Utah Concert Review

Dropkick Murphys • Pennywise • October 9, 2024 • The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Marlo Matamoros

Dropkick Murphys performed at The Union Event Center on October 9, 2024. The American Celtic punk band brought Pennywise and The Scratch with them to join the show. Dropkick Murphys formed in the 90s and has incorporated traditional Irish folk into their sound. Dropkick Murphys formed in Boston and has had major success throughout the years including having their song “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” featured in the Oscar-winning film The Departed. American punk band Pennywise also have had their share of success. The members of the band all attended the same high school and got their name after Stephen King’s novel. 

Goth Babe • The Aces • October 8, 2024 • Granary Live

Reviewed and Photographed by Austin Dayton

A near-perfect warm October night was made perfect this week as Alternative/Indie artist Goth Babe made a tour stop in Salt Lake City, playing at the Granary Live. With them, Goth Babe brought The Aces, an all-girls alternative pop band that happened to be making a homecoming as the band had formed as a group an hour south in Orem, Utah. Goth Babe has made several stops in Utah in the years past and the crowd at the Granary Live venue made sure that Salt Lake City would continue to be on future tours! 

UPSAHL • Conor Burns • Zoe Ko • October 6, 2024 • Soundwell

Reviewed and Photographed by Paige May

On October 6, 2024, Utah gave a very warm welcome to the Indie pop artist UPSAHL, with talented support by Conor Burns and Zoe Ko. UPSAHL has played in Utah numerous times over the course of her music career both opening for artists such as Madison Beer as well as headlining her own tours playing at venues like Kilby Court. The moment doors opened, the crowd slowly began filling into the Soundwell, a cozy venue located in the heart of downtown.

Fidlar • Alex Sucks • September 30, 2024 • The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Morgan Newbold

Last Monday, LA punk band FIDLAR made a stop in Salt Lake on their US fall tour! They played at The Complex, to a small crowd who were about to get really rowdy! Fidlar has been on my list of bands to see this year, and I knew their energy would make for some great moments to capture. Lighting isn’t always on my side, so I had to get creative and get shots that really encapsulated the vibes of the show and the room! There were about 800 people, with still enough space to push each other around for constant moshing. I was glad to be up high from a safe distance in order to get these photos.  

lovelytheband • Mod Sun • Honestav • No Love For The Middle Child • October 4, 2024 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Max Taylor

On October 4th, 2024, Utah was graced with the presence of Mod Sun and lovelytheband as they made their way across the U.S. on their highly anticipated co-headline “Here’s Your Flowers Tour.” Being the fifth of thirty shows on this leg of the tour, the Salt Lake City stop at the Union Event Center was destined to be a night to remember. Fans were buzzing with excitement from the moment the doors opened, knowing they were in for something special. 

illuminati hotties • Daffo • Drusky • October 5, 2024 • Kilby Court

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

For their 9^th stop on their Can’t Be Still tour, illuminati hotties stopped by the cozy  Kilby Court to perform for their dedicated fans in SLC. The fans that show up to the performances at Kilby Court are incredible, and compliment each band after they perform,  adding to the homey feel of Kilby Court.  

Ginger Root • Pearl and The Oysters • October 4, 2024 • The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

On the edge of the Gateway Mall sits The Depot, a three-story tall music and event space that perfectly fit the aesthetic of Ginger Root and accompanying band, Pearl and the Oysters. The crowd was as neon electric as Ginger Root’s performance 1980s vibe.