Relive the Utah Concert Experience!
Benjamin Booker • Kenny Segal • February 11, 2025 • Urban Lounge
Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard
The Urban Lounge is a very popular 21+ venue in downtown Salt Lake and has hosted shows that are both wild and intimate at the same time. Being in the heart of Salt Lake City, the Urban Lounge plays a defining role in the local music scene here in Utah and makes an exciting venue for bands and artists coming to play from out of town, like Benjamin Booker.
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Lauren Mayberry • January 31, 2025 • Soundwell SLC
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
I have found that whenever a vocalist in a band decides to go solo, things can go one of two ways. They create something interesting, and enjoyable and I become a fan of their work outside of the band from where I know them. The other is they try too hard to be different from the music we know them from. Or they aren’t able to put an album of songs together without their bandmates that their fans can connect with enough. I can understand the desire to try to make your own music and create an album trying different styles and techniques. It can be a risk, but I can’t blame an artist for wanting to do that. I personally enjoyed Lauren’s debut solo album, Vicious Creature. It was exciting to see that Mayberry announced a show in Salt Lake City. I couldn’t wait to hear these songs live.
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“Heart, undeniably, is a rock institution, an absolute powerhouse of searing guitar licks and unmistakable vocals.” – Consequence
“Ann’s voice is truly a gift from the heavens… she’s so good that her adjustments illustrated a master class in having range and vocal flexibility. Nancy’s guitar playing hasn’t waned….she’s become a player with more nuance and color over the years…” – LEO Weekly
“…exceptional…” – Charlotte Observer
Legendary rock band HEART today announced a run of rescheduled dates for 2025 following their triumphant Spring performances. The band will bring their signature sound to 19 cities, taking audiences on an unforgettable musical journey.
Last month, HEART was forced to postpone their remaining 2024 dates due to health reasons. You can read Ann Wilson’s full statement HERE.
Spencer Sanders • The Penny Candies • Sasha Haydn • February 1, 2025 • The Rise
Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard
Spencer Sanders live at The Rise in Provo, UT was a night full of folk sounds and storytelling through whimsical melodies. With family, friends, and family in attendance, The Rise made for a close and intimate stage setup. Allowing the artist to interact with the crowd and celebrate their music in a cozy way.
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Ramin Karimloo and The Broadgrass Band • January 24, 2025 • BYU Concert Hall
Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe
Photographed by Molly McCoy
I find it interesting the way we discover the artists we come to like. Back in the day, we’d hear a song on the radio, buy the album, and fall in love with a band by listening to them over and over. Sometimes, we’ll see a band or singer open a concert for someone we intend to see, and they end up becoming one of our favorites. More often today, we hear a song on TikTok or Instagram and go down the rabbit hole looking for more music than just the 30-second clip we heard. When it comes to becoming a fan of a star of musical theater it can be a little trickier. Most often we’ll hear a cast album and fall in love with a voice. From then on, pay attention to what they’ve done or will end up doing.
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Collective Soul • January 20, 2025 • The Union
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
We’ve had the opportunity to attend Collective Soul in concert multiple times. The takeaway from each concert we’ve been to is authenticity. This is such an authentic band. They genuinely seem to enjoy themselves on stage. Collective Soul seems to really appreciate their audience, and they appear to genuinely care about each other. Those elements make for a great concert experience. This Collective Soul concert at The Union Event Center in Salt Lake City was no exception.
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almost monday • Adrian Lyles • January 24, 2025 • Soundwell SLC
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
almost monday brought incredible energy to their sold-out show, and the first night of their “Dive” tour, to Soundwell in downtown Salt Lake City. Fans of both bands didn’t disappoint and were so warm and welcoming to both almost monday and Adrian Lyles. The crowd’s energy shook the whole venue, they were definitely excited.
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Thee Sacred Souls • Astyn Turr • January 22, 2025 • The Union Events Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Paige May
On January 22, 2025, The Union Event Center located in Salt Lake City, Utah hosted the beloved Thee Sacred Souls, a band with an expansive range of timeless music genres such as soul, funk, and R&B, drawing inspiration from the 1960s and 1970s. Their sound is best compared to Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, and The Stylistics with modern touches, therefore collecting widespread admiration, bringing a feel of nostalgia, and creating an atmosphere that resonates across many generations. Prior to joining the group, the talented vocalist Astyn Turr played as a solo act with similar characteristics, but with a hint of pop influences.
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MANIA: The ABBA Tribute • January 16, 2025 • The Depot
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
When I think of tribute bands, the first band that comes to mind is The Beatles. But in what has to be a close second at this point is ABBA. Over years, I have seen a major increase in the amount of ABBA tribute bands. It’s clear that Utah is a hot spot for ABBA fans. It seems whether it’s a tribute show or a regional production of the ABBA musical, Mama Mia, fans show up to see the songs of one of their favorite bands performed. The Depot was the perfect location for ABBA fans to turn out on a cold Thursday night to be warmed up by this extremely danceable music. The show was a rare seated event at The Depot, but as I’m sure you can imagine, the seats were not used for long or very often.
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The Book of Mormon • January 20, 2025 • Eccles Theater
It’s not often that a musical can stop through a town and connect with so many people and the culture is such a specific satirical in the way the Tony Award winning, The Book of Mormon does when it comes to Salt Lake City. I’d like to think, when South Park Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and co-songwriter for Frozen and Coco, and Avenue Q creator, Robert Lopez were writing this musical, they envisioned the production coming to Salt Lake City and how so many would love the inside jokes that are so specific to the area and culture. If they did imagine such a day, I’m sure they would know how much people would love the inside jokes.
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