Park City Institute Announces Additional Show for Bright Nights Concert Series

Park City Institute Executive Director Teri Orr, announced the addition of a roots music show to the 2017 St Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series at Deer Valley® Resort. Parsonsfield will headline the evening, joined by Laney Jones and the Spirits, and Jeffrey Foucault.

"These three talented acts are among the stars of the roots music scene, and we're thrilled to have them on our stage," Orr said. "Because all of these musicians are constantly evolving, blending new influences into a timeless genre, this is going to be an evening of discovery for everyone from devoted roots and bluegrass fans, to rock-and-roll lovers, and singer-songwriter purists."

Known as innovators who take inspiration from the string bands of Appalachia, Parsonsfield blends tight, multi-part harmonies with a natural exuberance and energy. Chris Freeman (vocals, banjo) Max Shakun (vocals, pump organ, guitar), Harrison Whale Goodale (bass), Erik Hirschmann (drums), have been hailed by Folk Alley for a sound that "kick(s) out the windows of what most people think of folk and bluegrass."

Named one of Rolling Stone's 10 Country Artists You Need to Know, Laney Jones and the Spirits has evolved, in a few short years, from pure roots to a rock-n-roll sound that blends indie, folk, pop and soul. Jones got her start in coffeehouses, attended Berklee College of Music, and was recognized by the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Her music has been licensed by Pixar, Dreamworks and ABC. Jones is known for her philosophical lyrics, that mix Millennial viewpoints with a retro sound.

NPR calls Jeffrey Foucault a "pure songwriter... his songs are simple and powerful." Others call his sound, "hypnotic." Foucault, who first began playing music at age 17, has been compared to Bob Dylan, John Prine and Greg Brown. He's an artist's artist-people like Don Henley often cover his songs in live sets, and he has a devoted following that continues to grow. In fact, he was named one of the Top Ten Roots Artists to Watch in 2017, by No Depression, the Journal of Roots Music.

Tickets for this show start at $44 (lawn) and $59 (reserved).

The 2017 St Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series at Deer Valley® Resort also includes:

July 3: X Ambassadors The "Renegade" band brings a high-energy American rock-and-roll experience to the holiday weekend celebration.

July 16: Kellie Pickler American Idol alum, Pickler ("Red High Heels," "Don't You Know You're Beautiful.") thrills country and pop audiences all over the world. She brings her "down-home charm" called out by the New York Times, to our stage, for the first time.

July 23: Aloe Blacc The Grammy nominee and "Wake Me Up" singer returns to our stage with his signature mix of soul, funk and pop, blended with storytelling and dancing. His star has only gotten brighter since he first wowed us in 2015.

July 27: Melissa Etheridge: M.E. Live She's a rock legend, a Grammy winner and an Oscar winner. Her iconic songs are anthems for social conscience. Etheridge's latest album, MEmphis Rock and Soul, is cause for a celebratory return to the St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights Concert Series-she last performed for us in 2011.

August 6: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. The all-volunteer groundbreaking group, blends a songs of inspiration and hope with a bit of whimsy, and a whole lot of talent. Ever on the cutting-edge of social change, the group cancelled its planned world tour, after the 2016 election, in favor of a "red states" itinerary called The Lavender Pen Tour. Designed to promote their message of equality and inclusiveness, the tour launches on our stage.

August 15: American Acoustic: Punch Brothers, I'm With Her, and Julian Lage brings two Nickel Creek alumni-Chris Thile and Sarah Watkins-and a host of other talented musicians, together, for an unparalleled jazz-and-bluegrass-infused jam session. Punch Brothers, fronted by Prairie Home Companion host Thile, with Paul Kowert (bass), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Eldridge (guitar), and Gabe Witcher (violin) and I'm With Her- Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O'Donovan. The two bands are joined by in-demand composer and jazz guitarist Julian Lage.

August 18 Smash Mouth Expect hits, like "All Star," to get you dancing, and new catchy tunes that keep you on your feet. This show also features soulful alt-rock band, Cracker and new-wave power-pop artists, The Romantics ("What I Like About You," "Talking in Your Sleep").

August 26: Mike Ondrasik of Five For Fighting The platinum-selling recording artist ("Superman," "100 Years") returns to the Snow Park Amphitheater with a string quartet, a new spin on old favorites, and plenty of stories to tell.

September 3: Josh Turner Country star Turner will showcase his deep-bass voice with hits like "Why Don't We Just Dance," "All Over Me," and "Hometown Girl," for an unforgettable showman's show, to close out our season.

Tickets for all shows are on sale, now, by phone (435-655-3114) or online bigstarsbrightnights.org.

The Eccles Center Box Office, 1750 Kearns Boulevard in Park City, is currently open for in-person purchases fromMonday through Friday, 10am-5pm.

After May 15, in-person purchases may be made exclusively at the Mega Genius Supply Store and IQ HQ, 435 Swede Alley, or the Deer Valley Signatures Store, 625 Main Street.

Membership and sponsorship information can be found at bigstarsbrightnightsconcerts.org, or by calling the box office.

Park City Institute is a non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing world-class performances and new ideas to the community. Since 1998, PCI has presented internationally renowned and cutting-edge musicians, actors, authors, comedians, dancers, speakers and film at The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts (a joint-use facility with the Park City School District). The organization will embark on its 14th season of headliner concerts at Deer Valley Resort, this summer. PCI is dedicated to introducing young people to the arts through free student outreach workshops. Since 2010, PCI has offered a free after-school literacy program to students in grades one through 12 at the thinky and engaging retail-fronted tutoring hub, the Mega-Genius Supply Store and IQ HQ (located at 435 Swede Alley in Old Town). The organization continues to illuminate with Curiosities evenings and thoughtful salons.

ENTERTAINING, EDUCATING AND ILLUMINATING SINCE 1998

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