Salt Lake Concert Archives - Page 2 of 34

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Collective Soul

Collective Soul • Live • July 13, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Back in January, Collective Soul frontman Ed Roland revealed to the audience at The Union Events Center in downtown Salt Lake City that Collective Soul would be heading on tour for the summer with their contemporaries, the band Live. The crowd reacted much the same as I did, excited and already anticipating what that tour would be like. They were joined by Our Lady Peace on what has been titled, “The Summer Unity Tour.” It was another hot night at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, but fans of the late 90s early 2000s showed up to see these bands do their thing.

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow • July 14, 2025 • Maverik Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

The legendary singer, songwriter, performer, Barry Manilow, appeared at the Maverik Center in West Valley City on July 14. The show was billed as “MANILOW, The Last West Valley City Concert”. Does that mean it’s specifically his last stop in West Valley? Or was this his final tour stop in Utah? The 82-year-old performer showed little signs of slowing down. But I’d imagine he’s having to pace out his tours, and this could very well be the last time he performed in this state. We didn’t want to take the chance, so we made to to do what we could to cover this show. It’s almost impossible to know Barry Manilow’s music. So I knew I would know the songs at the concert. But I did not expect the concert to be quite the way it was.

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025

Lyle Lovett

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

Reviewed and Photographed by 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.

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

The Strike

The Strike • Poolhouse • June 28, 2025 • Rio Tinto Kenecott Stage at America First Square

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

On June 28, 2025, The Strike closed out their five-stop North American tour with a high-energy performance at Utah’s newest concert venue, the Rio Tinto Kenecott Stage at America First Square in South Jordan. The venue in Daybreak is part of the new ballpark that is home to the Salt Lake Bees. As a photographer and concert lover, I’ve been to countless venues across the state—and I can confidently say this one is a standout. It was Utah Concert Review’s first time covering a show at the venue, and I’m already looking forward to coming back.

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Incubus

Incubus • Manchester Orchestra • Paris Jackson • July 12, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

There are certain moments in my life when I can point to a specific moment when I first heard a song or a band. I’ll never forget the day I was introduced to Incubus. A good friend of mine told me that he discovered this band. He was infatuated with them. Growing up about ten minutes away from Calabassas, California, where Incubus is from, I think we had an extra affinity towards them. We knew where they signed their record deal. Or at least where they were rumored to have signed. It was a Red Robin. Don’t tell me if it isn’t true. Because even now, when I drive by that restaurant, I tell people, “That’s where Incubus signed their record deal.” I’d prefer to keep saying that. Some of my friends were in art class in middle school and high school with these guys.

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Watchhouse

Watchhouse • Frail Talk • July 13, 2025 • Red Butte Garden Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Austin Dayton

Nestled amid the trees and foothills of the Wasatch Front, one can find one of the best Venues in all of Utah, Red Butte Garden Amphitheater. Last weekend, Folk band Watchhouse took that foliage-surrounded stage and turned the quiet hillside into a sanctuary of sound. With subtle and sweet melodies, intimate lyrics, and musicianship that could stop someone in their tracks, the North Carolina-based folk duo shared a performance that felt more like a neighborhood gathering than a concert. Setting up the evening to be even more memorable, a stirring supporting set from Colorado-based indie folk group Frail Talk was in store.

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

SLC Twilight: EARTHGANG

SLC Twilight Concert Series • EARTHGANG • July 12, 2025 • Gallivan Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard

The Salt Lake Twilight concert series is a collection of shows that takes place every summer, hosted at either the Gallivan Center or Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. It brings in some of the best bands and artists that people want to see. With a stacked lineup of shows this summer, the concert series yields an amazing show for all ages, and the EARTHGANG show did not disappoint. One of the great things about this concert series is that it consistently does a great job of highlighting Utah’s local bands to open for such legendary headliners. For this concert, we had Utah-based band Bad Luck Brigade.

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Joseph

Joseph • Gabrielle Grace • June 18, 2025 • The Commonwealth Room

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

American Folk band JOSEPH, one of our favorite live bands here at Utah Concert Review, returned to Salt Lake City at The Commonwealth Room. JOSEPH, since 2014, has been a trio consisting of sisters Natalie Closner, Allison Closner, and Meegan Closner. The latter two are twins. In August 2024, it was announced that Allison would be stepping away. This was JOSEPH’s first time playing Utah as a duo since Allison’s departure. I was curious to see how the band would sound. What would be different? And what would still be the JOSEPH we know and love?

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Cody Johnson

Cody Johnson • Wade Bowen • June28, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Country Music singer, Cody Johnson, brought his “Leather Deluxe Tour” to Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre on Saturday, Jun 28, 2025. He brought Wade Bowen and Mae Estes along with him. The last time we covered CoJo was back in February 2020, just weeks before the world shut down due to the pandemic. He was opening for Country Music superstar Miranda Lambert at the Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City. I remember enjoying his energetic performance. He set the bar high for Miranda, and it made for a great night of Country Music.

There’s something so cool about seeing a musician along the journey of their career go from supporting other artists on their tours to headlining their own tour. I was happy for Cody Johnson that his career has gone the way it’s gone. He not only brought his headlining tour to one of Utah’s largest concert venues, but he sold the place out! I’ve said this before, and I’ll most likely say it every time I attend a Country concert, but there is nothing like the vibe at this type of show. People were in great spirits. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. And this was in between sets! I’m sure you can imagine what it was like when the music was actually being played. I was happy to be at Utah First Amp for this show.

July 8, 2025July 9, 2025

X Games deadmau5

X Games • deadmau5 • June 27, 2025 • Utah State Fairpark

Reviewed and Photographed by Max Taylor

The X Games made its Salt Lake City 2025 debut on June 27, and if there was any question about whether Utah was ready to party, deadmau5 answered it loud and clear.

After a long, hot day filled with some of the best action sports on the planet—Moto X backflips, BMX tricks that defied gravity, and skateboarders flying off vert ramps—the energy at the Utah State Fairpark somehow didn’t die down. Instead, it hit a whole new level once the sun set and the stage lights came on.