As their set begins to wind down and dusk sets over the park, Death Cab for Cutie thanks the crowd by playing some of their songs from their first album. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Twilight Concert Series 2015: Death Cab for Cutie with tUnE-yArDs
Lead singer Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie watches intently as he plucks through every string of his guitar. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring guitarist/keyboard player Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie really represents the style the band is best known for. Photo: Talyn Sherer
People as far as you could see from the front of the stage filled the entirety of Pioneer Park on Thursday evening. Photo: Talyn Sherer
As the crowd gathers near the stage, others rest in the shade to help keep cool while waiting for the first band to go up onstage. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The sea of people watching Tune-Yards perform are mesmerized by the experience. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Before Death Cab for Cutie takes the stage the crowd psyches themselves up. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring vocalist Moira Smiley of tUnE-yArDs is able to reach every tonality range needed as the bands style evolves throughout their set. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Bassist Nate Brenner of tUnE-yArDs really gets into his own groove as they play through their opening set. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring percussionist Dani Markham of tUnE-yArDs took to the front of the stage with a huge bang. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Lost in the chaos of all the instruments and metallic stands, touring percussionist Dani Markham of tUnE-yArDs still finds her way to stand out. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Nate Brenner of tUnE-yArDs opens up the Twilight Concert Series with a roaring success. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Lead singer Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs is a force to be reckoned with. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring percussionist Dani Markham of tUnE-yArDs doubles up her role as a vocalist as well. Photo: Talyn Sherer
With some of the most intense energy and emotion Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs gets the attention of the crowd and keeps them singing along throughout the set. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Lead singer Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs changes up the tone from the electric-pop style to a futuristic reggae. Photo: Talyn Sherer
tUnE-yArDs touring vocalists really complement the vibe of the music that they produce. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The back-up touring vocalists for this year’s Twilight Concert Series grabbed the attention of many fans of tUnE-yArDs. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring vocalist Moira Smiley of tUnE-yArDs is able to reach every tonality range needed as the bands style evolves throughout their set. Photo: Talyn Sherer
A few fans head over to the merch booth to check out the swag that Death Cab for Cutie was offering courtesy of Graywhale Entertainment. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Each and every vendor had lines stretching out over 100 feet as people eagerly awaited their chance to get some refreshments to help complement the show. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R) Mike Heath and Lori Murdock grabbed some fresh pineapple and a tropical snowcone.
(L–R) Avid SLUG Mag reader and supporter Leah Corey gets a quick photo with Tyson Hendricks. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Fans at the front of the stage came well prepared with earbuds and cellphones to snap some pictures alongside us photographers. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L-R) Nick Hornsby, Timothy Carter, Talissa Salas and Victoria Workman talk about their love of SLUG Magazine and their excitement to see Death Cab for Cutie perform. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring member Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie takes a moment to hop on the keys. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Lead singer Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie closes his eyes and lets the energy of Twilight take control. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Sick of having a distorted view, one fan eagerly climbs a tree to see Death Cab for Cutie perform. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Lead singer Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie has a voice that stands out above everyone else within the genre. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring guitarist/keyboard player Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie looks at the crowd of screaming fans with a subtle smile. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Lead singer Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie had an overwhelming amount of love for his fans on Thursday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
One fan rises above the crowd to get a better view of Death Cab for Cutie. Photo: Talyn Sherer
As their set begins to wind down and dusk sets over the park, Death Cab for Cutie thanks the crowd by playing some of their songs from their first album. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The first show of the season drew one of the largest crowds to date as Death Cab for Cutie broke ground for the Twilight Concert Series. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The fans of all hair types came out with love in their hearts for Death Cab for Cutie and the Twilight Concert Series. Photo: Talyn Sherer
With a slight bow as their first song comes to an end, Nick Harmer opened up the Twilight Concert Series with a huge success. Photo: Talyn Sherer
As the sun sets behind the trees, the crowds of people bask in the shade provided. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Death Cab for Cutie’s original bassist Nick Harmer gets ready to melt some faces on Thursday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Lead singer Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie came back to Salt Lake to be graciously invited by thousands of fans throughout Pioneer Park. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Bassist Nick Harmer gets lost in his element while performing with Death Cab for Cutie. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Drummer Jason McGerr of Death Cab for Cutie had fallen to the back of the stage but his skills on the percussion transcended throughout the entire park. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L-R) Touring guitar and keyboard players Dave Depper and Zac Rae made Death Cab for Cutie really shine on Thursday night. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring member Zac Rae of Death Cab for Cutie focuses his energy on playing through every note on the keyboard with the utmost precision. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Touring guitarist/keyboard player Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie provides some back-up vocals to enhance each and every song. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The moment you hear the voice of Benjamin Gibbard you are immediately drawn into every word he says as he performs with Death Cab for Cutie. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R) Sia Gerard and Amy Dominguez got up close to the stage to provide some social media coverage for the Twilight Concert Series. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R) Love was in the air on Thursday night as friends Charlotte Marler and Shailee Zobell get their picture taken. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R) Westminster College students Alex Graybar and John Opal get photobombed by a friend while watching the show from a distance. Photo: Talyn Sherer
Two fans get caught in the kiss cam as I make my way through the crowd. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R) Near the first aid station Courtney Adams, Rob Adams, Kailey Rasmussen, Adam Allred and Chaniece Allred all get together to cool off and talk about their excitement to see Death Cab for Cutie perform. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R) Matthew, Madi Bergstrom and Medina Sadi find some time to get a quick photo before returning to the dense crowds of people surrounding them. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R) Eric Curtis, Carlyn Meeks and Kate Mimnaugh get a quick photo before they take on the strenuous task of navigating through the crowd to exit the park. Photo: Talyn Sherer
(L–R) Friends Corey Ackley, Alanna Beck, Madelyn Robertson and Mackade Beck group up for a quick photo. Photo: Talyn Sherer
The annual Twilight Concert Series broke ground on Thursday night as thousands of fans came out to bask in the music of Death Cab for Cutie and tUnE-yArDs. Pioneer Park played host to the event in an effort to bring as many fans together to witness these incredible bands perform. tUnE-yArDs opened up the series with their eclectic sound that evolves with each and every song. Seasoned fans knew what to expect, but as the crowd increased in size making movement near impossible, those who were unprepared quickly adapted to the growing fan base that surrounded them. Death Cab for Cutie was the perfect headliner to open up the series as their unique tones and memorable lyric complemented the beauty of Pioneer Park at twilight. Their performance on Thursday night helped set the pace for what is to be expected from the series going forward with more and more diverse bands coming in the weeks to follow. Fans of the Twilight Concert Series are dedicated to come out and dance the night away each week as they are introduced to familiar and unfamiliar bands all for the price of a $5 ($10 day-of) ticket. Whether you dig the music, the people or just want to get drunk and jam out in a park, the Twilight Concert Series has something for everyone.
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