Photo by Syd White
Upcoming Festivals
Kilby Block Party is May 15-17. Tickets are on sale now.
Fork Fest is June 12-13. Tickets are also on sale.
Velour Live Music Gallery
Velour will hold their weekly open mic night on Wednesday, April 22. Doors open at 8 PM.
On Thursday, April 23, catch DS 15, Hurry Up And Wait, Strawberry Jam, and Stranded At Home. 7:30 PM. Get tickets here.
On Friday, April 24, EJ Michels will hold his album release show, featuring CalJo and Keiyana Osmond. 7:30 PM. Get tickets.
On Saturday, April 25, The Last Wild Buffalo will release their new album. Theoretical Blonde will also perform. 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale here.
Java Junkie
Thursday, April 23, is Lampshade Acoustic Night featuring Jared Ferrin, Humlebi, and Catherine Valois. 7:30 PM. Free admission.
Java Junkie normally has an open mic night every Friday at 7 PM. Free admission.
On Saturday, April 25, catch Joey Brandin’s birthday show! With Joey Brandin, Brigitte Rose, Angel of Remus, Chac Xol, Laredo Larry, Samuel Charles, and Bly Wallentine. 6 PM. Free admission.
The A-Frame
Tonight, Tuesday April 21, experience Good Morning Bedlam at The A-Frame. 7:30 PM. Get tickets here.
We’re Here, Utah
Tonight, Tuesday April 21, catch the We’re Here, Utah Variety Open Mic at 7 PM. DM @werehereutah on Instagram for address.
The Speakeasy
On Thursday, April 23, catch Empty Corner, Desidirium, Cutting Ties, and Pine District. 7 PM. $10.
On Friday, April 24, don’t miss Mitchee, Cansisco, and Some Situation. 7 PM. $10.
On Saturday, April 25, Pretty Accent, Danbo, and Skunk Fetus will perform. 6 PM. $5.
ABG’s
ABG’s Bar on Center has music every Friday from 10 PM until last call. On Friday, April 25, catch Chac Xol and Joey Brandin. Follow ABG’s on Instagram here.
B-Side HiFi
Tonight, Tuesday, April 21, catch The Breakroom Trio at 7 PM. $5.
Step into the enigmatic realm of B-Side HiFi, a sonic sanctuary on Center Street above 3hive Record Lounge. Come hear music on a vintage Thorens TD160 MKII turntable, a McIntosh MC275 vacuum tube amplifier, and their exquisite dual speaker setup: The Pioneer Exclusive (TAD) speakers from the 1970s paired with the modern Zu Soul 6 speakers.
Click here to see their upcoming listening sessions.
CLUBCUESSY
On Saturday, April 25, CLUBCUESSY x SMC presents: IN-HEAT. Get tickets.
The Rise
The Rise hosts their weekly Open Mic Nights on Wednesdays at 7 PM.
On Friday, April 24 at 7 PM, Adjacent to Nothing, Penalty of Treason, and Spine Chewer will take the stage. Get tickets.
On Saturday, April 25, NVRBRYAN, liltrandog, Manuel!, Kenney Cole, and N$ Willy will perform. 6 PM. Get tickets.
Seven Brothers Riverwoods
Each Friday, from 6-8 PM, Seven Brothers hosts live music from Kieran Hellum at their Provo Riverwoods location.
Each Saturday, from 6-8 PM, Saemore also performs at Seven Brothers Riverwoods.
Hungry Hawaiian
Hungry Hawaiian has Island Music every Friday and Saturday from 6-8 PM.
Fancy Burger
Every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9 PM, Fancy Burger in Orem has live jazz. Check their Instagram for updated info.
The Gatsby House
On Friday, April 24, catch The Openers, Clark St. and Lazy Loners at 8 PM. Free admission.
The Doghouse
On Saturday, April 25 at 6PM, experience The Aztec Basement Show: Angel of Remus, Dogtag, Aztec Cigarettes, and Elway Dog. Free admission.
The Toaster Oven
Every Sunday, The Toaster Oven at 56 N 500 E, Provo UT hosts queer songwriting workshops with Ida Grey from 6 to 8 PM. The workshops follow a four-week rotation, and all are welcome! More information available here.
While you’re waiting for these shows to start, listen to “Palindrome” from EJ Michels.

