Music

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Alive After 5 is a weekly summer free concert event featuring both newer musicians from Utah State University and musicians who’ve been playing for the past 40 to 60 years.

A vibrant blend of Latin energy, big band power, and modern creativity featuring Bobby Sanabria’s Bronx tribute, Emmet Cohen’s insight, and evocative sounds from Shuteen Erdenebaatar and Charlie Wood.

A sun-soaked jazz set filled with bossa rhythms, warm melodies, and heartfelt tributes — featuring “Blue Bossa,” “Corcovado,” and elegant turns from George Cotsirilos and Ted Rosenthal.

A richly textured jazz set blending lyrical standards, modern grooves, and breezy vibes — featuring Billy Childs’ “Whisper Not,” Bob Reynolds’ edge, and Hendrik Meurkens’ summer warmth.

A reflective jazz set blending modern textures, big band warmth, and soulful standards — featuring Bill Frisell’s atmosphere, Stacey Kent’s elegance, and Afro-Latin color from LehCats.

The Moonspinners are a four-piece rock band from Logan with a vast range of sounds and emotions. From bluesy rock to quiet, nostalgic ballads, The Moonspinners have an energy like no other.

A high-spirited jazz set packed with big band punch, bluesy grit, and vocal charm — featuring Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Eyal Vilner’s swing, and soulful turns from April Varner and Lafayette Harris.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is searching for homes for 15 desert tortoises who can't be released back into the wild. And, Alan Osmond of the musical group The Osmonds died this week.

Campbell Helton, a student at Utah State University, will perform an original composition that explores how she overcame challenges in her first year of college.