The Arctic Monkeys have returned to Salt Lake City! Previously the band visited SLC at the Great Saltair and In The Venue, and now they had an absolutely packed show at the Delta Center. All ages begin entering in all doors and all floors to see this now world-famous band from the UK, finding their seats or a spot on the floor after a quick stop for some concessions or a swanky tour T from the merch store.
Once everyone settled in, the opening group starts the show. Fontaines D.C. is a post-punk, rocking, soft-toned at times musical group from Dublin, Ireland with five members. As lead singer Grian Chatten trudges on stage with his mates, they define the energy of their set by grabbing the instruments in the dark environment, and, bathed in red lights, they have at it. Fontaines have an energy throughout the set that is obviously fun, full of clumsy energy and lyrically led. The audience was slower to warm as seats are still filling, but those lower down and near the stage were still feeling it as they danced, swayed and had a great time overall.
After the set changes over, the stage is now set with a giant circular piece now center stage with pillars surrounding it towering over the instruments. Monitors are lowered in place for camera crews to spotlight the band as they play and make sure everyone has a good view of the show. It’s time for the Arctic Monkeys to saunter in in style, and doing just that, band members take their positions as lead singer Alex Turner struts to the center mic with a suit, open shirt, small chain and colored sunglasses. Music begins, and the fans are hooked; singing every word back to the stage in a reserved, respectful way as every audience member still wants to hear every word and inflection coming from the front. Being an all-ages show means that there are people right up front and only a few rows deep from ages 13–70. Even if they are just the chaperone or the DD, every eye and every ear is getting the most out of the evening’s performance.
Photos: Logan Sorenson // logan@lmsorenson.net
Bassist for Fontaines D.C. Conor Deegan on stage at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Fontaines D.C. bathed in red light as they play a show at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Grian Chatten, for Fontaines D.C. singing at the mic as he makes eye contact with the front row at the Delta Center.Photo: LMSORENSON
Grian Chatten, lead singer for Fontaines D.C. singing on stage with one foot on the speaker and leaning into it while on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Fontaines D.C. takes the stage at the Delta Center, opening for the Arctic Monkeys. Photo: LMSORENSON
Grian Chatten, singer for Fontaines D.C. picks up the tambourine and has at it! Photo: LMSORENSON
Frontman of Fontaines D.C. Grian Chatten raising his hand to the audience while playing on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Nick O’Malley for Arctic Monkeys playing on stage at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Jamie Cook for Arctic Monkeys on stage during a very packed show at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Arctic Monkeys on stage during their show at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Arctic Monkeys pictured on stage, playing a packed show at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Front man for Arctic Monkeys photographed on stage with a projection of himself on the screen behind him, captured in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner, lead singer for Arctic Monkeys up close and at the microphone with stylish yellow sunglasses. Photo: LMSORENSON
Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner articulating as he provides vocals for this packed out show in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner for the Arctic Monkeys adjusting his shirt collar while on stage at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner adjusting his shirt and chain while on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner photographed while singing at the microphone while being displayed on the screens behind him. Photo: LMSORENSON
Feet planted, leaning to the microphone stand, Alex Turner singing on stage at the packed show at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner for Arctic Monkeys is front and center on stage singing during their show in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Matt Helders, drummer for Arctic Monkeys is having a blast on stage at the Delta Center. Photo: LMSORENSON
Drummer Matt Helders for the Arctic Monkeys on stage at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Front man for the Arctic Monkeys, Alex Turner photographed on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner, singer for Arctic Monkeys playing guitar and singing while in front of a video display of himself above the stage. Photo: LMSORENSON
Drummer Matt Helder on stage during the performance of the Arctic Monkeys during their show in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner closes his eyes and gets close to the mic while playing guitar and singing in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Drummer for Arctic Monkeys Matt Helder, on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner, providing vocals and playing guitar for Arctic Monkeys during their show in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Keyboardist for Arctic Monkeys playing on stage in Salt Lake City at the Delta Center. Photo: LMSORENSON
Jamie Cook for Arctic Monkeys on stage playing bass for this show in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys playing on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner playing on stage and singing at the mic at center stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner, lead singer for Arctic Monkeys on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
Alex Turner adjusting his collar while playing guitar and singing on stage in Salt Lake City. Photo: LMSORENSON
