It’s starting to feel a little different up at Red Butte Garden lately. The temperature is getting a little cooler, and the wind is whipping a little more. Fall is near. What isn’t different is the continued excellence in the quality of the bands and their performances. The 2021 Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series has been fantastic so far and with the shows, they have lined up to finish out the series, it’s only going to get better. The home stretch started on Thursday, September 2 with 80s and New Wave icons, Squeeze. With Colin Hay of Men at Work fame supporting. While these two bands may have made their mark in the great era of 80s music, neither has slowed down by any means.
Continue reading “Squeeze w/ Colin Hay September 2, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater”Neko Case August 29, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
After a harrowing incident that involved a group of drunken loiterers and an out-of-commission tour bus on the streets of Reno, Neko Case and her band pulled in last-minute to the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre. They began soundchecking about the time gates were supposed to open and the long line of attendees who had queued up for the show, previously a little anxious to get into the venue, seemed renewed to hear Case’s voice give a quick preview of the night.
Continue reading “Neko Case August 29, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater”UCR INTERVIEW: Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze
Legendary and eternally hipster U.K. band Squeeze bring their Nomadband Tour to Red Butte Garden Amphitheater on Thursday, September 2. Utah Concert Review had the opportunity to interview Squeeze’s lead guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist, Glenn Tilbrook. We had a really enjoyable conversation. Hope you enjoy it!
Continue reading “UCR INTERVIEW: Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze”Trombone Shorty & Gov’t Mule August 23, 2021 Red Butte Garden
It’s a beautiful night for live music. It’s the middle of the week and some soulful, funky, jazz music is just the perfect refreshment from the busy work week. The weather was perfect and it was a packed house as soon as we got there. I truly enjoy Red Butte Garden. People bring their chairs, blankets, wine, beer, and all sorts of snacks. It’s a family affair when you attend a show at this venue. I would say this is the perfect place to bring the family together to enjoy live music and food.
Continue reading “Trombone Shorty & Gov’t Mule August 23, 2021 Red Butte Garden”Blind Boys of Alabama + North Mississippi Allstars August 22, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
Red Butte Concert Series Blind Boys of Alabama & North Mississippi Allstars August 25, 2021
Reviewed By: Vanessa Holt
This last Sunday, the next group of musicians on the lineup for the Red Butte Concert Series was The Blind Boys of Alabama with North Mississippi Allstars. As the doors opened to the amphitheater the crowd was buzzing with excitement for the show. Personally, I had never been to the Red Butte Garden Amphitheater. I didn’t even know that they hosted outdoor concert series. On top of that, I haven’t ever heard of either performer. I made the decision to not listen to their music before the show. I went in with completely zero expectations and was just excited to see how the night went. That was probably the best decision to make because I was not disappointed in the slightest.
Continue reading “Blind Boys of Alabama + North Mississippi Allstars August 22, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater”Watchhouse August 19, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
Watchhouse August 19, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
The timing of this show couldn’t have been any better. It’s a cold brisk night in Salt Lake City. The perfect company for that is some good Folk/Americana music provided by Watchhouse, formerly known as Mandolin Orange.
Continue reading “Watchhouse August 19, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater”Travis Tritt August 6, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
When this year’s Red Butte Garden Concert Series lineup was announced, one of the names that surprised me was Travis Tritt. Not that I didn’t think he was big enough for Red Butte, because he’s plenty big. He’s a Country music icon. But generally, this isn’t the typical artist that plays Red Butte. I thought maybe he’d show up at Country Fan Fest, or at the State Fair, but sure enough, Travis Tritt brought his tour to Red Butte Garden and it was a night to remember.
Continue reading “Travis Tritt August 6, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater”Mat Kearney August 4, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
The year was 2009. Alternative Brit Band, Keane was at the height of their powers and had just sold out the Palladium in Hollywood. I was there. The memories of how excited I was for that concert still feel fresh. Turned out, unbeknownst to me, a buddy of mine would be attending the concert as well.
I went on and on about Keane and asked him several times how excited he was to see them live. He mentioned to me that he wasn’t going to the show to see Keane at all, that he was only familiar with a few of their hits. As I pulled my jaw from the ground to put it back in place I asked, “Is your date a Keane fan? Why are you going then?”. He said, “Mat Kearney’s opening. I’m going to see him.” Stupidly I asked, “Who’s Mat Kearney?”. My friend replied, “You’ll see.”.
Continue reading “Mat Kearney August 4, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater”Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit July 30, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
I don’t think I’ve been as excited about a concert as I was for this one in a long time. July 30, 2021, marked the opening of the Summer Concert Series at Red Butte Garden. Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit headlined with the great Lucinda Williams supporting. It was a night I had anticipated since the Red Butte Garden announced their summer lineup this spring.
Continue reading “Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit July 30, 2021 Red Butte Garden Amphitheater”Travis Tritt Gets Back To ‘No-Frills Classic Outlaw-Country Sound’ With New Album, Set In Stone. Brings tour to Red Butte Garden on August 6!
Travis Tritt’s First Original Full-Length Studio Album in Over A Decade.
Continue reading “Travis Tritt Gets Back To ‘No-Frills Classic Outlaw-Country Sound’ With New Album, Set In Stone. Brings tour to Red Butte Garden on August 6!”