Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

The weather might be heating up, but Tempe Marketplace, KUPD and ALT AZ are keeping things cool with the ROCK IT UP concert series, featuring FREE, full-length concerts from some of rock’s hottest acts, including Gemini Syndrome on April 1, and Fuel and Marcy Playground on May 12. Both evening shows include a beer garden from Four Peaks and Bud Light, as well as great local opening acts.

WHO:  Tempe Marketplace, KUPD, ALT AZ, Gemini Syndrome, Fuel and Marcy Playground.

WHAT:  A FREE concert series at Tempe Marketplace in partnership with KUPD and ALT AZ, featuring full-length performances from Gemini Syndrome, Fuel, Marcy Playground and local opening acts. A beer garden will be provided by Four Peaks and Bud Light. ROCK IT UP, also sponsored by 7UP, runs during select dates in April and May.

Gemini Syndrome

The Los Angeles alternative metal band Gemini Syndrome, led by front man Aaron Nordstrom, pulls audiences in with electrifying beats and heart-pounding guitar riffs. Formed in 2010, the group has produced two knockout albums that showcase their seamless rhythms, soaring choruses and exhilarating guitar melodies. Lux, their debut album, featured their hit song “Stardust,” which peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and has more than 3 million views on YouTube. Touring to promote their latest and greatest hit “Remember We Die” off of Memento Mori, the emerging band is quickly gaining the respect of rock fans throughout the country.

WHEN:   Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.

WHERE:   Tempe Marketplace at The District Stage   2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281

COST:   FREE