Nothing hits like live, local music
You don’t just hear live music, you feel it. In your bones, your soul, your whole atmosphere. It connects you with others and with places you hear it. And when it’s local music, you feel the added power of knowing them, seeing them rise and calling them your own.
These are the voices shaping the sound of Tempe. They’re giving us the soundtrack to our lives, one original beat at a time. It’s how we remember where we’ve been and dream where we’re going.
So, if you’re ready to explore new soundscapes and back artists from your own star system, this is your launchpad.
About Tempe Playlist
This publication, created by Tempe Community Arts, highlights the work of locally based musicians. It connects musicians with event organizers, local businesses and others looking to book performances.
Beginning in 2017, Tempe Playlist has grown into a program for the professional development of musicians and for sharing their work with the community. Since its creation, Tempe Playlist has generated new bookings for a significant number of bands and artists.
The new booking list was created by soliciting submissions for 2025-2027 Tempe Playlist and is comprised of professional, established and emerging musicians and bands who perform a variety of styles and venues. The artists were chosen by a panel of Tempe residents and music professionals. The panel recommended these musicians because of their demonstrated professionalism, innovative approaches and range of styles.
Have questions? Contact community_ar ts@tempe.gov
Shoutout to our incredible photographers for helping everyone shine and giving local artists the images needed promote themselves with confidence. These images help musicians build their brand, book gigs and look super pro while doing it. It’s a big part of how we support the local music scene and photographers make it possible. Love the photos? Hire the folks behind the lens. Thank you to our photographers
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alice.km
House / Singer-Songwriter
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alice.km is a celebrated DJ, producer, songwriter and event curator who has played major venues across the U.S. including Elsewhere (Brooklyn), The Rosewood Theater (NYC), Avalon Hollywood (LA), Walter Where?House (AZ) and Club Contact (AZ). She has performed at festivals like Dusk Music Festival, M3F, MELT, Burning Man, Serenity Gathering, and many more. Her music has also aired on two prominent London radio stations: Netil Radio and BMC Radio. alice.km has signed to major labels including Circus Recordings, Fantastic Voyage, Lady of the House and Delusional Records. Recently, she won a remix competition through LP Giobbi’s globally-recognized organization, FEMME HOUSE.
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Bad Cactus Brass Band
photo by Ri Lindegren
Bay Window
Alt-Rock / Indie
baywindowband
baywindowband@gmail.com
linktr.ee/baywindow
Bay Window is a 3-piece band that was born out of thirst for creation post-pandemic. Each band member has worked with other accomplished musicians in the field including Honest Mollusk, Sporg, Snailmate and Slam Dunk Failures. To date, Bay Window has released three albums, over 30 songs and has played more than 40 shows throughout Arizona.
photo by Michael Williams
Benjamin Cortez
Singer-Songwriter / Indie
• benjamincortezmusic
• benjamincortezmusic@gmail.com
• benjamincortezmusic.com
Benjamin Cortez is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who explores the complexities of 21st-century life by blending mid-20th-century American popular music. Having studied with jazz luminaries Lewis Nash and Michael Kocour at ASU, Cortez builds compositions on the melodic and harmonic foundations of jazz. His debut album, In Your Hands (2018), showcases a collection of original works he composed, performed, recorded, and mixed himself. He has since performed at venues and festivals such as M3F Fest, Resonance Fest, The Nash, Crescent Ballroom, Valley Bar, and more.
