José González w/ Madi Diaz @ Red Butte 08.29

José González w/ Madi Diaz @ Red Butte 08.29
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The sold-out summer night at Red Butte Gardens was euphoric and peaceful. The energy in the air came from an amazing crowd of patient, kind people, excited but not boisterous. The grass was packed with attendees not afraid to be close to each other—in fact, they welcomed it. Strangers talked to strangers, drinking their wine

Caamp @ Red Butte Garden 07.27 w/ Futurebirds

Caamp @ Red Butte Garden 07.27 w/ Futurebirds
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Caamp is as talented as they’ve always been, though they might’ve gathered a few more tricks for their stage performance at Red Butte. … read more

She & Him Melt Away Tour – A Tribute to Brian Wilson @ Red Butte 06.14 

She & Him Melt Away Tour – A Tribute to...
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Deschanel was stunning. Her vocals were incredible—especially considering the chilly, night air—during this She & Him tribute show to Brian Wilson at Red Butte. … read more

Opening Weekend at Red Butte: Lucinda Williams, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Opening Weekend at Red Butte: Lucinda Williams, Jason Isbell and...
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For many, this Red Butte concert may be the first community event they have been able to attend since the beginning of the pandemic. … read more

Retro Futura Tour @ Red Butte 07.23 with Howard Jones, The English Beat, Men Without Hats

Retro Futura Tour @ Red Butte 07.23 with Howard Jones,...
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For this appearance, Jones had his usual array of keyboards and a backing band consisting of a keyboardist, two drummers and a guitarist. … read more

Culture Club: It’s Love in Stereo @ Red Butte Garden 08.08

Culture Club: It’s Love in Stereo @ Red Butte Garden...
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Once upon a time, I saw Boy George at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Toward the end of the concert, a pair of his Culture Club collaborators joined George onstage. It was the first sign in years that a Culture Club reunion was not only possible, but entirely probable. … read more

Chromeo @ Red Butte Gardens 05.27 with ODESZA, Classixx

Chromeo @ Red Butte Gardens 05.27 with ODESZA, Classixx
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I wish we had more venues like the Red Butte Amphitheater in Salt Lake—partly because it’s beautiful but also because I’m a total homebody these days and love to be in bed by midnight. Red Butte satisfies both my lazy girl and socialite lifestyles in one outdoorsy package. … read more