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MUSIC PICKS FEB 19 - FEB 25
Steve Forbert @ The State Room 2/19, Hayes Carll @ The Commonwealth Room 2/19, OPIUO @ Eleven SLC 2/19, and more.
MARCUS MADDOX Steve Forbert @ The State Room 2/19 Mississippi native Steve Forbert followed his muse to New York City in the mid-1970s, becoming a vital part of the Greenwich Village folk scene. Forbert made a name for himself during the punk era, even landing well-received gigs at legendary clubs like CBGB.
He scored a recording contract with Nemperoro/CBS, and released Alive on Arrival in 1978. But it would be his sophomore release, 1979’s Jackrabbit Slim , that earned Forbert the high profile his music deserved. A highlight of that release was “Romeo’s Tune,” a single that reached No.
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- Kilby Court
Beloved all-ages venue anchoring Salt Lake City's indie and DIY music scene.
- 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.