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photo by Billy Hardiman
Bogan Via
Synth Pop
boganvia
boganvia@gmail.com
boganvia.bandcamp.com
Bogan Via is a musical duo composed of Bret Bender and Madeleine Miller. Their captivating music defies easy categorization, as their distinct blend of warm soft synths, pulsing beats and lush vocal harmonies creates a sonic tapestry that is both alluring and elusive. They’ve released a variety of singles, EPs and two full-length albums, and have toured around the Valley and the Southwest.
photo by Michael Williams
Bohemian Insurgence
Soul-Americana / Latin-World
bohemianinsurgence.com
Formed by Rebecca De La Torre in 2016, Bohemian Insurgence is a 3-7 piece band that combines Southern soul and Americana songwriting with Latin and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Original compositions in English and Spanish are delivered with an acoustic-electric combination of American and Latin instruments. In addition to their original music, the band covers famous Latin artists like the Buena Vista Social Club, Astrud Gilberto, Celia Cruz and more.
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Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers
Americana-Thrash-Pop Rock
• carolpaceyandthehoneyshakers
• info@carolpaceyandthehoneyshakers.com
• carolpaceyandthehoneyshakers.com
“Bees make it. We shake it!” is the tag line for Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers as the band is a dynamic force in the local music scene, blending upbeat melodies with powerful vocals, distinctive guitar riffs, and energetic rhythms. Their unique style has led to their own genre, “Americana-thrash-pop.” The band has performed all over Arizona and has opened for 10,000 Maniacs (NY), the Smithereens (NJ), Dramarama (CA) and Cowboy Mouth (LA).
photo by Billy Hardiman
Chrome Rhino
This energetic quartet has earned a reputation for exciting, ambitious and captivating live shows. In 2024 they released their second album, a wild, genre-bending dive into the cosmos that earned them “Best Album” by Phoenix New Times in Best Of Phoenix® 2024. In 2022, Phoenix New Times named them “Best Band”, adding: “The band’s entire existence has been marked by a willingness to embrace the silly and the joyous across the board.”
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photo by Michael Williams
Darius Mylik
Darius Mylik has been singing since he can remember and has performed live shows throughout Minneapolis, New York and Phoenix. This dynamic and soulful singer transports audiences to a variety of soundscapes with influences of Prince, Lizzo and more. Darius dropped his most recent single, “Love is War”, on March 14th, 2025. His debut album is coming out soon.
photo by Michael Williams
Dorsten is a folk-pop sibling duo featuring Sophie’s acclaimed vocals and Alex’s complex instrumentation. With a growing fan base from tours and music festivals, most recently Summerfest and Edmonton Folk Fest, Dorsten crafts music that resonates deeply with listeners worldwide. They were direct support for Mark Ambor, which took them around the US and Europe. They also joined Bobby Alu on his 17-city European tour and Tom Walker in Paris, as well as Beth Hart in Arizona, and most recently a 9-city tour in Canada. Dorsten has some local shows planned as well as another tour in the EU and an album this Fall.
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photo by Billy Hardiman
Elijah James Morris
Lo-fi Instramental • elijahjamesmusic • elijahjamesmusic14@gmail.com
youtube.com/@elijahjames_music
Elijah James is a 27-year-old musician from Tempe, Arizona. He began learning music at the age of nine through school orchestra and quickly taught himself guitar and piano. He pursued his passion for playing at the Los Angeles College of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Electric Guitar Performance. Taking inspiration from artists such as Julian Lage, John Mayer, and Tom Misch, his music is a unique blend of pop, blues, soul, and jazz.
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Eric Ramsey
Eric Ramsey is the 2022 International Blues Challenge
Solo/Duo Champion, three-time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society’s Blues Showdown and a two-time Finalist in the Telluride Blues Challenge. In December of 2023 he was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame for the class of 2024. He’s a past winner of the Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, filmed for PBS distribution, and has been a featured performer multiple years running at the Dripping Springs (TX) Songwriters Festival.
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Fairy Bones
Alt-Pop Rock
• fairybonesmusic
• Fairybonesmusic@gmail.com
• linktr.ee/fairybonesmusic
Phoenix-based Fairy Bones is powered by brash front woman Chelsey Louise, combining alternative pop-rock with influences from Pixies and Velvet Underground. The band has been praised by Impose as “unsettling, beautiful and powerful” and many of their singles have been aired on KWSS 93.9, ALT AZ 93.3, 98KUPD, NPR and Sirius XM. They’ve shared the stage with acclaimed acts including Highly Suspect, L7, Fuel, Rozwell Kid, Mother Mother, Starcrawler, Alien Ant Farm, Doll Skin and Marcy Playground.
