Tag: McDowell Mountain Music Festival

McDowell Mountain Music Festival impacts downtown by fueling charities, crowds

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival has been drawing acts such as Passion Pit and The Roots to downtown Phoenix for more than a decade now. However, the festival's influence extends beyond music: it donates thousands of dollars to charity and brings big crowds downtown.

METROnome: McDowell Mountain Music Festival in review

METROnome digs into this year's McDowell Mountain Music Festival with a day-by-day journal chronicling the local and national acts that filled Margret T. Hance Park for a weekend.

On the Record: Non-profit label puts music over money, and a music newbie is...

“On the Record” is a music podcast hosted by Alexandra Watts and produced by Claire Caulfield and Annika Cline. If you enjoy the local music...

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival lineup was announced: Who is coming to the Valley?

The lineup for the festival, taking place from March 27-29 at Margaret T. Hance Park, features a mix of well-known national acts and popular local acts.

Crescent Ballroom holds series of outdoor concerts through May

The Crescent Ballroom, located at Second Avenue and Van Buren Street, has started a series of outdoor concerts that will run through May.

McDowell Mountain Music Festival moves downtown for 2013

The McDowell Mountain Music Festival will be held in downtown Phoenix for the first time in 2013, featuring bands like The Roots, The Shins, Edward Sharpe and the Zeroes and Dr. Dog at Margaret T. Hance Park.