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The two men had each found themselves “on the road to Charlie Parker” some years ago, and both credit their respective recovery journeys as their paths to personal and professional redemption.Īfter the first pandemic cancellation in September 2020, Anderson linked up with Newport Festivals Foundation Executive Director Jay Sweet, a kindred soul with equally sizable ambitions. Along the way, Anderson’s longtime pal Anders Osborne had an idea to create an event that focused on the power of song and the themes that inspired songwriters, and that addressed the issues of trauma, healing, addiction recovery, and mental health. The chill vibe that permeated throughout the four days of festivities fostered an environment ripe for communing and connecting, making for rewarding exchanges between artist and audience like you seldom see at larger-scale festivals or conferences.Ī post shared by Park City Song Summit | Live Music Event embryonic roots of PCSS can be traced back to event founder Ben Anderson’s 2019 Park City Songwriter Festival. A silent auction supporting nonprofit organizations like Backline showcased the Summit’s mission: to place a spotlight on underrepresented matters and issues within the music culture-specifically focused on addiction/recovery and mental health awareness. Conversational panels offered spirited dialogues on matters of social justice and equity within the music industry as well as the trials and tribulations of the creative journey. The summit’s long-awaited debut featured a sprawling menu of options in addition to the music itself. Park City was the ideal setting for such a multifaceted gathering that sought to connect people, rather than entertain them.

The area exudes a certain frontier-era aesthetic and mystique, unveiling itself as a picturesque, nineteenth-century mining town, whilst doubling as a chic, contemporary alpine destination. Part of the allure was the positively majestic environs of Park City, UT. It seemed like the entire town was abuzz and ablaze with creative energy, from dawn until deep into the night. The performers blessed up a smattering of clubs and venues along Park City’s Main Street and various tents and small rooms at the Lodges at Deer Valley. The gathering took place from September 7th–10th, featuring a sensational smorgasbord of songwriters and eclectic artisans including-but not limited to- Jason Isbell, Father John Misty, Rising Appalachia, Warren Hayes, Daniel Donato, Anders Osborne, Celisse, Aida Victoria, Katie Pruitt, Keller Williams’ Grateful Gospel, Daryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, and Andrew Bird, among others. Finally arriving in its twice-pandemic-delayed inaugural year, Park City Song Summit sought to “redefine the live music experience.” Boasting intimate club performances by night juxtaposed with raw, personal panel discussions and illuminating long-form interviews by day, the summit did its best to bathe and bask in the “power and myth of song.”Īn ambitious affair that delivered on its promise and potential, PCSS’s programming offered a diverse, well-rounded assembly of artists, pioneers, promoters, and creators, presenting the “summit” as something adjacent to the traditional summer music “festival,” with a decided focus on mental health and addiction/recovery.