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photo by Billy Hardiman
Farmer Wilson
linktr.ee/farmerwilsonmusic
To demonstrate their love for this place, Farmer Wilson is named after the streets that run through Tempe. The band began as a birthday party and “second-weddings-only” cover band but quickly turned to writing original music with wide-ranging American roots. They’ve played at Yucca Tap Room, The Dark Side, Cactus Jack’s, Tempe Festival of the Arts, the Hackett House and more.
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photo by Gordon Murray
Goldwax Revival
Goldwax Revival brings the raw, emotional power of classic soul music into the modern era. Fronted by BalJit Soul on vocals, the band features a four-piece horn section and is backed by a powerhouse rhythm section including a drummer, bassist, guitarist and keyboardist. Their sound is deeply rooted in the traditions of Memphis and Muscle Shoals soul, channeling the spirit of artists like Otis Redding, Ann Peebles and James Carr.
photo by Ri Lindegren
Haley Green
Singer-Songwriter / Indie • haleygreensings • haleygreenmgt@gmail.com • linktr.ee/haleygreensings
A singer-songwriter raised by die-hard Deadheads in the Cave Creek desert, Haley picked up her first guitar 21 years ago and now pursues music full time as an original recording artist and live performer. From festival stages to intimate house parties, dive bars and resort lounges, you’ll find her all across the Valley strumming an acoustic guitar and singing with her signature bluesy-reggae-folk style or fronting an ensemble cast of AZ musicians.
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Jacob Acosta and the Golden Hearts
Country Pop-Rock
• jacobacostamusic • jacobacostamusic@gmail.com • jacobacostamusic.com
Native Arizonan born multi-talent, singer-songwriter Jacob Acosta is an international recording and performing artist. He has been featured on NPR, was a jingle writer for FOX, FORD, ESPN and Codeschool, has played dozens of festivals and tours across the U.S., and has released 17 records spanning many genres. Jacob is widely known for his live performances connecting with people of all ages and uniting crowds with a deep love for music, and the culture and community of the Southwest. His most popular local releases are ‘Desert Sounds’ and ‘Saint Corazón’.
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Jade Road
photo by Billy Hardiman
Jake Williams
photo by Michael Williams
Jane Vanderbilt
Producing over 125 tracks, Jane Vanderbilt is an American Red Bull X Games DJ/Producer, singer-songwriter, charted Billboard artist and composer. Her former partnership with VOTU / Sheeva Records lends to her talents within the house, pop, techno, trance, progressive bass and hip-hop genres. She’s performed around the world alongside artists like Groove Armada, Basement Jaxx, Dubtribe, George Clinton /P-funk Allstars, Air, Thievery Corporation and The Pharcyde. She’s been a medal placer in the Nissan Concert Series and her tunes have been touched by giant-name producers like StoneBridge, Richard Vasquez (NYC), Roland Clark and Mixmaster
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photo by Billy Hardiman
photo by Billy Hardiman
Jared Fisher
Singer-Songwriter / Indie • jared_fisher • jaredalexfisher@gmail.com • linktr.ee/jaredfishermusic
Up and coming in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Jared is a Tempe-based singer-songwriter that moved from his hometown of Des Moines, Iowa in 2020. He currently holds a weekly residency at JW Marriott Camelback Inn and has played at Handlebar J, The Dark Side, The Montauk, Boulders Resort, Copper Blues, Tempe Blooms Festival and more. Jared continues to create and perform around the Valley as an independent singer-songwriter.
