Concert Photography Archives - Utah Concert Review

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Leon Thomas

Leon Thomas • Ambré • December 11, 2025 • The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Logan Fang

“My name is Leon Thomas, and I like to dance.”

Standing before what looked like a sold-out audience at The Depot last Thursday, R&B sensation Leon Thomas turned to the crowd to offer a brief introduction before launching into his performance. The succinct greeting was a reminder that, to many, Leon Thomas is not an artist needing an introduction. While the New York native has steadily gained traction online since the release of his debut album Electric Dust, he is no stranger to the spotlight. Thomas got his first start as Tyrone in Backyardigans, a familiar show to most kids who grew up in the 2000s. He then continued his tenure in children’s TV, playing a sentimental, loyal character named Andre Harris in Nickelodeon’s Victorious. Now, Leon is celebrating the release of his Grammy-clad album Mutt on tour, joined by fellow R&B singer Ambré.

December 12, 2025December 15, 2025

GENTRI

GENTRI • 10th Anniversary Christmas Tour • November 28, 2025 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

GENTRI’s 10th Anniversary Christmas Tour arrived at Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City with the kind of polish, heart, and theatrical sweep that has defined the trio since their earliest days, but there’s an added sense of celebration this time. An awareness that a decade of work has shaped them into performers who know exactly who they are and what their audience wants. The show feels like both a milestone and a love letter to the fans. Those who have followed them, to the craft they’ve sharpened, and to the cinematic-pop style they’ve spent ten years refining.

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

John Legend

John Legend • November 20, 2025 • Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Marlo Matamoros

John Legend brought his Get Lifted 20^th Anniversary Tour to The Maverik Center on November 20^th. John Legend is a 13-time Grammy winner who has had a huge impact on music. One of the earliest songs that I can remember listening to from John Legend is “Green Light,” which features another impactful artist named Andre 3000. Love In The Future is one of my favorite albums. It features his most-streamed song titled “All of Me” with over 2.9 billion streams. This album was released in 2013, and I have been listening to his music journey since.

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

King Princess

King Princess • November 14, 2025 • The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Austin Dayton

Utah can sometimes feel like a strange stop on a national tour, especially from an outside perspective. It could be easy to assume Utah is just a quiet religious community that keeps things relatively tame, and that concert audiences would mirror that. But, as the real artists know, Salt Lake City is the complete opposite. Just under three years ago, an up-and-coming artist built a fan base from a small show in the city. So this last Friday, when King Princess rolled into The Depot, she knew what she was getting herself into. She was coming back to “some of the wildest fans” she had ever been around.

November 8, 2025November 14, 2025

The Moss

The Moss • Bad Luck Brigade • October 25, 2025 • The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Morgan Newbold

A couple of weeks ago, Salt Lake’s local gems, The Moss, kicked off Halloween with their headline show at The Complex! These boys have always put on incredibly fun and dynamic performances. Tyke James is a stellar frontman. They are so full of life and energy, playing groovy bangers to get everyone jumping! They love to put on a good Halloween celebration, and everyone dresses up! The crowd of young and older fans came ready to party!

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Purity Ring

Purity Ring • YuniVERSE • October 20, 2025 • The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Morgan Newbold

Last week in Salt Lake City, Purity Ring put on a mesmerising and immersive show at The Depot! From start to finish, it was a dreamy spectacle of floating ambience and unreal visuals. The room was nearly sold out, and everyone came ready to be transported to another dimension. I was really stoked for this show as I listened to the setlist on my way to the venue! Purity Ring had definitely been on my list of artists to see, and I had no idea what to expect! I had no clue what the production was going to be, and when I saw the rows of fan-shaped lights stationary on the stage, I was very intrigued by what that was going to look like.

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

The Band Camino

The Band CAMINO • almost monday • In Color • October 26, 2025 • The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Cameo Tamala

This past Sunday, I had the incredible opportunity to photograph The Band CAMINO live at The Complex in Salt Lake City. It was my fourth time seeing them and my third time photographing them. Somehow, each show feels even more electric than the last. I was looking forward to seeing what one of my favorite bands was going to bring this time.

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Elbow

Elbow • October 10, 2025 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

There’s something quietly monumental about seeing Elbow perform live. The Manchester band, fronted by the endlessly charismatic Guy Garvey, has always occupied a singular space in Alternative Music. Accessible, grand yet intimate, able to make a thousand-person room feel like your own living room. When they brought their 2025 North American tour to The Union Event Center in Salt Lake City, that rare magic was fully on display. What unfolded wasn’t just a concert, but a heartfelt communion between band and audience — equal parts celebration, reflection, and collective release.

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear

Ziggy Marley • Burning Spear • October 12, 2025 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

Ziggy Marley played a groovy set, playing a mix of his own original songs and the familiar reggae hits of his father Bob Marley. Burning Spear literally warmed up the crowd with their distinctive rhythms that brought nearly everyone to their feet to start moving to their Rasta beats. Everyone enjoyed the grooves, crisp fall air, beautiful sunset, and the positive vibes at Sandy Amphitheater.

It was the final show for the season at Sandy Amphitheater. We have thoroughly enjoyed covering concerts at Sandy Amp. It’s one of our favorite summertime venues, and we can’t wait to get back there in the spring.

October 16, 2025October 20, 2025

Howard Jones

Howard Jones • Haircut 100 • Richard Blade • September 22, 2025 • The Ballpark at America First Square

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Alisha Gregson

If there’s ever been an event with a juxtaposition between venue and artist, this was it! 80s Electronic music legend, Howard Jones, celebrated the 40th anniversary of his album Dream Into Action while playing the very first concert at The Ballpark at America First Square, the brand new stadium in South Jordan, and home to the Los Angeles Angels’ AAA affiliate, the Salt Lake Bees. The classic hits seemed that much fresher as the nostalgic songs played throughout the sparkling new venue.