PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
June 8, 2015
Media Contact
Jane Gendron
(435) 640-3315
jgendron@jgendron.com
Park City Institute Presents
Smash Mouth ∙ Toad the Wet Sprocket ∙ Tonic
June 30, 2015
St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights
Concert Series at Deer Valley Resort
PARK CITY, UT – The hits are instantly recognizable: Smash Mouth’s “All-Star,” Toad the Wet
Sprocket’s “Walk on the Ocean” and Tonic’s “If You Could Only See.” This triple billing rocks the
St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights concert series on June 30. Touring together for June and July,
these powerhouse, lyrical, witty musicians deliver an electrifying summer season opener at Deer
Valley Resort’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Tickets and information available at Park
City Institute’s box office, 435-655-3114, or online at www.BigStarsBrightNightsConcerts.org
Smash Mouth, fronted by Steve Harwell, has been churning out hits for two decades. Creating fresh
tunes out of what one New York Times reviewer called “an ingenious, time-hopping patchwork,” the
band’s debut album (“Fush Yu Mang”), which featured the hit “Walkin’ on the Sun,” started the
multi-platinum tidal wave in the late ’90s. The follow-up “Astrolounge” delivered more chart
toppers, including “All-Star,” “Then the Morning Comes” and “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby.”
Upbeat, often funny, party tunes (2012’s “Magic” and Pacific Coast Party”) and contributions to film
soundtracks (such as “Shrek”) are all a part of Smash Mouth’s California-surf-garage-tinged
American rock story.
The folk-pop lyricism of Toad the Wet Sprocket (named for an obscure Monty Python reference
and fronted by Glen Phillips) is best known for spawning runaway hits “Walk on the Ocean,” “All I
Want,” “Something’s Always Wrong” and “Fall Down.” The California band, comprised of four
friends who met in high school (Philips, Dean Dinning, Todd Nichols and Randy Guss) was formed
in 1986. Since then, they’ve released six albums, including newer hits, such as “California Wasted”
and “The Moment.” Even though its long history has included moments of hiatus, the reunited Toad
continues to tap into that original chemistry. As a Santa Barbara Independent reviewer writes,
“Toad’s execution of their considerable musical catalog [is] both vibrant and faultless.”
Tonic delivers guitar-driven rock reflected in Billboard toppers “If You Could Only See” and “Take
Me As I Am.” The band, comprised of Emerson Hart, Jeff Russo and Dan Lavery, has produced six
Top 10 singles, sold more than 4 million records, received multiple Grammy nominations, platinum
albums and the No.1 most played rock song of 1998. Known for its impressive live shows, Tonic
took a hiatus to explore solo endeavors before returning to the road – and studio. The band’s fifth
studio album is slated for release this fall.
“These bands set the perfect tone for summer,” says PCI executive director Teri Orr. “From melodic,
introspective songwriting to dance-able party tunes, this is a spectacular blend of decades-honed
musicianship from three top-notch bands that continue to create together and, most of all, entertain.”
CONCERT DETAILS
All St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights concerts take place at Deer Valley Resort’s Snow Park
Outdoor Amphitheater. Shows start at 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets may be purchased
via phone at 435-655-3114, online at www.BigStarsBrightNightsConcerts.org or at Park City
Institute’s Box Office (located at 435 Swede Alley in the Mega-Genius Supply store and IQHQ for
the summer). Lawn tickets may also be purchased at the New Park Mega-Genius location (1153
Center Drive, Suite G-230); Hugo Coffee (1794 Olympic Pkwy); The King’s English Bookshop
(1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City); the Deer Valley Signatures stores located at 625 Main
Street and Silver Lake Village and Deer Valley Etc. in Snow Park Lodge (please call 435-6491000 for Deer Valley store hours).
Gates open 90-minutes before show time. Coolers are permitted and a nine-inch chair height
restriction (i.e. you shouldn't be able to roll a basketball under the seat) is enforced. Concerts will
be held rain or shine.
2015 Line-Up & Pricing
Smash Mouth, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Tonic
June 30, 2015
Lawn seating: $40
Reserved seating: $55 and $75
Taste of “Treme:” Lucia Micarelli, The Funky Meters and
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
July 3, 2015
Lawn seating: $40
Reserved seating: $55 and $75
Warren Haynes with Gov’t Mule
July 16
Lawn seating: $40
Reserved seating: $55 and $75
Easton Corbin
July 23, 2015
Lawn seating: $40
Reserved seating: $55 and $75
Esperanza Spalding, Perla Batalla and Anna Wilson
July 30, 2015
Lawn seating: $40
Reserved seating: $55 and $75
Grace Potter
August 4, 2015
Lawn seating: $40
Reserved seating: $55 and $75
Chris Botti and Joshua Bell
August 15, 2015
Lawn seating: $45
Reserved seating: $65 and $85
The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo
August 22, 2015
Lawn seating: $45
Reserved seating: $65 and $85
Lee Brice
August 29, 2015
Lawn seating: $40
Reserved seating: $55 and $75
Aloe Blacc
September 6, 2015
Lawn seating: $45
Reserved seating: $65 and $85
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* Please contact Jane Gendron for interview requests, review tickets and press information,
jgendron@jgendron.com or 435-640-3315.
ENTERTAINING, EDUCATING AND ILLUMINATING SINCE 1998
Park City Institute is a non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing world-class performances and
new ideas to the community. Since 1998, PCI has presented internationally renowned and cutting
edge musicians, actors, authors, comedians, dancers, speakers and film at The George S. and
Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts (a joint-use facility with the Park City School
District). The organization is presenting its 12th season of headliner concerts at Deer Valley Resort
in this summer. PCI is dedicated to introducing young people to the arts through free student
outreach workshops, shows and demonstrations. They proudly launched the Mega-Genius Supply
Store and IQ HQ - an after school literacy program and very thinky retail store - in January 2010
and recently opened a second Mega-Genius retail shop in New Park this spring. And the
organization continues to illuminate with TEDx events, Curiosities evenings and the Park City
Institute / Strategic News Service Future in Review Speaker Series.
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