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Salt Lake City Weekly's live music picks for July 16 to July 22.
Freddie Gibbs at Gallivan; Fiddlehead, Narrow Head, Knumears and Destiny Bond at Church and State; The Avett Brothers at Maverik Center; Hurtado at Kilby Court; Riot Ten at The Portal
Freddie Gibbs Peter Beste Freddie Gibbs at The Gallivan Center 7/17 Most rap is written from a certain perspective and if your life is punctuated by violence, how could you make music without those episodes permeating your tone and lyrics? Gary, Ind.’s Freddie Gibbs is the voice of an entire segment of society that has had little other outlet for their message.
Over two decades in the game, Gangster Gibbs constantly hits the mark. He tells it how it is, for far too many, without pulling punches. “I think I get better every project. I think being consistent is better than peaking.
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Places in this story
- Gallivan Center
Downtown civic plaza hosting concerts, film nights, and community events.
- Kilby Court
Beloved all-ages venue anchoring Salt Lake City's indie and DIY music scene.