Music poured out of The Stillery in Goodyear Nov. 2 as young musicians competed in the third round of Alice Cooper’s 2026 Proof Is in the Pudding music competition.
The restaurant was packed for a Monday evening as performers took the stage for a chance to win cash prizes and open for Cooper at his annual Christmas Pudding benefit concert.
Phoenix band Sweet Cherry Syrup opened the night’s competition with a rock ’n’ roll rendition of “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” drawing listeners out of their chairs and closer to the stage.