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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

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.

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 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Fred Again

Fred Again • Keenan Mathias • September 15, 2024 • Utah First Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Austin Dayton

This weekend, British DJ and Producer Fred Again brought his “Places we’ve never been” tour to Utah, a place he has never played, as he DJ’d and sang for a huge and excited crowd at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater. With him, he brought his “brother” fellow DJ Tony and had Keenan Mathias as the supporting opening set.

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Keane

Keane • September 8, 2024 • Red Butte Garden Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Twelve years. TWELVE YEARS! It’s been twelve years since Alternative Rock band, Keane made a tour stop in Salt Lake City. It’s been about that long since they’ve played most cities. A lengthy hiatus, solo projects, and conquering a myriad of issues in their personal lives have kept the boys from Winslow, England away from the road. But on September 8, 2024, Keane triumphantly returned to Utah. Red Butte Garden Amphitheater was jam-packed. In speaking with some of the venue’s employees, I was informed that this was one of the shows that sold out the fastest. That didn’t surprise me at all. Keane is a band very high on my list of favorite bands. I had heard rumblings that they’d be touring The States over the summer and I had my fingers crossed that they’d be playing SLC.

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Post Malone

Post Malone • Muscadine Bloodline • Dan Spencer • September 8 & 9, 2024 • Utah First Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Nate Bonney

Post Malone started his F-1 Trillion Tour right here in his hometown SLC, Utah. He did a two-day stint and both days were packed. Seems the first show on Sunday was busier but not by much. I was able to shoot the images of the artists on Sunday the 8th and then I had the opportunity to view the show on the 9th. I will include both of Post Malone’s setlists. There was a slight variation on each night. Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre holds a max capacity of 25,000, so the energy was high for both nights.

September 3, 2024September 5, 2024

Train + REO Speedwagon

Train • REO Speedwagon • Yacht Rock Band • August 30, 2024 • Utah First Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Josilyn Wakkuri Lybbert

Train pulled into West Valley City for their Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater on August 29. They brought along Yacht Rock Revue and REO Speedwagon making for a night of fun music that spanned across the decades!

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Hollywood U2 at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Hollywood U2 • August 10, 2024 • Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Alisha Gregson

On August 10, The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper hosted its first big concert underneath the EECO. And what more fitting band to perform under the massive structure than Hollywood U2? In case you weren’t aware, the EECO structure was once the stage for legendary rock band, U2 on their 360º Tour. A tour that stopped by Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium on May 24, 2011. For many U2 fans, it was a way to remember that memorable evening back in 2011. For The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, it was the perfect match to bring people to see a new show in a new place. It was a win-win for everyone.

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Noah Kahan

Noah Kahan • Jensen McRae • July 9, 2024 • Utah First Amphitheatre

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photos by Vanessa Holt

It was an epic scene out at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. It wasn’t just a sold-out crowd. That would be awesome on its own. But there was a buzz in the air I had not felt in some time. There had been an anticipation for the show the moment it was announced. I don’t remember a show being talked about quite so much. If I wore my I Was/ I Am Tour shirt out of the house, someone for sure would compliment me and ask me if I was going to the show. It was so exciting to walk into Utah First Amp and see all the excitement.

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

AJR

AJR • mxmtoon • almost monday • July 16, 2024 • Delta Center

Photographed by Alisha Gregson

Reviewed by Larson Stephens and Kevin Rolfe

AJR took the stage at the DELTA Center on July 16-17 in Salt Lake City for two unforgettable nights, delivering a concert experience that fans will cherish for a long time. Growing up through high school, AJR’s music resonated with me in ways I never expected. Maybe it was the upbeat songs that just made you bop your head or maybe it was the Broadway-like sound they brought to all their songs. Whatever it is their songs delve into the realities of life, and I found a deep connection with their lyrics and sound.