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.

Fuel and Marcy Playground

Hailing from Pennsylvania, the established American rock band Fuel was formed in 1994. The group became a household name in 2000 with their double platinum album Something Like Human featuring their smash single “Hemorrhage (In My Hands),” which was named Billboard’s No. 5 Rock Song of the Decade and has more than 13 million views on YouTube. Their memorable hits incorporate melodic rhythms, catchy lyrics and unbeatable guitar riffs. Released in 2003, their third album Natural Selection, including their hit sensation “Falls on Me” premiered at No. 15 on the Billboard charts. With five studio albums, Fuel remains dedicated to producing exhilarating rock music.

Formed in 1997, American alternative rock band Marcy Playground has been taking stages by storm for more than two decades. Influenced by David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana, the group combines soft guitar rhythms with smooth lyrics to create an easy and unforgettable listening experience. The established trio is led by singer and guitarist John Wozniak and joined by bassist Dylan Keefe and drummer Shlomi Lavie. Their debut, self-titled album featured their top hit “Sex and Candy,” which quickly gained platinum status and today has more than 15 million views on YouTube.

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

COST:   FREE