UCR, Author at Utah Concert Review

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

idobi Radio Summer School Tour

idobi Radio Summer School Tour • July 20, 2025 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

Seven high-energy bands took the stage for the idobi Radio Summer School Tour Summer School Tour at the Union Event Center. Fans of each of the bands came out to support their favorite acts, as well as staying to see new favorite bands and artists performing. From the visuals matching each artist’s aesthetic to the lighting, and of course, the music, Summer School was a magical night for fans.

July 23, 2025July 24, 2025

Sierra Ferrell

Sierra Ferrell • Kaitlin Butts • July 17, 2025 • Library Square

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

When the 2025 Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series was announced, there was a lot of excitement for the July 17, 2025, show with Sierra Ferrell at Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Ferrell was last seen at Rice-Eccles Stadium as a support artist for Post Malone’s Big Ass Tour. I remember seeing her at that concert and hearing her incredible voice, hoping she’d be playing a Salt Lake City headlining show soon. I knew I had to be downtown for this show.

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Collective Soul

Collective Soul • Live • July 13, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Back in January, Collective Soul frontman Ed Roland revealed to the audience at The Union Events Center in downtown Salt Lake City that Collective Soul would be heading on tour for the summer with their contemporaries, the band Live. The crowd reacted much the same as I did, excited and already anticipating what that tour would be like. They were joined by Our Lady Peace on what has been titled, “The Summer Unity Tour.” It was another hot night at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, but fans of the late 90s early 2000s showed up to see these bands do their thing.

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Mike Posner

Mike Posner • Brody Jenner • July 18, 2025 • Canyons Village

Reviewed and Photographed by Kaden Severn

Park City’s Concerts on the Slopes series brought a pop icon in Mike Posner, to play Friday evening. A nice afternoon crowd began to gather on the stunning slopes at the Canyons ski resort. DJ Brody Jenner, yes, that Brody Jenner, welcomed concert goers with a DJ set featuring upbeat remixes of popular songs.

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow • July 14, 2025 • Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

The legendary singer, songwriter, performer, Barry Manilow, appeared at the Maverik Center in West Valley City on July 14. The show was billed as “MANILOW, The Last West Valley City Concert”. Does that mean it’s specifically his last stop in West Valley? Or was this his final tour stop in Utah? The 82-year-old performer showed little signs of slowing down. But I’d imagine he’s having to pace out his tours, and this could very well be the last time he performed in this state. We didn’t want to take the chance, so we made to to do what we could to cover this show. It’s almost impossible to know Barry Manilow’s music. So I knew I would know the songs at the concert. But I did not expect the concert to be quite the way it was.

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • July 9, 2025 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Lyle Lovett is known the world over as a renowned Country Music singer and songwriter. But to me, he is much more than that. I think he’s one of the more unique artists we have in this generation. Yes, he does sing Country. And so many of his hits have come under the Country Music genre. But he is versatile in a way that is so much different than his Country contemporaries. His voice and style are so unique. When you hear a song, you know it’s a Lyle Lovett song.

Lovett is a performer whom I hadn’t given as much attention to as I should have when he was at his peak. But as his career has reached legendary status, it’s been a pleasure to become more familiar with this one of one. Lyle Lovett and his Large Band stopped by Sandy Amphitheater on a day fitting of a Texas gentleman.

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

The Strike

The Strike • Poolhouse • June 28, 2025 • Rio Tinto Kenecott Stage at America First Square

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

On June 28, 2025, The Strike closed out their five-stop North American tour with a high-energy performance at Utah’s newest concert venue, the Rio Tinto Kenecott Stage at America First Square in South Jordan. The venue in Daybreak is part of the new ballpark that is home to the Salt Lake Bees. As a photographer and concert lover, I’ve been to countless venues across the state—and I can confidently say this one is a standout. It was Utah Concert Review’s first time covering a show at the venue, and I’m already looking forward to coming back.

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Incubus

Incubus • Manchester Orchestra • Paris Jackson • July 12, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

There are certain moments in my life when I can point to a specific moment when I first heard a song or a band. I’ll never forget the day I was introduced to Incubus. A good friend of mine told me that he discovered this band. He was infatuated with them. Growing up about ten minutes away from Calabassas, California, where Incubus is from, I think we had an extra affinity towards them. We knew where they signed their record deal. Or at least where they were rumored to have signed. It was a Red Robin. Don’t tell me if it isn’t true. Because even now, when I drive by that restaurant, I tell people, “That’s where Incubus signed their record deal.” I’d prefer to keep saying that. Some of my friends were in art class in middle school and high school with these guys.

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Watchhouse

Watchhouse • Frail Talk • July 13, 2025 • Red Butte Garden Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Austin Dayton

Nestled amid the trees and foothills of the Wasatch Front, one can find one of the best Venues in all of Utah, Red Butte Garden Amphitheater. Last weekend, Folk band Watchhouse took that foliage-surrounded stage and turned the quiet hillside into a sanctuary of sound. With subtle and sweet melodies, intimate lyrics, and musicianship that could stop someone in their tracks, the North Carolina-based folk duo shared a performance that felt more like a neighborhood gathering than a concert. Setting up the evening to be even more memorable, a stirring supporting set from Colorado-based indie folk group Frail Talk was in store.

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

SLC Twilight: EARTHGANG

SLC Twilight Concert Series • EARTHGANG • July 12, 2025 • Gallivan Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard

The Salt Lake Twilight concert series is a collection of shows that takes place every summer, hosted at either the Gallivan Center or Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It brings in some of the best bands and artists that people want to see. With a stacked lineup of shows this summer, the concert series yields an amazing show for all ages, and the EARTHGANG show did not disappoint. One of the great things about this concert series is that it consistently does a great job of highlighting Utah’s local bands to open for such legendary headliners. For this concert, we had Utah-based band Bad Luck Brigade.