See Whiskey Myers live in West Valley City on August 13, 2026, at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre with The Black Crowes and Southall. If you're planning to buy tickets, expect a night of southern rock, blues and country influences, mixing new songs with established fan favorites
Whiskey Myers brings heavy southern rock to West Valley City
Whiskey Myers arrives at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City on August 13, 2026, as part of the Southern Hospitality Tour. This is not a classic standalone concert by a single artist: it is a co-headlining tour by Whiskey Myers and The Black Crowes, with Southall as the opening act, and the program is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM. The audience can therefore expect an evening tied together by the American rock tradition, but with enough different approaches for each band to retain its own character.
For years, Whiskey Myers has blended southern rock, country, blues and heavier rock, while their live identity relies on powerful guitars, Cody Cannon's rough vocals and songs that range from slower, narrative moments to huge rock choruses. That is why a joint tour with The Black Crowes feels natural: both bands draw from roots and blues heritage, but carry it through different generations and with different levels of sonic weight.
It is worth securing tickets in advance if the goal is to see Whiskey Myers in a large outdoor venue and on a bill that includes two more bands.
The band's current phase is defined by "Whomp Whack Thunder"
The most important context for this concert is "Whomp Whack Thunder", Whiskey Myers' seventh studio album. The album was released in 2025, recorded at Neon Cross Studio in Nashville and produced by Jay Joyce. The release contains 11 songs, including "Time Bomb", "Tailspin", "Rowdy Days", "Midnight Woman", "Born To Do", "Rock N Roll", "Ramblin' Jones" and "Monsters".
Recent concerts show that the new material is not merely a promotional addition to the older hits. The songs "Midnight Woman", "Time Bomb", "Tailspin" and "Ramblin' Jones" appear in the current live program, so on stage the band combines its newer phase with songs that have built its audience over the years.
In 2026, a direct connection with The Black Crowes also arrived. The two bands recorded a version of the song "Star Star" together in a project connected with producer Jay Joyce. That collaboration further explains why the Southern Hospitality Tour is not simply a pairing of two big names on the same poster.
The songs for which Whiskey Myers is best known
For a large part of the audience, Whiskey Myers remains best known for songs such as "Broken Window Serenade", "Stone", "Bury My Bones", "Frogman", "Gasoline" and "Ballad Of A Southern Man". The catalog therefore attracts several groups of listeners. Country audiences hear the band's Texas roots and storytelling approach, southern rock fans hear layered guitars and a rougher groove, while rock audiences hear an energy that often approaches hard rock on stage.
That range has not disappeared on the current album. "Time Bomb" and "Tailspin" naturally belong to the band's heavier side, while "Born To Do" shows a calmer and more introspective approach.
- "Whomp Whack Thunder" is the band's seventh studio album and contains 11 songs.
- The album was produced by Jay Joyce and recorded at Neon Cross Studio in Nashville.
- Recent tour concerts have featured "Midnight Woman", "Time Bomb", "Tailspin" and "Ramblin' Jones".
- Older favorites such as "Broken Window Serenade", "Bury My Bones", "Stone" and "Frogman" still play an important role in the repertoire.
What recent performances reveal about the live repertoire
For a tour that is still underway, it is useful to look at what has actually been performed, but without assuming that the same set list will be repeated in West Valley City. Recent performances have included "Midnight Woman", "John Wayne", "Time Bomb", "Tailspin", "Glitter Ain't Gold", "Bury My Bones", "Broken Window Serenade", "Ramblin' Jones", "Frogman", "Gasoline", "Bitch", "Stone", "Feet's" and "The Wolf".
That selection shows that Whiskey Myers is currently not building its performance around just one album. The new material brings a heavier contemporary rock sound, while the middle and closing sections of the repertoire bring back songs that have long been among the most frequently performed in the catalog. For longtime fans, that means enough familiar highlights, while audiences who know the band through only a few of its most popular songs get a sufficiently broad overview of its sound.
Recent set lists are not a promise, however. The order and choice of songs can change from city to city, and the co-headlining format also affects the amount of time available to each artist. The safest expectation is a combination of the current album and established favorites, not an identical list of songs from the previous performance.
The Black Crowes and Southall change the character of the entire evening
The Southern Hospitality Tour is a co-headlining tour by The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers, while Southall is confirmed as the act opening the evening on this part of the tour. That means the audience gets three different perspectives on the broad territory of southern, blues and roots rock.
The Black Crowes bring their own combination of blues, soul and rock'n'roll, while Southall leans toward a more modern red dirt and rock sound. For a visitor who wants to experience the full concept of the tour, arriving only shortly before Whiskey Myers would mean missing an important part of the program.
