Join us in our mountain amphitheater for #1 country / Southern rock / Delta blues songwriter CJ Solar

CJ Solar is bringing his beloved stage show that is helping his career break out to Cache Valley! 

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His music has earned more than 4 million streams on Spotify.

Rolling Stone Country recently named CJ Solar a "New Artist You Need to Know," calling his unique style "Southern-rock muscle country with a hint of alt-rock sneer." 

Fans of bands as diverse as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and even Stone Temple Pilots should find themselves right at home at a CJ Solar show. 

CJ Solar has opened for acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank William Jr., Chris Janson, 38 Special, The Cadillac Three, Old Dominion and Gary Allan when not headlining his own shows to ecstatic audiences.

"Boasting a warm, raspy voice, strong guitar chops and simple, honest songs, he’s connecting with mainstream listeners without pandering or acting like a tough guy," Rolling Stone Country wrote of CJ.

Every single one of his bandsintown.com reviewers has rated his live show five stars.

One reviewer had this to say of his live act: 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One amazing show! 

"CJ Solar and his band are one of the absolute best live acts on the road today. 

"A healthy mix of great original songs and well chosen, unexpected covers make for one of the best musical evenings you can have. 

"A true original, and a performer who appreciates his fans!"

Thomas wrote the following:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the best shows I've seen in a long time.

"High spirited, fun, and entertaining as heck.

"Great live performer and a genuinely nice person to talk to after the shows.

"His band is tight, and has the chops to keep you entertained all night long."

As a songwriter, CJ Solar has passed on authentic tunes to big-name artists. He celebrated his first #1 country single with "Up Down," which he co-wrote with Morgan Wallen. 

He also co-wrote Jason Aldean’s “I Don’t Drink Anymore,” Jerrod Niemann’s Top 30 single “Blue Bandana” and “The Regulars” and Justin Moore’s “Between You & Me.” He also had writing credits Kyle Park’s single, “What the Heaven,” which hit #1 on the Texas regional radio chart.

Both singles from his first EP, “Airplane” and “American Girls,” hit #15 and were two of the highest charting singles from an independent artist. 

Rolling Stone Country listed “Airplane” as one of their “10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week.”

The chart success of both singles led to CJ being named “Independent Artist of the Year” at the 2019 Annual MusicRow Country Breakout Awards ceremony and being nominated for “Breakthrough Artist-Writer” at the 2019 MusicRow Awards.

THE MUSIC
It's all about the music, and you'll love every minute with tunes you know like:

• American Girls  (Watch the video)
• Tallboy (Watch the Video)
• Airplane (Watch the video)
• Just Another Day in the Country (Watch the video)
• Coming My Way (Watch the video)
• Watered Down Whiskey (Watch the video)
• More

Opening Act: Mark MacKay

Mark Mackay is bringing back his dynamic stage presence, spellbinding songcraft and rock and roll heart back to Cherry Peak for an encore performance as CJ Solar's opening act. 

He also opened for the Eli Young Band in 2022 and hosted a series of sold-out Christmas shows put on by Cherry Peak around the region. 

As a headliner, a festival act, or highlighting bills across the country with an array of performers — including Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, John Rich, and Eli Young Band, plus rockers like REO Speedwagon and 38 Special — Mark Mackay captivates audiences with fretboard mastery and memorable hooks.

“Summer Slowdown,” the first single in a series of forthcoming releases, evokes carnival midway magic as the temperature rises on a hot July night of romantic possibility. 

Penned by Jeffrey Steele, Neil Thrasher and Wendell Lee Mobley, the song is a prelude to a season of renewal, signaling a welcome return to touring, as Mark Mackay hits the road from his home base in Nashville.

Mark has also teamed up with a formidable co-writer and co-producer, Jeffrey Steele, a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee with GRAMMY nominations and multiple BMI and NSAI Songwriter of the Year honors. The duo is also mining Steele’s deep catalog, which includes hits for Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry, Faith Hill, and Aaron Lewis, recasting gems for Mark to record.

Debuting with his full length Trials & Tribulations, Mark introduced his vital blend of country and west coast rock. EP’s Long Wild Road and Leaving California — augmented by regular single releases — established his guitar-driven signature of hard-hitting choruses with soulful echoes of Bakersfield and Laurel Canyon.

A California native raised on classic country and trained as a classical pianist, Mark studied blues and rock guitar at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.

