MUSIC PICKS JUL 6 - 12 

• Beehive Photo
• Hectic Hobo

Hectic Hobo, Balls Capone, King Niko @ Urban Lounge 7/6
Summer is in full swing, and it's the best time to get out and catch some of your favorite locals in action. This triple-threat lineup is sure to be an exciting show hot off the July 4th holiday. At the top of the bill is Hectic Hobo, still fresh off of their latest release American Bison from the end of 2022. It was released smack dab in the middle of winter, but this is a perfect album for summertime. The Americana-infused album is rife with lively storytelling, unique instrumentation and callbacks to SLC. Another reason seeing Hectic Hobo live is such an entertaining experience is that these guys are just having fun; as soon as they hit the stage the venue is filled with happiness and joy. This exciting show doesn't end with the headliners, as they're joined by Balls Capone and King Niko, who have been busy the last couple years putting out new music. At the beginning of this year, King Niko hit us with their latest single "Pockets," a punchy track with driving bass that will have you up on your feet in no time. Come out to see this epic trio of local acts on Thursday, July 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 21+ show are $10, and can be found at 24tix.com. (Emilee Atkinson)

• Jonathan Weiner
• Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy, Bring Me the Horizon @ USANA Amphitheater 7/7
Fall Out Boy is synonymous with alt rock in the early aughts. It was hard not to hear someone singing "Thanks for the memories / Even though they weren't so great," or "We're going down, down in an earlier round / And sugar we're going down swinging," at the top of their lungs. Fall Out Boy made music for rock and emo fans alike. Bassist Pete Wentz had some of the most iconic emo hairstyles back in the day. While they had massive success in the early part of their career, Fall Out Boy have kept their relevance through the years by growing and changing with the times. They've branched out in their music, with songs like their 2013 hit "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)" that offer a more pop-friendly feel, then into the modern day with their latest album So Much (For) Stardust. The album definitely has those early '00s rock/emo influences, tied in with rock elements that make it fresh while still feeling familiar. Joining Fall Out Boy are British metalcore group Bring Me the Horizon, who have a similar story: They made it big in the early '00s, and have kept a dedicated fanbase into 2023. Come relive memories while making some new ones on at USANA Amphitheater on Friday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show range from $60-170 and can be found at livenation.com. (EA)

• Trevor Hooper
• David Burchfield and the Fire Guild

Acoustic Tuneup Show @ Garage on Beck 7/9
Good day, sunshine—the temperature continues to rise, and with limited reprieve. And, while there are few proverbial things sanctified to combat heat as hot as the devil, luckily you can find three of those tried and true fixes at the upcoming Acoustic Tune Up at Garage on Beck: chilled beer, a shaded patio and live, acoustic music. This particular summertime oasis is brought to you by the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association (IAMA), an SLC non-profit devoted to promoting local acoustic music and musicians. All tickets purchased for the Tuneup benefit IAMA's work, ensuring that their annual local concert series can continue in full swing for the upcoming 2023-24 cycle. So what the hell are you waiting for? The line-up for this special July 9 showcase features five of the foremost acoustic talents in the Salt Lake Valley: The Dusty Boxcars, Marv Hamilton Band, Kate MacLeod (and friends!), Melissa Chilinski and David Burchfield and the Fire Guild. All you've gotta do is show up, order a pint, and lick your fingers clean of the peerless Refinery Wings' sauce. You'll leave the event appeased, quenched, and perky knowing you supported a superb organization who has helped showcase the careers of many of the musicians you read about between these hallowed pages. Music for the 21+ show begins at 3 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $20 (Only! For five bands and a good time!) on the IAMA website (iamaweb.org), 24tix.com, or at the door. Come out and support local acoustic music and musicians, and may their traditions live long. Because, as you know, there ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby! (Sophie Caligiuri)

• Piero F Giunti
• Los Lobos

Los Lobos @ Red Butte Gardens 7/9
Celebrating 50 years of producing and performing music, Los Lobos just keep on rocking. "When this all started, I didn't think I'd be talking to anybody about looking back over 40 or 50 years," Los Lobos saxophonist Steve Berlin told the Nashville Scene this year. "The main thing I would want to share with anybody is just how grateful we all are to be able to make our own way and make these records the way we want to, and not really have to compromise ever." Much more than that band from La Bamba and the Spy Kids soundtracks, Los Lobos have recorded songs in almost every form of popular music, and were big ambassadors of Tejano music to the continental U.S. If one might think that the challenge of getting into Los Lobos is that their discography is so extensive and it seems overwhelming to jump into ... well, starting from the beginning is a good idea. Or a quick chronological skim of studio albums: How Will the Wolf Survive?; La Pistola y el Corazón; Kiko; This Time and The Town and the City. Also, "Good Morning Aztlan" is one of those songs that gets better the louder you play it. The genre-jumping and rhythmic juggernaut Ozomatli open. Go see 'em live. Check these acts at the Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series on Sunday, July 9. Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets for the all-ages show are $47 for garden members and $52 for the public, available at redbuttegarden.org (Mark Dago)

• Noah Kentis
• Cuffed Up

Cuffed Up @ DLC 7/10
It's easy to draw inspiration from different countries around the globe. Every culture has their own unique sound, and it's fun to step out of your normal listening routine to discover something new. L.A.-based rock group Cuffed Up started in 2018 when songwriter/guitarist Ralph Torrenfranca was dazzled by the post-punk scene in the U.K. Captivated by the likes of IDLES, Fontaines DC and Shame, Cuffed Up was formed when Christina Apostolopoulos, Joe Liptock and Victor Ordonez joined—and the rest was history. The quartet's sound has been compared to iconic '90s acts like Sonic Youth and the Pixies, mixed with a bit of modern day English acts like Wolf Alice. One of their most exciting singles from the last couple years, "Even the Worm Will Turn," is an exciting showing of the band's inspiration paired with their own unique sound. It has a punk aesthetic with intense vocals from Apostolopoulos and a full sonic soundscape that will have your ears perked up and ready to listen. So far in 2023, Cuffed Up have put up some live recordings, but hopefully there's some new music in the mix for later this year. Come catch this young punk-inspired group on Monday, July 10 at 7 p.m. You gotta be 21+ for this one, and tickets are $10 at 24tix.com. (EA)