The West Valley City concert takes place during the final western stretch of the schedule. The tour passes through Nampa, Idaho, the day before, heads toward Phoenix after this performance, and is then followed by a date at the Hollywood Bowl before the final California dates. The bands therefore arrive in Utah after a large number of concerts together.
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Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre: a large outdoor venue with different zones
Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre is an outdoor concert venue in West Valley City, within the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. It opened in 2003, and its events page lists a capacity of up to 20,000 guests. The venue combines fixed seating closer to the stage with a large lawn area behind it, so the experience differs depending on the type of ticket.
For Whiskey Myers, that is relevant because the band moves between a massive guitar sound and songs that depend on vocals and dynamics. The reserved seating section provides a closer position to the stage, while the lawn area has a more relaxed festival-like character and a wider view of the production.
Because the venue is outdoors, weather conditions are part of the experience. The event is marked as "rain or shine", and the amphitheatre states that the program generally goes ahead even in the rain, except in situations such as very strong winds or nearby lightning. Umbrellas are not allowed, so a lightweight raincoat is more practical in bad weather.
It is worth securing tickets in advance and deciding beforehand whether you want a closer position in the reserved section or a more relaxed stay in the lawn area.
Arrival, parking and entry time
The main access point for general parking, the box office and rideshare drop-off/pick-up is listed at 5150 Upper Ridge Rd., West Valley City, UT 84118. The amphitheatre states that general parking is included with the ticket, while separate upgraded parking options are also available on the eastern side of the complex.
On concert days, the parking lots open at noon. The venue warns of increased traffic before major performances and recommends arriving earlier. This is especially important for visitors arriving by car because a large number of vehicles approach the amphitheatre within the same time window.
According to the amphitheatre's general rules, gates usually open about 90 minutes before the program begins, although the exact time can vary by event. The Southern Hospitality Tour is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM, so it is useful to check the venue's latest notice on the day of the concert and not plan to arrive at the last minute.
For rideshare services, drop-off and pick-up are provided in the general parking area. After the concert, expect a slower exit while a large number of vehicles leave the complex.
What can be brought into the venue
Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches are allowed, as are small purses up to 6 x 9 inches. One factory-sealed bottle of water of up to one gallon per person is also allowed, as is an empty clear plastic bottle that can be filled inside.
Personal blankets are allowed, which is useful for the lawn area, but personal lawn chairs and stadium seats are not. Umbrellas, professional cameras with detachable lenses, GoPro cameras, selfie sticks, outside food and drinks, glass or metal bottles and large backpacks are also prohibited.
The venue uses metal detectors and bag checks, so checking your belongings in advance can make entry considerably easier.
Who will find this concert especially interesting
Longtime Whiskey Myers fans will have the opportunity to hear the band at a point when the new album has already gained enough life on stage for its songs to stand alongside the older catalog. At the same time, the repertoire leaves room for "Stone", "Broken Window Serenade", "Bury My Bones" and other key songs.
For audiences coming primarily because of The Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers may be interesting as a more contemporary continuation of the broad rock tradition with more country and Texas elements. The reverse applies to Whiskey Myers fans who know The Black Crowes less well: the joint program allows a comparison of two generations of American roots rock through different approaches to guitar, rhythm and vocals.
The concert makes particular sense for listeners who otherwise choose between country festivals, southern rock performances and classic rock tours. Southall brings a more modern red dirt impulse, Whiskey Myers a heavier sound, and The Black Crowes a blues, soul and rock'n'roll heritage.
Practical preparation before going
The most important thing is to remember that this is not a short evening with a single performer. The program begins at 6:30 PM, Southall is part of the lineup, and Whiskey Myers and The Black Crowes share the headlining positions on the tour. Arriving earlier makes sense both because of the music and because of traffic.
- Check the current gate-opening time on the day of the concert because it may vary by event.
- If you are arriving by car, expect increased traffic and use the address 5150 Upper Ridge Rd. for general parking and the rideshare area.
- For the lawn area, bring a personal blanket if that suits you, but not your own chair or stadium seat.
- For possible rain, bring a raincoat instead of an umbrella because the event is outdoors and umbrellas are not allowed.
- Do not rely on a recent set list as the final song schedule; it shows the direction of the tour but is not a guarantee for this date.
Sources:
- Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre - event date and time, capacity, venue history, parking, entry rules, bags, permitted and prohibited items, and conditions for outdoor events.
- The Black Crowes - announcement of the Southern Hospitality Tour, co-headlining tour with Whiskey Myers, Southall as the opening act and schedule for the western stretch.
- Whiskey Myers - information about the album "Whomp Whack Thunder", producer, studio and track listing.
- Apple Music - current discography, popular songs and the release "Star Star".
- setlist.fm - recent Whiskey Myers set lists on the Southern Hospitality Tour and the relationship between newer and older songs in the repertoire.