There is something about sipping coffee, enjoying a beer or reading a book while music plays in the background.
For the month of February, bands will be perform free concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings at Tempe Marketplace's District Stage (between Dave & Buster's and H&M) and the fountain by Barnes and Noble.
Music starts at 7 p.m. and will go for either two or three hours, depending on the band and the night. The artists represent a wide range of music genres: jazz, pop, indie, Southern rock, country, progressive rock and more.
The full schedule is below:
Friday, Feb. 5:
We, Beloved
District Stage, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
We, Beloved is an alternative indie band
Victor Andrada
Barnes and Noble Fountain, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Andrada is a singer, guitarists who combines jazz, folk blues, Spanish and swing
Saturday, Feb. 6:
Ratio
District Stage, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Ratio is an Arizona band that specializes in rhythm and blues, jazz, punk and pop
Grady Soine
Barns and Noble Fountain, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Soine is a keyboardist with a unique style of music
Friday, Feb. 12:
Sour Diesel Trainwreck
District Stage, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
This four-piece high-energy band is from Mesa, Ariz. and features Americana, Southern Rock and alternative country.
West Hills Brothers
Barns and Noble Fountain, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Duo with acoustic/electric guitars and sound that features rock, pop, alternative and original tunes.
Saturday, Feb. 13:
Scortched
District Stage, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
A hard-driving acoustic electric rock band
John Calvert
Barnes and Noble Fountain, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Earthy tunes, folk, jazz, flamenco
Friday, Feb. 19:
The Chris G. Band
District Stage, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Alternative indie, 'fusion-esque' style of music
Pete Pancrazi
Barnes and Noble Fountain, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jazz guitarist and vocalist
Saturday, Feb. 20:
Laura Walsh Band
District Stage, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
High-energy rock band
76th Street ft. Haley & Spencer
Barnes and Noble Fountain, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Indie singer and songwriters
Friday, Feb. 26:
Advent Horizon
District Stage, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
High-energy progressive rock band
Ben Scolaro
Barnes and Noble Fountain, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jazz pianist, composer and arranger
Saturday, Feb. 27:
Fire By Rank
District Stage, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Rock-and-metal band
Sandy Hathaway
Barnes and Noble Fountain, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Indie acoustic singer and songwriter
