click to enlarge The entrance to the Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix. Benjamin Leatherman Here’s a recap of the latest headlines from the Metro Phoenix music and concert scene, including details about the long-awaited return of a popular music venue, a fundraiser for a late local artist, and the resignation of a local radio DJ. Valley Bar Reopening August 18th After an 18 month shutdown, Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix is slated to host again on Wednesday August 18th, according to its website. The 275-seat underground bar, located on Central Avenue south of Monroe Street, will host a free show by funk musician, DJ, and singer Dâm-Funk at 9:00 p.m. The show marks the return of the performance to the Valley Bar, which was closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic. (The sister venue, the Crescent Ballroom, opened earlier this month.) Numerous concerts and music events are planned for the coming months, including performances by Miami Horror, Black Joe Lewis, Dear Boy, and Wild Pink. Charlie Levy, the venue’s co-owner, recently told The Arizona Republic that they will be operating at full capacity but will “monitor the situation.” [with COVID-19] Endgame Planning Labor Day Expansion Bash Mesa Playable and Geek Hangout Endgame will be hop and electronic dance music artists from Friday 3rd September to Sunday 5th. The event features performances that take place in multiple locations across the venue, as well as performances by local artists and vendors. (Endgame will also have various consoles available to play during the event.) The lineup includes sets of 5 Godz, Aggro, Baylienz, Distorter, Altruist, Bank Mills, Audacity, Infra Redd, Roscoe, Braydo, Goodtimemiller, Lil Indigo and more . Daily general admission is $ 30 to $ 40, and bottle service packages are $ 750. Click to enlarge The late Willis Day Jr. Dapper Gatsby GoFundMe for Willis Day Jr. calls thousands on friends of local artist, musician and performer Willis Day Jr., who died in mid-July at the age of 51, have started a GoFundMe to help his Pay funeral and memorial expenses. The crowdfunding campaign, which launched on July 15, raised $ 3,786 of its $ 5,500 goal. (Funding will also be provided to support future projects and ideas on Day’s behalf.) Day was a prolific member of the downtown Phoenix art scene creating in a variety of media including painting, drawing, experimental music, and dance . He’s been to places like The Lost Leaf and Jobot Coffee regularly, and occasionally gave live art sessions at Djentrification’s dance parties. The GoFundMe campaign website describes Day’s productive nature as an artist: “You may have had a jam session and / or saw / joined him dancing / dancing … Public Library or Lost Leaf and Jobot. He devoted a lot of time to earn an honest living. He never charged high prices for his priceless unique pieces … Especially when he took the time to talk to you … with his undivided attention, always fully aware of what was one of his special gifts. Related Stories I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Phoenix and help keep the future of the New Times clear. Sterling Beeaff withdraws from KBAQ The local classical radio station KBAQ is for the first time in 25 years without the services of Sterling Beeaff, as the longtime DJ and on-air announcer has retired. On August 6, the 64-year-old Valley resident, who worked the morning shift at the station, resigned after having been employed by KBAQ since 1995. FM (now broadcast as Live 101.5) and is also a poet and songwriter. Poppy Announces October Concert at Van Buren Grammy-nominated hard rock singer Poppy will tour this fall in support of her upcoming album Flux, due out in September. It will include a performance at The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, October 2nd. No support acts have been announced. Advance tickets for the 8 p.m. show are now on sale for $ 27 in advance and $ 30 at the box office. Super fans, or those looking to splurge, can purchase VIP packages that cost $ 349 to $ 499 and include early entry, a special swag, and an invitation to a pre-performance high-end tea party hosted by the artist with food and drink include.
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