We’re welcoming The Backseat Lovers to our Listening Room stage with HU Presents, with opener, Branson Anderson!
The Backseat Lovers is a rock band from Salt Lake City, UT. The band formed when lead vocalist Joshua Harmon, having heard of local drummer Juice Welch, introduced himself and asked if he wanted to start a band.
They immediately started working on arrangements for some of Josh's songs. Later Josh met lead guitarist and vocalist Jonas Swanson while waiting in line for an open mic at the Velour in Provo city. Neither of them got on the list to play that night, so they sat on a park bench outside the venue and played their songs to each other until they ran out of stuff to play. Josh invited Jonas to come down and play with he and Juice. It was that night that Out of Tune, a song Josh had been holding onto since he was 16, came to life when they arranged it as a group. In spring of 2018 the band began recording together.
They released their self produced EP Elevator Days on June 3, 2018 and played their first show a few short weeks after. They released their first full length LP, When We Were Friends on January 27th, 2019 which features the single "Kilby Girl" with over 35 million streams globally.
The band released their newest song "Heavy" in July of 2020, and is currently writing new material that they say is a product of the co-writing chemistry that has grown between Jonas & Joshua since the band started.
This is a ticketed event.
Spots are first-come. Standing room only.
Floor offers an up close view from the floor of the Listening Room, and the mezzanine offers a spot overlooking the floor.
In order to ensure a safe concert experience, we are offering a limited number of tickets for this event.
Important COVID policy added by Harrisburg University Presents and The Backseat Lovers team:
We are doing all we can to keep The Backseat Lovers team and the venue staff safe and healthy so they can continue their tour. With that in mind, please note the following policy:
Proof of vaccination with ID (original vaccination card or front and back photo) and at least two weeks have passed since the final dose
Alternately, if unvaccinated, provide proof of a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test (PCR or antigen) within 72 hours of the event and present to security prior to entry
The Englewood will not have rapid testing onsite
Thank you for your understanding and support of the artists as they hope to continue their show well beyond Hershey!
Grab food before the show:
Make sure to make a reservation for the Tavern or the covered patio for dinner ahead of the show. Or walk-in and grab a spot at either of the 2 bars in the Tavern, or a table on the open-air patio.