The army of bands visiting Utah this month should put a little spring in your step. There’s plenty to mention, so let’s get started:

RJD2 will be playing Monday, April 14 at the Urban Lounge. RJD2′s sound can classified as anything from electronic to hip hop—even hardcore rap. But what matters is that this one-man band, Ramble Jon Krohn (how’s that for a name?), creates a landscape of sound.

Listen here. Suggest track: “Beyond the Beyond”

Fan of (early) Beck or Of Montreal? Then tune into Portland Rockers Blitzen Trapper. They’ll be playing the Urban Lounge with Fleet Foxes and Calico on Tuesday, April 15. Continually experimenting with their sound, this band recently created even more innovative music on their latest release “Wild Mountain Nation.” It’s infused with rock, jazz and even a little blue grass.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Nation Live”

Visit the Islands, who will be rockin’ out at In the Venue on Tuesday, April 22. Islands have a playful sound that puts them in the same vein as the Unicorns. It’s no coincidence, since the drummer and singer from Unicorns helped form this new band. If you’re into lively beats and catchy lyrics, check ‘em out.

Listen here. Suggested track: “Rough Gem”

Or, if you wanna listen in on a band that rubs shoulders with big names like Bright Eyes, M. Ward and The Decemberists, try Norfolk & Western. Together, this group uses their musical smarts to create an atmospheric folk sound. Song names include “The Tired Woods” and “Watch the Days Slowly Fade.”

Listen here. Suggested track: “The Longest Stare”

Also pencil in:

• The-reason-you-went-Indie-years-ago songsters Jimmy Eat World on Monday, April 14
• Genre-bending talents Yeasayer on Monday, April 21
• Piano aficionado and crooner Ben Folds on Wednesday, April 23

Coming up:

• Mason Jennings on May 21; tickets here.
• Death Cab For Cutie on May 26; tickets here.
• MIA on May 18; tickets here.

Here’s the rest:

Artist	When & Where	Ticket Price	How to Buy Tickets
The Park City Prom, featuring Berlin	Friday, April 11 HarryO’s	$29.00	Click Here
My Chemical Romance	Friday, April 11 SaltAir	$35.00	Click Here
RJD2	Monday, April 14 The Urban Lounge	$16.25	Click Here
Jimmy Eat World & Paramore	Monday, April 14 McKay Events Center	$24.50-34.50	Click Here
Big Head Todd	Monday, April 14 The Depot	$22.00	Click Here
Blitzen Trapper w/ Fleet Foxes, Calico	Tuesday, April 15 The Urban Lounge	$10.75	Click Here
B.B. King	Tuesday, April 15 The Depot	$75.00	Click Here
Bouncing Souls	Wednesday, April 16 In the Venue	$21.00	Click Here
Enon & The Joggers	Wednesday, April 16 The Urban Lounge	$10.75	Click Here
David Dondero	Sunday, April 20 Kilby Court	$10.75	Click Here
Man Man w/ Yeasayer	Monday, April 21 In the Venue	$15.75	Click Here
Islands	Tuesday, April 22 In the Venue	$15.75	Click Here
Minus the Bear	Tuesday, April 22 In the Venue	$19.00	Click Here
Ben Folds	Wednesday, April 23 Salt Air	$34.50	Click Here
Neva Dinova w/Ladyhawk	Wednesday, April 23 Kilby Court	$10.75	Click Here
Norfolk & Western w/ Weinland, Deadhorse Point	Friday, April 25 The Urban Lounge	$9.75	Click Here
Rooney	Monday, April 28 The Avalon	$14.00	Click Here
Indian Jewelry	Tuesday, April 29 The Urban Lounge	$9.75	Click Here
Kid Theodore	Friday, May 2 Kilby Court	$9.75	Click Here
Elbow	Saturday, May 3 The Depot	$15.00	Click Here

  

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