase a season pass for $20. Each ticket also counts as a UTA ticket for the evening. For ticket purchases, visit ogdentwilight.com.

Review: Mimi Knowles, The Aces and The Str!ke at the Rooftop Concert

By Arts & Culture, Music

Concert-goers trickled onto West Center Street in front of the NuSkin building in Provo as rain clouds threatened to shower the outdoor concert. But as the weather cleared up, the excitement was tangible for Provo’s first Rooftop Concert of the summer. Families, teenage hipsters and Provo’s signature college kids all flooded Center Street to listen to Mimi Knowles, The Aces, and, most awaited, The Str!ke. I even spotted someone with neon pink hair – now that’s a party in Provo.

Mimi Knowles

The hip-hop artist started the set with “Sway”, a high energy rap that got the crowd dancing. Knowles catered to the young crowd with a personalized Snapchat filter and a song titled “Love my BAE.” Knowles and his band performed their remix of Drake’s “Hotline Bling” with their own style of hip-hop mixed with a strong brass section of saxophone, trumpet and trombone.

Knowles knocked out some impressive vocals for how much he danced around the stage. This act was proof that guys (and a girl) in hoodies and snapbacks can definitely crank out some cool sounds.

The Aces

This female group took the stage with lead singer Cristal Ramirez rocking a bright blue guitar and a jumpsuit a la Coachella. The Aces played their rock songs like “Shed your Skin” and “Volcanic Love” with plenty of synchronized head-banging and girl power.

Ramirez and the band added their rock vibe to a cover of 311’s mellow tune “Amber”. The crowd cheered when Ramirez introduced The Aces’ hit, “I Don’t Wanna Know”, an anthem made interesting by Ramirez’s deep, soulful voice.

The band closed the set with their new single “Stuck,” which had more upbeat pop elements that got the crowd moving again.

The Str!ke

It was clear from the deafening cheer that erupted when The Strike took the stage that this act was the main event. Lead singer Chris Crabb was a strong presence in his funky white suit with blue elbow patches. Crabb has so much energy that there’s no doubt he was once a hyperactive child, and it definitely makes him a great performer who can put on a rocking show.

The atmosphere turned electric when the band busted out their hit “Warriors.” This song showed off The Strike’s unique sound that includes rock, jazz, funk, and techno pop influences, and the crowd loved it.

There’s a reason why The Strike is a repeat favorite at the Rooftop Concerts. This band knows how to make a crowd let loose and have fun. Crabb introduced their new single “Dancing is a Human Right” with a declaration that “we have a right to dance without anyone judging us for how uncoordinated we are!” That was a big hit with this motley crew of hesitant dancers, and the dance party went wild as Crabb let his band (including a saxophone player decked out in denim and leather) rock some solos for the last half of the song.

The Strike slowed things down with a cover of Beyonce’s “1 + 1”, and Crabb showed that he could belt out a love ballad with some real feeling. The band preceded their last song with a crowd selfie in true Provo fashion. They echoed the previous acts’ statements about the unique nature of the Rooftop Concerts.

“Provo is so special,” Crabb said. “Not every city has this, so let’s give it up for the Rooftop team.”

The Strike puts heart into their music, and they really connected with the crowd because of that. The band ended with their latest hit “Atom Bomb”, and the first Rooftop Concert of the summer went out with a bang.

Preview: Mimi Knowles, The Aces and The Str!ke at Provo Rooftop Concert

By Arts & Culture, Music
Chris Crabb of The Strike

Chris Crabb of The Strike

Mimi Knowles

This hip-hop artist who will open tonight’s Rooftop Concert is a local favorite. Knowles has had a big year opening for acts like 2 Chainz and Common Kings, and a planned show opening for Charlie Puth.

Knowles’ music is a unique mix of hip-hop, pop, funk and soul. His raps include millennial-focused lyrics like “love my bae”, but his pop songs hearken back to the sounds of Michael Jackson.

His most popular video is a recent cover of Drake’s “Hotline Bling.” Knowles and his band add classical piano, saxophone and trumpet to the song.

The Aces

Formerly The Blue Aces, this band of Utah natives formed in 2008 with a fierce motto of “Four girls about to rule the world.”

