Sandy Utah Archives - Utah Concert Review

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band • June 14, 2026 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

For nearly six decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has occupied a unique place in American music, blending country, folk, and rock into a sound that has influenced generations of artists. Their appearance at Sandy Amphitheater as part of their “All The Good Times” Farewell Tour, “60 Years of Dirt,” was more than just another concert stop. It felt like a celebration of a remarkable career. And this was indeed their final tour stop in Utah, a chance for fans to say thank you to a band whose music has become part of countless lives.

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

The Dead South

The Dead South • June 19, 2026 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Ava Dalton

On June 19th, a Friday night, through the yellow summer sunset glow, the Sandy Amphitheater was packed with people of all ages. The Dead South completely sold out the Sandy Amphitheater on the Salt Lake City stop of their self-titled tour. The bluegrass band began their Summer 2026 America tour on June 11 in Oregon, making Salt Lake City the sixth stop of their tour. From Utah, they head to seven more U.S. shows before heading to Europe.

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.

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Chicago

Chicago • August 21, 2025 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

For more than five decades, Chicago has been delivering a unique brand of rock fused with jazz and pop elements, creating a sound that is instantly recognizable and endlessly beloved. Seeing Chicago in concert is more than just attending a show—it’s an immersive journey through some of the most iconic music in American rock history. On August 21, Chicago played to a sold-out crowd at the beautiful Sandy Amphitheater.

August 5, 2025August 8, 2025

Regina Spektor

Regina Spektor • August 1, 2025 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

August concerts started off on a good note with Regina Spektor bringing her Midsummer Daydream Tour to Sandy Amphitheater. It was a hot August night, as you might expect. But that didn’t stop fans from filling the amphitheater. Utah seems to really love Regina and her music. I’m glad she keeps coming back. And judging by the size of the crowd, she’ll always have a fanbase here.

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Fitz and the Tantrums

Fitz and the Tantrums • Ax and the Hachetmen • July 28, 2025 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Matisse McMullin

With over 16 years of music-making, six studio albums, and seven major tours under their belt, iconic indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums took the stage with high energy from the very start.

Monday night’s crowd spanned a wide range of ages, a testament to how Fitz and the Tantrums’ music resonates across generations and serves as a soundtrack to many lives, regardless of age or background.

June 24, 2025June 25, 2025

Lord Huron

Lord Huron • Molly Lewis• May 31, 2025 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

On May 31, 2025, Lord Huron returned to Utah for a sold-out stop at Sandy Amphitheater on their Strange Trails 10th Anniversary Tour. For me, it was a full-circle moment: the first show I ever saw at Sandy Amphitheater was Lord Huron, and seeing them again in that same beautiful setting brought back a wave of memories. This was my third time seeing the band—once at Red Rocks and twice now at Sandy—and each time, they’ve left me more impressed than the last.

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Stephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez • The Brook & The Bluff • September 21, 2024 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

A line of a little over fifty people had already formed when I arrived to Sandy Amphitheater around 3 pm on Saturday, September 21st. Stephen Sanchez, joined by The Brook & The Bluff, made it back to Utah for his sold-out, “Live From The Connie Co Show,” tour stop. Making it his third show here in the last year and a half! It’s always extra fun to be able to attend a show as a fan while also getting to document the night! I’ve been a fan of Stephen’s for a few years, and when I first discovered his music, he only had one song released!

I’ve really enjoyed watching his career take off, and it’s been awesome to cover each one of his Utah shows and see the performances evolve and the crowd grow with each one! I think it goes without saying, but I was looking forward to this show!

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Howard Jones + ABC + Haircut One Hundred

Howard Jones • ABC • Haircut One Hundred • August 17, 2024 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Some concerts are better than others. I hope that’s the most obvious statement I make in this article. I go to a lot of concerts and I love it. There is something (for the most part) great in every show I have the privilege of covering. But certain concerts just check all the boxes. Howard Jones played two headlining sold-out shows at Sandy Amphitheater on August 16 and 17.

New Wave greats, ABC and Haircut One Hundred joined Howard. This was one of those shows that checked all the boxes that I look for as an avid concertgoer. Entertaining headliner, check. Support band that could be a headliner on their own, check. Opener that I have never seen and always wanted to, check! It was a great mix of music from a nostalgic early MTV era that I loved so much. Judging by the two sold-out nights, I wasn’t the only one who felt this way.

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Norah Jones

Norah Jones • Hurray For The Riff Raff • July 25, 2024 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

We always love it when Norah Jones comes to town. Whenever the announcement of her concert date is made, there seems to be a lot of excitement online followed by a quick sellout no matter what venue she performs. I was excited when I heard she would be playing at the Sandy Amphitheater. This venue has become one of my favorite summertime locations. It seemed like the perfect place to spend a Summer evening listening to one of the greatest vocalists alive. Utah Concert Review had the opportunity to cover Norah Jones at Sandy Amphitheater back in 2019. I unfortunately was unable to attend that night, so this show was highly anticipated by me. I wasn’t going to miss it this time.