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Chase Checks In... The Blog

The 2026 Event Music Playbook: How One Solo Acoustic Musician Creates Every Chapter of Your Night

There is a profound shift happening in the world of events as we move through 2026. Whether I’m standing in a glass-walled ballroom overlooking a city skyline or an intimate backyard under a canopy of oak trees, I feel it:…

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Aug 1, 2026

Live Music vs. Playlist in 2026: Why a Solo Acoustic Musician Wins Every Time

There is an undeniable magic that happens the moment the first organic chord rings out in a room. Whether you are planning an intimate wedding reception, a high-stakes corporate gathering, or an upscale private celebration, the entertainment you choose dictates…

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Jul 21, 2026

Struggling For Corporate Event Entertainment? 5 Reasons a Solo Acoustic Musician Beats a DJ

Planning a high-end corporate gathering, executive retreat, or client appreciation dinner comes with a very specific set of high-stakes pressures. As an event planner or corporate event coordinator, you are not just booking entertainment; you are curating an entire atmospheric…

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Jul 16, 2026

The Power of the Solo Acoustic Performance: Creating Intimacy in Grand Spaces

There is a moment right before the first chord is struck when a large room, a grand ballroom, a high-ceilinged museum hall, or a sprawling outdoor terrace, feels almost too big to fill. The air is thick with the low…

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Jul 6, 2026

Carolina Roots and Patio Magic at RoHa Brewing Project

 

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a performance stops being a "gig" and starts being a shared experience. Last night at RoHa Brewing Project in Salt Lake City was one of those nights.

If you’ve spent…

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Jun 19, 2026

Chase Checks In: Here Comes the Sun

It is good to be back.

A home carries a heavy, vigilant silence when a child is unwell—a different kind of quiet than the restorative hush of a late-night practice session. This past week, that was the atmosphere in our…

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Jun 18, 2026

Community Love Spotlight: Slices and Songs at Este Pizza

The neighborhood heart often beats loudest at the corner of a local pizza shop. It’s a place where the right song meets the right slice, and for a moment, the frantic pace of the digital world just fades away. In…

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Jun 15, 2026

Beyond the Background: How Live Music Creates Unforgettable Event Moments

A single chord can change the temperature of a room. It’s the difference between a space that is merely "occupied" and one that is truly "alive."

In the world of event planning: whether you are orchestrating a lifelong commitment at…

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Jun 13, 2026

Community Love Spotlight: Summer Vibes at Second Summit Cider

Watching the heat of the Utah sun bow to the cool shadows of the Wasatch Range is my favorite way to start a Wednesday show. It’s a mid-week pivot where the workweek hustle meets the intentionality of a summer evening.…

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Jun 11, 2026

Community Love Spotlight: Sunset Strings at Gracie’s

Downtown Salt Lake City settles into a soft, golden velvet as the Monday sun dips behind the buildings. This past Monday, June 1st, I found myself back on the outdoor stage at Gracie’s, where the air was perfect and…

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Jun 9, 2026

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