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City Weekly's live music picks for August 13 to August 19.
Herbie Hancock at Red Butte; Alt Lake City at Urban Lounge; The Guess Who at Maverick Center; Alien Encounter at Boomerang's; Greg Mendez at Kilby Court.
Herbie Hancock Danny Clinch Herbie Hancock @ Red Butte Garden 8/13 Herbie Hancock is just different in every way—and this is a good thing. His sound on the miraculous 1960s Blue Note LPs— Takin’ Off, Speak Like a Child, Maiden Voyage, The Prisoner , etc.—as well as his work with Miles Davis, is the defining timbre of the era in my head.
Some musicians stay in the past, becoming zombies. Jazz is participating in and contributing to a living organism that is always evolving and always moving into new territories. “Everybody wants to reach more people.
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Places in this story
- Kilby Court
Beloved all-ages venue anchoring Salt Lake City's indie and DIY music scene.
- Red Butte Garden
Foothills garden venue known for summer concerts and family-friendly outings.
- Urban Lounge
9th & 9th music venue known for local rock, touring acts, and DJ nights.