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Music Issue 2025
Trying to be a creator of any kind has always been a risk—whether it's taking a chance on familial opposition to an artistic career, putting your rawest emotions out into the world for people to potentially reject, or just trying to make ends meet.
Pdubba-U The Alpines The Last Wild Buffalo The Proper Way Die Shiny Citrus! Muskies A well-stocked selection of audial pleasures Among FOUNTAIN Records' paraphernalia for sip and song The inviting red glow of The Green Room High energies at Aces High Saloon The Complex The Pour plays at The Hog Wallow Molly Burch performs at Kilby Court Metro Music Hall The State Room Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre Open Mic at Alliance Theater Trying to be a creator of any kind has always been a risk—whether it's taking a chance on familial opposition to an artistic career, putting your rawest emotions out…
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Places in this story
- Gallivan Center
Downtown civic plaza hosting concerts, film nights, and community events.
- Kilby Court
Beloved all-ages venue anchoring Salt Lake City's indie and DIY music scene.
- Metro Music Hall
Downtown · Downtown live music venue and bar hosting touring and local acts, drag nights, and dance parties.
- Red Butte Garden
Foothills garden venue known for summer concerts and family-friendly outings.
- The Green Pig Pub
Downtown · Downtown pub with a rooftop patio, pub food, live music, and game-day crowds.
- The Hog Wallow Pub
Cottonwood canyon-mouth pub with live music, a patio, and pub food, popular with skiers and hikers.
- The State Room
Downtown listening room for Americana, indie, and songwriter sets.
- Urban Lounge
9th & 9th music venue known for local rock, touring acts, and DJ nights.