Plaza Stage

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Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm | Advance $15 / Day of Show $18 + Dice Fees | 16+ Eric Underwood Band Alt-Country Showcase featuring: Eric Underwood Band, Sophia Rankin & the Sound, PJ Bidwell Band, Sean Whalen & the Benson Highway Band Shaped by the Sonoran soul of the Southwest, **Eric Underwood Band** blends alternative, indie, and surf rock with rockabilly and alt-country grooves. Eric Underwood Band is a Tucson, Arizona trio built around singer-songwriter, and electrifying guitarist Eric Underwood, joined by Rob Munoz on bass and Jeff Browning on drums. Together they’ve spent nearly eight years delivering high-energy performances that have made them one of Tucson’s most riveting original rock acts. Influenced by legends like The Beatles and U2, and fueled by the modern energy of The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Foo Fighters, their sound channels the heat and atmosphere of the Sonoran Desert into something unmistakably alive. Come see your next favorite local band! **Sophia Rankin & The Sound** (SRS) is an acclaimed Alternative Folk Rock band originating from Tucson, Arizona. Front woman Sophia Rankin began performing in 2015, and has since won first-place awards at Tucson Desert Song Festival, Stefan George Songwriting competition, and 6th place at Planet Bluegrass Folks Fest for her original music. Founded in 2020, SRS now consists of Sophia Rankin on vocals and rhythm guitar, Connor Rankin on drums and synth, Diego Martinez on lead guitar, and Ben Arthur Mortensen on bass and vocals. Their unique blend of folk, pop, Indie, Americana, and rock music reveals introspective songwriting that resonates with listeners of all ages. Their original music is available on all listening platforms and services. **The PJ Bidwell Band** is an Arizona alt-country band rooted in honest songwriting, road-worn storytelling, and a deep connection to the American Southwest. Their songs tell stories of everyday people, hard-earned lessons, and life across the cities, backroads,…