Maverik Center Archives - Utah Concert Review

March 15, 2025March 19, 2025

Heart

Heart • Squeeze • March 8, 2025 • Maverik Center

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Criss Cain courtesy of Grandstand Media

When I received the announcement that Heart’s Royal Flush Tour would need to be postponed due to lead singer, Ann Wilson’s cancer diagnosis, I wondered if I’d ever get to see Heart in concert again. More important than the band, the music, and the tour, I hoped that Wilson would fully recover. Cancer is such a scary thing, and well, you just never know. I was delighted to hear see the rescheduled dates and see that Heart would be returning to Utah in 2025.

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

Dream Theater

Dream Theater • March 4, 2025 • Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard

For 40 years, Dream Theater has been making music and playing shows all over the world. On March 4th, 2025, they made their way to the Maverick Center in West Valley City, Utah. This massive venue, home to many legendary performances and even the Winter Olympics in 2002, seemed to be the perfect spot for this reunion tour. With the big sound of the band, mixed with the arena setting, it seemed that there could be no other place for Dream Theater to make their return to Utah.

February 10, 2025February 11, 2025

HEART Announces Rescheduled North America Shows for 2025

“Heart, undeniably, is a rock institution, an absolute powerhouse of searing guitar licks and unmistakable vocals.” – Consequence

“Ann’s voice is truly a gift from the heavens… she’s so good that her adjustments illustrated a master class in having range and vocal flexibility. Nancy’s guitar playing hasn’t waned….she’s become a player with more nuance and color over the years…” – LEO Weekly

“…exceptional…” – Charlotte Observer

Legendary rock band HEART today announced a run of rescheduled dates for 2025 following their triumphant Spring performances. The band will bring their signature sound to 19 cities, taking audiences on an unforgettable musical journey.

Last month, HEART was forced to postpone their remaining 2024 dates due to health reasons. You can read Ann Wilson’s full statement HERE.

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle • Victory Boyd • May 17, 2024 • Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

Thousands of Lauren Daigle fans poured into the Maverik Center on Friday, May 17th! She, along with opening act, Victory Boyd, brought The Kaleidoscope Tour to Utah!

July 31, 2023

50 Cent

50 Cent•Busta Rhymes•July 21, 2023• Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

It was an electrifying night when 50 Cent took the stage at the Maverik Center in Utah for his Final Lap Tour. Hip-hop fans had been waiting in anticipation for weeks, and the energy in the room was high. 50 Cent put on an incredible show. Proving why he has remained one of the most iconic hip-hop artists for nearly two decades. Here’s a review of his epic performance!

July 31, 2023

The Avett Brothers

An Evening With The Avett Brothers•July 19, 2023• Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

The Avett Brothers are one of my favorite bands. I must admit I was a little late to the band having first seen them in 2016 at the Greek Theater in Berkley, California. At that point, the boys had been well-established. I was so stunned by the performance that I became an instant fan. The concert felt like a rock concert more than any Americana, American Roots, Folk, or Country concert I had seen. I’ve been hooked ever since.

July 12, 2023

Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams• Joan Jett & The Blackhearts• July 7, 2023• Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Something I love about summer in Utah is all the outdoor concerts we get to go to. But every once in a while over the summer season, we get to head back inside for an arena show. On Friday, July 7 I stepped out of the heat and into the cool air-conditioned Maverik Center where Canadian rocker, Bryan Adams brought his So Happy It Hurts Tour. I just admit it felt a little odd being at an indoor venue in July. But when I heard that the heat was sweltering at some of the other concerts going on that night I was happy to be out of the heat.

June 14, 2023

The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers• June 11, 2023• The Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

Many classic rock lovers headed to the Maverik Center in West Valley City on Sunday, June 11th to spend the evening with the legendary Doobie Brothers on their 50th Anniversary Tour! The excitement and anticipation were tangible from fans who had likely loved them through all of those fifty years, or at least through a few decades!

December 18, 2022

Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling• Snow Waltz Tour• December 16, 2022• Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

Snow Waltz

On December 16, the multi-talented violinist Lindsey Stirling brought her Snow Waltz Tour to the Maverik Center in West Valley City, UT. Fans ranging in age from toddlers and beyond filled the arena excited for a night of Christmas music and entertainment! Even though I had played (or as my brother would say, “screeched,”) the violin for nearly a decade, for some reason I wasn’t too familiar with Lindsey Stirling. For years, I have heard from many that she is extremely talented and puts on a wonderful show. So I was excited to experience it for myself!

July 24, 2022

The Lumineers

The Lumineers w/ Gregory Alan Isakov & Daniel Rodrigez• July 20, 2022• Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

Two and a half years ago, thousands of local Lumineers fans purchased their concert tickets and were looking forward to seeing the impressive indie folk band perform live. After being postponed for 2 years due to the Covid 19 pandemic, The Lumineers finally had the opportunity to bring their Brightside Tour to Salt Lake City. On July 20th, the band played a fantastic show to a sold-out audience at the Maverick Center. As a fan myself, I felt overwhelmed with excitement as I arrived at the Venue. I had the opportunity to talk with a few other concertgoers, who were eager for the night to start. One couple told me how they had become Lumineers fans after seeing them open for U2 at a concert in 2017. While a couple of young girls mentioned they had been fans since middle school, and couldn’t believe they were finally at the concert.