First Concert of 2017!

Provo Rooftop Concert Series Returns for Eighth Year

Local Standouts The Aces to Headline Show

PROVO, Utah – Apr 11, 2017 – The Provo tradition that draws thousands is back for another summer of the Rooftop Concert Series, and after four years of opening shows The Aces will headline the concert for the first time.

"Honestly, with the national success and attention The Aces are getting right now, we're sort of afraid we might not get them back on our stage for a while,” said Courtney Kendrick, event co-founder and sponsor.

The local band premiered their debut EP, I Don’t Like Being Honest, this month after signing with Red Bull Records in October. This fall they take off on a busy tour, but Utah will always be where they got their start. The Aces have been playing shows together in Provo since middle school.

“So many of us have watched them literally grow up on stage and they've turned into a very tight, current, pop band,” Kendrick said. “See them now at Rooftop, so you can tell everyone you knew them when."

The show headlined by The Aces and opened by other talented local bands, Foreign Figures and Festival People, is just the first of this year’s packed Rooftop Concert Series. Come back for more music the first Friday of every month this May through September.

"Thanks to Pepsi, Provo City support, and a partnership with UVU we are looking forward to an exciting and surprising 2017 season,” Kendrick said. “We hope to create another series where everyone in our community--young and old alike--come out and enjoy the rich musical experiences we have in our own town. We love to see families at our concerts, teenagers, college students, seniors all together dancing and singing like only we can do in summertime in Provo."

The first concert of this year’s series will be on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the NuSkin Plaza on 100 West and Center Street in Provo. Title sponsors this year include Provo City, Pepsi, and Utah Valley University. The Rooftop Concert Series began in 2010 as a part of the Center Focus initiative to revitalize downtown Provo. The series has grown to attract thousands of people per concert and an all-star lineup of local and nationally recognized musicians.

Concert: Rooftop Concert Series

Bands: The Aces, Foreign Figures & Festive People

When: Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Nu Skin Plaza, 100 W Center Street, Provo, UT

Cost: Free

 

Final show of 2016 - The Lower Lights and SLC Mass Choir

The first year we had a Rooftop Concert, the Lower Lights played and it really set the tone for what we wanted to see at these shows, which is, great music played at the highest level. We had them back the following year. And the year after that. But it's been a couple years since the Lower Lights have played and it's high time we have them back. Our final show of the 2016 season, on September 2, will be The Lower Lights. Opening act, The Salt Lake City Mass Choir. Come hear two very different version of gospel music. This will be an unforgettable night. 

Rooftop Concert Series

Press Release for June 3 Tribute Show

Provo Rooftop Concert Series Returns for June’s Concert

The Songs of David Bowie in Downtown Provo

 

PROVO, Utah-- June 3, 2016-- The rooftop concert series is back tonight for another free show and to dance the night away with the songs of David Bowie.

 

The event co-founder and sponsor Courtney Kendrick is excited to present the second rooftop concert of the seventh year of the series. Provo is full of music lovers who mourned the death of David Bowie, so the artists performing in the concert are ready to honor his music.

 

“Few artists manage to leave even one impression on the world, but when David Bowie died earlier this year, he left the world with a handful. And, more importantly, he left us with legendary, influential songs. So, to celebrate Bowie’s legendary body of work, wandering spirit, and boundless imagination, the concert series is excited to present the June 3 Rooftop concert—Let’s Dance: The Songs of David Bowie,” said Kendrick.

 

The concert series takes place on the first Friday of each month in the summer. This month’s concert will be in honor of the late David Bowie. Music lovers of all ages will gather to enjoy the music that Bowie provided the world.

 

Brought to you by many of the same all-star musicians who’ve produced the last five years of Rooftop tribute shows, the night will feature an onstage parade of home grown Rooftop favorites—Ryan Innes, Debra Fotheringham, and members of Westward The Tide, Neon Trees, Mideau, Fictionist, Luna Lune, The New Electric Sound, The Aces, The Lower Lights, House of Lewis, The Strike, and many more. Opening the show are The LoveStrange and their brand of electronic art rock.

