Tempe Conventions & Visitors Bureau

Tempe offers an eclectic  array of music throughout the town.  I enjoy many different styles from appreciating Classic orchestra to getting down with some good ‘ol Dub Step. There are great opportunities to find really great shows and see unique artists. I will highlight three of my favorite spots in Tempe to check out great music and some upcoming dates to remember.

Tempe Marketplace- 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
This place is more than just a shopping area and great place to find bites to eat. Hosting a great atmosphere with waterfalls, couches, and fire pits, there are two different areas that offer music from regular artists every Friday and Saturday nights and the best part is that it’s FREE!

• The District Stage hosts bands or groups and the Barnes and Noble Fountain (Right at the entrance to Barnes and Noble Bookstore) offers a more laid back style with many acoustic sets.

• Upcoming music:

Saturday January 19^th-
Peppermint James
District Stage, 7-10pm

M Squared- Acoustic Adult Contemporary Duo
B&N Fountain, 7-9pm

Friday January 25^th-
Think Horses- Original Alternative and Cover Band
District Stage, 7-10pm

Grady Soiné- Easy Listening Keyboardist
B&N Fountain, 7-9pm

Saturday January 26^th-
Knee Deep Experience- Funk, Soul, Jazz and R&B Band
District Stage, 7-10pm

Colton Avery- Original Indie Guitarist/Vocalist
B&N Fountain, 7-9pm

Sail Inn- 26 S. Farmer Ave.

Sail Inn offers a unique, edgy, funky vibe to itself. This is one of my favorite dive bars, that has been around for many years, and offers live music every weekend and most weekdays. It has an indoor stage and larger one on their outdoor patio in the back.

• Upcoming music:

Saturday January 19^th-The Shammy’s, Arden Park Roots, STRANGER, and KINDREAD

Tuesday, January 22^nd- Nicki, Bluhm and The Gramblers

Friday, January 25- Evil Beaver, The Venomous Pinks, Gomi, and The Oxford Coma

Saturday January 26^th- Xtra Ticket and Spafford

Marque Theatre- 730 North Mill Avenue

You can’t go wrong with this venue. I have seen man great shows here and many artists well known. You might pay more for a ticket but you will recognize many bands and will never be disappointed with a show. This indoor standing venue provides great opportunity to enjoy your favorite show up-close!

• Upcoming music:

Tuesday, January 22^nd – Social Distortion

Saturday February 2^nd- Pentatonix

Friday February 15^th- Rebelution

Tuesday February 26^th- Coheed and Cambria

Saturday March 9^th- Matt and Kim

For more information about upcoming Tempe events, visit the Tempe Tourism website or call us at 800-283-6734.