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The Piano Guys
Show of the week • It's been a busy year or so for The Piano Guys, the Utah-based foursome — pianist/songwriter Jon Schmidt, cellist/songwriter Steven Sharp Nelson, producer/songwriter Al Van Der Beek and producer/videographer Paul Anderson — that has taken YouTube by storm. The group signed to a major label, Sony, and put out three albums, the most recent a Christmas album, "A Family Christmas." The four men have made videos, in their unique instrumental style, in Berlin and on the Great Wall of China. And the group is gearing up for tour dates in 2014 across America and Europe. Saturday's "Home for Christmas" show is the second of two shows on the group's holiday tour; the first happened Tuesday in Boise.
When •Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.
Where •EnergySolutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City.
Tickets • $27-$175 at Smith's Tix.
Sean P. Means
Hearts & Hands
Pop-metal band Hearts & Hands performs. Opening acts: Bon Vivant, Visioneer, Silter.
When • Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
Where • The Shred Shed, 60 E. Exchange Place (360 South), Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 at 24Tix
Joshua Wright
Pianist Joshua Wright performs as part of Sandy Arts Guild's Christmas concert series. For tickets or more information, call 801-568-ARTS or visit http://www.sandyarts.com.
When • Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway
Tickets • $12 at http://www.sandyarts.com
Kurt Bestor
"A Kurt Bestor Christmas," the Utah musician/composer's annual holiday extravaganza. This year's guest stars: singers Ryan Innes and Nathan Pacheco.
When • Friday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 21, 2 and 8 p.m.
Where • Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20-$36 at ArtTix
When • Monday, Dec. 23, 8 p.m.; Tuesday (Christmas Eve) and Wednesday (Christmas), 6 p.m.
Where • Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $29-$50 at parkcityshows.com
Jackson Cash
Jackson Cash, who impersonates Johnny Cash in a tribute-band performance.
When • Friday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m.
Where • Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $23-$38 at http://www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org
Colt Ford
Country rapper Colt Ford performs. Opening act: Moonshine Bandits.
When • Friday, Dec. 20, 8:30 p.m.
Where • The Westerner, 3360 S. Redwood Road, West Valley City
Tickets • $15 at Smith's Tix
Justin Townes Earle
Americana singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle performs. Opening acts: Jay William Henderson (tonight); Morgan Snow (Saturday).
When • Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21, 9 p.m.
Where • The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $30 at http://www.thestateroom.com (tonight's show is sold out)
Dear Rabbit
Indie one-man band Dear Rabbit performs in the Barrel Room, in the basement of The Hotel.
When • Friday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m.
Where • The Hotel Bar and Nightclub, 155 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5 at 24Tix
Zion I
Hip-hop band Zion I headlines the "Winter Meltdown" show. Opening acts: Michal Menert, CunninLynguists.
When • Friday, Dec. 20, 10 p.m.
Where • The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $30 at Smith's Tix
Blood On The Dance Floor
The electro-pop duo Blood On The Dance Floor will bring its The Bad Blood Tour. Opening acts: Farewell My Love, The Relapse Symphony, Haley Rose.
When • Saturday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m.
Where • Murray Theater, 4961 S. State St., Murray
Tickets • $16.50 at Smith's Tix
Adventure Club
Dubstep band Adventure Club will perform.
When • Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
Where • Park City Live, 427 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $20,. at parkcitylive.net
Velour All-Star Christmas Special
Velour Live Music Gallery will present its All-Star Christmas Special, featuring 24 local favorite artists.
When • Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
Where • Velour Live Music Gallery, 135 N. University Ave., Provo
Tickets • $8 at 24Tix
Natural Roots
Natural Roots headlines the "Reggae Christmas" show. Opening acts: Daverse, Miss Omega.
When • Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
Where • Bar Deluxe, 666 S. State, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 at 24Tix
Dark Seas with Mr. Elevator and the Brain Hotel and Red Telephone
Psychedelic surf-rock band Dark Seas performs. Opening acts: Mr. Elevator, The Bran Hotel, Red Telephone.
When • Saturday, Dec. 21, 9 p.m.
Where • The Hotel Bar and Nightclub, 155 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5 at 24Tix
The Who Show
A tribute to the legendary rock band The Who, awarded "most believable Who tribute band in the world" by VH1.
When • Thursday, Dec. 26, 8 p.m.
Where • Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $29-$50 at parkcityshows.com
Devareux
Metal band Devareux will perform. Opening acts: User, Cobol.
When • Thursday, Dec. 26, 8 p.m.
Where • The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5 at 24Tix; free before 10:30 p.m.
Fox Street Allstars
Honky-tonk Southern-inspired band The Fox Street Allstars.
When • Thursday, Dec. 26, 10 p.m.
Where • Gracie's, 326 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free