 

This concert will once again be held at at the NuSkin Plaza at 100 West and Center Street in Provo. Title sponsors this year include Provo City and Pepsi Co.The Rooftop Concert Series began in 2010 as a part of the Center Focus initiative to revitalize downtown Provo. The series has grown to attract thousands of people per concert and an all-star lineup of local and nationally recognized musicians.

 

Media Contact: Jeff Rose  (801) 318-8214 |  jeff@wallaroomedia.com

Who: Rooftop Concert Series Presents The Love Strange, Let’s Dance: The Songs of David Bowie

When: Friday, June 3 at 7:00 pm

Where: The Nu Skin Plaza, 100 W Center Street, Provo, UT

Cost: Free

 

Our June 3 show

The Man Who Sold The World. Ziggy Stardust. Aladdin Sane. The Thin White Duke. Few artists manage to leave even one impression on the world, but when David Bowie died earlier this year, he left us with a handful (and that’s not even mentioning his film roles as Warhol, Tesla, and The Goblin King). But even with all the different names, the one that fits the most is this: legend. And, more importantly, he left us with legendary, influential songs. So, to celebrate Bowie’s legendary body of work, wandering spirit, and boundless imagination, we’re excited to present our June 3 Rooftop concert—Let’s Dance: The Songs of David Bowie. Yeah, we can’t wait either. Countdown, engines on.

 

Brought to you by many of the same all-star musicians who’ve produced the last five years of Rooftop tribute shows, the night will feature an onstage parade of homegrown Rooftop favorites—Ryan Innes, Debra Fotheringham, and members of Westward The Tide, Neon Trees, Mideau, Fictionist, Luna Lune, The New Electric Sound, The Aces, The Lower Lights, House of Lewis, The Strike, and many more. Opening the show are The LoveStrange and their lo-if brand of electric art rock. Look out, you rock n’ rollers!

May 6 Rooftop Concert - The Strike, The Aces, Mimi Knowles

Provo Rooftop Concert Series Returns for Seventh Year

The Str!ke and The Aces to co-headline

 

PROVO, Utah-- April 14, 2016-- The Provo tradition that now draws thousands is back for another year of the Rooftop Concert Series, with Utah’s finest bands playing for free under the stars.

 

The event co-founder and sponsor Courtney Kendrick, of the popular blog CJaneKendrick.com, says the sixth season exceeded expectations, but for the seventh, they have even more up their sleeves.

 

“This year we're planning on maintaining our Rooftop roots--concentrating on new up-and-coming bands from our local scene and giving spotlight to some of our favorite Provo bands,” says Kendrick. “We do have some surprises in store--it's going to be a delightful season for sure."

 

The show will include co-headliners The Str!ke and The Aces, both Utah music scene standouts. The Str!ke has gained national recognition playing with acts like Journey and Kelly Clarkson, as well as appearing on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ among other shows. The Aces, formerly The Blue Aces, is the Provo phenom of four girls who have opened for local favorite, Neon Trees, and will also be releasing their newest EP this summer. Opening the show for the evening is the hip hop sounds of Mimi Knowles, who will be bringing his full band for the first time ever on the Rooftop stage.

 

The first concert of this year’s series will be on May 6 at 7:30 pm at the NuSkin Plaza at 100 West and Center Street in Provo. Title sponsors this year include Provo City and Pepsi Co.The Rooftop Concert Series began in 2010 as a part of the Center Focus initiative to revitalize downtown Provo. The series has grown to attract thousands of people per concert and an all-star lineup of local and nationally recognized musicians.

 

Media Contact: Jeff Rose  (801) 318-8214 |  jeff@wallaroomedia.com

Who: Rooftop Concert Series Presents featuring The Str!ke and The Aces

When: Friday, May 6 at 7:30 pm

Where: 100 W Center Street, Provo, UT

Cost: Free

2016

What's the plan for 2016? So glad you asked. The plan is another fantastic season of your favorite music. If this Rooftop Concert Series had a roof, we'd blow it clean off.

For now, just now, we're busy planning at this point, and will have some announcements as soon as we can. So, stay tuned!