Daniel Young and the Rambling Roses

Daniel Young is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, drummer, sound engineer, and producer from Salt Lake City. He grew up on the side of a tall mountain, and that sense of forceful elevation informs all of his work. Daniel's been recording and performing for over two decades—and he's not that old, which tells you much of what you need to know about his commitment to craft, about how deep this runs with him.

Who knows? On his soul-stretching, sometimes anguished fourth album, Leave It Out to Dry, Daniel Young finds his way to this question, over and over again. Through a heady stew of psych cowboy laments, Dead-style sideways rambles, and sagebrush pharmaceuticals, Leave It Out to Dry is Young's rawest, most expansive adventure yet. The medium matches the message: Young is looking at the great beyond; Young's music is becoming the great beyond. And, like the man said, sometimes when you stare into the abyss, it returns your gaze. Or sometimes, Young seems to acknowledge, you sing to it and it sounds back.

 The familiar influences are still there—country and western, early-70 r-&-r, observational songwriting á la John Prine—but they are filtered through something gnarlier, more unsettled. In other words, there's an urgency and a ragged edge to many of the cuts here that feels like a breakthrough. "Here Comes the Flood," for instance, finds Young at the edge of a new territory—sonically, spiritually—reaching outward, still reaching. Or the twin-guitar-lead, heavy-mic-bleed of "Help Us Get Along," a horn-driven plea that charges toward solace.

 Tracked mostly live in the basement of Orchard Studio, Leave It Out to Dry adds another length to the winding track of American song and sound that Young has been building for over half his life. 

 
- B. Child

Hamilton, NY

Country, Folk, Bluegrass and Rock and Roll were all born from American Roots music. Michelle Moonshine and a small group of seasoned musicians blend those genres with lyrics that explore themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth.
(John Joslin Davis - vocals, electric guitar, harmonica & Bronk Onion - Double Bass)

After nearly a decade together, Michelle & crew have become known for their lively stage presence and the ability to connect with the audience through their music, breaking down the barrier between music maker and listener.

MJ Lake is a versatile artist. A singer songwriter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. His latest work "Falling From The Floor" draws from rock, folk, and Americana styles to create an eclectic, yet cohesive album. Lake’s introspection and outward-looking reflections are laced throughout the album, making it an honest and vulnerable experience for the listener. The title of the album, Falling From The Floor, is taken from the second track, “Hard To Hit The Bottom,” where Lake sings “it’s hard to hit the bottom, baby, when you’re falling from the floor.” This clever turn of phrase is both self-deprecating and reassuring, in that it’s hard to get any lower than rock bottom if you already feel like you’re down and out on the floor. Maybe things aren’t good, but they also can’t get worse. Lake toes this line between hope and realism beautifully, supported by a gritty guitar solo and slow, grooving drums that help the emotion stand out even more. “Loose In The Backseat” is a standout on the album. Grungy guitars and foreboding electric riffs heighten the nostalgic, bordering on regretful, theme of reflecting on childhood in the context of American culture. Lake feels like life used to be safer and more neighborly before the divided communities of today’s cultural landscape. This track is a sentimental display of how life feels much simpler as a child, as well as a testament to Lake’s ability to turn common experiences into meaningful art. -Emily Cushing

The Pearl on Main is the brainchild of John Simianer and Peyton Wunderli. Purchased with the intention of activating the street, the theatre hosts many events, from live theater to concerts and movies. The theatre is a key piece of the revitalization efforts for the city of Midvale and there are exciting renovation plans on the horizon. Day to day operations are run by the talented Taylor Dunn. For booking requests, email us at [email protected]

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