Beloved Seattle band The Head and The Heart have embarked on tour in support of the 15-year anniversary of their RIAA Certified Platinum self-titled debut album. They are playing Sandy Amphitheater on August 22. We had the opportunity to talk with Kenny Hensley (Piano) earlier in the week. We discuss how he met the other members of the band, celebrating the first album, and much more.
If there’s one thing Salt Lake City knows how to do, it’s show up for Andy Grammer.
On August 3, Red Butte Amphitheatre was packed for a sold-out night of music, dancing, singalongs, and plenty of feel-good energy as Andy Grammer returned to one of his favorite Utah crowds. And judging by the number of people on their feet, Salt Lake City was more than ready for him.
Just two days before their amazing set at Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, Wet Leg brought its unique brand of indie rock to the Ogden Twilight Concert Series. The British band kept the crowd engaged with infectious melodies, quirky lyrics and a performance that never took itself too seriously.
There is something refreshing about a Wet Leg concert. The band can be funny without becoming a comedy act. Nothing feels forced. Their humor, tight playing and high energy all seem natural to the performance. Judging by the totally sold out Ogden Amphitheater, this is a style a lot of people are drawn to.
Death Cab for Cutie proves the past and present can share the same stage at Sandy Amphitheater. There are some bands whose music becomes intertwined with different seasons of life. For many, Death Cab is one of those bands. Judging by the sold-out crowd at Sandy Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 28, their music still hits just as deeply today as it did decades ago. Originally scheduled for a single Utah date for their I Built You A Tower tour, the demand was so high that a second night was added quickly. I had the opportunity to attend night one.
UCR Interview • Josh Lovelace of NEEDTOBREATHE • August 14, 2026
Photo Credit: Alysse Gajken
GRAMMY-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE is set to play Sandy Amphitheater on August 15. The band recently released their powerful new album, The Long Surrender.
Known for fan favorites including “Brother” (feat. Gavin DeGraw), “Who Am I,” my personal favorite, “The State I’m In,” and many more, NEEDTOBREATHE continues to blend rock, Americana, Soul, and Gospel into songs that resonate through themes of hope, resilience, and redemption. Their electrifying live performances have built a passionate global following and continue to sell out venues across the country.
Utah Concert Review had the opportunity to visit with keyboard player and backing vocalist Josh Lovelace as the band was gearing up to begin the tour. Lovelace talks about the new album, the tour, his origins with the band, how people interpret NEEDTOBREATHE’s music, and more. Enjoy!
I went to my first concert back in 2007, and I’ve been attending shows ever since, which is almost twenty years of experience and many, many shows under my belt. Motionless in White with support from Lorna Shore, Fit for A King, and Static Dress at the America First Field has been added to my list of “Most Memorable”. Some of those reasons are obvious while others will defy expectation.
There are certain artists whose music seems to age alongside us. Sarah McLachlan is one of those artists. Her songs have been part of weddings, breakups, quiet nights, road trips, and countless personal milestones. Hearing these songs performed live can feel like revisiting pieces of your own life. I have very specific memories of being both introduced to her music and moments where her music was a soundtrack of sorts to certain moments in life.
The Stray Cats brought their U.S. Tour to Sandy Amphitheater recently. And it was one of those shows where you couldn’t help but simply feel grateful to be there. That it was happening at all. In recent years, there had been some canceled Stray Cats tours, and Brian Setzer Orchestra concerts were put on hold due to an autoimmune condition with Setzer. He was unable to play the guitar, let alone hold a pencil. Understandably, there was some fear that we might never see these Rockabilly legends together in concert again. Well, the Stray Cats are back on tour, and from my point of view, there was no issue with Brian’s playing. He worked hard to get it back, and it’s to the benefit of those who get to see him play those beautiful Gretsch guitars every night.
Tuesday evening, Interpol came to Salt Lake City to perform a sold-out show at Red Butte Amphitheatre for its annual summer concert series! The last time they were here in 2024, they played at Kilby Block Party! I was incredibly grateful to have witnessed that performance and was ecstatic to see them again! I kept my fingers crossed for more of my favorite songs to be on the setlist.
There are a lot of retro packaged concerts going around these days. Some are better than others. With the lineup on the Howard Jones, Things Can Only Get Better Tour, this one lands on the better side, as in one of the best. The Things Can Only Get Better Tour, led by Howard, also includes Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English. From the get-go, this was a night packed with nostalgia and great music.
