Live Music at The Thirsty Squirrel

These events are for ages 21+ (I.D. required).

January 6 – HECTIC HOBO
Hectic Hobo’s sound can be described as Americana folk rock n’ roll with a lineup of electric guitar, piano/organ, accordion, bass, and drums. What started as a Wild West wall of sound has evolved and matured into a well-oiled hobo train featuring three-part vocal harmonies, storytelling lyrics and tastefully crafted solos. Hoss and the boys have played every show imaginable from the basements of Provo to the stages of Europe making friends with every doorman and bartender along the way.

January 13 – SARAH & AIDAN
With electrifying energy and soulful melodies, this dynamic duo weaves a musical tapestry that seamlessly blends raw rock and roll with the heartfelt essence of Americana and groove blues. Sarah’s powerful vocals and Aidan’s skillful guitar work create an irresistible synergy, captivating audiences with their evocative lyrics and foot-stomping rhythms. Together, they deliver an unforgettable musical experience that resonates deep within the soul.

January 20 – THE PROPER WAY
The Proper Way began when multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters Shane Osguthorpe and Scott Rogers met while playing a local festival. The musical connection was immediate, and they began performing occasionally with one another. They established themselves as The Proper Way in 2016. After touring nonstop for two years, the band joined forces with friend and fellow singer-songwriter, Carrie Myers. The musical connection with Myers was so obvious, and they had so much fun performing and recording as a trio, that Myers joined the band shortly afterwards. With The Proper Way, no two shows are ever the same. “We like to plug into the vibe of the crowd and let that vibe guide what we do,” says Osguthorpe.

January 27 – HERBAN EMPIRE
Herban Empire is an alternative-reggae band hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah. Their smooth reggae rhythms combined with solid guitar and vocal harmonies give them a unique and refreshing sound that is sure to please. Herban Empire has been grateful to share the stage with many great artists including Black Uhuru, Pato Banton, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Passafire, Katastro, and The Wailing Souls. They have also been a part of the Reggae Rise Up Utah Festival from 2016 through 2019 which features today’s best reggae artists including Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid, The Dirty Heads, Sublime w/Rome, Stick Figure, Tribal Seeds, and many more. Herban Empire has also performed at the world premiere of two TGR (Teton Gravity Research) ski and mountain bike films at the legendary Red Butte Garden amphitheater in Salt Lake City.

February 3 – SIMPLY B
Simply B is a multi-instrumental, live looping artist out of SLC. Combining funk bass, finger-style guitar, percussion, harmonica, and soulful vocals; he creates a positive, lyrical, one-man-band experience.

February 10 – MEGAN BLUE AND DYLAN BAKER
Megan Blue and Dylan Baker bring you Country Fried Blues. A mix of blues, soul, and country, a little gritty with a shade of Southern. Powerful, soaring vocals, tasty guitar licks, original music you can get down to, and fun cover songs you will love. If you love Chris Stapleton, Bonnie Raitt, and Tyler Childers, you will love this band.

February 17 – HARDY BROTHERS
Moving crowds to get on their feet, clap their hands and sing along, the Hardy Brothers band fuses driving Rock licks, upbeat Reggae vibes, down-home Americana jams with Funkified Hip-Hop grooves to deliver a positive message of hope, peace, and love, leaving audience blissed out and wanting more!

February 24 – MARS HIGHWAY
Rising out of the red dust somewhere along a lonesome Utah byway comes Mars Highway, a 5-piece Bluegrass band born in Salt Lake City. Fans of Bluegrass, old country and new folk alike will find themselves captivated by our infectious energy, respect for the music and love and this new take on old-timey sounds.

March 2 – THE PROPER WAY
The Proper Way began when multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters Shane Osguthorpe and Scott Rogers met while playing a local festival. The musical connection was immediate, and they began performing occasionally with one another. They established themselves as The Proper Way in 2016. After touring nonstop for two years, the band joined forces with friend and fellow singer-songwriter, Carrie Myers. The musical connection with Myers was so obvious, and they had so much fun performing and recording as a trio, that Myers joined the band shortly afterwards. With The Proper Way, no two shows are ever the same. “We like to plug into the vibe of the crowd and let that vibe guide what we do,” says Osguthorpe.

March 9 – HERBAN EMPIRE
Herban Empire is an alternative-reggae band hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah. Their smooth reggae rhythms combined with solid guitar and vocal harmonies give them a unique and refreshing sound that is sure to please. Herban Empire has been grateful to share the stage with many great artists including Black Uhuru, Pato Banton, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Passafire, Katastro, and The Wailing Souls. They have also been a part of the Reggae Rise Up Utah Festival from 2016 through 2019 which features today’s best reggae artists including Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid, The Dirty Heads, Sublime w/Rome, Stick Figure, Tribal Seeds, and many more. Herban Empire has also performed at the world premiere of two TGR (Teton Gravity Research) ski and mountain bike films at the legendary Red Butte Garden amphitheater in Salt Lake City.

March 15 – CORY MON
Cory Mon has a distinctly unique, albeit pleasant voice in the world of music. “Happy (sometimes sad), gritty, funky, folksy, bluesy, rock… I guess,” he says when asked the dreaded question, “So what type of music do you play?” Assuming the life of a musician, Cory has thrived as well as endured through the many ups and downs that have come throughout his well tenured career. Cory has released 50+ original songs and toured with and/or supported a handful of his favorite artists: JJ Grey & Mofro, Sean Hayes, The Avett Brothers, Patterson Hood, and more.

March 22 – SIMPLY B
Simply B is a multi-instrumental, live looping artist out of SLC. Combining funk bass, finger-style guitar, percussion, harmonica, and soulful vocals; he creates a positive, lyrical, one-man-band experience.

March 29 – MORGAN THOMAS
Morgan Thomas is a songwriter and skilled guitarist who combines elements of music genres spanning across time and style. From traditional folk to jazz, classical, and contemporary singer-songwriter, his diverse knowledge and training in music shows in his compositions, as well as his live performances. Based in Ogden Utah, Morgan has a polished, yet improvisational performance style. Morgan’s live performances include original vocal pieces, instrumental compositions, live-looping, traditional and modern folk songs, and jazz improvisation.

April 5 – NATE ROBINSON
Nate Robinson has been entertaining people as a career musician for over 20 years. Hailing from Utah, he has played a wide variety of music for people across the country. Whether it’s: folk, singer/songwriter, country, reggae, classic rock, alternative, easy listening or rock from the 60s-2000s, Nathan is able to satisfy fans of almost any genre of music and diverse crowds. Nate plays numerous instruments and has traveled from coast to coast in a number of different groups. During that time he has opened for, and shared the stage with, many different artists including The English Beat, Fish Bone, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Blues Travelers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Howard Jones, Richie Sambora, The Skatalites, Joshua James, and he has performed on the warped tour stage multiple times.

April 12 – MORGAN AND THE MOUNTAIN
Morgan Thomas is a songwriter and skilled guitarist who combines elements of music genres spanning across time and style. From traditional folk to jazz, classical, and contemporary singer-songwriter, his diverse knowledge and training in music shows in his compositions, as well as his live performances. Based in Ogden Utah, Morgan has a polished, yet improvisational performance style. Morgan’s live performances include original vocal pieces, instrumental compositions, live-looping, traditional and modern folk songs, and jazz improvisation.