Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor returned to Salt Lake City on March 31 to play a headliner-only show. Originally scheduled for a performance at the downtown venue The Complex, the demand for Spektor’s live show resulted in a venue switch to The Saltair. In droves, fans made their way out of town and temporarily stalled traffic on I-80 to secure a parking spot for the show.
Lines formed quick and early at the Great Salt Lake–adjacent attraction, and people soon found themselves shoulder to shoulder with other adoring fans of all ages. Once doors finally opened, the race to the front of house was over in seconds, as the first 100 to 200 people speedily claimed their spots at the security barriers or at the very front of the top level (for the 21-plus crowd). As people continued to enter the venue, excitement levels rose, and grumbles of anticipation and murmurs of song titles spread throughout the crowd. A long piano sat centerstage, and a single, yellow spotlight hit an empty bench. Slowly, the crowd chanted, “Re … gi … na …”
Regina Spektor finally took the stage to a roaring and cheering wave of adulation. She blew kisses and dipped into small curtsies after expressing her amazement of Salt Lake’s mountains. “I’m sorry I am late,” she said. “Sometimes we run late because we’re trying to get people in, but I just couldn’t come inside … It’s just so beautiful—I love Salt Lake City!”
Kicking off with immediately identifiable fan favorites on the piano, Spektor lulled fans from screaming “I LOVE YOU” into a combination of sing-alongs and silent awe. With only a small accompaniment of guitar, cello and the occasional drums, Spektor displayed that not only does she have a continuing talent for making her own music come across effortlessly, but also that her strong and intergenerational fan base will continue to grow.
Fans make there way in as the doors open. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Mindy, Mary and Griffin arrive extremely early for the front of the line. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Jessica, Mitchell and Chantry—just a group of pals out to see a show. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
The line for the show outside the Saltair. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Elaine Thompson and Allison Allred getting a spot in line at the Saltair. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Inanna, Mary, Ian Mitchell out as a family at the Saltair. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
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Jesse Del Toro, Jake Everts, Alyssa and Trevor Wood having a great time before the show starts. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Cloey and Stacey Jones arrive inside and go straight for the front of house. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
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Richard March and Moran Call at the Satair. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Smiling seemingly comes very easy to Regina Spektor, music or no music. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor takes a small curtsy as fans scream in excitement for her to perform. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor is all smiles and some laughs while playing music in Salt Lake City. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor greets the crowd and waves to all the sections, high and low. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor can be caught smiling frequently during musical breaks. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Emotion runs fluidly through Regina Spektor and her music. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor playing piano center stage at The Saltair. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Accompanying drummer for Regina Spektor. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor playing piano. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor clapping along with the song and the audience. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor playing in Salt Lake City. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor with spotlights behind her, which illuminate the mood perfectly. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
Touring keyboardist and cello player for Regina Spektor. Photo@ Lmsorenson.net
Regina Spektor has no shortage of stage presence. Photo: Lmsorenson.net
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