Concert Reviews Archives - Utah Concert Review

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons

Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons • January 27, 2026 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

On the evening of January 27, 2026, the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City came alive with a musical experience unlike any other — Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons. This live performance transformed the beloved world of the indie video game Stardew Valley into a breathtaking orchestral journey that delighted long-time fans. Attendees filled the elegant venue on Main Street, many dressed like characters from the game. They buzzed with anticipation to hear one of the most iconic video game soundtracks performed by a full symphony orchestra in a setting that celebrated artistry, emotion, and communal joy.

January 22, 2026January 29, 2026

The Ocean Blue

The Ocean Blue • January 17, 2025 • The Egyptian Theater Park City

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

On a crisp evening in Park City, Utah, the intimate and historic Egyptian Theatre provided an enchanting backdrop for an unforgettable night of music as The Ocean Blue returned to Utah on their Frigid Winter Days Tour. Known for their shimmering jangle and thoughtful lyricism, the band transformed their three-night residency in the cozy venue from quiet anticipation into a warm, pulsating world of sound that felt both nostalgic and immediate.

December 20, 2025January 23, 2026

Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling • December9, 2025 • Maverik Center

Lindsey Stirling’s Snow Waltz Tour is less a holiday concert and more a fully realized winter fantasy—one that blends virtuoso musicianship, theatrical storytelling, and an unmistakable sense of joy. From the moment the lights dim, the audience is transported into a shimmering snow globe world where classical elegance, electronic beats, and dance-driven spectacle coexist effortlessly.

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Mat and Savanna

Mat and Savanna Shaw • Life in 3D • 16, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

Christmas cheer filled the Eccles Theater for the 5th annual Mat and Savanna Shaw Christmas show. The theater was filled with cute holiday sweaters, excited families all around, and Christmas magic in the air.

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Leon Thomas

Leon Thomas • Ambré • December 11, 2025 • The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Logan Fang

“My name is Leon Thomas, and I like to dance.”

Standing before what looked like a sold-out audience at The Depot last Thursday, R&B sensation Leon Thomas turned to the crowd to offer a brief introduction before launching into his performance. The succinct greeting was a reminder that, to many, Leon Thomas is not an artist needing an introduction. While the New York native has steadily gained traction online since the release of his debut album Electric Dust, he is no stranger to the spotlight. Thomas got his first start as Tyrone in Backyardigans, a familiar show to most kids who grew up in the 2000s. He then continued his tenure in children’s TV, playing a sentimental, loyal character named Andre Harris in Nickelodeon’s Victorious. Now, Leon is celebrating the release of his Grammy-clad album Mutt on tour, joined by fellow R&B singer Ambré.

December 12, 2025December 15, 2025

GENTRI

GENTRI • 10th Anniversary Christmas Tour • November 28, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

GENTRI’s 10th Anniversary Christmas Tour arrived at Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City with the kind of polish, heart, and theatrical sweep that has defined the trio since their earliest days, but there’s an added sense of celebration this time. An awareness that a decade of work has shaped them into performers who know exactly who they are and what their audience wants. The show feels like both a milestone and a love letter to the fans. Those who have followed them, to the craft they’ve sharpened, and to the cinematic-pop style they’ve spent ten years refining.

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Of Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men • Arny Margret • November 22, 2025 • The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Nate Bonney

On November 22, 2025, the Rockwell room of The Complex in Salt Lake City transformed into something far more intimate than its industrial walls typically allow. The night marked a long-awaited return of Of Monsters and Men to Utah, and a first-ever visit for Icelandic singer-songwriter Arny Margret—an inspired pairing that unfolded with both quiet introspection and eruptive, communal energy. It was the kind of show that reminded a crowd why live music matters: the chance to be both hushed into stillness and swept into euphoria, sometimes within the same song.

November 28, 2025December 1, 2025

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Trans-Siberian Orchestra • Ghosts of Christmas Eve • November 19, 2025 • Delta Center

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photos by Jason McEachern

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s annual return to Salt Lake City has become something like a holiday ritual—part spectacle, part nostalgic embrace, and part sheer arena-level thunder. The question could be asked, “Is it even the holidays in Utah if TSO hasn’t played here yet?” Their stop at the Delta Center on the “Ghosts of Christmas Eve” tour carried all the familiar signatures of a TSO performance, but it still managed to feel renewed, sharpened, and emotionally tuned to the crowd that has followed them for decades. This year’s show balanced flash and sentiment with a confidence that only a group this seasoned can pull off.

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Neko Case

Neko Case • November 19, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Neko Case occupies a rare place in modern music—a figure who defies the usual boundaries of genre, persona, and expectation. While she’s most commonly associated with alt-country and indie rock, those labels barely graze the surface of what she actually creates. Over the years, Case has established herself not just as a distinctive voice in American songwriting but as an artist whose work feels untamed, imaginative, and defiantly personal. Listening to her catalog is like walking into a landscape where folklore, heartbreak, humor, and wilderness intersect in vivid color.

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Happy Fits w/ Krooked Kings

Happy Fits • Krooked Kings • Double Standard • November 21, 2025 • The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

The Complex in Salt Lake City was filled with excited fans of The Happy Fits. SLC locals Krooked Kings, one of the openers, played a homecoming show. And Double Standard opened up the evening for The Happy Fits.