Get your toes ready to tap—we’re excited to introduce new music group Hudson Lights, whose debut album came out earlier this week. The album features classic covers of legends like Frank Sinatra and The Beatles along with two original songs. Their sound has been described as “contemporary pop and jazz music.” In fact, you might recognize these guys from their cover of U2's hit, Beautiful Day:
Bob Ahlander, director of music at Shadow Mountain Records, says Hudson Lights fills a void in the music scene. “I have looked for something like this for the past 2-3 years. There simply isn't another group like them anywhere. They bring classic four-part harmonies back to mainstream music in way that is fresh and engaging. I am super excited about the possibilities.”
What we’re especially in love with here at LDS Living, is how clean the non-religious music is from Hudson Lights (perfect for anyone on your Christmas list—LDS or not!). And this style is so reflective of Hudson Lights members McKay Crockett, Keith Evans, Joseph Moore and Ross Welch, who are all just gems. In fact, we ran into Hudson Lights at the American Fork Deseret Book store—check how truly sweet these guys are:
Meet up with Hudson Lights yourself in the coming weeks at these events in the Salt Lake Area:
- November 15th: Hudson Lights will perform and sign copies of their album at the University Village Deseret Book (1076 S 750 E, Orem, UT) store at 6pm. Sorry Hudson Lights fans! This appearance had to be cancelled due to some scheduling conflicts. Catch them at these other SLC Valley events instead:
- November 19th: In partnership with FM100.3, Hudson Lights will perform a free mini-concert outdoors on the Triad Center plaza at 6:00pm. They will be giving away prizes, including tickets to the Michael Bublé concert that will take place that evening at the Energy Solutions Arena.
- November 22nd: Hudson Lights will perform as part of Deseret Book’s “Time Out for Women” event at the Maverik Center. Tickets are available here.
If you're not able to make it, don't worry! We've got all your Hudson Lights needs covered! For a limited time, you can get a free download of Hudson Lights singing "Silver Bells," and LDS Living is giving away five signed copies of the Hudson Lights's debut album! Just use the widget below to enter!