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UCR Interview: The Crane Wives

UCR Interview • Emilee Petersmark & Kate Pillsbury of The Crane Wives

After an expansive run of 2025 tour dates, indie rock band The Crane Wives (1.3m Spotify monthly listeners, 763.5k TikTok likes) are showing no signs of slowing down. The Crane Wives will bring their dynamic live show back to stages nationwide, delighting audiences in cities including Los Angeles, Portland, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and beyond. They will be here in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 24th, at The Complex.

We had the opportunity to catch up with Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury of The Crane Wives on a tour stop in Portland, leading up to their second visit to Salt Lake City. They were so fun to talk to, and there is no doubt that their show is going to be amazing. Enjoy!

Interviewed by Kevin Rolfe

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The Dead South

The Dead South • June 19, 2026 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Ava Dalton

Photo Credit: Ava Dalton

On June 19th, a Friday night, through the yellow summer sunset glow, the Sandy Amphitheater was packed with people of all ages. The Dead South completely sold out the Sandy Amphitheater on the Salt Lake City stop of their self-titled tour. The bluegrass band began their Summer 2026 America tour on June 11 in Oregon, making Salt Lake City the sixth stop of their tour. From Utah, they head to seven more U.S. shows before heading to Europe.

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Pitbull

Pitbull • Lil Jon • June 3, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Kevin Rolfe

There are concerts, and then there are parties. When Pitbull rolled into Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, he delivered what can only be defined as a massive party in spectacular fashion. Known as “Mr. Worldwide,” Pitbull transformed the venue into a high-energy celebration filled with hit songs, nonstop dancing, and an atmosphere that felt more like a massive nightclub than an outdoor concert. This was my first time seeing Pitbull. I had heard good things about his shows. But I was in no way prepared for the energy level of the fans, and all that was happening on stage

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Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars

Metric • Broken Social Scene • Stars • June 13, 2026 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

Photo Credit: Amelia Weyerstall

The warm summer night had Metric fans of young and older generations having the best time of their lives. Fans of Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars were dressed in full handmade outfits of their merch, had bright colored hair in pinks and greens, and had an electric energy that was contagious. The night was filled with fun, friendship and all the feels on the “All the Feelings Tour”

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Tash Sultana

Tash Sultana • May 30, 2026 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Kevin Rolfe

Tash Sultana’s performance at Sandy Amphitheater on May 30th was a masterclass in musicianship, creativity, and connection. On a warm evening under the open sky, fans gathered to witness one of the most unique performers in modern music. They were rewarded with a concert that felt both intimate and larger than life. Known for blending multiple genres and building entire songs live through looping, Tash Sultana delivered a captivating set that showcased extraordinary talent and an unmistakable passion for performance. This was the perfect concert to usher in a summer full of great shows at the Sandy Amphitheater.

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Kesha

Kesha

Kesha • Chromeo • Sizzy Rocket • May 30, 2026 • Utah First Amphitheatre

Reviewed by Sam Howard

Photographed by Vanessa Holt, courtesy of High Rise Media and Live Nation

Photo Credit: Vanessa Holt

When you think of early 2010s pop music, there are some big names that come to mind, with Kesha being one of the biggest. Getting to see her live at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, Utah, felt like opening up a time capsule from 16 years ago, and it didn’t disappoint. Kesha paid a visit here on her Freedom tour, and with supporting acts from Sizzy Rocket and Chromeo, the entire concert was set to be a raging fun time. 

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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen • May 21, 2026 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Kevin Rolfe

For more than four decades, Echo & the Bunnymen have occupied a unique place in alternative rock history. Their music helped define an era while continuing to resonate with generations of fans who discovered the band long after its initial rise to prominence. When the legendary British group brought their “More Songs To Learn & Sing” Tour to the Union Event Center in Salt Lake City, the evening became a celebration of a catalog that has endured through changing musical trends, proving that great songs never lose their power.

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Yellowcard

Yellowcard • May 21, 2026 • The Plaza at America First Field

Reviewed and Photographed by Jenica Howden

Photo Credit: Jenica Howden

Yellowcard brought serious energy to Sandy, Utah, on May 21 as the “Up Up Down Down Tour” stopped at The Plaza at America First Field. With Plain White T’s and New Found Glory kicking off the night, the crowd was already fired up before Yellowcard even hit the stage.

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