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Jerusafunk
Jerusafunk (JFUNK) is a dynamic six-piece ensemble, complete with a potent horn section, blending the irresistible rhythms of traditional funk and disco with a bold, genre-bending twist, drawing inspiration from klezmer, cumbia, bossa nova, taqsim, and beyond. They have lit up stages across the country and internationally, including their performance at ClarinetFest in Dublin. Known for their highly danceable yet unconventional sound, Jerusafunk has shared the stage with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Ozomatli, and Deerhoof, and performed at acclaimed events such as the Musical Instrument Museum concert series, M3F Festival, and Resonance Festival.
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Joey Gutos
Joey Gutos is an Indie Pop singer-songwriter with roots in Motown, 60’s Psych Rock, Folk and Blues, with modern influences such as Harry Styles, Teddy Swims and Dominic Fike. He’s collaborated in projects that have taken him to stages across the country. Joey released his debut EP in 2023 and has been releasing singles ever since, performing at nationally recognized local venues and at larger stages like the Ostrich Festival Main Stage and the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as direct support to Marc Broussard.
photo by Gordon Murray
Juniper Ridge
juniperridgeaz • juniperridgemusic@gmail.com • juniperridge.bandcamp.com
Juniper Ridge is a dynamic six-piece ensemble that blends jazz with elements of indie and dance, featuring guitar, saxophone, bass, keyboards, and drums. Juniper Ridge’s music draws listeners into rich sonic environments with rhythm, drive, and emotional depth. They have played at venues like The Nash, Rebel Lounge, Crescent Ballroom, Valley Bar, Westside Blues and Jazz and many more.
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Mega Ran
megaran.com
Mega Ran is a multi-time winner of the Phoenix New Times Best Rapper award and has released songs with Grammy nominees like G. Love, Alphabet Rockers and 23 Skido. He has played hundreds of shows from Library Fan Conventions to New Years Eve Extravaganzas. With five years as a teacher and 15 years as a clean ‘nerdcore’ rapper, his focus naturally shifted to sharing that love with children. He’s partnered with The Children’s Museum of Phoenix, The American Cultural Association of Morocco, The Musical Instrument Museum, The Boys n Girls Club, The Maricopa County Public Library System, The New York Video Games Critics Circle, Grammy U and many more.
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Mill’s End is a “Rock ‘n’ roll” band with the intensity of Pearl Jam, the groove of the Black Crowes and the intimate song style of Elliot Smith. Their music has been featured on television, album compilations and radio stations from Arizona to Europe. They’ve opened for national artists like Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Cowboy Mouth and former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley. Mill’s End has also played events such as Arizona Coyotes’ Playoff games, The Pot O’ Gold Festival and the Sidepony Music Fest.
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OH is an Indie Pop artist based out of Phoenix. After releasing 12 tracks in a year, she’s now crafting her debut album while pursuing her dream of becoming an independent singer-songwriter. Known for impressive vocals and heartfelt performances around Phoenix at venues such as Easy Tiger Bar, Linger Longer Lounge and Crescent Ballroom, OH blends introspective lyrics with melodic storytelling to connect with audiences.
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People Who Could Fly
Indie-Pop
• peoplewhocouldfly
• info@peoplewhocouldfly.com
• solo.to/peoplewhocouldfly
People Who Could Fly is an Indie Pop band from Phoenix, AZ. They entered the international spotlight with a viral video in 2018, earning over 1 million views in one week. The video was featured on the front page of Reddit, Imgur and a National Fox News Broadcast. Formed in 2014, the group has performed with national acts including Flo Rida, Train, Rick Springfield, Weezer, The Commodores, Fitz the Tantrums and more.
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Pijama Piyama
Psychedelic Cumbia
• pijamapiyama
• pijamapiyama@gmail.com
• linktr.ee/pijamapiyama
Pijama Piyama began in 2019 as an imaginary collective of desert degenerates known as “El Grupo Afrutado”. After a short period as a solo experimental project, Pijama Piyama transitioned into a full ensemble with sx members. Inspired by Cumbia, Salsa, Frank Zappa and the world of psychedelia, their music brings the party and aims to capture a playful amalgamation that spawns a synergy; a collision of tangible past and pixelated present.
