The Proper Way @ Deer Valley Resort free

The Proper Way @ Deer Valley Resort 1/3)2026.
in the snow park lodge

There’s nothing quite like heading to a concert on a cold winter night—you walk up and wait outside in the cold, excited for the upcoming show. As you’re let in, the warmth of the venue wraps you up like your favorite blanket. Then the excitement ramps up—soon some of your favorite acts will be on stage, performing some of your favorite tracks. It’s especially exciting when it’s a local lineup; local singers/bands always bring their all to each show, and make it the best time. If you’ve felt overloaded with Christmastime festivities, this show will be awesome for letting loose. Headlining is The Narcs, a four-piece group made up of childhood friends who play a mix of alt/rock, indie, funk and reggae. The Narcs released their debut album Local Hero in November, offering a wide variety of sounds and vibes. The opener “God Sounds” has a heavier alt/rock feel, but then as you get to “Dancing King,” you’re served up some jazzy chords and an insanely tasty bass track. Eyes Buggy and Seeking the Sun are also coming out to join the post-Christmas fun. Eyes Buggy describe themselves as a “proudly peculiar” band, serving up blues, jazz and punk vibes. Seeking the Sun has an addicting indie funk/rock vibe that will fit in perfectly with the other groups. Come hang out on Friday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the 21+ show are $13.38 and can be found at 24tix.com. (Emilee Atkinson)

The Proper Way
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The Proper Way @ Deer Valley Resort 12/27

There’s something to be said for returning to the classics. The Proper Way defines that distinction courtesy of their verve and versatility. A trio of Ogden-based multi-instrumentalists, they defy description courtesy of their varied repertoire. While some see them as a group that follows a strict Americana or acoustic band path, their choice of covers proves they’re not confined to any single genre, as they employ an electric piano and a steady rhythm in their dedication to diversity. The group originally consisted of Shane Osguthorpe and Scott Rogers, a duo that formed in 2016; Carrie Myers, another multi-instrumentalist and singer, joined them in 2018. While they currently exist as a trio, they show no constraints as far as the music that they cover. “We’re as likely to play a classic Willie Nelson song as we are Lizzo or the Avett Brothers or Elton John or John Craigie or Tyler Childers or The Bee Gees or Queen or Prince or John Prine or The Band or the Wood Brothers or a bunch of hymns or Jason Isbell or Tracy Chapman,” they state on their website. Indeed, given that they’ve found a fit for private concerts, weddings and weekends residencies, they can clearly adapt to any occasion. As far as this ensemble is concerned, The Proper Way seems to be any avenue the audience calls for. The Proper Way performs a free show at Deer Valley Resort at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, 1/3/26 Further information at bandsintown.com.