Based in Northern California, the Hips headed to New Mexico, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Manson’s Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe for sessions in late 2021. Self-produced, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono — collection of lit-psych rock songs Inspired by psychology and literature — as well as a raw, garagey cover of Buffy St. Marie’s 1964 addiction song “Codine.”

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Tickets: The Mother Hips - Salt Lake City - The State Room - Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

The AfroHouse Experience Hosted By Afroparadigm is a cultural event that celebrates rhythm, movement, and global connection. Curated by AfroParadigm, this experience combines the deep, hypnotic energy of Afrohouse with elevated production and immersive sound. It is designed to transport attendees from the dance floor to something deeper, offering a journey through African rhythms, modern house, and global dance culture. 21 + event with valid ID.

Tickets: AfroHouse Experience Hosted By Afroparadigm Tickets Apr 11, 2026 Salt Lake City, UT | Ticketmaster

Animals as Leaders is a progressive metal band whose style draws from progressive rock, jazz fusion, funk, and electronica. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. 21 + event with valid ID.

Tickets: Animals As Leaders Tickets Apr 12, 2026 Salt Lake City, UT | Ticketmaster

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Everything in Jon McLaughlin’s life makes its way into his music, whether he’s conscious of it or not. The artist, raised in Indiana and based in Nashville, brings all of his experiences and beliefs into each song he creates, something that is especially true now that he’s the father of two young girls.

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Tickets: Jon McLaughlin - Salt Lake City - The State Room - Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

Colorado-based honky tonk band Sugar Britches pay homage to one of America’s favorite singer-songwriters, John Prine, with the full Sugar Britches band singing and playing Prine’s songs and bringing to light his wit, wisdom, poetry and endless humor.

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Tickets: Sugar Britches - Salt Lake City - The State Room - Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

Program György Ligeti Hungarian Rock Igor Iachimciuc World Premiere for cello and cimbalom Leoš Janáček String Quartet no. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata” Ligeti Horn Trio Maurice Ravel Tzigane Haruhito Miyagi, harpsichord Madeline Adkins, violin Fry Street Quartet Edmund Rollett, french horn Laura Ha, violin Jason Hardink, piano Igor Iachimciuc, cimbalom Tickets and information at: novaslc.org

Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation. He is also one of the most versatile and brave songwriters, fearlessly working in a cross-section of genres, ranging from pop, reggae and soul, to blues, rock, funk and folk. He has recorded 18 studio albums and amassed a worldwide following having sold over 16 million records worldwide and 3 Grammy Awards

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Josh Ritter is a renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author. One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, he has released eleven studio albums including 2019’s widely acclaimed ‘Fever Breaks’ of which NPR Music praised, “He remains a hydrant of ideas while embodying an endless capacity for empathy and indignation, often within a single song.”

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Tickets Night 1: Josh Ritter - Salt Lake City - The State Room - Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

Night 2: The State Room Presents - Josh Ritter (Night 2)

Tickets Night 2: Josh Ritter - Salt Lake City - The State Room - Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

Born and raised to a Texas country soundtrack, forged in Colorado from a shared love of rock icons past and present, and ignited by the spirit of California's Laurel Canyon sound, Marfa has arrived with an undeniably authentic sound as familiar as your favorite pair of Wranglers while as fresh as the morning Rocky Mountain air. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM. 21 + venue

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