Okay now, this time, Glendale’s outdoor live music series is a-go.
The city introduced the concept of a Live!@Murphy Park concert series in Historic Downtown in April of last year. Some of the state’s best musicians were scheduled to take part.
Then, the pandemic hit. Like every other planned live gathering, the series was postponed. The city had then hoped to launch the series in April of this year, but, that, too, was postponed for safety precautions.
Not only will the series make its anticipated debut this May, the month-long weekend event will draw some familiar names from the Valley’s music scene. Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame member Walt Richardson takes the stage Thursday, May 13, and blues virtuoso Carvin Jones will perform Thursday, May 27.
All shows take place at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays during May at Murphy Park’s Amphitheater, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., and are free.
The series kicks off Thursday, May 6 with a performance from Mariachi Pasion, an all-female mariachi band.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 6: Mariachi Pasion (mariachi)
Friday, May 7: Barrio Latino (Latin crossover music)
Saturday, May 8: The Sugar Thieves (American roots music)
Sunday, May 9: Supernatural (Santana music tribute)
Thursday, May 13: Walt Richardson & Friends (reggae/folk/worldbeat)
Friday, May 14: Shallow Water (High energy party band)
Saturday, May 15: Marmalade Skies (Beatles tribute)
Sunday, May 16: Chuck Hall Trio (blues)
Thursday, May 20: Sugahbeat (world music)
Friday, May 21: Mogollon (country rock)
Saturday, May 22: Pearl Ridge (rock/pop covers)
Sunday, May 23: Henry Thomas & the KC Angels (pop/country)
Thursday, May 27: Carvin Jones (blues)
Friday, May 28: Rock Lobster (80’s rock)
Saturday, May 29: Garth Brooks Live (Garth Brooks/country)
Sunday, May 30: Come Back Buddy (50’s music, emphasis on Buddy Holly)
To coincide with the event series, the city also is showcasing a special art display and light show in the park featuring 40 uniquely painted and decorated wooden guitars. Every guitar was designed by a business located in the greater downtown area.
Meet Steve Steve Stockmar joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in 2017, and has been an Arizona journalist for almost 30 years. He serves as editor of Sun Life Magazine and contributes to West Valley communities where he focuses mostly on arts & culture, education, and profiles of neighbors making a difference.
Community: Every season Steve serves as a “buddy” with the Miracle League of Arizona in Scottsdale, has volunteered his time with Family Promise in Glendale, and previously served on the Ghostlight Theatre board in Sun City West.
Education: Graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a Journalism major and English minor.
Random Fact: Steve once won a 50-player live Texas Hold ’Em poker tournament.
Hobbies: Anguishing over his beloved Chicago Cubs and Bears; listening to Beatles and Grateful Dead music.
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