Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • July 9, 2025 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit: Kevin Rolfe

Lyle Lovett is known the world over as a renowned Country Music singer and songwriter.  But to me, he is much more than that.  I think he’s one of the more unique artists we have in this generation.  Yes, he does sing Country.  And so many of his hits have come under the Country Music genre.  But he is versatile in a way that is so much different than his Country contemporaries.  His voice and style are so unique.  When you hear a song, you know it’s a Lyle Lovett song. 

Lovett is a performer whom I hadn’t given as much attention to as I should have when he was at his peak.  But as his career has reached legendary status, it’s been a pleasure to become more familiar with this one of one. Lyle Lovett and his Large Band stopped by Sandy Amphitheater on a day fitting of a Texas gentleman.

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Chris Issak & Lyle Lovett

Chris Isaak & Lyle Lovett July• 1, 2022• Red Butte Garden Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Red Butte Garden started July off on a good note with a double headliner show starring Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett.  These two legends could not have picked a better date to come to Utah.  The weather was perfect, and everyone was feeling good heading into the Independence Day weekend.   I’ve seen Chris Isaak in concert once.  I was invited last minute and was beyond impressed with the concert.  I’ve always wanted to see him again.  I had never seen Lyle Lovett in concert before this show.  So for me personally, this was a perfect mix of anticipation to see someone I had enjoyed before, and the anticipation of seeing someone I had been wanting to see. 

I chatted with a few people before the show and I asked them if they had seen either artist before.  They had seen both and mentioned that they never pass up the opportunity to see them whenever they come to Utah. They assured me that I was in for a good night.

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