Punch Brothers @ The Depot 04.06 with Gabriel Kahane - SLUG Magazine

Punch Brothers play The Depot in Salt Lake City.

Show Reviews

With the release of their new album, The Phosphorescent Blues, the Punch Brothers come back to Utah, playing at the downtown venue The Depot.

Bluegrass, Folk, Classical music group Punch Brothers brought another talented musician on tour, Gabriel Kahane.

Paul Maus, Mike West and Mark Boshert snag chairs against the mid wall at the depot for a good view of the show. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Kari Harbath, Aaron Loftus, Kassie Harbath and Nicole Shaw grabbing a beer before the music starts. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Friends Jake Madri, Arturo Sanchez, Caveman, Dirt Howa, Brad Bunnell, Sid Gold, Samantha Davis and Nick Kiahtipes. Watching some of the NCAA game before the opening musician takes the stage. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Linda Masley and Gary Urdang are side stage against the wall, the perfect view to see the whole stage at the Depot. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Malia Loo and Alex Wilson are front and center in the crowd, awaiting the Punch Brothers. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Bartenders Rayon and Adam taking care of your adult beverage needs at The Depot. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Punch Brothers fans line up to get their merch inbetween sets. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Punch Brothers T-shirts and Limited Edition Posters. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Gabriel Kahane, touring with Punch Brothers, playing guitar and singing in his opening set. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Gabriel Kahane playing guitar in his unique quirky folk style of music. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Switching from Guitar to Piano, Gabriel Kahane plays an original melody with lyrics based on a lonely craigslist ad. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Explaining his style, the upcoming song and the inclusion of the audience. Photo: @Lmsorenson

The audience is packed and attentive to the talented Gabriel Kahane. Photo: @Lmsorenson

During the break between sets, all the audience members send that one friend to get their beer so they don't lose their spots near the stage. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Hillary Maureman and Secily Sawnders, fans of the Punch Brothers. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Tonia Fraser and Jason Day score a sweet spot behind the sound boards above the crowds below. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Fans Ben and Bethany Booth with friends Dave and Heather Anderson pose for a quick picture between sets. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Guitarist Chris Eldridge of Punch Brothers, playing in Salt Lake City. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Fiddle player Gabe Witcher and Guitarist Chris Eldridge of the Punch Brothers. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Fiddle player Gabe Witcher and Guitarist Chris Eldridge play some amazing bluegrass. Photo: @Lmsorenson

The Punch Brothers play with such seeming ease and talent that you can barely keep up with their plucking. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Gabe Witcher sounds so alive with the violin in his hand, delivering multiple solos during Punch Brothers' performance. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Punch Brothers all gathered center stage for an incredible, all-instrumental number. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Chris Thile takes center stage, delighting the audience with a mandolin solo performance with the fastest fingers of the evening. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Chris Thile playing the mandolin with Paul Kowert playing Double Bass behind. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Chris Thile and Banjo extraordinaire Noam Pikelny. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Playing both new and classic hits from the past albums, Punch Brothers hold the audience in the palm of their hands.Photo: @Lmsorenson

Punch Brothers play and no one dances—they can't. They are too awestruck by the band's sheer musicianship. Photo: @Lmsorenson

Performing a welcome, lengthy encore, Punch Brothers have the audience at attention, singing along, and wanting more. Photo: @Lmsorenson

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