This year, we're excited to present a couple up-and-coming hot locals alongside some tried and true choices.
Theoretical Blonde
Thu, June 19 at 7:45pm
Festival Stage
Opening for Leftover Salmon, Theoretical Blonde is a 5-piece bluegrass-adjacent band from Salt Lake City formed in 2023, offering a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly unexpected. Its members include Peter Cain (mandolin, vocals), Ford Huntington (Guitar, vocals), Grayson Wickel (Fiddle, Banjo, vocals), Patrick McNally (Bass, vocals), and Daniel McNally (Keys). Despite the band's name, none of its members are actually blonde. Their music blends bluegrass, jazz, Americana, country, jam band, and singer-songwriter traditions into a dynamic and energetic mix. With the addition of keys and electric bass, they expand the traditional bluegrass palette, creating a fuller sound comfortable with intricate picking and laid-back, groove-driven jams. They focus on making genuine music without being tied to one sound or genre.
Sister Wives
Fri, June 20 at 7:45pm
Festival Stage
Opening for Robert Randolph, this five-person band brings a rockin’ assortment of blues, with each member contributing a diverse musical background. Since January 2003, they have played numerous regional festivals, clubs, live television, and private shows across the western states. Named one of the Best New Bands of the Year in the SLAMMy’s by Salt Lake City Weekly, Sister Wives regularly appears at local and regional venues, bringing their energetic blues sound to audiences far and wide.
DJ Rent EM Spoons
Sat, June 21 at 7:30pm
Festival Stage
Opening for Souls of Mischief, DJ Rent EM Spoons brings the heartbeat of Salt Lake City to life, spinning local hits and collaborating with the city's most dynamic artists. Known for electrifying performances and a deep connection to the community, DJ Rent EM Spoons creates an unforgettable soundscape that celebrates the city’s creative pulse.
House of Lewis
Sat, June 21 at 8:30pm
Festival Stage
Also warming up the stage for Souls of Mischief, House of Lewis is a hip-hop collective comprised of four emcees and two DJs. They have released a number of critically acclaimed projects and shared the stage with some of hip-hop's biggest acts.
Flamingo
Sun, June 22 at 8:15pm
Festival Stage
Opening for MV Caldera, Flamingo from Salt Lake City, Utah, is a Jazz & Blues group inspired by New Orleans, Havana, & Miami, described by The Salt Lake Tribune as "a sonic parade fit for New Orleans streets." Their debut album, "The Flamboyance," was hailed as "an insane treat" by SLUG Magazine. Playing weekly to a packed house in downtown SLC, Flamingo finds the arts fest to be the highlight of their year, energized by the contagious atmosphere and creativity. As they prepare to release their first original album, they can’t wait to play their songs on the Festival stage.
