Utah Concert Review Archives - Page 2 of 56

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons • eaJ • October 11, 2024 • Utah First Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Nate Bonney

On October 11th, the Utah First Amphitheatre was treated to night one of three shows by Imagine Dragons. The band is technically from Las Vegas, but we here in Utah know that they wrote many of their early hits and gained a large following here in Utah. More specifically Provo, Utah often performing at Velour Live Music Gallery. From that time on, Utah has been an area that has been most loyal to Imagine Dragons. Hence the multi-show residency.

October 16, 2024October 17, 2024

The Fray

The Fray • Rett Madison • October 14, 2024 • The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Austin Dayton

To the excitement of many, the Legendary alt-rock band The Fray brought their “The Fray is Back” tour to Salt Lake City, Utah this last week as they played a sold-out show at The Complex. With them, they brought the ever-so-talented Rett Madison. Returning from a recent five-year hiatus and with fans of all ages anxiously packed into the Grand Room at the Complex, The Fray delivered a perfect emotional alt-rock set that was just what everyone had come for.

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Atmosphere

Atmosphere • NOFUN! • Reverie • October 5, 2024 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Austin Dayton

To the Joy of thousands of fans, Legendary Hip Hop Group Atmosphere and their “Traveling Forever” Tour made a stop in Salt Lake City this weekend. With them, they brought supporting artists Reverie and NOFUN!. Together the three groups attracted a packed venue and gave the Union a huge night of high-energy hip-hop and rap.

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Cigarettes After Sex

Cigarettes After Sex • October 3, 2024 • Delta Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Alternative band, more specifically Dream Pop band, Cigarettes After Sex returned to Utah just over a year after they played a sold-out show in Ogden. Cigarettes After Sex was part of the 2023 Ogden Twilight Concert Series lineup. Not only were they part of the lineup, but the show was one of the most anticipated in the series. The show sold out and people were paying a premium on the second-hand market just to get in. While I wasn’t surprised that the band would be returning to Utah soon. I must admit that I did not anticipate them playing the Delta Center. Not only did they play the premier venue, they sold it out!

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

John Vincent III

John Vincent III • Hazel English • September 25, 2024 • The Commonwealth Room

Reviewed by Morgan Newbold

Photos by: Stephen Speckman Courtesy of The State Room Presents

Photo Credit: Stephen Speckman Courtesy of The State Room Presents

Last Wednesday, Salt Lake welcomed the lovely John Vincent III to The Commonwealth Room for ‘The Roadtrip’ tour! It has been at least five years since John played in Utah, so it was a treat to have him back. I have loved his music since I discovered him in 2019, and I was stoked to finally see him live. It was also the first attending a show at Commonwealth, and it did not disappoint! It’s a cozy intimate venue with a few bars and an outdoor patio. I arrived just as the show started and was able to get up to the front for an amazing view!

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

Wynonna

Wynonna Judd • September 25, 2024 • Sandy Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

We recently had the opportunity to attend a Lainey Wilson concert out at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. It was a fun night filled with the excitement of a Country Music star shooting up into the stratosphere of that genre. This was the biggest tour Lainey had played to date and for many, myself included, it was the first time they had the opportunity to see the fast-rising star. Just a couple of weeks later we had the opportunity to take in a show and see the Country Music world from a different perspective. We stepped into the Sandy Amphitheater to see one of Country Music’s biggest legends, Wynonna Judd.

September 27, 2024September 30, 2024

Pitbull

Pitbull • T-Pain • September 25, 2024 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Marlo Matamoros

Pitbull AKA Mr. Worldwide brought his Party After Dark Tour to the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre on September 25, 2024. Pitbull brought Grammy-winning artist T-Pain as a special guest to join him on this tour. Both artists have an extensive discography with hits “Hotel Room Service,” “Give Me Everything,” “Buy U a Drank,” “Bartender,” “I’m Sprung”, and both artists have also charted number one.

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Billy Joel and Sting to play Rice-Eccles Stadium

BILLY JOEL AND STING ARE COMING TO SALT LAKE CITY!

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 AT RICE-ECCLES STADIUM

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 10 A.M. MT

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (September 26, 2024) – Billy Joel and Sting – two of the most respected recording artists in history – have announced a one-night-only performance at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, May 23, 2025. The iconic musicians will each perform their most beloved songs from throughout their illustrious careers.

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson • Jackson Dean • September 13, 2024 • Utah First Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Lainey Wilson performed a captivating live show at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. She brought her Country’s Cool Again Tour to Utah with Jackson Dean on September 13. Wilson left the audience in awe with her mix of traditional country charm and modern flair. Known for her distinct voice, engaging storytelling, and powerful stage presence, Lainey brought a high-energy performance that resonated with fans of all ages.

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

The Lower Lights

The Lower Lights • Masonic Temple • September 14, 2024

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

In the past decade, there hasn’t been a year that has gone by where I haven’t seen The Lower Lights in concert. Over that time I’ve seen this band more than any other. Typically I’ll catch one (sometimes two or three!) of their holiday residency at Kingsbury Hall on the campus of the University of Utah. Those concerts are a Christmas tradition that I refuse to miss. In the last couple of years, in addition to the Christmas concerts, The Lower Lights have gone back to their roots and performed non-holiday shows filled with classic hymns and old spirituals sprinkled with some more modern classics. Last year they played Sandy Amphitheater to great acclaim. For the first time in ten years, The Lower Lights returned to the Masonic Temple in Salt Lake City. A venue where they played many of their early now legendary shows.