Drive-By Truckers

Drive-By Truckers • Deer Tick • Thelma and The Sleaze • June 17, 2025 • Red Butte Garden Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

In the warm summer air, surrounded by mountains and good vibes Drive-by Truckers played at Red Butte Garden Amphitheater.  They are currently on the Charm & Decadence Tour with Deer Tick, and Thelma and The Sleaze. The last time we were set to see them at Red Butte Garden Amphitheater there was a crazy downpour and the show had to be canceled. With the sunny skies and warm temps, we knew we were going to have a show. A great show at that.

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STYX

STYX • Kevin Cronin • Don Felder • June 11, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

It was a hot day out at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre when The Brotherhood of Rock Tour stopped by on Jun 11, 2025. STYX, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon fame, and Don Felder, former guitarist of the Eagles, brought a crowd of dedicated fans who disregarded the hot temps and focused on the classic songs from these legendary artists. This would be my first show of the summer out at Utah First Amp.  The biggest shows of the summer will be taking place there.  I was excited to be back out there with this show to kick things off.  STYX makes frequent stops at this venue, so it felt like tradition to be catching them there again.

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Disclosure

Disclosure

Ogden Twilight • Disclosure DJ Set • 1tbsp • Goyk • June 12, 2025 • Ogden Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard

The Ogden Twilight Concert Series is something that everyone looks forward to each summer. With the second show in for the series, Disclosure was set to play a DJ set at Ogden Amphitheater. With a unique setup, filled with bleachers, a lawn area, and a front VIP seating section, the Ogden Amphitheater is a place for everyone to come and listen to live events. For the Disclosure show, it hosted anyone from young couples, friend groups, to full families. 

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Ashe

Ashe • June 14, 2025 • The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Matisse McMullin

You know that a show is good when you leave feeling like you just had a heart-to-heart with a friend. That’s exactly what Ashe gave Salt Lake City on Saturday night. From the moment her backlit silhouette emerged through the fog on stage, she had the whole room locked in with her captivating presence, voice, and vulnerability. 

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Bayside

Bayside • Smoking Popes • June 9, 2025 • The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard

All the way from New York, Bayside is a rock band that is celebrating 25 years of being a band. Playing over 50 different songs over the course of two days, I was lucky enough to catch day one of their show live at The Depot. With a line out the door, the fans were not quite aware just how much of a great show they were in for that night, and as the doors opened at around 6:30 pm, it was showtime. 

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Fork Fest 2025 Day Two

The Aquabats

Fork Fest 2025 Day Two • The Aquabats • June 7, 2025 • Art Dye Park

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard and Kevin Rolfe

Fork Fest is the perfect local festival for Utah bands to bring their music to new and returning fans. Out in the middle of Art Dye Park in American Fork, Utah, Fork Fest is the hottest festival in the county, literally. Though the blazing heat was upon the festival, that didn’t stop some folks from getting out early to support some of the best bands in the state.

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OMD

OMD

OMD • June 6, 2025 • The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Summer is here.  The warmer weather means more concerts.  There are so many shows coming to Utah this summer and anticipation is high for so many of them.  It’s one thing to get excited about seeing one of your favorite bands come to Utah.  It’s another thing when that band was scheduled to play almost a year ago and had to cancel.  That was the case with Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, or OMD. 

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West 22nd

West 22nd • June 7, 2025 • Kilby Court

Reviewed and Photographed by Matisse McMullin

Photo Credit: Matisse McMullin

There’s something undeniably magical about summer nights at Kilby Court, like an electric and hazy feel that settles in as the sun goes down. I was reminded of that magic at West 22nd’s show on Saturday night. 

The Austin-based indie rock band finally made their long-awaited stop in Salt Lake City as part of their Nowhere To Be tour. They took the stage and played a show that was sweaty, loud, and perfect in a way only a summer concert in a tiny, authentic venue can be. With the crowd pressed close under the stage lights and guitars echoing off of the graffiti-covered walls, it seemed like one of those nights that feels like pure summer.

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Fork Fest 2025 Day One

Fork Fest 2025 Day One • June 6, 2025 • Art Dye Park, American Fork

Reviewed and Photographed by Matisse McMullin

On Friday, Fork Fest 2025 kicked off the summer season in Utah with an unforgettable celebration of music, art, and community. What makes Fork Fest unique is its blend of a serene mountain backdrop, a lively communal spirit, and a strong emphasis on showcasing local music.

Founded in 2010, Fork Fest was born out of a desire to create a festival that showcased Utah’s vibrant and growing music scene. This year’s event was, once again, held at the beloved  Art Dye Park in American Fork and featured a lineup of 32 bands across multiple genres.

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