Band of Skulls tonight! Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Patrons make their way to the ticket takers. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Band of Skulls tour merchandise availalble in all different sizes. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Band of Skull tour T-Shirt for sale. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Mothers’ Merch for sale at Urban Lounge. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Megann Cullen and Tim Roddick enjoying a night out on a Thursday. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Lucus and Lindsay eager to hear the music from Band of Skulls. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Mckenna and Aaron Nordin position themselves tactfully on the rear bar barrier at Urban Lounge. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Nick Mayberry, Ally Perry and Mason Maag casually hang at a table while the set changes. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Chris Goggans, Bassist for Mothers, onstage at Urban Lounge. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Drummer Matthew Anderegg of Mothers. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Drew Kirby playing guitar for Mothers at Urban Lounge. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Matthew Anderegg, drummer for Mothers, meticulously keeping the beat. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Lead singer Kristine Leschper of Mothers. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Mothers play an opening set at Urban Lounge before headliner Band of Skulls. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Mothers play their experimental take on folky indie rock. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Bassist Emma Richardson emerging from the smoke. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Russell Marsden, guitarist for Band of Skulls, plays the opening notes from the mist. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Definitely enjoying the music and the set, guitarist and singer Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Bass player and all-around badass Emma Richardson. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Drummer Matt Hayward of Band of Skulls. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Russell Marsden singing in the middle of “I Know What I Am,” a fan favorite from Band of Skulls. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Russell Marsden
onstage at Urban Lounge in SLC. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Band of Skulls front Russell Marsden and Emma Richardson. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Smoky and moody fit the bill as the music also envelopes the room. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Drummer Matt Hayward
and touring keyboardist. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Band of Skulls onstage at Urban Lounge in SLC. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
Guitarist Russell Marsden
being bathed in stage lights as well as love from the audience members. Photo: Logan Sorenson @Lmsorenson
With their fourth album Default released and a few tour stops done, the incredible Band of Skulls, from Southampton, England, returned to Salt Lake City to play an intimate show at the downtown favorite Urban Lounge with musical guest Mothers opening.
Lines formed before doors opened at the venue as the temperature finally dropped below 60 degrees for the first time in months. Folks braved the chill in their jean shorts and dresses underneath the marquee. As the doors opened, people flocked to secure their spots, snag a table and grab a beer before the music started. After a little time had passed and fans at least had a chance to mingle, opening guests Mothers took the stage. An ensemble from Athens, Georgia consisting of Kristine Leschper (vocals), Matthew Anderegg (drums), Drew Kirby (guitar) and Chris Goggans (bass), Mothers play a slow-to-rise, experimental indie rock. With pacing that ranged from calm psychedelic to the quick and furious, this group most certainly had the audience entranced as they swayed along throughout the room.
With a few beers now and a whetted appetite for more, the concertgoers conversed among themselves about the hits they were eager to hear as they crowded the front of the house. As the lights dimmed and the room filled with smoke from the corners of the stage, Band of Skulls members arose from stage right and began to hit the notes. Drummer Matt Hayward gave the hard hits that signify the upcoming plethora of songs from albums old and new, including Sweet Sour, Himalayan and I Know What I Am. Fans not only sway and rock out to the amazing music taking over their brains, but they also screamed the lyrics right back. Noticeably enjoying the set, band members Emma Richardson (bass/vocals) and Russell Marsden (guitar/vocals) made their way around the stage and smiled at the fantastic energy emanating from the dimly lit, hazy area. Fans of the band and others along for the ride were definitely well served as the fantastic rock music melted off their ears.
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