Duran Duran

Duran Duran• w/ Nile Rodgers & Chic• and Bastille• June 3, 2023• Vivint Arena

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Kevin Rolfe

The last time Duran Duran made a tour stop in Utah was way back in 2005.  So to say anticipation for this concert was high is an understatement.  Duran Duran has a huge fanbase here so it was a little surprising that they haven’t played here more often.  When I saw this show announced I knew it would be one I had to attend.  The only other time I have seen Duran Duran was at the KROQ Inland Invasion back in 2003.  It was a billion degrees and a really long day.  So I was excited to be seeing Duran Duran headlining their own show.  Interestingly enough, they would coheadline with The Cure.  The Cure would be playing Vivint Arena the following night.  A show I would also be attending.  These groups could not be more different and yet they’re somehow tied together for me. 

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Bastille October 5, 2019, The Complex

By: Kevin Rolfe

Photo By: Kevin Rolfe @utahconcertreview

Have you ever seen Bastille live before? I’ve seen them one other time when they played at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University. After that Utah County concert, I knew Bastille was a band I would always enjoy seeing live when they came to Utah. The combination of hearing their melodic indie pop style live and the energy of the band make the Bastille live show one to never miss.

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