The O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale is hosting a showcase of local bands on July 25th at 8:00 p.m.  Featured musicians include Erik the Red, Mason’s Jar of Jam, Matt Abernathy, Josh Warburton and Jerone Wedig. Tickets are $8.00 prior to the event and $10 at the door. The evening of music is sponsored by The Independent.

Mason’s Jar of Jam hails from Cedar City, and the five band members create a sound reminiscent of John Mayer and Dave Matthews. Founded in 2006, the band plays all original songs with an irresistible groove.

Matt Abernathy will be the evening’s featured first performer. According to Yvonne Wall of the Southern Utah Songwriters Association, “He soulfully renders riveting and heartfelt songs, while his fingers appear to effortlessly play the guitar.” Abernathy hasn’t performed much in recent years, but now that he’s completed some recordings, he’s returning to the stage.

Josh Warburton – most recently of Crippled Stripper fame – began writing his own songs at the age of 15. His songwriting style is simplistic yet emotional, with lyrics people can relate to and a passion many find inspiring. Josh has performed throughout the West and has opened for such acts as SheDaisy, Little River Band and John Lee Hooker, Jr. He is also a regular performer at the top-rated Red Mountain Spa in Ivins.

Jerone Wedig is known around town as the “blues barber.” The singer and guitarist cuts hair by day and sings the blues by night. Wedig operates a recording studio from the back of his barber shop in downtown St. George. The Jerone Wedig trio, a jazzy blues group, has been a local favorite for five years running now.