Briston Maroney Ignites the Stage in Utah with
Raw Energy and Heart
June 3, 2025
Opening for Peach Pit at a sold-out show at the Sandy Amphitheater in Utah, Briston Maroney delivered a performance that was anything
but an opening act. Kicking things off with “Real Good Swimmer” from his newly dropped album JIMMY, released just a day before the show, Briston wasted no time connecting with the crowd. He followed it with the upbeat “Paradise,” thanking fans for meeting the band at
their level of energy—something that only intensified as the night went on. The crowd lit up with the first few notes of “Small Talk,” a beloved favorite from his 2019 record Indiana, and the energy carried right into “Tomatoes,” “Body,” and “Better Than You,” highlighting his growth and range across albums.
In a spontaneous, heartfelt moment, Briston pulled out a red cooler and handed drinks to the front row, breaking down the barrier between artist and audience. What followed felt more like a backyard jam session than a big amphitheater show. With a shift to acoustic guitar, he invited Peach Pit’s Dougal Bain McLean on stage for a violin-backed version of “Land of Light,” which felt intimate, soulful, and magical. After a crowd- favorite performance of “Caroline,” Briston led fans through a collective breath before launching into “The View,” a meditative track from JIMMY, followed by an electrifying sprint through the crowd during “Under My Skin.” He closed the night with a powerhouse run of “June,” “DNA,” “Be Yourself,” and his iconic hit “Freakin’ Out On The Interstate,” leaving the stage echoing with cheers
Fans in the audience brought their own stories, emotions, and connections to the music. A couple who traveled from Cedar City shared their favorite songs: “Bullshit” for its commentary on social media’s false narratives, and “Caroline” for its
softness and beauty. Two women who became friends through music came together for the show—one seeing Briston for the fourth time, the other for her first. Both felt a deep connection to “June”—one calling it a reminder to stay present, the other relating to its message about chasing dreams that don’t unfold as planned. That’s the magic of Briston Maroney live: the songs hit hard, but it’s the shared
human experience that lingers long after the lights go out.
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