CHRISTMAS JAM Returns to Salt Lake City

Christmas Jam is a rock and roll concert that features an 11-piece band and a variety of Utah's best vocalists. Last Fall Dan Smith joined forces with Troy Fillmore to create this holiday rock concert that benefits the Road Home, a non-profit that assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness and back into our community. Fillmore, a veteran to the local music scene, has had his hand in a variety of artistic endeavors over the years from creating bands to producing touring musical shows. "By far, Christmas Jam has been one of my favorite events to produce. Not only does this event bring together some of the best musicians in Utah, this holiday traditions supports a very worthy cause," Fillmore recollects. "As we shared the mission and vision of what we wanted to accomplish with others, Dan, Mike, and I were able to gather group of amazing musicians and talented singers."

"This second annual event features a mega band of Utah's favorite singers and performers and showcases them in concert full of your favorite rock and roll Christmas tunes," Mike Thiriot, music director and guitarist says. The lead singers of 66 & Main, Aerial, Cirkus, Heartbreak Hangover, OpAl Hill Drive, Sister Pistol, Supersofar, Werewolf-Afro along with other vocalists are all taking the stage for this three-night event and singing holiday favorites from John Lennon's Happy Christmas to U2's Christmas (Baby Please Come Home). "In addition to rock Christmas favorites, we've included several selections from Trans-Siberian Orchestra, which are always crowd favorites," Thiriot recounts. "After months of stress and hard work, it turned out to be the best show I have ever been involved in, and I look forward into perpetuating this tradition and building the support and donations raised from this event for such a noble cause."

Bassist, Brad Dahl, hosts this two hour concert and is joined by a full band including guitarists: Randy Johnson, Mike Thiriot; bassist/vocalist: Ray Opheikens; drummer: Dan Smith; keyboardists, Amy Allred, Shauna Darger, Dave Slack; violinist, Megan Smith; backing vocalists, Marie Estrada and Juli Holt.

Performance Dates:
Thursday, December 15 (7pm)Friday, December 16 (7pm)Saturday, December 17 (2pm)Saturday, December 17 (6:00pm)

Location: One Mind Studio, 216 Paxton Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101
Tickets: Prices range from $10.00/advance purchase to $15.00/day of show
Reservations: www.christmasjam.org

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