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Prime Society
R&B / Soul • primesoc • Primesocietymusic@gmail.com
• linktr.ee/primesoc
Born in 2021, Prime Society began as a genre-blending collective before evolving into a full band rooted in a melodic R&B-inspired sound. Featuring a keyboardist, emcee, vocalist, and bassist, the group has shared the stage with acts like Color Me Badd and performed at festivals including Phoenix’s Cinco De Mayo celebration. Their breakout single “Paradise” reached #2 on the DRT Internet Radio Charts. Known for their electrifying live shows, including halftime performances for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, Prime Society is defining a new wave of “Neo-Soulish” music.
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Rattlesnake Suitcase
Rock ‘n’ Roll • rattlesnakesuitcase_az
• Rattlesnakesuitcaseofficial@gmail.com • rattlesnake-suitcase.com
Rattlesnake Suitcase is a testament to the undying spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Having formed in 2023, the Phoenix-based four-piece has made huge strides in their short career. They’ve performed in Vegas, Flagstaff and Tucson, opened for LA Guns, Saving Abel, Paradise Kitty and Pretty Boy Floyd and have additionally played the tailgate at Cardinals Stadium. Their music pays homage to legends like Foreigner, AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Pink Floyd, Incubus, Alice in Chains and Journey.
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Robby Roberson
Singer-Songwriter / Folk • robersonrobby
• rwroberson@gmail.com • robbyroberson.com
Robby performs regularly around the Valley with an organic urban acoustic songwriting/vocal style. He is the winner of the Songwriter Contest at the Tucson Folk Festival and a finalist in the band contest at the Pickin in the Pines Music Festival. He has also performed at Tempe Center for the Arts’ Songwriters’ Showcases III and VII, and Scottsdale Center for the Arts. Robby’s musical versatility makes it possible for him to be a solo act or to include other talented musician friends in various collaborative settings.
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Sammi Martinez
Singer-Songwriter / Folk-Pop
• sammimartinezmusic
• officialsammimusic@gmail.com
• sammimartinez.com
Sammi Martinez is a singer-songwriter whose music blends pop with rock and folk influences. With her passion for storytelling, she writes heartfelt songs that explore the complexities of human emotions. Sammi has several singles out now and is always working toward her next project. She performs all over the valley, including bars, coffee shops, singer-songwriter showcases, festivals, and more.
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Sarah Summer
Singer-Songwriter / Indie
sarrahsummer
blackhatbooking@gmail.com
sarahsummer.bandcamp.com
A South Carolina native working out of Arizona, Sarah Summer is a psychedelic folk rock artist who sings with conviction. Summer’s skill as a songwriter and visual storyteller, evident by her self-produced music videos, highlight her experimental, sometimes existential, tryagain attitude towards life. Her strategy as an independent musician consists of releasing a new single every quarter and her aspirations include licensing those songs in film and television. She’s played countless venues across the U.S. and locally at Rebel Lounge, The Nile, Valley Bar, Last Exit, Crescent Ballroom, & more.
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photo by Billy Hardiman
Scattered Melodies
Started in 2012 by Josh Montag and Jake Johnston, Scattered Melodies has featured over 40 different musicians from around the Valley, spanning over 3 full-length albums and multiple EPs. For the past five years, the same six musicians have represented Scattered Melodies and they’ve become known for their funky, high-energy shows and creative music videos. The band has played venues throughout Phoenix, Tempe, Flagstaff and Bisbee.