The rock group bleeds girl power with anthems like “I Don’t Wanna Know” and “Heartbreaker” on their latest album Gave You My Heart.

The band includes lead vocal and guitarist Cristal Ramirez, lead guitar and back-up vocalist Katie Henderson, bass player McKenna Petty, and drummer Alisa Ramirez.

The Aces will co-headline the Rooftop concert with The Str!ke.

The Str!ke

This six-member band started out as a Provo favorite but has since gained national recognition.

The Str!ke has opened for Journey, Kelly Clarkson, Neon Trees, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Piano Guys and Mason Jennings.

The funk/pop/rock band has performed at the Sundance Film Festival, Hard Rock Vegas, the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas and Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.

Chris Crabb sings lead vocals in this band that was formed in 2012. The Str!ke is known for their upbeat live performances.

The Str!ke’s latest album is entitled Atom Bomb, and the title track has been played as the opening number on Dancing With the Stars.


FREE, 7:30 p.m., NuSkin Plaza, Provo – rooftopconcertseries.com

Provo’s Rooftop Concert Series kicks off on Friday

By Arts & Culture, Music

Provo’s Rooftop Concert series kicks off its seventh season of free concerts this Friday, May 6th at the NuSkin Plaza in Downtown Provo.

Friday’s lineup begins with popular hip-hop artist Mimi Knowles. Utah favorite girl-band The Aces, who have opened for the Neon Trees, will follow with new music. Rooftop concert veteran band The Str!ke, who have opened for Journey and Kelly Clarkson and have performed on Dancing With the Stars, will close the show.

The Str!ke performs at the Velour in Provo. (photo credit: Justin Hackworth)

The Str!ke performs at the Velour in Provo. (photo credit: Justin Hackworth)

The show is expected to draw thousands to Provo’s Center Street. College students and music fans are drawn to Provo for these major events. This year’s show sponsors are Provo City, Chatbooks, Google Fiber, Sodalicious and Utah Bubble Sports.

The Provo Rooftop Concert Series began in 2010 as part of an effort to revamp downtown Provo. Notable previous headliners include Imagine Dragons, Fictionist, The National Parks, Mindy Gledhill, The Lower Lights and Neon Trees.

The free concerts used to be held on the roof of the Provo Town Square Parking Garage, but the 2015 season saw a venue change when the crowds grew too big for the space. An estimated 10,000 people attended a concert in the 2015 series last September to see Neon Trees perform. The Concert Series has helped launch Provo into the national music scene.

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An aerial shot of the crowd gathered to see Kaskade headline the Rooftop Concert Series in September 2015.

Courtney Kendrick, co-founder and sponsor of the Provo Rooftop Concert Series, expressed her excitement for the 2016 concert season on the event’s website.

“This year we’re planning on maintaining our Rooftop roots – concentrating on new up-and-coming bands from our local scene and giving spotlight to some of our favorite Provo bands,” Kendrick said. “We do have some surprises in store – it’s going to be a delightful season for sure.”

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and concertgoers of all ages are encouraged to attend. As always, the show is free.

For more information, visit the event website at rooftopconcertseries.com.

The crowd at the Kaskade concert in Sept. 2015. (photo credit: Justin Hackworth)

The crowd at the Kaskade concert in Sept. 2015. (photo credit: Justin Hackworth)

An Interview with Cloud Cult

By Arts & Culture, Music

Cloud Cult is hitting up Urban Lounge on Sunday, April 18 as part of their U.S. tour, and it’s likely their last appearance in Salt Lake City for a while. So, whether or not you’re familiar with Craig Minowa’s labor of love circa 1995, now’s the time to start.

Last month, the experimental indie ensemble brought us their 10th full studio release, The Seeker. It accompanies a feature-length film of the same name, due out later this year. I chatted with the frontman and environmentalist on the LP, “greening” the music landscape, and what’s in store for SLC.

CC: Many bands are reticent to cross into other media, but you actively release your music across platforms, with a movie coming out to complement your album. How do you feel about branding?

CM: I think we’ve always tried to combine a lot of visuals with the music onstage, like having live painters onstage. I started doing a lot of scoring work for National Geographic documentaries and independent films. I wanted to continue that flavor of music, where you can have long instrumental periods in an album and not worry about just having formulaic, 3-minute verse-chorus-verse kind of thing. Of course you have that on the album too, but it was less of a concern.

