The Phoenix area is bursting with talent, and the illustrious venues that showcase it are hosting some fun shows this month. Relax, have fun with friends and get away from campus for a night by checking out one of these eight concerts happening in the Valley this month.
Feb. 13: Chris Farren at The Rebel Lounge
Chris Farren is a Los Angeles-based alternative pop songwriter originally from Florida. He will be playing an all-ages show at The Rebel Lounge at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13.
The bands Retirement Party and Macseal will be opening for Farren. You can find tickets for this event here.
Feb 14: Belaganas at Pub Rock Live
Phoenix band Belaganas is playing at Pub Rock Live in Scottsdale on Valentine's Day, along with fellow acts Saiah and Dovi. Formed in 2016, the group performs alternative hip-hop and bedroom pop. The show begins at 8 p.m.
Buy tickets to the show here.
Feb. 14: Crush Arizona
This Valentine's Day festival at the Rawhide Western Town & Event Center in Chandler is perfect for any EDM fan. Performers at the event include Audien, Habstrakt and TYNAN.
Check out the full lineup and buy tickets here.
Feb. 18: Andy Shauf at Crescent Ballroom
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Andy Shauf is coming to Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to play a 16+ show. Shauf will be playing after Molly Sarlé the opener, when the show begins at 8 p.m.
You can buy tickets for this concert here.
Feb. 22 and Feb. 23: Arizona Roots
The music and arts festival, also at Rawhide in Chandler, features acts like Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Rebelution, DUBBEST and 4th & Orange.
Check out the full lineup and buy tickets here.
Feb. 23: Magic City Hippies at Crescent Ballroom
Miami-based alt-popstars Magic City Hippies are coming to Phoenix to play a 16+ show at the Crescent Ballroom on Sunday, Feb. 23. The show will begin at 8 p.m., with The Palms playing as the opener.
You can buy tickets to this show here.
Feb. 25: Lower Dens at Valley Bar
Lower Dens, an alternative pop band from Baltimore, Maryland, is playing a 21+ show on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Valley Bar.
The show will start at 8 p.m., and you can buy tickets for the event here.
Feb. 29 and March 1: Innings Festival
This music festival at Tempe Beach Park features acts from all over the country, from headliners like Dave Matthews Band, Death Cab for Cutie and Weezer to indie acts like Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Dr. Dog and Wilderado.
See the full lineup and buy tickets here.
Other artists coming to the Valley this month include Poppy, Jasper Bones, Iyla, Matoma, Illiterate Light and PUP.
Take a look at the events around the Valley with the interactive map below.
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Sam Ellefson is the Editor of State Press Magazine, leading a team of writers, editors and designers in creating four print issues each semester. Sam is a senior getting dual degrees in journalism and film studies and is pursuing an accelerated master's in mass communication at ASU.