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Schux Famicom
Trip-Hop / Detroit Techno
Schux Famicom is a Tempe-based DJ and producer whose sound fuses hip-hop, big beat, trip-hop, and Detroit techno into immersive, genre-defying sets. Originally emerging from Detroit’s late-’90s underground scene, he’s since built a diverse catalog that includes two full-length albums, a soundtrack, and multiple compilation appearances. Schux Famicom has performed at Yucca Tap Room, The Dark Side, Tempe Art A Gogh-Gogh, Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe History Museum, Tempe Blooms Festival, the Tempe Festival of the Arts, and more. He recently released the nostalgic double-single “1997”, with a new full-length album on the way.
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“Solh”, meaning “peace”, is something the band hopes to bring to audiences with their music. Since 2017, they’ve recorded multiple albums and have played at venues, coffee shops and festivals around the Valley including 2nd Sundays on Mill, The Dark Side, Melrose Street Fair and more. Their music is soulful and contemplative, ranging from simple singer-songwriter tunes to upbeat pop songs.
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photo by Billy Hardiman
Supernormal
Supernormal, a five-piece band from Tempe, blends singer-songwriter intimacy with indie rock dynamics. They pair vulnerable lyrics and vocal harmonies with layered and melodic arrangements for a sound that embraces both melancholy and joy. Relative newcomers to the scene, they’ve quickly played their way across Tempe and the Valley building a following through heartfelt and engaging live shows.
photo by Ri Lindegren
Tayrona
Reggae / Latin
• tayronareggae
• tayronareggae@gmail.com
• youtube.com/@TayronaReggae
Tayrona is a Latin reggae band that blends vibrant rhythms with heartfelt Spanish lyrics. Formed in 2024, the group brings together musicians from Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica and the U.S. Having released their debut single on March 14, 2025, the band has already played shows around the Valley. With an energetic stage presence and a message of unity, Tayrona is quickly making waves in the Latin reggae scene.
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photo by Michael Williams
Tempe Sour
Tempe
photo by Ri Lindegren
Teri Tobin & Friends
Award-winning soul singer-songwriter, mental health advocate and Arizona-native, Teri Tobin uses her music as a vessel for healing, empowerment, and self-love. Like many of the soul greats she admires,Tobin’s training and early performances began in church yet she was classically trained at Howard University. As a member of Howard University’s famed Chorale, Tobin shared stages with Michael Jackson, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross and Diana Ross at President Clinton’s Inaugural Gala. Her voice has been described as “smoother than wine, rich like butter, and goes down like honey.” She is a two-time nominee for the SoulTracks Reader’s Choice Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, Josie Award Nominee 2025 and an InterContinental Awards Winner 2025. Locally, Tobin was a staple performer for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and NBA’s Phoenix Suns for six years. Teri Tobin & Friends has been seen at Tempe Festival of the Arts, Tempe Blooms, 2nd Sundays on Mill and various Valley venues. Her debut single in 2011, “Free,” was a #1 hit in the UK and the Netherlands for several weeks. Her highly acclaimed album, Forever can be streamed globally.
photo by Gordon Murray
The Bourgeois Beggars
Americana Garage-Rock
• bourgeoisbeggars
• bourgeoisbeggars@gmail.com
• thebourgeoisbeggars.bandcamp.com
Haling from Phoenix, the Bourgeois Beggars fuse psyche garage-rock and proto-punk with multi-instrumentalist frontman Dr. Ordovich, drummer Justin Slusher, bassist/vocalist Nate Moore and cellist Mando Torres. They’ve released two albums and a handful of singles, and have performed at Sunbar, Blooze Bar and various events around the Valley.
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photo by Billy Hardiman
The Fabulous Boring Brothers
Alt-Rock
• thefabulousboringbrothers
• joshwest4music@gmail.com
• thefabulousboringbrothers.com
For over 10 years, Glen and Josh West have written, recorded and performed their music together. The Fabulous Boring Brothers’ sound could be described as a blend of emotional power pop and alternative angst. Their influences include 90’s grunge such as Soundgarden and Nirvana, Britpop acts like Oasis and Supergrass, Alternative bands like Weezer, Radiohead and Jeff Buckley, as well as older artists like The Beatles and The Zombies. They’ve played over 60 shows in the past three years alone.
