What a stunner of a night out at Desert Ridge Marketplace! Flare hit the stage with full force, lighting up the evening and turning a casual Friday into something unforgettable. There’s something truly electric about a good live show here, especially at an outdoor venue that’s vibrant, open, and bustling with an audience that’s just as ready to feel the beat as they are to enjoy the night air. When Flare’s guitars kicked in and the lights pulsed, it was like the Marketplace itself came alive. Everyone knew it was going to be special. But THIS? The energy. The SOUND. The glow of it all 🌟.
Desert Ridge Marketplace is already one of Phoenix’s coolest spots for a live show—it’s the ultimate blend of urban and desert vibes. The open plaza surrounded by swaying palms, patios, and shops? Perfect. It’s spacious but intimate enough that even a huge crowd feels like it’s huddled close. This show was on fire with intensity from the get-go. Flare got up there, launched into their set, and kept us all hooked from start to finish. And when they played Billy Idol’s “White Wedding”? The crowd went wild. Seriously, I had to grab a clip. It was just one of those moments you want to relive.
Big thanks to the talent behind the tech, too! Daniel Caro, the mastermind on sound, and Rocko Odom on live audio recording, made sure every note rang out sharp and clear. You know those shows where you can actually feel the bass and hear every single guitar lick? These guys are the reason why. Their work transformed that whole set, and it just made every beat land perfectly. It’s one thing to have a great band, but the sound engineers? They bring out the magic, and wow did they do it here.
This show was more than music. It was the kind of performance that leaves a lasting vibe in the air. You leave it feeling like you’ve been part of something—like Flare gave you a little piece of themselves. And isn’t that what every great rock show should be?