CC: What was your goal in making The Seeker (film)?

CM: I’ve wanted to do a film with an album for quite a while, and when I realized this one had a storyline and what it was, it was feasible. On top of that, the music industry has changed dramatically with the popularity of Spotify and other streaming services. CD sales are, across the board, down 80%. We needed to do something original to get people on the train. So I also released a chapter every single week so people grab on to the storyline and are hungry for what’s gonna happen next.

CC: How can the film and the album be appreciated respectively and as one entity? 

CM: Part of the intention of not releasing both at the same time was to allow people to have their own personal relationship with the songs. We’ve had a few sneak peek screenings so far and from what I’ve heard, people who have listened to the album got something totally different from the film. A director of the film has fraternal twins on the way, so I think it’s a somewhat similar analogy. They came from the same womb and have a lot of similarities, but their own personalities.

CC: What was it like working with Jeff Lipton (Bon Iver, Arcade Fire)?

CM: He’s great! I think the better mastering engineers out there are really transparent about their strong opinions about design. A lot of people go to one with the intention of getting as much volume out of the album as possible [for] the radio, and he’s really good about not playing that way. 

CC: What topics do you find yourself gravitating towards when you write? 

CM: It comes back to exploration; why we’re here; what’s our purpose; what the whole God thing is all about; how can we get in touch with the afterlife. Big cosmic questions. For me, the most powerful things I’ve experienced from music is that feeling of connecting to something bigger than myself. That’s what attracted me to music a long time ago, and it still does today. I feel like I’m looking for some kind of solution with each album, and that the question is phrased a little bit differently each time, but ultimately, I think when an album’s finished, I always end up back in the same spot, which is right here and right now. You have this moment and nothing else, so what are you gonna do with it?

CC: Your music is interestingly tied to a lot to environmental causes. Are those two things you’d initially planned on meshing?

CM: No, in fact, I was actually an environmental scientist for a living, and music was just a side hobby. It wasn’t until things really started to take off with the music that I felt like we could do positive work with Cloud Cult too. It required new models that weren’t available as far as environmental CD manufacturing.

And it’s not just environmental. I used the music for our grieving process when we’d (he and wife/fellow band member Connie Minowa) lost our son a few years back. The music ended up being something that other people who were going through loss found some kind of medicine in. That unintentional positive effect is something we now really put a lot of focus on.

CC: You and your wife had a child in 2009, right? 

CM: Yeah, we’ve got a 4-year old and a 6-year old now. 

CC: Has that changed things? 

CM: There’s literal changes, like you can’t stay up until 4 o’ clock in the morning in the studio and still wake up and be a good dad. It’s been rare that we’ve come to Salt Lake City, just because those drives are really hard on the kids. With this tour, unfortunately, it might be quite a while before we get back to Salt Lake City because we’re shifting to doing more flights.

CC: I read that you were approached by a lot of major labels but you insisted to stay with your own (Earthology). Why was that important to you?

CM: The songs are children and we’re putting them out there into the world. When a major label owns the publishing, there’s more pressure to allow those songs to be used in commercials of products you don’t agree with. We recently had an offer from Coca-Cola for a big campaign in Latin America, had done some work done there and saw Coca-Cola’s privatization of the limited water supplies, and what that was doing to the natives. We just didn’t feel comfortable signing on. I think it ultimately ended up working in our favor. Because we’ve really focused on having everything be as ethical as possible, we’ve got a lot of long-term stability.

CC: How have your efforts at “greening” the music industry panned out? 

CM: This album is the first time we’ve done a vinyl product. We haven’t done records in the past ‘cause they’re made out of polyvinyl chloride. The production of PVC creates dioxin, which is one of the most potent carcinogens out there. We’ve been trying really hard to work with companies to grind up old albums and make a recycled album, and right now, it’s falling pretty flat, ‘cause we got our first shipment of albums and they’re all scritchy-scratchy and don’t sound good so we’re trying to figure out what we’re gonna do (laughs).

CC: What can we expect at your upcoming show?  

CM: Knowing that we don’t know when we’ll get to come back to Salt Lake City again, we plan to do an extra-long set – really incorporate a lot of the new album with past ones and acoustic material, and really start the evening on a journey together. 

