Summer is slowly and cautiously creeping its way into the shadows of the Wasatch Mountains and I'm ready. One of my favorite things about summer in Salt Lake City is the Twilight Concert Series at the Gallivan Center located downtown. I've been attending for eight or so years and each year the line-up gets better and better. Last year, Calexico was the highlight for me. The official line-up hasn't been announced yet, but one show has leaked its way out: Andrew Bird will playing on July 17th, apparently with Josh Ritter opening.
Anybody who knows me or reads this blog knows that I was blown away by Mr. Bird's show in L.A. last December - the fact that he'll be playing for free in Salt Lake gets me even more excited for my favorite month of the year to roll around in all its sultry glory. Josh Ritter is a singer-songwriter with a folky-roots rock sound who is adored by the folks at NPR. His excellent 2007 release, The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter ended up on a lot of year-end top ten lists.
Take note and mark the date. This will be a free show you will not want to miss.
Andrew Bird - Dark Matter (Live) from Fingerlings 3
Andrew Bird - The Naming of Things from The Mysterious Production of Eggs
Andrew Bird - Plasticities from Armchair Apocrypha
Andrew Bird - Daytrotter Sessions link
Josh Ritter - Girl in the War from The Animal Years
Josh Ritter - Mind's Eye from The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter - The Temptation of Adam from The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter - Me & Jiggs from The Golden Age of Radio
