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The Young Dubliners• March 14, 2023• The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Kevin Rolfe

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  We can think of no better way to celebrate than to share our review of our amazing time at The Depot in Salt Lake City, with The Young Dubliners.  The Young Dubliners have been a favorite in Utah for many years.  As far back as the old Zephyr Club.  A long-standing venue that hosted many bands in the 80s and 90s.They even played Salt Lake City during the Winter Olympics in 2002.  The Zephyr Club has since been torn down, but Salt Lake City’s love of The Young Dubliners is as strong as ever.  

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The Young Dubliners March 8, 2019

The Commonwealth Room

By Kevin Rolfe

Photo By: Kevin Rolfe

The Young Dubliners and Salt Lake City have had a love affair that started from the early stages of the band.  Lead vocalist, Keith Roberts, mentioned a number of times how much he loved playing Utah, and how good Salt Lake City has been to the band.  He even mentioned playing two sets one night at the long gone, Zephyr Club downtown. The band plays Utah pretty much every year, sometimes twice if there is a festival involved.  Still they pack in a warm and friendly crowd no matter the venue. It was obvious the moment I walked through the doors that the audience was excited to be there and hear some Celtic Rock.  

Friday night’s venue was The Commonwealth Room.  This venue has existed just over a year, and it’s becoming one of my favorite concert spots in Utah.  It holds less than a thousand people so there isn’t a bad spot in the room. The sound is great. And so far they have pulled in great talent, which seems to bring in the best and most appreciative audiences.  

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