Visit Cloud Cult’s official site to listen to The Seeker and purchase tickets for their upcoming show. Click here to preview the film.

Concert Review: Salt Lake Symphony

By Arts & Culture, Music
Saturday’s Salt Lake Symphony concert was a celebration of firsts: it was the first time the orchestra has played Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring; it was the first time Rite had been performed in Libby Gardner Concert Hall; and finally, it was the first Utah performance of Jett Hitt’s violin concerto,Yellowstone.

The iconic Rite of Spring caused a huge scandal when it premiered a century ago. And while it can still stir things up, it long ago found a permanent place in the orchestral repertoire. However, it’s not common to find it programmed by a community orchestra, but the Salt Lake Symphony is no ordinary community ensemble. It consists of ambitious and dedicated musicians who obviously love a challenge. And under the leadership of its music director, Robert Baldwin, they get plenty of opportunities to test their mettle.

Robert Baldwin

They gave a stellar performance of Stravinsky’s demanding ballet score. They played with flair, passion and power, as well as wonderfully articulated expressions and lyricism. There was nothing “community” about their performance; it was professional through and through.

Baldwin captured the vitality and drama of the work with his well conceived and executed reading. He showed his command of the score as he delved into its many nuances and subtleties of rhythm and orchestration. He brought the music to life and made it palpable in stunning fashion.

Hasse Borup

Hitt’s concerto is a lushly romantic piece that, even though it’s not programmatic, is nevertheless an evocative description of Yellowstone National Park. Soloist Hasse Borup gave a stunning performance that first and foremost exhibited his expressive side, while also showing his impressive technical mastery of his instrument. And Baldwin and the orchestra offered finely crafted accompaniment that balanced and at the same time contrasted with the solo part.

The concert opened with two movements from Antonin Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances, op. 72. The orchestra was joined by a large number of local high school aged musicians. These young players fit right in with their older counterparts and the performance of these two pieces was exuberant and dynamic.

THE SCOOP: MUSIC TO COME AT THE 2016 UTAH ARTS FESTIVAL

By Arts & Culture, Music
Summer is fast approaching, and with it, a bevy of arts and music festivals throughout Utah. Notably, the Utah Arts Festival (UAF) makes its return at Library and Washington Squares, heralding its 40th year. June 23-26 promises to bring local, national, and global entrepreneurs, artists and performers to the fore of our cultural consciousness.

As evidenced by last year’s installation, the festival, unique in its urbanized, laidback setup, collaborative programming, and all-ages offerings, continues to live up to its mission statement: to foster greater appreciation for the arts – especially of the non-traditional variety – spur innovation among local talent, and ultimately improve our quality of life.

I spoke with UAF Performing Arts Coordinator, Steve “Doc” Floor, who with his keen ear for sounds across genres has been enlisting musicians for the festival circa 1999. While the program is still in its finalizing stages, he gave me the scoop on confirmed acts. With returning and debuting artists, the eclectic roster is sure to satiate goers’ specific palates.

CHARISSA CHE: What does the UAF has to offer that makes it unique from other summer arts festivals in SLC (i.e. the annual DIY Festival)?

STEVE “DOC” FLOOR: I think that at the Utah Arts Festival we bring together more forms of art and fun during the annual four-days than any other event… I only handle the performing arts portion (classical, folk, rock, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, bluegrass and electronic music; modern dance, multi-cultural dance and ballet).  But we also feature over 100 visual artists booths full of traditional 2-D and 3-D works, not to mention a festival-long program of literary art and film.  We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary this summer, and we still provide a great opportunity for this community to come together to celebrate how art makes our lives better.

CC: Tell me about some of the confirmed acts for the upcoming festival. What might be particularly exciting for first-time goers?

SDF: It’s still very early in the game and I’ve barely made a dent in scheduling the 90+ performances for this year.  But at this point, I can release the following list of artists who are confirmed to perform at the Festival: The Utah Symphony Orchestra; haven’t had ‘em in over 20 years, Steep Canyon Rangers– Steve Martin’s back-up band; Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio – Elvin was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Cimarrón, from Colombia, and about 86 more still to be named.

CC: What do you look for when you review artists’ applicants?