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photo by Michael Williams
The Hourglass Cats
Sonoran Reggae-Rock • thehourglasscats • thehourglasscats@gmail.com • thehourglasscats.bandcamp.com
Sonoran outfit The Hourglass Cats, or THC, are an 8 Piece Sonoran Reggae, Desert Rock’n’roll & Cacti Funk collective based out of Phoenix, AZ. Known for their high energy live shows, relentless gigging schedule and for recording and performing all their music in 432 Hz. THC finds their true uniqueness in their ability to effortlessly blend multiple genres to create a sound smoothie that is very unique to the Sonoran Desert that they call home. The Cats have played shows & festivals all over the Southwest, West Coast and even parts of Northern Mexico.
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The Stone Benders
photo by Michael Williams
The SunPunchers
The SunPunchers, including members Betsy Ganz (vocals/guitar), Jon Rauhouse (pedal steel/guitar), Lindsay Cates (bass), Megyn Neff (violin, vocals) and Jordan Tompson (drums), have released two full-length albums and a four-song EP, all variations of expression in Americana/Desert Soul sounds. The Phoenix New Times declared the band “relentlessly soulful” and music blog YabYum wrote that “the sound The SunPunchers have captured is mesmerizing.” They’ve shared the stage with Andrew Bird, Iron and Wine, Sturgill Simpson, The Delta Maes, Dylan LeBlanc and Courtney Marie Andrews to name a few, and have been featured in Phoenix
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photo by Gordon Murray
Tindal Muzic
Alt-R&B / Pop-Soul
• tindalmuzictheband
• tindalmuzictheband@gmail.com
• linktr.ee/tindalmuzic
Tindal Muzic is a soulful duo rooted in their shared passion for community gatherings and the legendary sounds of artists like Sade and Erykah Badu. Over the past six years, they’ve been captivating audiences across venues and festivals throughout the Valley with their warm, heartfelt sounds. With two EPs under their belt and a forthcoming single, Tindal Muzic continues to refine and evolve their unique blend of soulful melodies, inviting listeners to experience their journey of musical growth and connection.
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Traveler
World
• scott_jeffers_traveler
• booking.travelerworldmusic@gmail.com
• scottjefferstraveler.com
Traveler’s sound is an innovative fusion of World Music and Rock. Known for his fiery and passionate violin and vocal performances, leader Scott Jeffers also brings traditional instruments from his journeys to the stage: Turkish oud, Moroccan loutar (ancient predecessors to the guitar), bouzouki (a traditional Greek stringed instrument) and most recently a Moroccan sheep horn. They’ve performed extensively around AZ and the Southwest.
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Walt Richardson
Reggae
Walt Richardson is a singer-songwriter and AZ Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame inductee who has been a Tempe resident since 1974. He has played in reggae bands like Driftwood and The Morning Star Band and began recording his own reggae music in the 80s. Known as a staple of the Tempe music scene, Walt has performed at venues, clubs, weddings, private parties, concerts and festivals throughout Arizona for the past 45 years.
photo by Billy Hardiman
About Tempe Community Arts
About Tempe Arts + Culture
Tempe’s Community Arts programs connect the community through classes, residencies, grants and events across the city. Celebrating local voices through initiatives like Tempe Jam, Arts in the Parks, Music Under the Stars, Free Art Friday, Dance Tempe, Studio Residencies, Arts Grants and all-ages classes at Edna Vihel Arts Center.
tempe.gov/communityar ts
Tempe is a vibrant, diverse city that celebrates and invests in all forms of arts and culture. Live music is part of its identity and the Tempe Playlist honors artists who reflect the city’s creative spirit. Through its Arts & Culture Division (consisting of Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe History Museum, Community Arts and Public Art), Tempe uplifts local talent and ensures all creative voices are heard.
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