PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL | KAREN KRIEGER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2013 Contact: Casey Jarman [email protected] Mason Jones [email protected] The Twilight Concert Series Presents American Rock Band, The Flaming Lips Thursday July 25 at Pioneer Park SALT LAKE CITY – The Twilight Concert Series is pleased to announce that on July 25, American rock band The Flaming Lips will perform at Pioneer Park. The group has been writing, recording and touring their music for more than three decades. There is no easy moniker for the Flaming Lips – their music has been described as a multi-layered and lush psychedelic experience, while lyrically they are more “space rock.” However one decides to classify them, there is no arguing their innovation or creative drive. The band has been a critical favorite since their first album Hear It Is was released in 1986 and they achieved commercial success in 1993 with the breakout hit, “She Don’t Use Jelly.” But what separates the Flaming Lips most drastically from their contemporaries is their live show. The shows are complete with lights, lasers, confetti and even an inflatable orb that singer and keyboardist Wayne Coyne bravely traverses out atop the audience inside of. What will be included in their live show is anyone’s guess, but what is certain is that the Flaming Lips live is a spectacle. In 2002, Q Magazine listed the Oklahoma natives as “one of the 50 bands you must see before you die.” The group is currently on a national tour for their new album, The Terror, which was released April of this year. Also performing will be special guest, CSS, an art-pop band from Sao Paulo, Brazil. CSS is currently on tour for their new album, Planta. For more information about The Flaming Lips, CSS or the 2013 Twilight Concert Series visit www.twilightconcertseries.com/ The Twilight Concert Series runs July 18 through September 5, every Thursday evening, with special back-to-back shows scheduled for Wednesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 8. Gates open at 5 pm and music starts at 7 pm in Pioneer Park, located at 350 West 300 South in downtown Salt Lake City. Seating is first come, first served, and a person must be present at all times to reserve seating. To complement the music, the Twilight Market offers food, beverages and locally made crafts, with something for every taste. The Market opens at 5pm. 2013 Twilight Concert Series Line-up: July 25: The Flaming Lips with CSS August 1: The National with Sharon Van Etten August 7: Grizzly Bear with Youth Lagoon August 8: Erykah Badu August 15: Ludacris August 22: Kid Cudi with King Chip August 29: Empire of the Sun September 5: MGMT with Foxygen Concert Venue Rules/Restrictions: No re-entry; no coolers; no backpacks or large purses; no pets, service animals are welcome; no outside food or liquids; no glass; no smoking except in designated smoking area; low back concert chairs only; no skateboards (skateboards may be valeted at gate); no large beach umbrellas Due to artist requests, no professional audio or video recording devices and no professional photography equipment Tickets Individual tickets are $5 and are available at 24tix.com and all Graywhale locations. Please note that all ticket sales at Graywhale and at the gate must be CASH ONLY. For full ticketing details, please visit twilightconcertseries.com/tickets. The 2013 Twilight Concert Series is presented by the Salt Lake Arts Council with support from the following sponsors: George S. & Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation; Zoo Arts & Parks; Downtown Alliance; Salt Lake City Corporation; Beacon Audio; XMission; Broadview Entertainment Arts University; Ririe Woodbury Dance Company; People Water; Bud Light; Bohemian Brewery; Red Rock Brewing Company; McCann Worldgroup; 24tix.com; ABC 4 and CW 30; Simmons Media; Salt Lake City Weekly; IN Salt Lake; Now Salt Lake; Pinnacle; Makers 46; Southern-Odom Spirits West; Gracie’s; Fiddler’s Elbow; c7 Data Centers; ATMM USA; Ideal Entertainment; Pepsi; Backcountry.com; Mount Olympus Waters, Inc.; Direct TV; Hotel Monaco; University of Utah Health Care; Marriott University Park Hotel; Vinto; Radisson Hotel; Visit Salt Lake; Cannella’s; Kodis Interactive; Graywhale; Marriott Salt Lake City Center; Utah Division of Arts & Museums; Hampton Inn; Metro Display; Tin Angel; KRCL 90.9FM; SLUG Magazine; Catalyst Magazine; KCPW; Now Playing Utah; KUED; Girl Scouts of Utah; Outdoor Sports Guide; Revolv; Oasis Stage Werks; Blue Star; Classic Optical; Washington Square Café; Cloud Electronics; Furturtle Show Prints; Shaw Roofing; Western Nut Company; Tony Caputo’s Market and Deli; CCG Howell’s; Red Bull Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@SLCTwilight), and Instagram (@SLCTwilight). ###