Relive the Utah Concert Experience!
Yellowcard•Mayday Parade•Anberlin•August 6, 2023•USANA Amphitheatre
Reviewed and Photographed by Jenica Schulz
The summer air was electric with anticipation as fans gathered at USANA Amphitheatre for a night that would surely be etched into their memories forever. The occasion? A triumphant reunion of bands that once ruled the early 2000s music scene: Anberlin, Mayday Parade, and the long-awaited return of Yellowcard.
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Reviewed and Photographed by Logan Fang
With the Twilight Concert Series coming to a close, I had the pleasure of watching Soccer Mommy take the stage for the penultimate performance of the 2023 lineup. This summer’s series featured a number of impressive artists, including Lord Huron, Death Cab for Cutie, and The Head and The Heart. Like these previous concerts, Soccer Mommy’s performance took place at the Gallivan Center, which to my surprise, fit the thousands of people in attendance.
Continue reading “SLC Twilight: Soccer Mommy”SLC Twilight•The Head and The Heart•Father John Misty•Miya Folick•August 4, 2023•Gallivan Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson
Friday, August 4th was another excellent night for the SLC Twilight Concert Series. Thousands of local music lovers gathered downtown at the Gallivan Center for the sold-out show featuring co-headliners The Head And The Heart, and Father John Misty. This was a show I had been excitedly anticipating for quite some time. I have been listening to The Head And The Heart since they began. They have become one of my favorite bands. So in February, when they announced their 2023 tour dates and locations, I quickly scanned the list, hoping to see Salt Lake City.
Continue reading “The Head and The Heart + Father John Misty”Ghost•Amon Amarth•August 7, 2023•USANA Amphitheatre
Reviewed and Photographed by Max Taylor
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In case you missed it, the legendary Swedish rock band, Ghost, made an appearance at the USANA Amphitheatre on August 7th, 2023 while on their RE-IMPERATOUR. It certainly was a night that all in attendance won’t soon forget. Utah is their fourth stop thus far on the tour. So if you still want to participate in their life-changing, theatric, pyro, and fog-filled ritual, visit their website for more details at ghost-official.com.
Ghost released their debut album in 2010 and since then have continued to utilize their love of theatrics, horror, mystery, and Scandinavian metal roots to create an experience unlike anything you’ve witnessed before. You’ll find the lead singer Tobias Forge, who goes by “Papa Emeritus”, dressed in a variety of outfits throughout the night. All very luxurious. Perhaps one of his most iconic outfits consisted of black Papal regalia adorned with decorative skull-like designs and other symbols and his face covered in a prosthetic mask and makeup resembling that of a skeleton. You will find all of the other band members, known as “Nameless Ghouls”, wearing slight variations of the same face concealing costumes, with one of the most memorable features being their masks that have these big black goggle-like eyes. Eyes that will pierce your soul.
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Back in 2018, when I heard that there was going to be a musical adaptation of the 1988 film Beetlejuice I must admit that my first thought was, “This is going to be terrible”. I’m not sure exactly why I thought that. Maybe because the film is so great and there are so many amazing actors that gave such iconic performances that I didn’t think anyone would ever be able to see the characters played differently or by different actors. Whatever the reason was, I didn’t have the best attitude when it came to the production.
Continue reading “Beetlejuice The Musical”Greta Van Fleet•Teddy Swims•August 2, 2023•Delta Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
Greta Van Fleet rocked the Delta Center with an unforgettable performance! The four-piece rock band delivered an electrifying show that was full of energy and emotion. From their hits to their more recent singles, Greta Van Fleet had the audience singing along and enjoying every moment. The audience was taken on a journey through the band’s music and left feeling uplifted and inspired. It was a powerful performance that showcased why Greta Van Fleet is one of the hottest acts in rock music today.
Continue reading “Greta Van Fleet”YUNGBLUD•Jean Dawson•Sophie Powers•August 3, 2023• The Complex
Reviewed and Photographed by Max Taylor
On August 3rd, 2023, the Doncaster, England legend, Dominic Richard Harrison – more famously known as YUNGBLUD – performed at The Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah. This show has been long anticipated by Utah YUNGBLUD fans. Considering the last time he made an appearance here was his sold-out show at The Complex in 2019(certainly not without trying though). The cancellation of shows in 2020, a giant snowstorm that got them stuck between Denver and Salt Lake in 2022, and other scheduling conflicts only added to the excitement, buzz, and anticipation to see the young rockstar return to the Beehive State.
Continue reading “YUNGBLUD”Andy Grammer•August 3, 2023•Red Butte Garden
Reviewed and Photographed by Jenica Schulz
When Andy Grammer took the stage in Salt Lake City, Utah, the crowd erupted into cheers as he kicked off his performance with the anthemic hit, “Love is the New Money.” He makes an analogy he heard from a John Mayer show saying “Remember as a kid and you had the crackers and peanut butter but you try to equally distribute it for every cracker, but you have a ton of leftover peanut butter at the end? Well, this is the last night of the tour and we have a lot of extra peanut butter.” Little did he know that Mother Nature had a surprise in store for them.
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Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
The Smashing Pumpkins started off August by putting on an epic performance at USANA Amphitheatre. They were supported by Stone Temple Pilots and Rival Sons. Those in attendance were treated to an unforgettable show, with iconic hits ringing out through the night. Fans of the band had the chance to relive their favorite moments and create some truly smashing memories.
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Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
Train, the three-time Grammy award-winning pop rock band, took the stage at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City on July 31, 2023. It was a night to remember. The band played all of their classic hits as well as some new material, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that had fans singing along and dancing in the aisles. If you’re looking for a fun night out, Train is a sure bet. I have seen Train several times and I am never let down by their live performance.
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