Trash Moon Collective Hootenanny

The Cosmic Hootenanny II is a wildly fun, theatrical variety show featuring over 24 local musicians decked out in cosmic cowboy gear. We’re talking Darth Vader burlesque, an otherworldly banjo orchestra, new takes on 80s classics, and a whole new perspective on acoustic music.

Staple bands of the SLC scene— The Hot House West Septet, Josie-O and the Big Six, Pompe ’n Honey, the Elderblossoms, and Theoretical Blonde—will be performing along with bonus friends in a variety of arrangements. All of the members of these bands are core constituents of Hot House West 501(c)(3), a local nonprofit that is dedicated to creating experiences of connectedness, learning, and joy through the language of acoustic music.

We are producing this over-the-top, ridiculously fun, and high-energy evening to support Hot House West, including its program the Trash Moon Collective, in expanding its community offerings and educational materials. Consider this a gala for the people; we’re putting the ‘fun’ back in fundraising. Maybe you love banjos, think Billy Strings is really cool, or you’re a regular at one of our jams or workshops; maybe you’re slingin’ the fiddle across your back and biking to your bud’s house for porch jams, or your mom is and she needs help to play less lame. Well, think about supporting us in transforming Salt Lake City into the best music scene in the whole frickin’ world by coming to our party. Step aside Nashville! The Trash Moon has risen. 

Hot House West 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 weekly jams and workshops, regular square and swing dances, honky tonks, curate a weekly bluegrass night, run a record label, book musicians at a variety of local haunts, write music books, and promote local shows and unique events within our community. That’s a lot of good sh*t!

Inspired by our first smashingly successful Cosmic Hootenanny last February which raised funds for a dear friend in medical need, the Cosmic Hootenanny II is our opportunity to support the larger music community. All ticket sales, swanky and special merch, and items sold at our silent auction will go directly towards supporting Hot House West 501(c)(3) programs, events, educational materials, and other general costs. You want more Fiddle Tunes Books? More workshops and intimate shows with Nationally Renowned Artists? More acoustic-oriented events and dances that are actually well promoted? Well here’s your chance to help us turn Salt Lake’s local scene into a more vibrant and fun place by gathering all your friends and having an over-the-top good time with us at our Cosmic Hootenanny II.