LP

LP•October 29, 2023•The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Morgan Newbold

LP is in the house! On October 29th, LP – short for Laura Pergolizzi – and their band, graced the stage in Salt Lake City at The Union! This was a highly anticipated show for people with immaculate musical taste. It was nothing short of a grand performance. Featuring all sorts of rock, country, blues, and pop hits from their expansive discography. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be in the presence of a musical phenomenon, LP is a prime example. Just raw talent. LP’s vocals are breathtaking! Sometimes with a delicate raspy quality, sometimes smooth and angelic. Every high note and vibrato sent chills down to my toes. They have such a vibrant stage presence. A similar vibe to Jagger’s, that is unapologetically themselves, which was lovely to witness!

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Ben Rector

Ben Rector • October 7, 2023• Sandy Ampitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Jenica Schulz

As the sun began to set over the picturesque city of Sandy, Utah, music lovers from all corners of the state gathered at the Sandy Amphitheater for a night they would never forget. Ben Rector, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, brought his soulful melodies and heartwarming lyrics to this iconic venue, closing out the season with a sold-out show. This wasn’t just any concert; it was the second night of the Old Friends Acoustic Tour, and every seat was filled.

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The Offspring

The Offspring•Winona Fighter•September 7, 2023•USANA Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

The Offspring brought incredible energy to USANA Amphitheatre on September 7th and gave their fans an amazing performance. The band had originally planned on performing at USANA weeks earlier, on August 3rd with Sum 41 and Simple Plan. During that performance, a storm began slowly rolling in as the supporting bands took turns on the stage. By the time The Offspring were set to perform, the weather was bad enough to require an evacuation of the venue. The show was postponed before the crowd ever got a glimpse of the Headliners. The Offspring promised they would be back, and they didn’t leave their eager fans waiting too long. On September 7th, the weather was perfect and The Offspring fans of all ages returned and filled the amphitheater. 

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All-American Rejects

All-American Rejects•New Found Glory•Motion City Soundtrack•The Get Up Kids•September 23, 2023• The Great Saltair

Reviewed and Photographed by Kaden Severn

As summer draws near its end, concertgoers packed the outdoor stage of The Great Saltair Saturday evening to catch the Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour featuring All-American Rejects. The sun began to set over the water as The Get Up Kids started the night off. I wasn’t super familiar with their music but I know that they had a few big punk rock hits. They came out and got the energy nice and warmed up. It was a great set.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Concert

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat• September 21, 2023•Eccles Theater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Kevin Rolfe

The state of Utah has had a love affair with the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for decades. It’s everywhere!  Every professional stage to community theater has put on a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first musical. It’s impossible not to find a production being staged somewhere within the state’s borders.  The most recent production was a concert version of “Joseph” at the Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City.

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Renée Elise Goldsberry

Renée Elise Goldsberry•September 16, 2023•The Noorda Center

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photos provided by Utah Valley University

Renée Elise Goldsberry’s concert was a mesmerizing and unforgettable experience that left the audience in awe. Held at The Noorda Performing Arts Center on the campus of Utah Valley University, her performance showcased not only her exceptional vocal talent but also her captivating stage presence and storytelling abilities.

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SLC Twilight: Rina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama•Dinka Cowboy•Anais Chantal•September 22, 2023•Gallivan Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Mark Daluz

Photo Credit: Mark Daluz

The 36th annual Twilight series has reached its climax, and who had the pleasure of giving the coveted sendoff? On September 22nd, that honor was bestowed on Rina Sawayama. The summer series boasted a number of talented artists in its lineup including Lord Huron, Soccer Mommy, and Death Cab for Cutie, all of them performing at the Gallivan Center. But, today I couldn’t wait to see Rina perform.

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