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Trash Moon Collective is a Hot House West program devoted to growing and supporting Utah’s bluegrass, old time, and roots music community. We provide and promote weekly and monthly events—from dances, to jams, concerts, and workshops—that support and build our community. If you've ever wanted to dust off the ol’ banjo, meet new pickers, or even just find more live acoustic music, follow us, spread the word, and join our Trash Moon community!

WHO WE ARE

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Looking for a listening room to hear incredible local and nationally renowned live bluegrass and old time artists? Want to drink tea, meet new friends, and learn new tricks at a workshop? Follow the link below to view our entire winter concert series!

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Multiple Dates
    Jan 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Gracies, 326 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Head down to Gracie's Bar on Tuesdays for your weekly dose of Bluegrass! And on every Second and Last Tuesday of the month, see our rippin' Trash Moon Collective House Band play a set 7-8pm, then host an on-stage jam 8:30-10:00pm!
  • Multiple Dates
    Jan 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Woodbine Foodhall, 545 West 700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    New to picking Bluegrass? Looking for friends to play tunes with? Come to Woodbine Food Hall on Wednesday for our Bluegrass Jam! Free Slow Jam Workshop 6-7pm, Open Jam 7-9pm. All ages, all abilities, and all people are welcome.
  • Multiple Dates
    Jan 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Arts Castle, 915 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84104, USA
    Come join the Trash Moon Collective for square dancing at the Utah Arts Alliance Arts Castle this season!All dances are taught on the spot, beginner friendly, and all ages. There will be a live band, caller, and plenty of fun exercise! Bring your friends and family! Doors 7:30pm, Dance 8-9:30pm
  • Jan 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Neighborhood Hive, 2065 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
    Join The Trash Moon Collective at the Neighborhood Hive for our Winter Concert Series: Tea & Tunes. Cookin' With Bluegrass. Please RSVP so we know who to expect! $25 suggested donation, free tea (BYO mug), and food truck! Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 7:30pm.
  • Multiple Dates
    Feb 04, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Gracies, 326 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Head down to Gracie's Bar on Tuesdays for your weekly dose of Bluegrass! See some rippin' local and out of town bands play 7-10pm! Come on down to watch great music, grab a beer, grab a friend, and remember to always tip your bartender.
  • Multiple Dates
    Feb 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Woodbine Foodhall, 545 West 700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    New to picking Old Time? Looking for friends to play tunes with? Come to Woodbine Food Hall on Wednesday for our Old Time Jam! Free Slow Jam Workshop 6-7pm, Open Jam 7-9pm. All ages, all abilities, and all people are welcome.
  • Feb 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lois Lane House, 3695 E Lois Ln, Salt Lake City, UT 84124, USA
    Join The Trash Moon Collective at Meg Peters House for our Winter Concert Series: Soup & Songs. Feat. Megan Nay, Marie Bradshaw, Brielle Petrie, and Melissa Chilinski. Please RSVP so we know who to expect! $25 suggested donation, free soup and drinks! Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 7:30pm.
  • Feb 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Neighborhood Hive- Private Workshop Room, 2065 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
    If you are a guitarist who has ever been curious about Celtic music, this class is for you! We will have lots of fun exploring various tunings, concepts and patterns for Jigs, Reels and other dance tune types as well as accompaniment for songs. All levels welcome. RSVP ONLY. $25 suggested donation.
  • Feb 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Neighborhood Hive, 2065 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
    Join The Trash Moon Collective at the Neighborhood Hive for our Winter Concert Series: Tea & Tunes. Experimental Folk Music Across Continents with Ducan and Lily. Please RSVP so we know who to expect! $25 suggested donation, free tea (BYO mug), and food truck! Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 7:30pm.
  • Mar 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Lois Lane House, 3695 E Lois Ln, Salt Lake City, UT 84124, USA
    No experience needed, just the desire to sing in community. Evie is adept at getting any group singing in three part harmony, in this beautiful style. Learn simple techniques for hearing and holding harmonies, improving your tone, and ability to blend with others. RSVP only. $25 suggested donation.
  • Mar 14, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lois Lane House, 3695 E Lois Ln, Salt Lake City, UT 84124, USA
    Join The Trash Moon Collective at Meg Peters House for our Winter Concert Series: Soup & Songs. Feat. Evie Ladin with Neo-Trad Kinetic folk Music. Please RSVP so we know who to expect! $25 suggested donation, free soup and drinks! Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 7:30pm.
  • Mar 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Neighborhood Hive- Private Workshop Room, 2065 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
    Natalie and Brittany will share their mutual expertise in the styles of American and Celtic fiddle tunes, going in deep on the melodies for feel, ornamentation and bowing, as well as ways to make them come to life with chordal and rhythmic accompaniment. RSVP only. $25 suggested donation.
  • Mar 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Neighborhood Hive, 2065 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
    Join The Trash Moon Collective at the Neighborhood Hive for our Winter Concert Series: Tea & Tunes. Bow Sisters with Sweet String Duets: Brittany and Natalie Haas. Please RSVP so we know who to expect! $25 suggested donation, free tea (BYO mug), and food truck! Doors open at 7:00pm, show at 7:30pm.

Stay up to date with Trashmoon's dances, jams, concerts, and workshops in the calendar above or click "Learn More" to see our all programs's events.

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I have made so many new friends at the Trashmoon events and have had many musically affirming experiences! I'm certain that I'm a better musician because of it.

Abby Sudweeks

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What Hot House West and Trash Moon Collective are doing is extremely unique and important for the preservation of Authentic American Music. We need to support this growing community at all costs!

Xavier