SDF: Several factors are considered when reviewing artists’ applications.  While certain time slots are reserved for music schools and “young” musicians, for most other time slots, I personally look for experienced, professional performers.  That doesn’t mean that all of the band members are full-time musicians…we should present seasoned players that can perform with at least a minimal amount of competency, professionalism and have the creativity and energy that all performers should demonstrate… I have recruited 25 persons to serve on five separate music-genre committees to help me review the 300+ acts that are considered every year.

I can safely say that the only acts that perhaps might not be appropriate for the Festival are those that present gratuitous sex, violence or profanity.  I think that when so-called artists rely on such superfluous displays, it’s actually a sign of artistic weakness, and is therefore contrary to our overall mission.

CC: For those who may be too late in applying for a slot in the program: how might they still get involved in the Festival’s cause?

SDF: The Utah Arts Festival depends on more than 1,200 local volunteers every year and volunteering is a great way to be involved.  Members of the set-up crew, face painters, beverage servers, Earth Team recyclers; we need help with all of it! (Find out more and sign up to volunteer here.)

CC: What has been one of your most memorable experiences at the UAF thus far in the time you’ve been involved?

SDF: I think the one that stands out the most was in 2007 when I performed at the Festival.  The band, Zion Tribe, had been together for 20 years by this time, and we had played the Festival several times. For whatever reason, this show was one of our best ever…the crowd was big and appreciative.

This is what many other acts have experienced at the Festival and the main reason so many local bands really want to be accepted to play the event. We provide a big stage and a big, top quality sound system with professional audio engineers. This is the sort of technical production that provides a rare opportunity for local bands. For most groups, it’s sort of a once in a lifetime experience and the chance for their fans, friends and family of all ages to see them in a professional and fun setting.

In addition to the above, here’s a sampling of confirmed acts that Floor is personally excited to see, and bookings in progress: 

A collaboration between RDT Dance Company and 3hattrio, a country/folk/jazz group out of southern Utah.  I saw the two groups perform together and it was an absolutely unique pairing.

A Dutch woman who now hails from Portland, Oregon and performs under the name Jet Black Pearl, does amazing things with her voice, her accordion and some electronic devices.

The Phoenix Jazz and Swing Big Band will make their first appearance ever at the Festival and will feature California based vocalist, Jack Wood.  They will present an evening of music in tribute to Frank Sinatra entitled “A Sinatra Centennial Salute.”

For the past few years, we’ve presented artists submitted by the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation.  The pianists they’ve brought to us are always world-class.  At this point, we don’t know who they’re going to feature, but it will be high-caliber piano artistry.

I’m currently in the process of booking a musician to be featured as soloist with the Salt Lake Jazz Orchestra.  I don’t have confirmation as to who it will be; I’m exploring several options.  But whoever it is, will be a world-class player.

Beginning last year, we presented the Salty Cricket Composers Collective, who will again premier original music written by Utah composers. Their repertoire consists of classical music written for the piccolo, clarinet, and piccolo trumpet, played by a handful of Utah Symphony Orchestra musicians.

From Great Britain, we will have Neighbourhood Watch Stilts International, a group of larger than life, colorful street theater performers. They’ll be on site, roaming throughout the festival at various times during the four days and nights.

For more information on the Utah Arts Festival, visit its official website.

Photo cred: Austen Diamond

Red Butte Garden Summer Concert Series Line-Up Announced

By Arts & Culture, Music
It is said that in spring, a young man’s fancy turns to love. That might be true, but I’m not a young man. I’m a fully-grown woman who awaits, impatiently at times, the announcement of Red Butte Gardens’ Summer Concert Series. It’s the surest sign that summer is actually on its way.

And it’s here! It’s finally here!

Get your coolers and plastic wine tumblers ready because this year’s Red Butte line-up is the best, and most generationally diverse, yet.

The season kicks-off with the previously announced and already sold-out contemporary folk band The Lumineers on May 25, and reaches into the 90’s for a repeat visit from Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals (June 29), Goo Goo Dolls with Collective Soul and TribeSociety (September 14) and The Barenaked Ladies and OMD stop by with 80’s icon and perennial Utah favorite Howard Jones on July 13. Speaking of the 80’s—Culture Club (August 8), Blondie (September 7) and Tears For Fears (July 6) all make stops at The Butte this summer.

