Cosmic Hootenanny

Presented by the Trash Moon Collective, the Cosmic Hootenanny is a celebration of our local acoustic music community and a chance to help a friend in need through the power of music and a rowdy good time. Four staple bands of the SLC scene—David Burchfield and the Fire Guild, Hot House West, Pompe ’n Honey, and Pixie and the Partygrass Boys—will be donating their performing time so almost all ticket sales will go to our dear friend and fiddler extraordinaire, Megan Nay, who is experiencing financial hardship due to medical complications.

From 8-11pm you will enjoy four raging musical acts, speckled with tantalizing Reverse Burlesque performances by local dancers. We will have items TBD up for silent auction and a donation booth, with all proceeds donated to Megan. There will be gifts for donors throughout the evening, the greatest of which will be a SANTA CRUZ GUITAR contributed by Acoustic Music.

The Trash Moon Collective is an organization devoted to growing and supporting Utah’s acoustic music community. We believe that acoustic music—from bluegrass to old time, and swing—brings people together and creates opportunities for connectedness, learning, and joy. We host a weekly jam at Woodbine Food Hall, a monthly square dance and honky tonk at Fisher Brewing, curate a Bluegrass Night at Gracie’s, and help to promote local shows and unique events within our community. Our website is currently under construction but go to trashmooncollective.com to sign up for our weekly newsletter and follow us on Instagram @trashmooncollective for more information. The Trash Moon Collective is a program of Hot House West nonprofit, a swing orchestra and collection of local musicians dedicated to building and fostering a healthy music scene in Utah.

Stay tuned for more detailed info about the Cosmic Hootenanny! What are you waiting for? Grab your cowboy hat, your boots, and find your inner Space Cowgirl.

David Burchfield and the Fire Guild - David Burchfield writes Americana that swaggers wildly through raw emotion within a meticulously written and arranged package. With connections to his indie folk, classic country, and bluegrass roots, Burchfield carves a unique path in the folk rock world with his powerful 5-piece, the Fire Guild. Burchfield’s literate lyrics meet emotive grace in nods to Jason Isbell, Watchhouse (Mandolin Orange), and David Ramirez. There is a powerful candor in Burchfield’s writing – raw, emotive, and rich with details that bring the listener right into the scene of his passion. Solo, Burchfield performs with a surprising ferocity and conviction that has silenced even the rowdiest of rooms. Critics have called his 5-piece band, David Burchfield & the Fire Guild, akin to “the Band meets the Stray Birds” – equal parts all out roots rock party and sensitively arranged balladry. Burchfield has opened for Nicki Bluhm, Anders Osborne, Noah Gundersen, David Ramirez, and Joe Pug.

Pompe ’n Honey - Pompe ’n Honey is a tightly knit acoustic swing band out of Salt Lake City that came together over a love of obscure, early 20th-century swing and folk music. Breaking down the wall between high-brow sophistication and raw artistic expression, they pull from the eclectic likes of Hot Club of Cowtown, the Woody Pines, Madeleine Peyroux, Sierra Ferrell, Django Reinhardt, Bob Wills, and Elton Britt. Specializing in classic country swing and gypsy jazz, Pompe n’ Honey play a healthy dose of original tunes, American Songbook standards, and sultry covers to make a dynamic and positively toe-tapping good time. Be ready for banjos, guitars, dobros, fiddles, basses, salty solos, luscious harmonies, and an irresistible urge to groove.

Hot House West - Hot House West is a versatile and spirited swing band, deeply inspired by the legendary Django Reinhardt and the infectious rhythms of gypsy jazz. Formed out of a shared passion for swing and the joy of playing together, band members bring their individual flair to create a unique sound that captivates audiences of all ages. Their repertoire spans classic Django tunes, beloved jazz standards, and original compositions, all infused with their signature energy and style.

Pixie and the Partygrass Boys - Pixie and the Partygrass Boys may be far from their humble beginnings, but they still don’t take themselves too seriously. What began as a group of ski bums playing house parties in the Cottonwoods has evolved into a nationally touring band that always aims to have the most fun possible. Along with the skill and expertise that comes from nearly a decade of performing together, they bring the energy of closing weekend at your favorite ski resort to the stage. They have captivated audiences across the nation with their unique blend of heartfelt songwriting, high velocity instrumental excellence, silly outfits, and sing-along anthems and have become a five year fixture at Winter Wondergass as well as gracing the stages of High Sierra Music Festival, Gem and Jam, Delfest, Jam Cruise, Hangtown, Sawtooth Valley Gathering, Bourbon and Beyond, and countless venues across the USA. They have supported such prestigious acts as Billy Strings, the Infamous Stringdusters, the Brothers Comatose, and Lake Street Dive.