Roman and Megan keep calm and enjoy a refreshing coconut. Photo: Colton Marsala
(L–R) Breanna, Randi, and Amy relax in the Sponsor’s Lounge. Photo: Colton Marsala
Burnell Washburn. Photo: Colton Marsala
Local artist DJ Vagif plays his first set after graduating from New York City. Photo: Colton Marsala
Burnell Washburn lights up the stage with his masterful lyrics. Photo: Colton Marsala
Burnell Washburn hops down from the stage to show appreciation to early arrivals. Photo: Colton Marsala
(L–R) Kennedi, Mia, and Malinna crowd the front of the stage, waiting for Big Grams to come on. Photo: Colton Marsala
Anderson .Paak stands tall above the Salt Lake City crowd. Photo: Colton Marsala
The Free Nationals bassist drops the beat with his wicked grooves. Photo: Colton Marsala
Anderson .Paak gives Salt Lake City all his passion. Photo: Colton Marsala
Lucky fans Dawson, Mason and Diogo were able to snag Anderson .Paak’s set list. Photo: Colton Marsala
(Top L-R) Noah, Mandie, Melody, (Bottom L-R) Andrew, Ryan, Tanner, Adam hanging out in the Sponsor Lounge, enjoying fresh local pizza. Photo: Colton Marsala
Urban Press food truck provides delicious, warm sandwiches for concertgoers to enjoy. Photo: Colton Marsala
Fans gather to enjoy the music—big smiles all around. Photo: Colton Marsala
Living legend Big Boi and Phantogram give Salt Lake a spectacular musical experience. Photo: Colton Marsala
Crazed fans lose it when Big Grams rock the stage. Photo: Colton Marsala
Sarah Barthel of Big Grams serenades the crowd with her melodic voice. Photo: Colton Marsala
Outkast’s Big Boi thrills the crowd with lyrics off their latest self-titled album.
Sarah Barthel reaches for the sky, cheering the crowd into a frenzy. Photo: Colton Marsala
Josh Carter, the goldmine junkie, performs for Salt Lake City fans, mixing music and beats for Big Grams’ special blend. Photo: Colton Marsala
Raising her arm in the air, Sarah Barthel gets down to the beat. Photo: Colton Marsala
Josh Carter having the time of his life while giving Salt Lake City a show to remember. Photo: Colton Marsala
Phantogram’s Sarah Barthel charms the crowd with her lilting vocals. Photo: Colton Marsala
Big Boi stands above the crowd, showering them with lyrical brilliance. Photo: Colton Marsala
Josh Carter pulls some heat while dropping mad beats. Photo: Colton Marsala
Sarah Barthel lulls the crowd with her melodic vibes. Photo: Colton Marsala
Sarah Barthel sings with every ounce of her ability, whipping the crowd into a frenzy. Photo: Colton Marsala
Big Boi looks to the sky to captivate the Salt Lake City mob. Photo: Colton Marsala
The vibes around Pioneer Park were electric this past Thursday night for the second week of the Twilight Concert Series. People gathered for the collaboration between two well-known artists: Big Boi (of Outkast) and Phantogram—together, these artists perform as Big Grams. Phantogram, a past Twilight performer from New York, worked on Big Boi’s last solo record before their latest, self-titled EP was released. The partnership shows Big Boi’s new approach, relinquishing the spotlight to produce more progressive and innovative music. The trio, brought to SLC by the Salt Lake City Arts Council, not only comprises great musicians but also dynamic performers, and Salt Lake City was in for a whirlwind experience.
The night started off with local artist Burnell Washburn and DJ Vagif’s electric performance, consisting of a conscious hip-hop set. Burnell, a well-known local rapper, has performed opening acts for artists like Macklemore, Snoop Dogg, Logic, The Underachievers, Atmosphere, Mac Miller and Mos Def. His good friend, DJ Vagif, is a newcomer to the SLC scene, having recently returned after living in New York City. Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals hit stage next, and they did not hold anything back at the opportunity to get the crowd fired up. Playing their top hits, “Glowed Up” and “The Waters,” the act was one of the most energetic performances I’ve had the pleasure of photographing. By the end of his set in 100-degree weather, Anderson .Paak was dripping with sweat.
After Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals, the sun began to set, and the Salt Lake City crowd was amped for the headliner. Big Grams walked on the stage and greeted the fans with a song off their latest EP, “Run for Your Life.” The energy was palpable throughout their set, especially when a mashup of Outkast’s “Ms. Jackson” and Phantogram’s “Mouthful of Diamonds” was timely dropped. The crowd absolutely lost their minds! Continuing through the final song, “Drum Machine,” the vibes in the park remained charged, intoxicated by the brilliance of Big Gram’s music.
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