Music and comedy collide near Cottonwood Heights

  • 2022-05-20
The comedy rock duo Tenacious D and comedian Puddles Pity Party are scheduled to perform together near Cottonwood Heights in June.

This will take place at the Sandy Amphitheater, which is a mere six-minute drive from Cottonwood Heights, and is the sort of venue that often uses poster printing to highlight upcoming shows.

Tenacious D formed in 1994 by actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass. Before their debut album in 2001, the group starred in a three-season comedy television series. They have also made a film and a web-series.

Musically, critics have described their work as “mock rock,” as it mixes absurdist comedy with rock music. Noted influences the band members have mentioned include The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Tom Waits.

Puddles Pity Party is the alter-ego of comedian Mike Geier. He has a downbeat personality and does not speak on stage. Along with singing, he also performs silent prop comedy, miming, and audience participation. He has given performances all over the world, many of which includes his residency at the Las Vegas hotel, Caesar's Palace. Attendees might recognize him from America's Got Talent and his cover of Lorde's 'Royals,' which went viral on YouTube.

The performance by Puddles and Tenacious D will take place at 1245 E9400 S in Sandy on June 17 at 7:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased from several different online vendors, including Happening Next.