Despite once being dubbed the "unluckiest band in rock," Salt Lake City alt-rock band Royal Bliss has continued to move upward since coming together in 1997. The band's latest project, full-length album Chasing the Sun—released in February—showcases Royal Bliss' ability to blend the strong vocals of lead singer Neal Middleton, gritty guitar and driving percussion to create a raucous but classic hard-rock sound. Royal Bliss is performing at their venue The Royal as part of their series of local Merry Blissmas shows, so you can most likely expect to hear a rendition of their new Christmas song, "I Just Want You (for Christmas)." Also on the bill will be fellow local rock acts American Hitmen and Opal Hill Drive. (Nathan Turner)