John Nelson

John Nelson covers the local music scene for Salt Lake magazine. He is a 20-year veteran of Uncle Sam’s Flying Circus with a lifelong addiction to American roots music, live music venues, craft beer and baseball.
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Review: Joss Stone at Red Butte Garden

Joss Stone gave a soulful performance at Red Butte Garden with special guests Rozzi and Cory Henry.

Review: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss at Sandy Amphitheater

At Sandy Amphitheater, music legends Robert Plant and Alison Krauss played great American roots music with masterful artistry,

Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre Welcomes Joss Stone

Joss Stone, whose gravely-but-lustrous vocals captivatingly blend neo-soul and retro R&B music, will perform at Red Butte Garden on Aug. 31.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Drift Into Sandy Amphitheater

Robert Pant and Allison Krauss' Raise The Roof tour with special guest JD McPherson includes a stop at the Sandy Amphitheater on Aug. 30, 2022.

Review: Bonnie Raitt With Mavis Staples at Red Butte Garden

The crowd at Red Butte Garden received an expert tutorial on American roots music from two iconic masters.

Genre-Hopping Country Star Maren Morris Rolls Into Red Butte Garden

Maren Morris, a talented and versatile rising star in country music, performs at Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre on Aug. 18 with The Lone Bellow. 

Music Legends Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples Come to Red Butte Garden

Rock and Roll Hall of Hame inductees Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples perform at Red Butte Garden on Aug. 13.

Review: O.A.R. and Dispatch With G. Love at Red Butte Garden

O.A.R. and Dispatch, whose rock/reggae fusion sound emerged on the college rock scene, joined forces for a concert at Red Butte Garden with opener G. Love.

John Nelson

John Nelson covers the local music scene for Salt Lake magazine. He is a 20-year veteran of Uncle Sam’s Flying Circus with a lifelong addiction to American roots music, live music venues, craft beer and baseball.