Eccles Presents
Salt Lake Beats
June 22, 2024
McCarthey Plaza at the Eccles Theater
The night promises incredible performances by some of the best local indie bands and DJ SkratchMo.
Be sure to visit the Happy Tummie and Perky B Coffee trucks!
Sage Lane was formed in the summer of 2020 with brothers Jared (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar/Bass) and Evan Berger (Drums) until the band eventually added Cale Jensen (Lead Guitar). This indie rock group shows influence from Hippo Campus and the Backseat Lovers with their summer/surf vibes. Since formed, the band has released several singles and its first album, Vagabond, in the spring of 2023. Two more singles, “Wildflower” and “Can’t Slow Down,” will be released this summer.
Drusky (like drunk + husky) is an indie emo band based in Utah. Their brand of bubblegrunge splatters Mia Hicken’s king-sized vocals and candid storytelling on a canvas of bright, blistering garage rock. Their tongue-in-cheek witticisms offer a brutally honest view of mental illness, heartbreak, spirituality, and the general throes of existence
The Plastic Cherries began as a home recording project between couple Shelby & Joe Maddock, making songs on old tape machines inspired by glam, soft rock, shoegaze, Elliott Smith, and their dog. These songs became their first album, Sunshine. With pianist Natalie Hamilton, drummer Wayne Burdick, and bassist Stephen Cox, they have grown into a charismatic act that channels the theatrics and pop sensibility of their heroes while still feeling experimental and homemade.
Emerging from Salt Lake’s growing scene, they have shared festival stages with Pixies, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Dinosaur Jr., Blonde Redhead, among others. Their new album The Plastic Cherries On The Moon tells a psychedelic story of escape and return, beginning with the anthemic single “Lovers On The Run.” On The Moon is an expansive sequel to their lo-fi debut inspired by Ziggy Stardust, Rocky Horror, Exile On Main Street & The B-52’s.
Poolhouse is an energetic trio from Salt Lake City. With catchy choruses, their music traverses from rock/pop to experimental indie. From selling out Utah venues like Velour and Kilby, to playing Wonderfront Music Festival in San Diego with Weezer and Beck, Poolhouse is starting to garner national attention. Building on the success of working with amazing Grammy awarded producers for their first 2 EP’s “Blue” and “Tape Machine,” they are currently self-producing and releasing songs for their 3rd album release, “Sorry Sucks.” Experiencing a Poolhouse show will leave you reeling for more!
DJ SkratchMo is a highly talented and versatile disc jockey, known for his exceptional skills on the turntables. With a passion for music deeply rooted in his soul, DJ SkratchMo has been captivating audiences and pushing the boundaries of DJing for years.
