Utah Concert Review

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.

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Alison Krauss and Union Station

Alison Krauss and Union Station • Willie Watkins • July 25, 2025 • Red Butte Garden Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Bluegrass legends Alison Krauss and Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas, have reunited. They hit the road for the first time in a decade. Earlier this year, they released their eighth studio album, “Arcadia.” They brought their tour of the same name to Red Butte Garden Amphitheater on July 25. I can’t think of a better pairing of band and venue. I have seen Alison Krauss before, so I knew that this would be an amazing night of music. However, seeing her with Union Station is an altogether different experience. One that I knew I wanted to check off the list. Am I ever glad I did.

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

AJR

AJR • July 22, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Alisha Gregson

On July 22, 2025, AJR brought their “Somewhere in the Sky Tour” to Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, and the energy was electric from the very beginning. The pop band made up of brothers, Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met, drew in fans of all ages, including many teens, young adults, and families. Fans were decked out in AJR merch, and I spotted quite a few trapper hats just like the one that lead singer Jack is known for. Before the music even started, long merch lines stretched across the plaza, and excited chatter about past tours and hoped-for songs filled the air.

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Keith Urban

Keith Urban • Chase Matthew • Alana Springsteen • Karley Scott Collins • July 18, 2025 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre was packed all the way to the fences for a really fun night of Country Music. Keith Urban brought his “High and Alive World Tour” to Utah and he brought some friends with him. Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, and Karly Scott Collins filled out the lineup. Giving Country fans a variety of vocalists and musicians at varying degrees of their careers. And what would a Keith Urban concert in Utah be without some weather concerns?

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Caamp with Whitney

Caamp • Whitney • July 24, 2025 • Granary Live

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard

Summertime in Utah brings on the opening of a lot of outdoor venues and concert series that we don’t normally get to attend during the colder seasons. Granary Live, being one of the newest venues in Utah, has booked some exciting bands to perform at their 7,500 capacity venue, with Caamp being one of them. With the show being completely sold out, it was sure to be a very exciting night.

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Lindsey Stirling

Deer Valley Music Festival • Lindsey Stirling • Utah Symphany • July 25, 2025 • Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater

Reviewed and Photographed by Max Taylor

On July 25, 2025, Lindsey Stirling made her return to Utah, joining the Utah Symphony at the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater for an unforgettable night. This was the last show on the run of Lindsey’s “Night With The Symphony” tour. As part of the Deer Valley Music Festival, Lindsey, her band consisting of drummer Drew Steen and guitarist/keyboardist Ryan Riveros, and the Utah Symphony brought together the elegance of orchestral music and Lindsey’s high-energy violin performance — all set against the stunning mountain backdrop.

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

idobi Radio Summer School Tour

idobi Radio Summer School Tour • July 20, 2025 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

Seven high-energy bands took the stage for the idobi Radio Summer School Tour Summer School Tour at the Union Event Center. Fans of each of the bands came out to support their favorite acts, as well as staying to see new favorite bands and artists performing. From the visuals matching each artist’s aesthetic to the lighting, and of course, the music, Summer School was a magical night for fans.

July 23, 2025July 24, 2025

Sierra Ferrell

Sierra Ferrell • Kaitlin Butts • July 17, 2025 • Library Square

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

When the 2025 Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series was announced, there was a lot of excitement for the July 17, 2025, show with Sierra Ferrell at Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City. Ferrell was last seen at Rice-Eccles Stadium as a support artist for Post Malone’s Big Ass Tour. I remember seeing her at that concert and hearing her incredible voice, hoping she’d be playing a Salt Lake City headlining show soon. I knew I had to be downtown for this show.

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

Mike Posner

Mike Posner • Brody Jenner • July 18, 2025 • Canyons Village

Reviewed and Photographed by Kaden Severn

Park City’s Concerts on the Slopes series brought a pop icon in Mike Posner, to play Friday evening. A nice afternoon crowd began to gather on the stunning slopes at the Canyons ski resort. DJ Brody Jenner, yes, that Brody Jenner, welcomed concert goers with a DJ set featuring upbeat remixes of popular songs.