Tag: music
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A Rollercoaster of Music and Weather: 2023 Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two Recap
By Yesenia Rodriguez As the sun rose on the second day of Pitchfork Fest, eager festival-goers were buzzing with anticipation for another day of outstanding performances from their favorite artists. Day two began with a calming performance by the gifted Black Belt Eagle Scout, followed by the mesmerizing music of MJ Lenderman, who perfectly set the tone for what was to come. Mother Nature, however, had other ideas. Vagabon’s set was cut short as foreboding clouds formed just as he was ready to enter the stage and the sky suddenly burst open with torrential rain. Immediately after the decision to…
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Kilby Block Party: Day Two Recap
By Birdy Francis While many cities have opened up, and events are slated to continue, we are still living through a pandemic. Sunstroke urges our readers to keep wearing masks, practice social distance and stay safe! While Salt Lake City has a thriving music scene, festivals haven’t been common within the city. For the third time — and the first since the onset of the pandemic — Kilby Block Party was booked for Library Square, right in the heart of SLC, with some of the biggest names in music. On May 14, I headed to day two of the festival,…