But wait, that’s not all! Step into your way, way back machine to see Jackson Browne (August 24), blues great Buddy Guy (June 1), Pat Benatar with Neil Girlaldo and Melissa Etheridge (August 17) and The Monkees (June 16). And go even further back when the Utah Symphony takes the stage (August 11) to play some classical tunes.

As always, there’s a healthy serving of roots and roots rock at Red Butte this year, Neko Case, k.d. Lang and Laura Veirs (July 8), The Avett Brothers (July 26), Willie Nelson & Family (July 28), Ryan Adams (August 15), Wilco (August 30) and the season wraps-up on September 15 with Jason Isbell (who last played Red Butte during a freak June snow storm).

Contemporary acts Lake Street Dive (August 14), Gary Clark, Jr. (July 31) and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros (June 20) also have a place in the line-up.

The complete list is below. Tickets go on sale April 25 at 7pm for Garden Members and on May 2 at 9am for the General Public. More details about membership can be found here.

And, be sure to register for an account at Ticketfly.com early to avoid day-of-sale complications—some of these shows will sell out very, very quickly.

I’ll see you on the lawn.

 

Red Butte 2016 Concert Season

5/25 The Lumineers

6/1 Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang

6/16 The Monkees

6/20 Edward Sharpe and the The MagneticZeros

6/29 Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

7/6 Tears For Fears

7/8 Case/Lang/Veirs

7/13 Barenaked Ladies with OMD & Howard Jones

7/14 JJ Grey & Mofro and Josh Ritter

7/19 Boz Scaggs

7/26 The Avett Brothers

7/28 Willie Nelson &Family

7/31 Gary Clark Jr.

8/5 “Weird Al”Yankovic

8/7 Tedeschi Trucks Band with Los Lobos & NM Allstars

8/8 CultureClub

8/9 Michael Franti &Spearhead

8/11 Utah Symphony

8/12 Lake Street Dive with Gregory Alan Isakov

8/15 Ryan Adams

8/17 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge

8/18 Grace Potter

8/24 Jackson Browne

8/30 Wilco

9/7 Blondie

9/8 Kacey Musgraves

9/11 Bonnie Raitt

9/13 NEEDTOBREATHE

9/14 Goo Goo Dolls with Collective Soul & Tribe Society

9/15 Jason Isbell

Deer Valley Music Festival Schedule Announced

By Music
Utah Symphony has announced the line-up for the 2016 Deer Valley Music Festival. With everything from kid movie scores to David Bowie and The B-52’s to bluegrass tunes, there is a little something for everyone this year.

The venue, a BYOB outdoor stage positioned on a hillside at Deer Valley Resort, is a must-visit in Utah summers, especially since you can count on a lovely temperature drop in Park City when traveling from Salt Lake.

Subscription, group, and VIP tickets are on sale now. A local sale for residents of Summit and Wasatch County residents will take place on April 2, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Park City Utah Visitor Information Center. Concert tickets for the general public will go on sale on April 5, 2016 at 10 a.m. Call 801-533-6683 or online at deervalleymusicfestival.org. There are reserved seats and lawn seats available.

 

Patriotic Celebration with Broadway’s Doug LeBrecque and the Utah Symphony
July 2, 2016 (Saturday) | 7:30 p.m.

Rock On! Hits from the 70s and 80s with the Utah Symphony
July 8, 2016 (Friday) | 7:30 p.m.

The B-52s live with the Utah Symphony
July 9, 2016 (Saturday) | 7:30 p.m.

Under the Streetlamp with the Utah Symphony
July 15, 2016 (Friday) | 7:30 p.m

Matthew Morrison with the Utah Symphony
July 16, 2016 (Saturday) | 7:30 p.m.

A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration & Singalong with the Utah Symphony
July 22, 2016 (Friday) | 7:30 p.m.

The Music of David Bowie with the Utah Symphony
July 23, 2016 (Saturday) | 7:30 p.m.

DreamWorks Animation in Concert with the Utah Symphony
July 29, 2016 (Friday) | 7:30 p.m.

Steep Canyon Rangers with the Utah Symphony
July 30, 2016 (Saturday) | 7:30 p.m.