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Local Looks: Hey now! An all-star evening in Orem with Smash Mouth

By Molly McCoy - Special to the Daily Herald | May 31, 2023

Molly McCoy, Special to the Daily Herald

Zach Goode, lead singer of Smash Mouth, performs during a concert held at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

On Saturday, the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre kicked off the summer with the first show of their outdoor season. The Orem theater celebrated their 39th year under the stars with the venue’s 10,742 concert –the iconic alternative rock band Smash Mouth.

The night began with a beautiful Memorial Day tribute, days before the holiday, by American Legion Orem Post 72. Flags representing various branches of the military were brought out by veterans as the crowd united to sing “The Star Spangled Banner.”

Finally, it was time for Smash Mouth to take the stage and instantly they brought so much energy to the crowd. They opened with the 1998 song “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby” and cleverly switched the lyrics at the end to “Can’t Get Enough of Utah,” much to the crowd’s delight.

The best part of the night was definitely when Zach Goode, who joined as the group’s lead singer in 2022, came out into the crowd to dance, high five and interact with the audience members. Without question, the band was focused on having fun and brought a perfect family-friendly show for all concert goers.

While only one member of the original group remains, bassist Paul De Lisle, they serenaded the Orem crowd with their hits from the late 1990s and early 200os.

Molly McCoy, Special to the Daily Herald

Smash Mouth performs during a concert at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

As one of their final songs they sang their widely popular cover of The Monkees’ “I’m A Believer” as each band member took their turn with a solo. The crowd ate up the entire performance and participated in a massive sing along.

There are a lot of events coming up at the SCERA outdoor theater this summer so be sure to keep an eye out. You won’t want to miss out!

Zach Goode, lead singer of Smash Mouth, high-fives attendees during a concert held at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Concertgoers sit on the lawn of the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem for Smash Mouth's concert on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

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