Murphy & the Giant is a high energy 5 piece Irish inspired folk rock band with songs on social commentary, triumph, woe, friendship and celebration. This irreverent band was formed around front man Dan O'Connor in the salt lake city area with Jamie Mcintosh on violin Evan Altuzarra on drums Jesus Acosta on lead guitar and Mitch Shepard on bass. Murphy and the Giant is a fun rowdy folk rock experience Hard hitting duo Dead Country Gentlemen combine octave fuzz riff driven blues with lyrics about death, ghosts, magic and love loss to deliver heartfelt shows that reflect their unsettling lyrics.

Murphy & the Giant is a high energy 5 piece Irish inspired folk rock band with songs on social commentary, triumph, woe, friendship and celebration. This irreverent band was formed around front man Dan O'Connor in the salt lake city area with Jamie Mcintosh on violin Evan Altuzarra on drums Jesus Acosta on lead guitar and Mitch Shepard on bass. Murphy and the Giant is a fun rowdy folk rock experience for any bar or venue to drink and dance the night away to.

For the past seven years, Nick Passey has played guitar with and lent his vocals, wit, and charm to the legend that is Folk Hogan. As many talented musicians have before him, he is stretching out to express himself as a solo performer with a unique and strong story all his own.

For the past seven years, Nick Passey has played guitar with and lent his vocals, wit, and charm to the legend that is Folk Hogan. As many talented musicians have before him, he is stretching out to express himself as a solo performer with a unique and strong story all his own.

Music by Nick Passey at Sugarhouse farmers market Free All Ages