The influence of Joe Hill and of singing unions has spread much further than one style of music. At the Joe Hill Centennial Celebration you can hear folk, punk, conjunto, bluegrass, and more—even spoken word and speeches.
On September 5th, we will have national and international acts on the main stage. We are happy to have the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association (IAMA) work with us on the side stage, with a variety of regional performers.
- 12:45 – 1:00 Triggers and Slips (Morgan Snow and John Davis, country)
- 1:45 – 2:00 Timothy Mason (spoken word)
- 5:00 – 5:30 Michelle Moonshine Gomez (Americana folk)
- 6:15 – 6:45 Lab Dogs (bluegrass)
- 7:30 – 7:50 Lovisa Samuelsson (jazz folk)
The Lab Dogs play traditional and original bluegrass. They won the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association’s 2011 and 2012 IAMMY Award for Favorite Bluegrass Band.
Performing: Kevin Jones (mandolin), Erik Brunvand (bass), Peter Netka (resophonic guitar), Bill Thomas (guitar), and Dennis Frederick (banjo).
Home base: Salt Lake City
Style: bluegrass
Hear more: http://www.bandmix.com/labdogs/
Michelle Moonshine writes original songs that get attention, but what really gets attention is her sweet, even sultry voice. Michelle fully funded her first EP through Kickstarter, and she’ll be touring the country, east to west to promote the recording.
Performing: Michelle Moonshine Gomez
Home base: Salt Lake City
Style: country-inspired folk
Hear more: http://michellemoonshine.com/
https://www.reverbnation.com/michellemoonshinemusic
“Not Knowin’,” Michelle Moonshine at The Owl Bar, Sundance Resort.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjCV-6kYRgg
Triggers and Slips‘ music is steeped in the psychology of relationships. The band’s music is a blend that’s not quite country and not quite rock and roll.
Performing: Morgan Snow (guitar & vocals) and John Davis (guitar)
Home base: Salt Lake City
Style: country, honky tonk, rock, folk
Hear more: http://www.triggersandslips.com/
“Modern Age,” Triggers & Slips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1Hev-n1D38
Timothy Mason‘s poetry is written to performed out loud. The Boston Globe called his work “lovingly confrontational, pulsing with populist passion, sharp humor and inviting idealism.” He appears at festivals and clubs for national and international audiences.
Performing: Timothy Mason
Home base: Salt Lake City & East Cambridge, Massachusetts
Style: spoken word
Hear more: http://timothydmason.com/
“Peace,” Timothy Mason
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GoDP3RX2HE