Sam Payne fills a number of roles: singer, songwriter, storyteller, teacher, and public speaker. His original music, in the style of contemporary folk, is all about the story of the song, making him a favorite local performer around Utah. He is the son of Marvin Payne.
Josh Rosenthal (born January 13, 1983, Brownwood, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He sings about reconciliation after his parents’ divorce, general relationship hardships and his affection for Salt Lake City. His song “Gotta Get Out” is about Lubbock, Texas.[1] He has played at protestant churches, Young Life camps and banquets as well as theaters and auditoriums across the United States. He got a college degree from the University of Utah in Humanities – Strategic Communication in 2009.
Rosenthal’s following consists of Protestants, Mormons and most any other sect of the general Salt Lake City public. His albums: Cordillera, Renaissance and Narratives have sold thousands of copies in Utah. Rosenthal has headlined such venues as Sandy Amphitheater and the Rose Wagner Theater.
Utah’s Deseret News reviewed Rosenthal’s Christmas album:
“ Utah-based singer/songwriter Josh Rosenthal’s five-song holiday CD is not your typical Christmas release. This is evident once the dynamic acoustic-laden, roadtrip jam of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” begins. Rosenthal’s production can be heard throughout on original works “This Changes Everything” and “Before I Go,” and Steve Weisbergs’ “Christmas for Cowboys” and Lyle Lovett’s “Christmas Morning.” “Narratives” is a fresh collection of holiday music available on iTunes.
Early Years
Born in Brownwood, Texas, Rosenthal is the youngest of three brothers. Six months after he was born, Rosenthal moved to Benbrook, Texas where he attended Benbrook Elementary from kindergarten through fifth grade. After that he attended Monnig Middle School for a year. It was at that time is father, David Rosenthal, got a job in Lubbock, Texas to work at a maximum facility prison as an associate clinical psychologist.
Rosenthal’s first band – the Eddie Munsters – came about through AOL. Zak White and Michael Scott posted a need for a guitar player in a music chat room. Rosenthal, eager to start playing, contacted them and set up a time to meet. From there the Eddie Munsters broke up and Mikey Likes It was formed. The summer after his ninth grade year, Rosenthal became a Christian. Out of that experience he began playing in a band named Crash Test Pete with Zak White and Jordan Polk.
Rosenthal moved to Salt Lake City to work with Lee Mashburn at Hidden Valley Presbyterian.
Sweet Sunny South is an acoustic old-timey string band that plays a unique blend of new and traditional music. Based in Paonia, Colorado, the band has been making a name for itself at festivals and theaters throughout the region for the past 8 years and received invitations to perform as an official showcase band for both the IBMA and The Folk Alliance in 2006. The group was also featured as one of Colorado’s “Movers and Shakers” in Denver’s Westword Magazine in 2007 and were selected the winners of the New Belgium Brewery’s “What’s your Folly?” contest after writing a jingle for the brewery. Sweet Sunny South represents the traditional music of greats such as The Stanley Brothers and The Carter Family at the same time drawing influences from more contemporary bands such as The Freighthoppers, The Wilders and The Reeltime Travelers.
The fest will be held on August 1st at the Robbersroost Bookstore in Torrey, near beautiful Capitol Reef National Park.
We’ll start at 6 pm and end when we can’t play any more.
A new feature this year will be a great songwriter-in-the round session with a number of Utah’s favorite performing songwriters on stage trading songs and stories in our intimate high-desert setting.
Performers:
Will Barclay
Guy Benson
Marv Hamilton
Hannah Ohlwiler
Eddie Valdez and the 7th Avenue Band
For more information:
call Robber’s Roost 435-425-3265.
http://www.torreymusicfestival.com
Live Music Every Friday
Wildflower Lounge
Snowbird Summer & Winter Resort
Iron Blosam Lodge
Entry 2 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road
Utah 210, Sandy, Utah 84092
(801) 933-2230
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The Pleasant Grove Promenade is a place where families and friends can stroll through a quaint historic park and be introduced to fresh produce, unique gifts and distinctive foods — all in conjunction with live entertainment and kids’ activities.
Locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and plants — sold by the farmers that produce them. While you’re purchasing your fresh vegetables and fruits enjoy a tasty pastry from local bakeries or enjoy a meal created by local chefs.
Enjoy an eclectic mix of live, local musicians. Nearly everyone enjoys music and its power to lift the spirit. Come let our entertainment be a part of your day.
Boutique specializing in creative, original and decorative gifts, accessories, clothes and art pieces. Also distinctive foods from “Utah’s Own” food companies and other personal items of a unique nature.
Besides 40 art booths, we’ll feature live music on the performance stage, featuring some of Cedar city’s finest musicians. Here is the schedule:
Friday –
11:00 Matt Briggs – folk singer
12:00 Aubrey Shirts – keyboardist
1:00 Ryan Kay – folk singer
2:00 Marisa Barth – solo violin
3:00 Austin Joseph – singer/songwriter
4:00 Dolce Quartet – string quartet
5:00 SUU Woodwind Ensemble – flute group
6:00 Steven Swift – singer/songwriter
Saturday –
11:00 Riley Sisters – fiddle duet
12:00 Cellomania – cello group
1:00 Steven Swift – singer/songwriter
2:00 Color Country Winds – woodwind band
3:00 Wood, Skin & Steel – eclectic international folk group
4:00 Karyn Whittemore – singer/songwriter
5:00 Matt Clegg – pop singer
6:00 Bagpipe – bagpipe
Please come out and support the artists and musicians!!
http://www.cedarcityartscouncil.org/fall_arts/index
Photo by Scotty Reed Photography
Folklore Fun and Summer Bash with Chalk Art Competition, partnering with Clog America!
Join us every Thurs. evening from 6-8pm for FREE live music at the Newpark Amphitheater. Bring your friends, family, picnics, hoola hoops and libations to celebrate the summer.
