Utah Concert Review

Charlie Parr • April 6, 2024 • The Commonwealth Room

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Minnesota-based singer-songwriter and guitarist, Charlie Parr made a tour stop at The Commonwealth Room on Saturday, April 6.  Parr seems to be almost constantly on the road.  A troubadour making his way through the country and around the world, bringing songs from his eighteen (yes! 18!) albums to fans of good music.  On this tour, Charlie Parr will be presenting music from his latest album, Little Sun.  Released on March 22.  I’m not quite sure how Parr chooses from such a vast catalog.  I was excited to be seeing him for the first time.

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Slow Hollows • Sunhill • March 19, 2024 • Kilby Court

Reviewed and Photographed by Logan Fang

On March 19th, Salt Lake City had the pleasure of welcoming LA-based band Slow Hollows to Kilby Court where they performed for a small, yet eager audience of Tuesday concert-goers. Kilby Court, a familiar and charming setting to most locals, offered a perfect scene for Slow Hollow that night with its grungy and dark atmosphere. The night featured a small set by local band Sunhills who kicked off the show with a mix of indie vocals and surrealist sounds followed by the extensive works of the much anticipated Slow Hollows. 

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Dawes • Lucius • March 19, 2024 • The Commonwealth Room

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Alisha Gregson

Dawes? Good!  Lucius?  So good! Dawes & Lucius??? Wow!  I was not prepared for how good this concert was going to be. We’ve had the privilege of covering Dawes several times over the years and last year we were excited to review Lucius.  These are some of the best live bands that come to Utah.  When I saw that they would be touring together and that they would be playing The Commonwealth Room I was really hoping that Utah Concert Review would be there to cover the show.  Fortune favored us and we were there!

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Mom Jeans • Summer Salt • March 3, 2024 • The Union

Reviewed and Photographed by Morgan Newbold

Last Wednesday night, indie-rock band Mom Jeans came out to Salt Lake City to play to a nearly sold-out crowd at The Union! Opened by Summer Salt and Hunny, it was a spectacular show filled with so much energy, infectious indie riffs, and heart-wrenching emo songs. I walked into the venue to see so many young people, indie post-punk fans alike, ready to cause a ruckus. The merch was pretty cool. I firmly believe the smaller indie bands always have better merch designs, anyway. 

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Alkaline Trio • Drug Church • Worriers • March 21, 2024 • The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Mike Ferguson

Thursday, March 21st is a night that I will not soon forget! Alkaline Trio’s Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs, The Tour came in through Salt Lake City. It was a night of great music, good friends, and a lot of fun!

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The Kooks • March 19, 2024 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Mike Ferguson

The Union Event Center in Salt Lake City experienced a spectacular celebratory night of indie rock on Tuesday, March 19th, as The Kooks brought their tour for the 18th anniversary of their debut album, Inside In/Inside Out, to Utah. The evening was an unforgettable journey as fans came for a night of fun and great music. 

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