I hear it all the time: "Rock 'n' Roll is dead!" I even see it plastered on teeshirts. In reality...
Local Music News
TThe Salt Lake Bard news page includes the latest local music scene news, covering all genres and including news on artists, venues, festival announcements and more. We also include industry news on legislation that affects the scene.
A Royal Labor of Love
n January 7, 2022, Royal Bliss played the last show they would ever play at The Royal in Salt Lake...
Utah Native Tony Holiday Gets Nation-Wide Traction with “Porch...
emphis-based harmonica ace Tony Holiday shows us what the blues is all about on his brand-new...
Salt Lake Bard Fires Editor
After only one year on the job, the owners of Salt Lake Bard have decided to part ways with their...
The Return of Live Music…is the World Ready?
Despite a rift between artists, live music is returning and Utah's music scene could be poised to...
One Stop Shopping for Local Band Merchandise
lot of people say they support local music. You hear it all the time. But this damn pandemic has...
Spirit Machines’ Pepper Rose Talks with American Songwriter
The members of Salt Lake City-based rock band Spirit Machines – vocalist Pepper Rose, guitarist...
2020 CMAs Snub John Prine
A lot of Utahn’s in the folk, singer songwriter and country genres were upset this week as...
Metro Music Hall Reopens
Metro Music Hall is now hosting local bands for indoor concerts in a safe, masked, and distanced...
Michelle Moonshine Illuminates on The Voice
Utah local Michelle Moonshine’s appearance on The Voice wasn’t the only buzz going...
SLC Arts Council to Provide $500 COVID Relief Grants to Local...
The Salt Lake Arts Council and S&S Presents recently held a fundraiser called Light up Locals...
Searching for the Sweet Spot of Live Concert Performance
In the post-pandemic world, musicians, promoters, venue operators and arts councils are getting...