Duran Duran• w/ Nile Rodgers & Chic• and Bastille• June 3, 2023• Vivint Arena
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
The last time Duran Duran made a tour stop in Utah was way back in 2005. So to say anticipation for this concert was high is an understatement. Duran Duran has a huge fanbase here so it was a little surprising that they haven’t played here more often. When I saw this show announced I knew it would be one I had to attend. The only other time I have seen Duran Duran was at the KROQ Inland Invasion back in 2003. It was a billion degrees and a really long day. So I was excited to be seeing Duran Duran headlining their own show. Interestingly enough, they would coheadline with The Cure. The Cure would be playing Vivint Arena the following night. A show I would also be attending. These groups could not be more different and yet they’re somehow tied together for me.
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