Concert Reviews Archives - Utah Concert Review

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

KALEO

KALEO • September 1, 2025 • Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater • Deer Valley

Reviewed and Photographed by Nate Bonney

Under a sky slowly fading into twilight and surrounded by the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains, KALEO delivered a soul-stirring performance at Deer Valley Resort on September 1st, 2025. With the natural amphitheater of Deer Valley as the backdrop, Iceland’s genre-bending rockers transformed the serene landscape into a smoky, blues-drenched sonic experience that left the crowd buzzing long after the encore.

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Japanese Breakfast

SLC Twilight • Japanese Breakfast • Ginger Root • Tomper • September 5, 2025 • Gallivan Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

Japanese Breakfast played an amazing set at the last Gallivan Center SLC Twilight show of their 2025 season, as part of their Melancholy Tour, accompanied by openers Ginger Root and local band Tomper.

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Teddy Swims

Teddy Swims • August 28, 2025 • The Plaza at America First Field

Reviewed and Photographed by Austin Dayton

On a warm late August evening in Sandy, Utah, Teddy Swims stepped onto the stage at the Plaza at America First Field. They transformed an ordinary Thursday night into something that felt like a close-knit community gathering. Touring on the I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy part 2 – the follow-up to his breakthrough 2023 record – Teddy Swims once again proved that he’s not just a singer with a crazy range, but also a storyteller who sings with every ounce of soul.

September 2, 2025September 4, 2025

Aaron Tveit

Aaron Tveit • August 25, 2025 • Scera Schell Outdoor Theatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Over the last few years, we have had a great run of Broadway Stars in concert here in Utah. We’ve had amazing vocalists such as Jeremy Jordan, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jessica Vosk, Ben Platt, Kara Lindsay, Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, and, of course, just last month, Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara. Utah loves musical theater and its stars. Anticipation was as high as I’ve ever seen it for Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit. He performed a sold-out show at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem with the Utah Valley Orchestra.

August 31, 2025September 10, 2025

Little Big Town

Little Big Town • Wynonna Judd • Shelby Lynn • August 28, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Few bands in modern country music embody harmony quite like Little Big Town, and their recent concert performance proved why they’ve remained one of the genre’s most respected and beloved acts for over two decades. With a career spanning hits such as “Boondocks,” “Girl Crush,” and “Pontoon,” the four-part vocal powerhouse—Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet—delivered an evening filled with soaring harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and a joyful celebration of music’s power to connect.

August 31, 2025September 5, 2025

Toto

Toto • Men At Work • Christopher Cross • August 27, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

With a catalog that bridges classic rock, pop, and progressive elements, Toto has long been revered not only for its massive hits but also for the virtuosity of its members. Seeing Toto in concert is more than just a trip down memory lane—it is a showcase of seasoned musicians who remain as sharp and passionate as ever. Their live performance brings together nostalgia, technical brilliance, and an undeniable joy that connects across generations.

Toto brought some friends to Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. Men at Work and yacht rock legend Christopher Cross joined Toto in what was a night filled with hit songs. The walk down this memory lane was a good one.

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls • Dashboard Confessional • August 26, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

Alternative pop-rock fans braved the rain and filled Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 26, 2025, to catch the Goo Goo Dolls, joined by Dashboard Confessional, for their Summer Anthem Tour! Fans ranged from young to old, from families to groups of friends!

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Yungblud

Yungblud • Sawyer Hill • August 25, 2025 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Max Taylor

On August 26, 2025, Yungblud made a stop in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Union Event Center, being the third show of his world tour promoting his fourth studio album, Idols. If you’re unfamiliar with the English musician, I recommend you become acquainted with him quickly because Yungblud – otherwise known as Dominic Richard Harrison(Dom for short) – will undoubtedly be a name remembered amongst music legends as he continues to grow and evolve and make a name for himself across the globe. I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure of meeting Dom and seeing him perform on numerous occasions. Never have I met an artist who cares so deeply about the art they create. As well as the fans who support him.

August 28, 2025August 29, 2025

Pantera

Pantera • Amon Amarth • King Parrot • August 20, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed by Eric Miles

Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

It’s 9:00 pm on a hot August night, and an amped up and diverse audience are greeted with a sombre and moody synthesized soundtrack as the lights go dim. A monstrous banner facade with the band’s logo in massive red lettering is hanging from the rigging, completely shrouding any view of the heavy metal icons as they take to the stage. It is clear who the hardcore and veteran fans are in the audience as they recognize the eerie musical interlude. On all 3 amphitheatre screens, the masses are treated to raw home video footage of the band’s original members in their earlier years. The editing is rough and dizzying as the video rapidly cuts between each of the 4 young men in their prime partying, rocking out, and goofing off. Two of the four young rockers are brothers. Both of them are now gone.

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Alabama Shakes

Alabama Shakes • August 22, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

When Alabama Shakes take the stage, there’s no mistaking that the audience is in for something special. The Grammy-winning band, led by the incomparable Brittany Howard, has carved out a reputation as one of the most dynamic live acts. Their concerts aren’t just shows—they’re full-bodied experiences that combine raw emotion, ferocious musicianship, and a rare ability to make a large venue like Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater feel as intimate as a back-porch jam session. Seeing Alabama Shakes in concert is to witness a band completely in their element, channeling blues, rock, and soul into something visceral and unforgettable. Alabama Shakes are on their first tour in eight years. It has been a long wait, but it was worth it to see what we saw in West Valley City.