Relive the Utah Concert Experience!
OMD • June 6, 2025 • The Union
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
Summer is here. The warmer weather means more concerts. There are so many shows coming to Utah this summer and anticipation is high for so many of them. It’s one thing to get excited about seeing one of your favorite bands come to Utah. It’s another thing when that band was scheduled to play almost a year ago and had to cancel. That was the case with Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, or OMD.
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West 22nd • June 7, 2025 • Kilby Court
Reviewed and Photographed by Matisse McMullin
There’s something undeniably magical about summer nights at Kilby Court, like an electric and hazy feel that settles in as the sun goes down. I was reminded of that magic at West 22nd’s show on Saturday night.
The Austin-based indie rock band finally made their long-awaited stop in Salt Lake City as part of their Nowhere To Be tour. They took the stage and played a show that was sweaty, loud, and perfect in a way only a summer concert in a tiny, authentic venue can be. With the crowd pressed close under the stage lights and guitars echoing off of the graffiti-covered walls, it seemed like one of those nights that feels like pure summer.
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Blondeshell • Jahnah Camille • June 6, 2025 • Soundwell
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
Soundwell was filled with excited Blondeshell fans waiting to see the indie band play in Salt Lake City again. Blondshell (Sabrina Teitelbaum) recently released her highly anticipated sophomore album If You Asked For A Picture via Partisan Records.
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Fork Fest 2025 Day One • June 6, 2025 • Art Dye Park, American Fork
Reviewed and Photographed by Matisse McMullin
On Friday, Fork Fest 2025 kicked off the summer season in Utah with an unforgettable celebration of music, art, and community. What makes Fork Fest unique is its blend of a serene mountain backdrop, a lively communal spirit, and a strong emphasis on showcasing local music.
Founded in 2010, Fork Fest was born out of a desire to create a festival that showcased Utah’s vibrant and growing music scene. This year’s event was, once again, held at the beloved Art Dye Park in American Fork and featured a lineup of 32 bands across multiple genres.
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REDWEST 2025 Announce Post Malone, Noah Kahan, & Kacey Musgraves as headliners
THE REDWEST LINEUP IS HERE!!
REDWEST Country Music Festival has upped their game. BIG TIME! Don’t miss Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, The Red Clay Strays, Ella Langley, Koe Wetzel, Treaty Oak Revival, Ian Munsick, Sam Barber, and many more in Salt Lake City, UT. RED WEST will be taking place from October 10-12, 2025 at the Utah State Fairpark!
This year REDWEST promises bigger production. Just look at the lineup! They’re already following through on that. They’re committing to an enhanced VIP and VIP+ experience. And this year they’re going to allow re-entry!
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10:00 AM MST. You can get ticket information and all the details at Redwestslc.com
Ivan Cornejo • Andrea Bejar • May 31, 2025 • Maverik Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Marlo Matamoros
Ivan Cornejo brought his Mirada Tour Parte 2 to the Maverik Center on May 31st. Andrea Bejar would join Ivan to open the show. I had never photographed at the Maverik Center, so I was even more excited for the show. The Maverik Center holds over 12,000 and has hosted artists such as Justin Beiber, Elton John, and Linkin Park. Ivan Cornejo is a Mexican American singer-songwriter from Riverside California who was born in 2004.
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Peach Pit • Briston Maroney • Bnny • June 2, 2025 • Sandy Amphitheater
Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard
Sitting in the middle of Sandy, Utah there is a gem for live music to thrive. This place is called Sandy Amphitheatre, and it was quite packed with a crowd for the sold-out Peach Pit show. Though this show happened on a Tuesday night, it did not keep people from taking work off or leaving work early, to camp outside of the venue waiting in line for the show. With an excited crowd and doors opening as early as 5:00 PM, it was time to get the show started.
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Ava Maybee • Annika Rose • Sabrina Fair • June 2, 2025 • Kilby Court
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
The excited energy flowed through an intimate crowd at Kilby Court on the cool summer night. Ava Maybee, American Idol alum and daughter of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer, Chad Smith, headlined with Annika Rose and Sabrina Fair making the night one to remember.
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KHRUANGBIN • John Carrol Kirby • June 1, 2025 • Ogden Amphitheater
Reviewed and Photographed by Marlo Matamoros
KHRUANGBIN performed at the opening show of the Ogden Twilight Concert Series on June 1st. John Carroll Kirby would join the trio and open the show. The Ogden Twilight series is an annual summer music event held in Ogden, Utah at the Ogden Amphitheater. Walking into the amphitheater one of the first things that I noticed were the food trucks and merch booth that were full of lines. I was excited to photograph here because it’s another event center I’ve never been to.
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Trampled By Turtles • May 29, 2025 • Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
I’m only two shows into the 2025 Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series. So far, this concert series has not disappointed. Cheap Trick started things off on a chilly but rockin’ night. Trampled By Turtles showed up on a beautiful evening and delighted their fans with a setlist perfectly crafted for an evening at Red Butte Garden. I think this summer at the garden is going to be another good one!
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