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March 6, 2023

Stephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez w/ Cece Coakley• March 4, 2023• The Grand at The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

Fans packed in The Grande at The Complex on Saturday, March 4th, to catch the sold-out Salt Lake City stop of Stephen Sanchez’s first ever tour! Stephen was joined by the wonderful Cece Coakley for this portion of the tour!

I first became a fan of Stephen’s music a few years ago. Back when he only had one song, “Lady By The Sea, ” out on streaming platforms. So I was really looking forward to getting the chance to experience his music live! Since I first came across his music, the twenty-year-old artist has substantially grown his discography and his fan base. His song, “Until I Found You,” went viral last year. It could often be found backing sweet moments or videos on various social media platforms.

March 6, 2023

Mod Sun

Mod Sun w/ Stand Atlantic & Pardyalone• February 27, 2023• The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Kaden Severn

Monday night my fiancé and I had the chance to go to The Depot for a rock-filled lineup. Mod Sun with Stand Atlantic and Pardyalone filled the downtown Salt Lake City venue with excited fans. I have been looking forward to this concert since it was announced. So I’m sure you can imagine my excitement when I got the approval to cover the show.

February 27, 2023

Tove Lo

Tove Lo w/ Slayyyter• Dirt Femme Tour• February 21, 2023• The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Kaden Severn

Girl power was the theme of the Union Tuesday evening! Fans braved the blizzard and packed into the Union Event Center to watch Tove Lo on her sold-out Dirt Femme Tour.

February 27, 2023

SLC LIVE All Star Weekend Hosted By 21 Savage

SLC LIVE All Star Weekend• Hosted by 21 Savage w/ DRAMA• February 17, 2023• The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Tomo Crestani

SLC LIVE All Star Weekend

With a jam-packed All-Star Weekend of concerts, I had the privilege of attending 21 Savage’s concert/afterparty. The event was held at The Union Event Center just west of Vivint Arena. 21 did not come alone, bringing along DJ Drama. DJ Drama is behind a lot of popular songs that are topping charts all over the world. It was really cool to see the crowd this duo brought out to Salt Lake City.

February 27, 2023

Branson Anderson

Branson Anderson Keep It Moving EP Release February 10, 2023

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Branson Anderson is a singer songwriter from right here in Utah. We’ve had the privilege of interviewing and covering another EP release a few years ago. Anderson has also appeared on several stages of other bands we’ve covered. It’s been fun having the opportunity of seeing him perform multiple times over the years. I consider myself a Branson Anderson fan. So it was exciting to get the notice that Branson would be releasing a new EP and that we would get to attend this EP release party. The 2023 release titled, Keep It Moving has six songs that will thrill any Branson Anderson fan. It’s likely to draw him a new fan base as well.

February 23, 2023

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone• “Don’t Monkey With Broadway” Tour• February 4, 2023• The Noorda Center

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

“It won’t be easy. You’ll think it’s strange when I try to explain how I feel…” about Patti LuPone at The Noorda Center of the Performing Arts on the campus of Utah Valley University. What a moment in this venue’s history. To have a legend of the Great White Way grace this young stage is a massive get for The Noorda. But as I’ve mentioned before, this venue was up to the level of the great Broadway Legend and her performance and her still after all these years, powerful voice. The meeting of Lupone’s voice and the acoustics of The Noorda filled the air of the room was a beautiful union.

February 7, 2023

BUSH

Bush w/ Starcrawler• February 3, 2023• The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

On Friday, February 3rd, Bush, accompanied by Starcrawler, brought their tour to Salt Lake City! Excited concerts goers made their way to The Complex, ready for a night of rock and grunge music! I got there about thirty minutes prior to the start of the show. Fans ranging from teenagers and up piled into the Rockwell room in the venue. The merchandise table had a noticeably long line!

February 1, 2023

BOWEN * YOUNG

Bluebird Cafe Concert Series•BOWEN*YOUNG w/ John Eddie & Amie Miriello•January 27, 2022• Sundance Mountain Resort

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

On January 27th, BOWEN*YOUNG, spent the evening at Sundance Mountain Resort sharing their hauntingly beautiful songs and emotional stories with a captivated audience. The duo formed by husband and wife, Brandon Robert Young, and Clare Bowen, were joined by their equally talented singer-songwriter friends, Amie Miriello, and John Eddie. Together, the artists sat on stage inside the cozy and intimate Rehearsal Hall. They played their songs in rounds to kick off Sundance’s first Bluebird Cafe Concert of 2023.

February 1, 2023

Jessica Vosk

Broadway Star Jessica Vosk• January 25, 2022• Noorda Center

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Emily Muñoz

Jessica Vosk is a singer and actress best known for starring in the role of Elphaba, the lead in Wicked both on Broadway and on the show’s national tour. She has also performed on Broadway in The Bridges of Madison County, Finding Neverland, and the 2015 revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Vosk has also performed concerts in some of the most famous venues across the country including New York City’s famous Lincoln Center and sold out the iconic Carnegie Hall. So having Jessica Vosk here in Utah at the Noorda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Utah Valley University was a real honor.

December 20, 2022

Mariachi Los Camperos

Mariachi Los Camperos Christmas• Concert December 8, 2022• Noorda Center

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Emily Muñoz

Photo Credit: Emily Muñoz Courtesy of Utah Valley University

When I was invited to review Mariachi Los Camperos I was really excited. Growing up in Southern California, I’ve seen Mariachi bands like many of you might have, at parties, restaurants, and a variety of other appearances. But to see an entire concert of this beautiful style of music was something that I have waited much too long to see. When I heard that this was going to be a Christmas concert I was intrigued. When I think of Christmas music, I’m not sure if Mariachi is the first genre of music that comes to mind. But it was clear very quickly that this night would educate me on just how amazing Christmas music is when performed by a Mariachi band.