Category: Concert Reviews

I Dont Know How But They Found Me (iDKHOW) & Joywave w/ Savannah Conley• September 3, 2022• Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

On Saturday, September 3rd, Salt Lake City’s own alternative pop rock band, I Dont Know How But They Found Me (iDKHOW), brought their “Welcome to Hellvetica” tour home to Utah. Co-headliner Joywave joined them, putting on an exciting show at the Sandy Amphitheater. Knowing that iDKHOW originated in Utah, I had anticipated a solid turnout for their hometown concert. I was surprised to see that the crowd was not as large in numbers as I had expected. I suspect the fact that both bands have already performed separate concerts in Utah earlier this year may have had something to do with the lower attendance. Although the crowd may have been small in numbers, the fans there brought big energy.  

The Driver Era w/ Summer Salt and Almost Monday• August 23, 2022• The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Tomo Crestani

From Disney star to lead singer of a band with his brother,  Ross Lynch is making his impact on the music industry. With their Summer 2022 Tour, The Driver Era brought two acts to support the show. The first band coming along on this tour was Almost Monday. They were followed by Summer Salt. It is a pretty fun lineup to see live. The Union Event Center is a very fun venue and perfectly suited the bands visiting. 

Fits and the Tantrums & Andy Grammer w/ Jade Jackson• August 18, 2022• Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

On Thursday, August 18th, Fitz And The Tantrums brought their “Wrong Party” tour to the Sandy Amphitheatre. They brought along with them co-headline Andy Grammer. It has only been six months since Andy Grammer’s last concert in Utah. I also had the opportunity to attend that one. He had released some new music since then, so I was excited to see what would be different. I was not too familiar with the band Fitz And The Tantrums. But by the night’s end, I realized I knew more of their songs than I had expected. The evening was full of the most positive energy and exciting music. Walking around the venue, I noticed far more children than I typically see at concerts. For many of the young music lovers in attendance, this was their very first concert experience. It proved to be a show that will be hard to top. 

Big Time Rush• Spencer Sutherland• August 18, 2022• USANA Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

Big Time Rush & Spencer Sutherland brought the Forever Tour to Utah. And it sold out USANA’s pavilion seating on Thursday, August 18th! For the second to last show on the tour, fans donning Big Time Rush T-shirts or particularly dressed up for the occasion flooded into the amphitheater. Many of them had homemade signs under their arms with the hope of catching one of the performer’s eyes! It was the perfect night for an outdoor concert – not too hot, not cold, and, thankfully, no rain! 

Cuco• SLC Twilight• August 16, 2022• Gallivan Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Tomo Crestani

The third week of the Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series brought out a massive crowd. Although I was only able to attend the headline set, I was still very impressed with the turnout. The Gallivan center was the venue of choice for Mexican American artist and record producer, Cuco. With a large social media following, the crowd was no surprise to his loyal fanbase. However, having not heard of Cuco, I was incredibly surprised by his popularity.