MUSIC PICKS SEP 7 - 13 

• Joshua Asante (Park City Song Summitt)
• Adia Victoria

Park City Song Summit @ Canyons Village 9/7-9
The Park City Song Summit is a multi-day music and wellness event that features intimate conversations and musical performances. "We are literally in a category of one. The focus is on having a community around the power of music to connect with one another, and maybe move the human experience forward," said CEO and founder Ben Anderson. "It is really like a love letter to the power of song and a healing platform in a divided country, in a divided world. One thing that we can usually agree on, something that does bring us together, is music." This festival is stacked with live musical performances. Through their new collaboration with the More Than Music Foundation, tickets for Thursday and Saturday amphitheater shows at Canyon Village are now offered at a price of $15 minimum donation. Live show highlights will include performances by Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and Chuck D celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop; Bobby Weir; Cimafunk; Matisyahu; Eric Krasno & Friends; and locals like Talia Keys, Alicia Stockman, Shannon Runyan and many more. A standout feature of the Park City Summit is the Summit Labs, a place for guests to have in-depth discussions on various topics. These intimate sit-down, artist-led discussions promote conversations of mental health, substance recovery, representation and social equity. Some of the Summit Labs include: Hip-Hop: The First 50 years; Havana Funk Experience; Songs in the Key of Life: Songwriting of Stevie Wonder; The Tangled Roots of Black and Latinx Music; Rhythm of Recovery: Music and Mental Health; and an event specifically for veterans. "Songwriting with Soldiers is where veterans use the power of songwriting and being in songwriting circles," Anderson explained. "It's a nationwide program to be able to heal and to connect, and it's a wonderful form of therapy." Songwriters in the Round, a favorite for event-goers, is back and stronger than ever this year—an immersive experience where the audience will hear the story behind their favorite songs from award-winning songwriters. Guests will be able to listen to Grammy-nominated producers and artists like Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth and Earl Bud Lee wax poetic about the hit songs that you know and love. There will also be many Wellness Activities guests can take part in, like recovery hangs, yoga sessions, hiking, biking and afternoon re-centering, among other chill-out ventures, offered throughout the entirety of the fest. All of this is just the tip of the iceberg, so to find out more, be sure to visit the official website and download the app. "When we can be inspired by others who are also on that same journey, especially artists, musicians that we love or that we're going to learn to love," Anderson said. "It is a way that you can leave with sore feet and a big heart and a head that's been inspired with love, connection and the creativity of music." Catch this all-ages event at the Canyons Village in Park City on Thursday, Sept 7 – Saturday, Sept 9. Tickets for the event can be found here at parkcitysongsummit.com (Mark Dago)

• karun_the_wzrd (Honey Days)
• Nicole Canaan

Honey Days Festival @ The Commonwealth Room 9/8-9
As we drift steadily into fall, more and more fantastic festivals pop up to say goodbye to the hot days of summer. "Honey Days is a locally-founded festival that focuses on showcasing and spotlighting all of the talented musicians in Utah, and bringing people together for a magical week of music, art, food, and community-building. Please join us Friday and Saturday at the Commonwealth Room for an unforgettable two days of musical performances," says the event's website. The full lineup is chock full of local talent that you will not want to miss: Sugar Candy Mountain, 26fix, The Plastic Cherries, Over Under, Lee Rafugee, The Lingo, Musor, Guava Tree, Lapdog, The Fervors, Mustard Service, De Lux, Fonteyn, Dad Bod, Sunfish, future.exboyfriend, The Mellons, Daytime Lover, Anais Chantal, Harpers, Nicole Cannan, Tomper, Modern Speed and Compass Rose. The only drawback to the Honey Days Festival is that it's 21+, so only bring your friends who are of age. Times are a bit different for both days of music; on Friday, Sept 8, doors open at 4:30 p.m. with the show kicking off about an hour later, while on Saturday, Sept 9, doors open at 2:30 p.m., with the show starting shortly after. Make sure to have it right in your calendar! Don't miss your chance at this incredible local lineup. Tickets are $35 for each day. Grab tickets at thestateroompresents.com. (Emilee Atkinson)

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• Steve Miller Band

Steve Miller Band @ Utah State Fairpark 9/12
Steve Miller's saga has many chapters. After first becoming fixated on the blues, he made his name as a psychedelic scene-maker in San Francisco's budding progressive landscape throughout the mid- to late-1960s. He then established his commercial credence with a series of best-selling albums throughout the early '70s, among them, The Joker, Fly Like An Eagle and Book of Dreams, each of which established Miller as a bona fide chart-topper, courtesy of such mega-hit singles including "Fly Like An Eagle," "Rock'n Me," "Take the Money and Run," "Jet Airliner" and "Jungle Love." He became a stadium-sized superstar, touring alongside the Eagles and any number of other headliners from the '70s through '90s. That said, Miller found his mantra early on. His mom and dad were jazz enthusiasts and close friends of guitar legend Les Paul. In fact, it was Paul who encouraged the younger Miller to pursue the guitar, while much of Miller's early technique was taught to him personally by blues great T-Bone Walker. Miller, in turn, would later nurture the talents of his school buddy, Boz Scaggs, who first made his name as an early member of the Steve Miller Band. Given the lingering legacy that Miller still maintains, one might say that the proverbial Jet Airliner has never needed to stop and refuel. The Steve Miller Band performs at World of Illumination, Utah State Fairpark at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 2. Tickets cost $55 - $85 (plus fees) and include admission to the fair. Go to utahstatefair.com/events. (Lee Zimmerman)

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• Southernmost Gravy

Southernmost Gravy, FISHBOWL @ Kilby Court 9/9
Southernmost Gravy is the spiciest thing to come out of Utah since fry sauce—at least, according to their Instagram. I'm inclined to believe them, especially when you hear their distinct and unique sound. They create music that blends EDM, dance and rock—a combo that may not sound like it would work together, but give it a try, you'll like what you hear. Especially if you're a fry sauce fan. Their most recent single, "Sunflower Dreams Freestyle," features fellow SLC musician Kaygo the Kid, who helps bring a fun and exciting mixture of elements to their new song. Previously released without Kaygo, it starts out with a lively electric guitar strumming, like a typical indie-jam, but then Kaygo comes in with some fast bars, rapping over the rock elements. It's one of the creative ways the group has merged different genres into one good time. The original version of the song can be found at the beginning of their latest album, Freshly Squeezed Lemonade, a magical blend of electronic and indie-rock fun. Southernmost Gravy is joined by Idaho natives FISHBOWL at one of SLC's favorite venues, Kilby Court. Come rock on Saturday, Sept 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and can be found at 24tix.com. (EA)