Theoretical Blonde

Formed in 2023, Theoretical Blonde is a 5-piece bluegrass-adjacent band from Salt Lake City with a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly unexpected. Its members include Peter Cain (mandolin, vocals), Ford Huntington (Guitar, vocals), Grayson Wickel (Fiddle, Banjo, vocals), Patrick McNally (Bass, vocals), and Daniel McNally (Keys). Despite the name, none of the band members are actually blonde, which seems to be a fun little misdirect. What is true is that their music takes cues from bluegrass, jazz, americana, country, jam band, and singer-songwriter traditions, blending these styles into a dynamic and energetic mix. With the addition of keys and electric bass, they expand the traditional bluegrass palette, creating a fuller sound that’s as comfortable with intricate picking as it is with laid-back, groove-driven jams. The group doesn’t try to be tied to one sound or genre; instead, they focus on making music that’s genuine, without worrying about where it fits in the larger landscape.

A band that dabbles in modern psychedelic bossa nova, indie songwriting, and unpredictable improvisational excursions;no two shows are ever the same.Emerging from the shallow depths of Salt Lake City comes Lapdog; a band combining the thing jingle jangle of indie rock with the deep dark depths of psychedelic space jazz. With a mixture of influences transforming into a thunderous improvisational live experience, you'll never know what you'll get at a show.Band highlights include opening for bands such as Good Morning, Paul Cauthen, and Winona Forever, a month long residency at local venue 'the Garage,' and a boastful 4 hour set comprised of originals and covers.Whether the show you see is a more composed music showcase, a chill journey through purple space, or a raging psychedelic meltdown, Lapdog is sure to impress as a fresh breath of creative air.