On a sunny September evening in Salt Lake City, grab a bite, grab a beer and take a stroll downtown and you may find yourself walking into the Eccles Theater with a ticket in your hand, ready to see a live show. Lake Street Dive returns to Salt Lake City to play after the release of their new album “Free Yourself Up.” Fans ages 18–80 line up to get their concessions, an album on vinyl and take their seats.
First up to the stage, Robert Finley— American blues and soul singer-songwriter and guitarist from Louisiana– along with accompanying keyboardist and back-up vocalist. Playing a medley of old time-y, gritty and sexy blues tracks, this performance is audibly appreciated as audience members “woo,” whistle and clap throughout the set (despite some technical difficulties with a possibly soon to be “pawned” guitar and amp).
With a short intermission and set change, Lake Street Dive takes the stage with an electronic countdown and a dark stage to pique the anticipation. To an uproarious applause and various “I love you Rachel’s”, members Rachael Price (Vocals), Bridget Kearney (Double Bass), Mike Calabrese (Drums), Akie Bermiss (Keyboard) and Mike Olson (Guitar) take their spots and begin to play a few new songs from the new release. Watching the band on stage, you can tell that they enjoy their craft. They are a musical family with head-nods, sneaky smiles, and impressive talent being poured into each instrument and each track ends with an immediate wave of cheering from the audience.
Whether you arrived with some friends, with a date or flew solo—were dressed to the nines in a swanky number or chose gym shorts and sandals (yep, saw ‘em) everyone was having a good time. And if you weren’t, you could look over and see the couple in the corner shimmying like there was no one else there, or the folks in the back of house having a dance party. Rest assured, they were soaking it in for you.
Robert Finley comes on tour with Lake Street Dive as a great, bluesy opener for the evening. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
All Robert Finley needs is his hat and his guitar. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Keyboardist and back up vocalist with Robert Finley. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Robert Finley sings about love, women and heartbreak. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Putting a little swing into it, Robert Finley singing about getting some special-kind-of medicine. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Robert Finley takes a bow during a standing ovation after he finishes his set. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Rachael Price, lead singer of Lake Street Dive on stage at the Eccles Theater. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Rachael Price and Bridget Kearney playing in Salt Lake City. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Rachael Price singing hits from their new album “Free Yourself Up.” Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Guitarist Mike Olson and Keyboardist Akie Bermiss on stage in The Eccles Theater. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Dancing in the stagelight with Lake Street Dive. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
“Tell em I’m a good kisser,” Lake Street Dive performing in Salt Lake City. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Audience sings along with Lake Street Dive. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Mike Olson takes up a piece of brass for a moody solo. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Akie Bermiss, playing keyboard for Lake Street Dive. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Double bassist Bridget Kearney and drummer Mike Calabrese on stage in SLC. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Drummer Mike Calabrese keeps in non-verbal communication with everyone on stage. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Jamming in the dark with Lake Street Dive. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Mike Olson takes up a quick solo during the Lake Street Dive performance. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Bridget Kearney taking the audience’s attention for a solo. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Drummer Mike Calabrese hammering away with a solo on stage. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Lake Street Dive on stage in Salt Lake City at the Eccles Theater. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
“Good Kisser” merch, T-Shirts and CDs from Lake Street Dive. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Kay Anderson, and Arlys Erickson out on the town for the Lake Street Dive concert. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Neal, Dylan, Ian and Roberta, some from the DC area have come to Salt Lake and are enjoying the evening out at the Eccles Theater. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Jenny Wojciechowski and Christine Godleski are very happy to be seeing Lake Street Dive live. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
James and Rachel gush over their favorite Lake Street Dive tracks. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
Zach, Marisa, Jordanna and Case arrive just in time for doors to open. Photo: www.Lmsorenson.net
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