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Upcoming IAMA Events 

Acoustic Showcase at Pat’s BBQ.  Every Thursday night 6:30-8:30.  155 West Commonwealth Ave. SLC. All ages/no cover/great ribs.

 

5/9/24 Utah Slim and special guest Melinda Coombs

This Thursday May 9th, Pat’s BBQ/IAMA Songwriter Showcase is thrilled to present Utah Slim with special guest Melinda Coombs. A fun night of tunes and great songwriting. 6:30-8:30, no cover, all ages. 155 West Commonwealth Ave.

https://utahslim.com/

5/16/24 Sandy and the Silver Dogs

5/23/24 Millionth Street

5/30/24 Michael Louis Austin

The Local Concert Series

Friday May 3rd.  Bronwen Beecher the Fiddle Preacher and The Beck Brothers. 

Bronwen Beecher

Learning the violin since age 7, Bronwen has the elite skill of a classical violinist. Throughout her study, however, it became clear that the deep soul, creativity and ferocity of her playing could not be contained in just one musical form. The daughter of academics, Bronwen always had the benefit of exposure to a wide canvas of language, culture and music, attending symphony performances from the age of 4 and listening to her father sing Mariachi and various other traditional styles. An unusually strong childhood connection to the blues and gospel music set the stage for her college years at Loyola University in New Orleans, where she found the time, despite several hours a day training in classical music, to take in the rich musical landscape of her surroundings. There she played in a goth band, was the odd man out in the Loyola gospel choir, worked on her blues improvisation and even began street performing.

After that, her interest in diverse music and culture took her and her violin to Ottawa, Cape Breton Island, Jiaxing, China, and various adventures throughout Europe. So now, speaking limited French with a Beijing accent, it has become clear that Bronwen was meant for mismatched things. Additionally, we can officially say that her refusal to wear matching socks in the second grade was not a phase.

Now Bronwen’s precision playing and improvisation chops intermingle with all the fiddle moxie of a street brawler. In fact, the Fiddle Preacher would just as soon smack a Hungarian fiddle tune upside the head till it cried “uncle,” to the yells of an elated audience, as sing a soulful Gaelic Aire or play a heart-wrenching Adagio. With disarming sincerity, Bronwen can deliver all of that with equal comfort.

In all of her work, Bronwen’s pancultural but modern style of music comes from a musical soul that demands authenticity of self, rather than loyalty to a particular genre of music.


Bronwen’s compositions have been featured in three theater productions. She has written orchestrations for three albums, including the progressive metal band, Subterranean Masquerade’s “Suspended Animation Dreams,” and her own former band, Salty Frogs’ award-winning album, “Today Was Strange.” Bronwen’s violin and fiddle stylings have appeared on over 30 recordings and she can often be found kicking up a storm onstage with a variety of other acts as a “hired gun” fiddler.

The Beck Brothers

Born with a guitar and fiddle in their hands, Skyler and Zach Beck grew up performing, competing, and practicing every single day of their adolescent years. As they matured, they both found themselves playing all over the United States to eventually rarely picking at all. After a few years of life changes and a worldwide pandemic, the Beck brothers found themselves in a spare bedroom with some song ideas.

Finding the missing pieces proved to almost be too easy, as they previously had experience playing with all other members of the band. Isaac Geslison brought a much-needed addition of Banjo and Mandolin to keep the more traditional sounds of Bluegrass. Jed Bradshaw brought a more progressive taste with electric bass not found in most traditional bands, but appropriate for the sound. Lastly, Jaxon Tubbs’ drums tastefully added rhythm, giving the Beck Brothers their perfect blend of tradition and progression.

After only a few years of performing, the Beck Brothers have performed for thousands playing alongside world-renowned acts like Tim O’Brien and Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand. On top of live shows, the Beck Brothers have released 3 recorded singles available on all streaming platforms.

These concerts are proudly sponsored by Feldman’s Deli. https://www.Feldmans deli.com/menu

Thank you Michael Feldman for supporting live local music along the Wasatch Front!

General admission at the door. $15/10 IAMA Members.  Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome.

“The IAMA Stage” is back at the South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society (SVUUS) at 6876 S Highland Drive in Cottonwood Heights.  Food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed.  

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May 3, 2024 – Bronwen Beecher & The Beck Brothers 

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Open Mics and Jams are Sprouting Up All Over!

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A Bluegrass Saturday Night

Saturday August 17th 2024 at the Gallivan Center in Downtown Salt Lake.  Details coming soon.

2022 Utah State Instrument Championships

  • Banjo:  Open
    1) Isaac Geslison,  2) Hank Hansen
  • Fiddle: Novice
    1) Susan Horn,  2)  Donovan DeMartini,  3) Ike Hansen
  • Fiddle:  Open
    1) Ellie Geslison,  2) June Crosby
  • Fingerstyle Guitar:  Novice
    1) Dax Cantwell
  • Fingerstyle Guitar:  Open
    1) Keith Taylor,  2) Guy Benson,  3) Forest Slater
  • Flatpick Guitar: Novice
    1) Steve Peterson,  2) Charlie Hansen
  • Flatpick Guitar:  Open
    1) Hudson Bosworth,  2) Isaac Geslison,  3) Hank Hansen
  • Mandolin: Novice
    1) Ellie Geslison,  2) Erin Christensen
  • Mandolin:  Open
    1) Hudson Bosworth,  2) Isaac Geslison,  3) Charlie Hansen

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Intermountain Acoustic Musician Archive

IAMA no longer publishes The Intermountain Acoustic Musician magazine, due to the high cost as well as the environmental impacts that come with creating and delivering a paper newsletter.

For previous issues, take a look at our IAMA Magazine Archive.

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IAMA’s Beloved and Devoted Sponsors

IAMA is sincerely honored to have so many truly dedicated and loyal sponsors.  All of us at IAMA want to thank each and every one of these sustaining advocates of our work to provide the Salt Lake area community with the finest acoustic music around.  Without these fine supporters, our work would not be possible.

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