By: Mandi West
Jack’s Wood Fired Oven on Main Street hosts a Jazz Jam night
every Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. to try and showcase the musical talent
around Logan, Utah.
The pizza place works with the Music Department up at Utah
State University to help bring people in to perform. Harrison Davis first
thought of the idea. He thought that it was something that not a lot of
restaurants offered in the area.
“I know a lot of people that are very talented and that jazz
is a good beat that I think all ages can jam to,” Davis said. “I think that
there is a market out there that would love to listen to some live music and
eat some great pizza.”
Local artist Nick Miner said that some restaurants in the
valley used to have live music and open mic nights but don’t do it anymore
because they felt it was not good for business. Miner said that he loved to
perform at Citrus and Sage’s jazz nights but then it closed down because of
funds.
“It’s nice to perform at Jack’s because it is always a great
vibe there,” Miner said. “I think that music is a great way to bring customers
in to have a great night eating and jamming.”
Miner is studying drumming and said that people came up to
him after performances to ask him to work at events. He said that it has been
great to publicize his talent.
One thing that Jack’s recognized is that having live music
isn’t for everyone. But Davis feels confident that it is popular enough to keep
the restaurant and Jazz Jam nights going.
“Good food, good music, good people. That is our philosophy
and we strive to keep it that way,” Davis said. “We want to support the local
talent and all that it has to offer along with our fantastic food.”
Jack’s offers many concerts on other nights along with the
Jazz Jam nights and people interested in performing should call 435-754-7523 to
ask about scheduling a night.
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