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ing big rock n’ roll energies reminiscent of the bluesy rawness of Janis and the fire of Jimi. Groovin’ on that old soul vibe with new school sounds, best described as “blistering,” having been “struck by her talent, stage presence, and refreshing candor.” An award-winning songwriter and filmmaker, Talia is on a mission to bring balance, fierce advocacy for the underrepresented, and provide relevant content that connects to her listeners.
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Born and raised in Utah, DJ Snowdragon has mixed music online for 15 years and now does regular karaoke in the Ogden and Layton area, as well as weddings, parties, and events for the last four years. She came out in 2018 after living as society wished for 46 years. She is now living her authentic self and working to educate others about what it means to be transgender, as well as helping those still closeted or newly out to find their path, and doing so by being completely open about who she is and un-offended by any honest question and desire to understand. There are no wrong questions, asked honestly, other than the question unasked.
Lavender Menaces Brass Collective
knows how to bring the fun, and they promise you’ll leave our show feeling more joyful than when you arrived.
Zaza Historia VanDyke is a poc, trans femme, parent, performer, songwriter and artist from Ogden, Utah. You can find zaza anywhere she can be loud and proud with an instrument in hand, either playing upright bass for “The BackYard Revival” or playing guitar and singing her own original music. She’s the girl at every campfire and party, singing and playing acoustic guitar, In fact, you’ll be hard pressed to find Zaza without a guitar close by. Zaza’s greatest inspirations are the people surrounding her in life, who’ve pushed her and supported her music, and her love of the world and atmosphere around her. With her band, something special, they are a rock trio with drums, bass, and guitar/vox.
Somebody/Anybody A high-energy indie/alternative rock band born and raised in Utah. With MJ Grey singing vocals, Kendra Jones on bass, Hillary McDaniel on drums and Moon Ray on lead guitar, the upbeat songs and catchy riffs get people moving and the good vibes flowing. Their sound is rooted in 90s-style grunge and alternative rock with a modern pop flair, danceable beats, and lyrics that might get stuck in your head (in the best way). Their message is one of positivity, community, perseverance, and friendship. Somebody/Anybody
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A new Salt Lake City-based performance artist collective dedicated to the
Zaza Historia VanDyke & Something Special (ZAZA: SHE/HER) DJ Snowdragon / SnowDragon Tolman (SHE/HER)
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Cheer Salt Lake Established in 2011, Cheer Salt Lake is the only adult, charitable cheerleading team in Salt Lake City. As a proud founding member of the Pride Cheerleading Association, Cheer Salt Lake raises money and cheers for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ causes in the community.
empowerment of women, non-binary and trans people. Our community welcomes all marginalized artists to freely express their creative talents as we break society’s expectations for who is allowed to take up space by fiercely and unapologetically bringing high-energy brass music and visual arts to the streets and our community.
Kaden “MTNT CLRY” Bailess (HE/HIM) A transgender man from Salt Lake City who grew up playing the piano. Some of his best memories are from playing Christmas music in the old Cottonwood Mall every year. Always being around DJs and music producers as an adult, Kaden caught the EDM bug and submersed himself into any and all genres of music. He bought his first DJ controller during Covid as a way to cope with the lockdown. He currently has a monthly residency at Millcreek Common, has played at Boomerang’s Down Under, and has been hired for multiple private events.
Bomba Marilé Established in November 2017, Bomba Marilé shares Afro-Puerto Rican traditions of bomba music and dance with the greater Utah community. Since their initiation, they’ve organized bomba workshops with visiting instructors, social events including dominos and picnics,