OUR PROGRAMS
Hot House West 501(c)(3) is building Utah's acoustic music scene with our four programs that organize and promote workshops, jams, concerts, dances, and professional gigs. As a community hub, we connect musicians of all levels, help record and launch new creative projects, give musicians compelling reasons to build careers here in Utah, and create fun shared musical experiences for audiences.
HOT HOUSE WEST
A NONPROFIT 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION
BUILDING UTAH'S ACOUSTIC MUSIC SCENE
HOT HOUSE WEST IS
We give musicians of all levels, from seasoned professionals to absolute beginners, the tools, the means, and the opportunities to play acoustic music.
We are elevating Salt Lake City's acoustic music scene to stand shoulder to shoulder with cities like Austin and Nashville, by making acoustic music a part of everyday life.
How do we define acoustic music?
Acoustic music is inherently social music - a shared language that brings people together through common songs and traditions. Musicians from different backgrounds can sit down and play, even when meeting for the first time. We focus on swing, bluegrass, old-time and adjacent traditions.
Want to learn more about our story and the rich traditions of acoustic music?
OUR IMPACT
168
MUSICIANS PAID IN 2024
On both the student and professional level,
we paid 134 musicians in 2024 (so far).
309
COMMUNITY EVENTS
So far in 2024, across our programs we've played, and hosted 308 performances, workshops, jams, dances, and video shoots.
5005
VOLUNTEER HOURS
From administration to events and everything in between, we’ve made extraordinary connections with the community through volunteer engagement.
Hot House West's impact goes beyond their own energetic performances. As a non-profit organization, they're dedicated to giving back. They support other non-profits through fundraising events and community outreach programs. Their commitment to music education ensures that the love of music can blossom in future generations.
Mindi Hansen Tippins
Sponsor / Audience Member
Few modern jazz groups play music that is both readily accessible and deeply sophisticated. Hot House West has built their home at that rarest of intersections.
Russell Schmidt
East Valley Jazz Collective
We love how Hot House West is always striving for perfection. They are a community-driven group. They unite dancers and musicians, provide valuable entertainment, and give opportunities for new musicians to bud into professionals. We look forward to dancing with them for years to come!
Benjamin Sundberg
Dancer
For music lovers of all ages and abilities, Hot House West throws open the door. Whether you're a seasoned musician or someone who's never touched an instrument, their welcoming environment fosters a love for music and the joy of playing together. This isn't about elitism; it's about the collective spirit and the power of music to connect us.
Mindi Hansen Tippins
Sponsor / Audience Member
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OUR PARTNERS
OUR SPONSORS
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THE OTW SAFETY
Violin Chair
THE TIFFANY & JARED QUILTER
Rhythm Guitar Chair
THE JACK & JOANN TURNER
Drum Chair
THE WOODBURY FAMILY
Trombone 2 Chair
IN HONOR OF MARVIN D. LOFLIN
Trumpet 3 Chair
THE ROY DONK
Trumpet 1 Chair
THE CORI FABIAN
Reed 3 Chair
THE TIPPINS FAMILY
Bandleader Chair
THE LOFLIN FAMILY
Bass Chair
THE SCOTT HANSEN
Trumpet 2 Chair
THE FELDMAN'S DELI
Vocal Chair
THE STEVE AND JANE SANTORA
Trombone 1 Chair