Category: Concert Reviews

Story of the Year•Four Years Strong•November 14, 2023•The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Sasha Steadman

Dan Marsala may have needed to catch his breath but Story Of The Year didn’t skip a beat. 

Yay for altitude change, anniversaries, and even Waldo made a front-row appearance. Before I begin to dive into the incredible show they served Salt Lake on November 15th let’s take it back to 2003 when Page Avenue first made an appearance on the scene any emo kid around can still sing “Until The Day I Die” word for word and don’t even get me started on “Anthem Of Our Dying Day”. Forming in St. Louis Missouri, in 1995 just making music they love. It’s incredible that twenty years later “Page Avenue” is still a powerful album that resonates through generations. 

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The Lower Lights•September 23,2023•Sandy Amphitheater

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Old Dominion • Kip Moore • Kylie Morgan • November 4, 2023 • Delta Center

Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

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Kip Moore

Old Dominion

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Styx • November 3, 2023 • Tuacahn Center For The Arts

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

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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 • 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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Tom Odell• Isabel LaRosa•Jane’s Party•October 21, 2023•The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Nate Bonney

On October 21st, 2023, Tom Odell played at The Commonwealth Room in Salt Lake City Joined him were Jane’s Party and Isabel LaRosa. 

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Declan McKenna•October 21, 2023•The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Morgan Newbold

Everyone stop what you’re doing! Declan McKenna is BACK! Fans, and myself, have been patiently waiting for his return to Utah. His last gig here was in 2018! On Saturday night, he played at The Union, in the heart of Salt Lake City for ‘The Big Return’ Tour. 

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Buzzards and Bees•October 21, 2023•Downtown Provo

Reviewed and Photographed by Mark Daluz

As we approach the climax of the spooky season, there was no other way to add to the suspense but with a music festival! Buzzards and Bees was the perfect way to get into the spirit of Halloween for those who decided to attend. The night of October 21st marked the fifth going of this multi-venue music festival in Downtown Provo. Here, you can hear different genres ranging from Indie, Electronic, Soul, Folk, Chamber, & Rock with each venue being the home of a specific genre. For example, The Velour Music Gallery hosted Rock/Indie artists while the Dry Bar venue would host Folk Rock/Americana artists. It was super fun to pop into one venue and hear screeching guitar riffs then move down the block to be serenaded by slow, soulful singing. 

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