Mavis Staples, Cimafunk, Cory Mon, Live at The Marquis

Thursday night at The Marquis is the official start to Park City Song Summit starring the legendary Mavis Staples, followed by Cimafunk for a groundbreaking late-night performance. Start the night with our friend singer-songwriter Cory Mon!

Mavis Staples is a once-in-a-generation artist whose impact on music and culture would be difficult to overstate. She’s a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a civil rights icon, a GRAMMY Award-winner, a chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer, a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient, and a Kennedy Center honoree. She marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and sang in Barack Obama’s White House. She’s collaborated with everyone from Prince and Bob Dylan to Arcade Fire and Hozier. ⁠

Cimafunk is a Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar. His name refers to his heritage as a “cimarrón,” Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert classical Cuban rhythms with innovative mixes of funk, afrobeat and hip hop. Cimafunk has received overwhelming praise touring the U.S. and Europe, making a name for himself as one of today’s great showman, performing an electric live show with La Tribu, his 9-person band from Havana. His live show is a celebration of groove and an unforgettable sonic and bodily experience. Cimafunk is redefining contemporary Cuban music as well as Afro-Latin identity and the fusion of black cultures. His latest album, El Alimento, was nominated at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.

Singer/songwriter Cory Mon has a distinctly unique, albeit pleasant voice in the world of music. “Happy (sometimes sad), gritty, funky, folksy, bluesy, rock… I guess”… he says when asked the dreaded, “So what type of music do you play?” Assuming the life of a musician, Cory has thrived as well as endured through the many ups and downs that have come throughout his well tenured career. Cory has released 50+ original songs and toured with and/or supported a handful of his favorite artists, JJ Grey & Mofro, Sean Hayes, The Avett Brothers, Patterson Hood etc.

DAY & TIME:
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Performance: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

TICKETS:
Single-Day, Multi-Day, and Individual Show Options Available

About Park City Song Summit

Song Summit is a different way to experience a music festival, emphasizing wellness, mental health, addiction recovery & inclusivity. Learn More