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This Valentine's Day, Casey Elliott, a favorite local singer who Utah audiences know as a member of GENTRI: The Gentlemen Trio, is performing for lovers and families alike.
On February 14, Casey and an incredible band of some of Utah's best musicians and singers will present their second annual February concert event, Forever Valentine: A Celebration of Classic Love Songs, live at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City. Tickets are limited so get yours now.
A new Utah tradition
In 2023, more than 1,200 people joined Elliott for his first-ever Valentine's concert downtown at Clubhouse on South Temple. After that successful run of sold-out shows, Elliott is thrilled to return this year as one of Salt Lake City's favorite Valentine's Day traditions.
With his incredible vocals and signature style, Elliott and his band will treat audiences to a memorable collection of nostalgic love songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, and more. This year's show also features viral songstress Emma Nissen and Latin powerhouse Alex Melecio as special guests.
About Casey Elliott
Elliott is a beloved Utah-based artist known for his passionate vocals, dramatic performances, and the heartfelt connection he forges with audiences. Utah concertgoers know him as a member of GENTRI: The Gentlemen Trio, the well-known vocal group that boasts one of Salt Lake City's most beloved annual Christmas concerts and more than 300 million views on YouTube. Elliott is also well-known on Instagram where a large audience of Utah followers tune in to watch him sing on stage, in the studio, in his garage, and with his family.
Prior to his work with GENTRI, Elliott toured the world and played more than 400 performances as Radames in Disney/Elton John's Broadway musical, "AIDA." Utah audiences have also loved seeing him as Joseph in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Eccles Theater and as Jean Valjean in "Les Misérables" at the Hale Center Theatre in Sandy.
An evening of nostalgia
"We hope people come to Forever Valentine to celebrate these incredible love songs with us," Elliott says. "So many of our personal love stories have deep connections to music. We all have our songs – the ones we danced to, fell in love to, and made other important memories to. Forever Valentine is meant to help us relive all that musical nostalgia."
Last year's concerts saw couples singing along, pulling each other close, and even slow dancing in the aisles. Galentine's Day groups came out in force, as well, cheering their favorite songs, dancing together, and having an all-out good time.
This year's show promises to be no different, with hit love songs from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Garth Brooks, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, and many more.
A full concert experience
"Forever Valentine is honestly just something special," Ross Boothe, director and producer of the show says. "Not only is Casey a remarkable presence on the stage — with his perfect vocals, unmatched energy, and deep connection with the audience — but this music is just so much fun. We've really brought together all of the elements you could want to create a thrilling concert experience. An incredible group of high-energy musicians, large-scale technical elements, and heart-warming stories will all make Forever Valentine '24 an evening to remember."
The show will take place in the University of Utah's Kingsbury Hall, which Elliott and his team agree is a great environment for the production "It's large enough to accommodate a big show," Boothe says, "but intimate enough for everyone to feel like they're right there with Casey, experiencing the music together."
Get your tickets before they're gone
Tickets for Casey Elliott's Forever Valentine '24 are still available, but they won't last long. Visit the website to find your seats and purchase tickets.
Get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day with classic love songs from the past five decades, presented by one of Utah's favorite entertainers.
The Casey Elliott team would like to thank Jimmy's Flower Shop, Lifetime Products, and State Farm Agent Javier Misiego for making Forever Valentine '24 possible.
