Scottsdale Entertainment District
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Fun crowd in Old Town. Large outdoor venu and dancing.
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Sip a drink and listen to great country music.
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Check out the 12,000-square-foot space with bars, huge dance floor, and private booths with a DJ and light show with a neon tropical design. Crazy.
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Wasted Grain is in the Old Town Party District. Always a lot of energy in that part of town. Cruise all the establishments.
Phoenix gems!
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Open mic 5-8 pm on Tuesdays.
Live music on most Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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Every Monday from 5-9 pm, rhe Arizona Live Music Cooperative Hosted by Cowboy Wrecks and Glen Gardner have open mic!
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Live blues and jazz every Thursday,
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.WestSide Blues & Jazz offers a cozy, brick-walled speakeasy decor with comfortable, casual seating. There is not a bad seat in the house. ( Except maybe the one behind the pole 😳.)
There is a large menu of custom Craft cocktails along with your favorite liquors and beers.
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All acoustic music in a small venue listening room environment, showcasing local and internationally touring musicians. Completely unplugged. Also, Open Stage on Thursdays to showcase your music and see new musicians.
Scottsdale country, rock, jazz, and more
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The Spot has music in the cooler months on the patio. Good bands.
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Ravenscroft Concert Series season with a line up of world-class artists that will create memorable musical performances.
Jazzbird Nights take place every Friday at 7:00 pm. The jazz lounge showcases artists and musicians from Arizona and across the country. Live music, a fine selection of drinks and catered meal options for purchase.
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Where hip meets historical. Jazz, global music, indie folk, classical, soul, rock, storytelling, theater and more are in the spotlight at our one-of-a-kind space.
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Local coffee house in McCormick Ranch. Live music most Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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Thursday and Saturday nights enjoy R& B sounds, local Jazz, classics, and contemporary hits. Great food too!
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Established in the late 1930s by George and Rachael Ellis, Cattle Track started as a modest homestead that evolved into a vibrant hub for artists and creatives.
Cattle Track hosts engaging community events, including outdoor concerts featuring local musicians like Trio Rio, lively performances, and public talks that often involve multidisciplinary creative voices.
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The Back Door Lounge serves up the best live music every night! You’ll see talented local artists and bands all night, every night!
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Family owned by the 5 Herndon Brothers (who also play there). It says “world famous” and it sorta is. Go there. Nice dance floor. Country dance lessons.
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Ya… El Dorado is a bit of a dive bar but that makes for the fun. Good space for the band and room to dance.
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Sadly, OTT is being taken over by new management. But… the venue is moving next door to the Back Door.
The old OTT had live and local bands every night of the week. We will see what comes up with this location.
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This saloon has been around for 72 years. It’s small so you’ll make friends quickly. Country dancing pretty much always.
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The Rebel Lounge gets a young crowd. Many bands have a nominal fee.
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Pub Rock has live rock, open mic, and karaoke.
Cave Creek
Country to rock for young and old
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Watch closely for Janey’s sign. Music is on the patio. Cave Creek is close to being a dark sky community so enjoy the tunes, grab a beer or coffee, and watch stars.
Don’t miss the Turkey Palooza Music Fest on Thanksgiving Eve to benefit the food bank.
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Come for the music. Enjoy the view. Fun local venu.
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Live music in the cooler weather. Worth the amazing drive. Good wine selections and nice menu.
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The tap room has live music on Thursdays, Saturdays, and some other days. Nice venue.
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Bootin’ scootin’ county venu with music to match. Great local hangout. I went to PTA meetings there back in the day.
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This very big bar gets a young crowd. Right across from Harolds, so try them both. There is often music. You can also watch a mechanical bull or a REAL bull… heck take a real bull ride yourself. (Waivers required.)
Ticketed music venues
Buy tickets before they are gone
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Phenomenal venue for local groups with a mix of blues, NO jazz, rock, reggae, hip hop, and more. Get a reservation at Gertrude’s for dinner before the music.
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The MIM presents a wide variety of over 200 concerts a year in acoustically amazing 300-seat theater.
Don’t miss the museum with instruments, videos, and audios. A treasure.