Utah Concert Review

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

Fork Fest Day One

Fork Fest 2025 Day One • June 6, 2025 • Art Dye Park, American Fork

Reviewed and Photographed by Matisse McMullen

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.

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

REDWEST 2025 Lineup Announced!

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

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025

Ivan Cornejo

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 31^st. 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.

June 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Peach Pit & Briston Maroney

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.

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Ava Maybee

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.

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Ogden Twilight: KHRUANGBIN

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 1^st. 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.

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Trampled By Turtles

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!

May 28, 2025May 29, 2025

Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick • May 19, 2025 • Red Butte Garden Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

It’s hard to believe, but it’s once again that time of year. The Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series has officially begun! Concerts at Red Butte have been a highlight of my Utah summers long before I ever began reviewing concerts. The location is amazing, the lineup is without fail some of the best artists in music. One of my favorite things about heading up to a Red Butte show is that no matter how hot it is in the Salt Lake Valley, you can head up to Red Butte Garden for a concert and it’ll definitely be cooler. In fact, you may just need a sweatshirt and blanket by show’s end.

May 28, 2025May 29, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong coming to The Ruth

Mayhem and Mischief Take Center Stage in The Play That Goes Wrong at The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah – May 28, 2025

What happens when an amateur theater troupe attempts a murder mystery well beyond their capabilities? Total, glorious chaos. This Summer, The Play That Goes Wrong will turn catastrophe into comedy at The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater.

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

The War and Treaty

The War and Treaty • Madeline Edwards • May 15, 2025 • The State Room

Reviewed and Photographed by Marlo Matamoros

The War and Treaty performed at a sold-out show at The State Room on Saturday night during their “Plus One Tour.” The War and Treaty is a husband-and-wife duo, Michael and Tanya Trotter. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards last year for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song. Michael served in the U.S. Army, where he learned to play the piano and began writing songs. Tanya played a role in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit where she sang alongside Lauryn Hill. The two met at a music festival in Maryland and the rest would be history.