Welcome to the 9th and 9th Street Festival’s Offical Website!
Held at the intersection of 900 South and 900 East in Salt Lake City, the 9th and 9th Street Festival has become annual event where everyone from the city converges to enjoy food, fun and music. This years event will be held all day on September 19th, 2009 and promises to be better than ever with an amazing line-up of performers and an eclectic mix of local artists, purveyors of fine foods and delights for both children and adults! Sponsored by the East Liberty Community Council, the 9th and 9th Street Festival was conceived as a way to bring neighbors together ...
The Nine Muses
While enjoying the 9th and 9th Street Festival at the Corner of 900 E. and 900 S. you are sure to notice a beautiful array of kinetic art. Call "The Nine Muses" it was installed in 2007. These works were the work of Seattle Artist, Troy Pillow. They are wonderful and constantly in motion.
Gross National Product – Self Described “Weird Music”
Gross National Product, comprised of four/five excellent Utah musicians, has been performing around Salt Lake City for 25 years now. The band has gone through many members, and todays group consists of three of the original musicians. Once upon a time, while playing at Juniors Tavern in 1983, we were asked to play ’Satin Doll’. We grudgingly complied, but Ralph the guitarist was angry. He turned his amp to eleven, and screamed through the tune. We all followed suit. Thus was born GNP. We play our original tunes without abandon, bordering often on avant garde, yet tight melodies and segues ...
Highway 6 – On the Festival Stage at 2:30!
Heidi and Tom (Dad) first recorded when Heidi was just 2 years old….along with sister Disa Nedreberg, the result has grown to a musical collaboration known as “Love Songs to the Desert”, an album scheduled to be released in 2009. Inspired by the landscapes of the West, and evoking the simplicity of the desert, original songs by Heidi and Tom explore life, love, longing, and loss. Joined by Tom's long-time In Stereo bandmates Matt Rushton, Kyle Johnson, and Ted Townsend, Highway 6 is a fresh sound and a unique band chemistry – which equals moving music and a kick ass performance. If you ...
Belly Dance Troupe Shah Sitara
From 3:30 to 4:00pm on the day of the festival the Belly Dance Troupe Shah Sitara will be performing for you. You won't want to miss this! A fantastic fusion of dance styles. Presented on-stage, from Folkloric to Cabaret and beyond. Presenting a dazzling array of dance works celebrating rich traditions of the Near East. From ancient to contemporary, from folkloric to interpretive, with vibrant original choreographies and stunning improvisations.
Wasatch Coaching Acadamy
The 9th and 9th Street Festival is proud to once again host the Wasatch Coaching Acadamy as our opening act! The Wasatch Coaching Academy not only gives students the opportunity to learn to play music, but they also give them the opportunity to perform before live audiences. For many years, I have believed that young musicians in training need a place to get the coaching ...
