Utah Concert Review

Kansas•August 26, 2023•Eccles Theater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Kansas is a legendary rock band that has been entertaining audiences for a while now. The band’s recent performance at Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City was a testament to their enduring popularity and musical talent. They are currently celebrating 50 years as a band! What an incredible accomplishment. While the lineup has changed over the years, With a stage presence that was both energetic and engaging, Kansas proved that they still know how to rock a crowd.

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Tash Sultana•Chiiild•September 1, 2023•Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Justin Lagman

Summer is coming to a close and what better way to head into Labor Day weekend than attending a concert at what I would consider an extremely underrated venue in Utah? Sandy Amphitheater was glowing and the beautiful crowd arrived early to fill out the lawn area and enjoy the beautiful summer night. 

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Luke Bryan•Tyler Braden•Jon Langston•August 31, 2023•USANA Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Nate Bonney

On August 31st Salt Lake City finally got to see Luke Bryan in concert at USANA Amphitheatre. The show had been postponed from earlier in the month due to some health issues Bryan has been dealing with. This time he brought along upcoming musicians Jon Langston and Tyler Braden as his openers. 

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Bruno Major•Lindsey Lomis•September 5, 2023• The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Tomo Crestani

On a crisp evening in Salt Lake City, the anticipation outside The Depot built as fans of all ages gathered to witness a musical journey led by the incredibly talented Bruno Major. The intimate venue was the perfect setting for an evening of soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. With Lindsey Lomis as the opening act, the stage was set for an unforgettable night of music and emotions.

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Jelly Roll•Chase Rice• September 1, 2023•USANA Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Logan Fang

On September 1st, renowned country artist Jelly Roll performed for a sold-out crowd at the USANA amphitheater. After topping the Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart for a record-breaking 25 weeks, Jelly stopped by Utah as part of his 44 state Backroad Baptist tour. As I arrived at the USANA amphitheater, I was greeted by an already staggering line that snaked its way into the parking lot. Rowdy concertgoers whooped as they walked through security, prompting other people in line to do the same.

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Pantera•Lamb of God•Spirit in the Room•August 29, 2023•USANA Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Nate Bonney

Alright! It’s about time for this concert! It has been 22 years since Pantera has toured. A lot has happened since then. Break up, sidebands, recovery, the untimely death of guitarist and brother/co-founder Dimebag Darrell, and the death of his brother, Vinnie Paul in 2018. It was about time for their songs to be heard again live and that is what this tour was about.

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Mind the Gap Music Festival•August 26, 2023•The Gateway

Reviewed and Photographed by Logan Fang

To celebrate National Women’s Equality Day on August 26th, Live Nation Women hosted a festival featuring various female artists at The Gateway. Titled “Mind the Gap”, this festival focused on bringing to light the gaps in equality that many women face in their lives, be it through disparities in income, political representation, or educational attainment. In partnership with Salt Lake Community College, Mind the Gap donated a portion of ticket sales towards funding scholarships for students in the entertainment industry. Hence, this concert was an excellent way to spread awareness and help remedy the gender gaps that are quite prevalent in Utah. 

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