Urban Lounge

Urban Lounge began operating in downtown Salt Lake City in 2001 as a bar and live-music venue for people aged 21 and older. Its address is 241 South 500 East, and it holds 400 people. Most patrons stand, though some seating is available, and a dedicated booth handles front-of-house and monitor sound. The venue books touring performers as well as local acts in a range of genres. Futurebound and Lens are among the artists who have performed there. In 2008, longtime sound engineer Chris Wright organized a purchase to prevent a shutdown and became the majority owner; Urban Partners also took ownership that August and improved the venue.