Mark performs solo on guitar and piano for television and radio appearances, and songwriter nights. 

But he loves to stretch out musically with a blazing electric guitar, fronting his band of top-notch Tennessee musicians. 

We'll Catch Ya At the Peak!

Tickets are going fast. Get yours now before we sell out.*

VENUE INFORMATION:

VENUE MAP:

𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗧 $20:
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕: $20+ Taxes & Fees
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔: $30+ Taxes & Fees
𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 w/ Grand Room Access: $75+ Taxes & Fees

(All seating areas are approximate and subject to change.)

GENERAL CONCERT INFO: 

PARKING
All parking for this show will be free. Those with Season Pass Parking will get the spots closest to the show with priority spots saved for Gold, Silver and Bronze season parking attendees. 

VIP SEATING:
Includes lawn/camp style chair as shown above as well as access to the VIP Grand Room with hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks while supplies last.

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING:
General admission seating space is virtually unlimited and includes the grassy area behind the VIP seating and beyond. Some concerts include two General Admission areas (General Admission area A and General Admission area B) with the area closer to the stage available at a slightly higher cost.

You are welcome to bring your own blankets or concert chairs for seating, provided the chairs stand no taller than 26 inches (not a standard camp chair, see photo above). We do ask that you don’t take up an unreasonable amount of space for either chairs or blankets and we reserve the right to limit the size and number of blankets as we see fit in order to best accommodate all guests.

Limited seating will be available for individuals with disabilities or conditions that may require seating not in compliance with the chair regulations. Please see a member of the Cherry Peak staff upon arrival for assistance.

Please carry out everything that you carry in to help keep our facility clean. General admission seating is on a first come/first served basis, so arrive early for the best possible seating.

General admission seating will only be allowed up to two hours before show time.

WEATHER CONDITIONS AND CONCERT CANCELLATION
Rain or Shine THE SHOW WILL GO ON! Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Please remember that it can become cool at night at Cherry Peak Resort once the sun goes down.

If for some reason a show must be cancelled and cannot be rescheduled, we will refund your purchase minus the facility fee. 

PHOTOGRAPHY
Recording or transmitting of the concerts is strictly prohibited. Flash photography is also prohibited. Non-flash photography may be permitted. If photography is completely prohibited, an announcement will be made prior to the start of the show.

FOOD AND DRINKS
Food and beverages will be available for purchase before and during the shows. Outside food will not be allowed in the venue. NO COOLERS ALLOWED AND NO GLASS CONTAINERS.

SMOKING/VAPING
In compliance with the Utah Clean Air Act, Cherry Peak is a non-smoking facility. Smoking and vaping are permitted only in the desiganted area outside the main entrance gate. Thank you for your cooperation.

APPROPRIATE CONDUCT
We want the Cherry Peak concerts to be enjoyed by all participants. Therefore, guests are expected to dress and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and to refrain from both conduct and language that would be considered offensive or disruptive. If you are dressed in an offensive manner, or are engaged in any type of inappropriate conduct, you may be escorted from the premises.

PETS
With the exception of service animals you may not bring pets to the concerts. Comfort animals are also prohibited.

PARKING
Premier parking passes (for parking near the lodge) are available on a limited basis for each concert and may be purchased online or in person but are anticipated to sell out quickly for most concerts. Parking with shuttle service to and from the concert area is available at locations further down the canyon for a fee of $10.

MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
If you or a member of your party has mobility impairments, accommodations will be made for seating a wheelchair accessible area. This includes both general admission areas as well as th VIP seating area. Notify a parking attendant or other member of the Cherry Peak staff upon arrival for further assistance. You may also call Cherry Peak Customer Service at 435-200-5050 in advance to arrange for special accommodations.

RETURNS
All ticket sales are final, but tickets are transferable and may be resold in the event you can't make it.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Please contact info@skicherrypeak.us or call 435-200-5050 for customer service not covered by this FAQ.

DIRECTIONS
ONLY 20 MINUTES FROM LOGAN! Turn east at the stoplight in Richmond, just 15 minutes north of Logan and south of Preston. Turn north on 300 East, then east again on 500 North (which turns into 11000 North). Follow the paved road just another few short miles up the canyon to Cherry Peak Resort!

Address:
3200 E 11000 N.
Richmond, UT 84333