the mommy avenger

I grew up in the 80s and to this day, that music is my favorite. However, when I was a little girl, I was not able to experience my favorite artists as I am able to do now. I was left to enjoy their music via MTV, the radio, and cassette tapes. All great ways to keep the music blasting in my ears, but there is something to be said to getting to see bands live. There just isn’t anything else like it.

So what exactly is Lost 80’s Live? Think of it as a greatest hits of the 80’s concert. A chance to revisit our youth and the good old days when MTV was everything and the music was amazing. I know when I listened to music in the 80s I was a little too young to be going to all these concerts, and truth be told, not much came to Denver, anyway. So I missed the opportunity to see these bands on stage. But, here’s my chance to see them in concert live, when I can appreciate it all the more, and not just have one band, but multiple ones.

Lost 80’s Live makes it so that I can see the bands I loved hearing on the radio in person, live on stage, now that I am adult. I love the idea of this concert series and, apparently, I am not alone, because this year they are celebrating their 21st Anniversary Tour. Even better, though, I get to take my family with me to let them hear how great the music of my childhood was.

I was so excited to hear that Sandy Amphitheater was hosting this totally awesome concert in their spectacular outdoor venue to dance and sing along to the likes of Wang Chung, General Public, Naked Eyes, Missing Persons, Stacey Q, Animotion, Musical Youth, Kon Kan, and Shannon amongst the gorgeous Utah mountains.

Nothing beats the convenience and location of Sandy Amphitheater. Nestled in the heart of Sandy, Utah, the amphitheater has a very small town feel. If you hadn’t been there before, you would be surprised to hear of the big names that perform on their stages throughout the summer and fall months. There isn’t a bad seat in the house, the sound is absolutely incredible, it is easy to get to, without any traffic or congestion, and the views are unsurpassed.

The concert was so much fun. Nine groups graced the stage with their most popular hits and the audience was loving every minute of it. While some groups may sound better on the radio back in the 80s, the majority sound pretty much like you remember them. It was great to watch the crowds dancing and singing along to their favorite tunes, all while the Utah sun was setting in the sky. It couldn’t have been a more gorgeous evening. The energy was so much fun. But I have to tell you, the highlight of the night, for me, was listening to Wang Chang. They rocked it! They started out their set with “Let’s Go,” an absolute favorite of mine, “To Live and Die in L.A.” which apparently they don’t normally sing, but I love. Everyone was on their feet dancing and reliving the good old days when “Dance Hall Days” was played and they ended strong with “Everybody Wang Chung Tonight.” I was so impressed with how good they sounded, their stage presence, and interaction with the audience. It was just as I’d hoped it would be and sound.

It was a really terrific concert, family-friendly, and enjoyable in every aspect. I can’t wait to return to Sandy Amphitheater for another show!

Be sure to check out Sandy Amphitheater for lots of great concerts and events lined up for the rest of the summer and early fall. There are so many great shows coming our way!

^{*we were invited to facilitate a feature, all opinions are my own*}