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Compound Grill

One of the newer music venues in the Valley of the Sun, The Compound was founded by the same people who created the McDowell Music Festival. The Compound Grill is a modern regional music hall that is attracting people of all ages to come enjoy live entertainment and music of all genres across Phoenix, AZ. With music as our calling to the public, we also provide our audiences with an array of healthy, organic food on the menu that satisfies anyone’s appetite. The Southwest fresh menu is full of locally bought ingredients and is served farm to table in support of our local businesses. The Compound Grill offers a unique place for socially conscious people to dance, eat, and break bread with family and friends.

Upcoming Shows for Compound Grill

  • Tuesday, Feb. 07, 2012

    Martin Sexton

    Happily and fiercely independent, Martin Sexton launched his own label Kitchen Table Records (2002) with his first live double-cd set, LIVE WIDE OPEN. Mixed by John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer), this record captures the energy of the artist connecting with the crowd, highlighting the joy, skill, and inspiration of any Martin Sexton musical performance. Martin Sexton is ripe with ... raw, expansive talent. His voice comes in a hundred impossible shades. His songs are sweet and spirited and soulful. His repertoire is like a cross-country tour of the American musical vernacular." Boston Globe

  • Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

    Soul Salvation - Paul Thorn, Ruthie Foster

    Paul Thorn and Ruthie Foster have forged a compelling path for the next generation of songwriting blues and soul artists. Rich with honest spirituality and possessing vocal abilities that have critics comparing her to Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin, Ruthie’s passionate songs and scintillating live performances always make for an uplifting experience. Paul Thorn is an authentic new voice in the modern blues scene, bridging classic forms with twenty-first century sensibility. Performing on their own and together with Ruthie’s band, it's an evening of raw musical emotion, soulful singing and finely honed musical virtuosity guaranteed to be good for the spirit!

  • Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012

    Steve Poltz

    His live shows have captivated audiences far and wide with a mix of singing, storytelling, shredding, and the occasional spoken word rants which have been known to incite riots. He can take an audience from laughter to tears and back again in the space of the same song. Steve Poltz transcends the word “talented.” He is unforgettable in all the right ways.

  • Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012

    BoomBox + Ill-Esha + Chris B.

    BoomBox consists of two versatile producers, DJs, songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and longtime friends Russ Randolph and Zion Rock Godchaux. Together they develop an electronic blend of vintage Rock and Blues made to move dance floors while incorporating their signature Backbeat, Psychedelia and Funky House sounds. Applying a multi-track platform, they are free to create their hybrid style on the fly with a rhythm that moves fans and opens them up to Godchaux and Randolph’s overall vision. Derived from the rich musical history of Muscle Shoals, AL, to the psychedelic rock and underground electronic scenes of the west coast, their unique approach can only be achieved by the blending of sound and culture.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

    Tommy Castro Band

    “He can do no wrong…soulful, heartfelt vocals and exquisite, stellar guitar. An inspired blend of blues, R&B, soul and roadhouse rock” –Blues Revue Ever since he first picked up a guitar, Tommy Castro believed. He believed he would not only be able to make a living playing music, but could develop his own signature sound, fusing blues with R&B and roots rock ‘n’ roll. And he has done just that. Castro began his career playing in local Bay Area cover bands prior to joining the nationally touring R&B party band, The Dynatones. Since forming his own band and relentlessly touring the world, he has become one of the blues’ top drawing artists and best-loved performers, known worldwide for his impassioned vocals, forceful guitar work, striking songwriting and galvanizing live show

  • Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012

    Michael on Fire

    In a professional career spanning four decades, Michael on Fire has forged an eclectic path as a musical artist, having traveled millions of miles, playing original music hundreds of dates a year, for years on end, all over the country, in every kind of environment - from bars to beautiful theaters, private homes to major outdoor festivals, in mines and on mountaintops, from playing in prisons to performing for Presidents of the United States. Along the way, he has attracted a loyal audience that finds food for the soul in his words and music and his emotional expression.

  • Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

    EastonAshe

    EastonAshe, much beloved around this here valley, is back to rock us on this special night-before-the-holiday. It's like a Friday, so we better see all the regular smiling faces, visitors in town for Thanksgiving and new folks looking for a special event to share with pals before your day off! EastonAshe plays a wonderful mix of mostly modern original rockin' music and fun covers and always brings out the best and most upbeat crowds.

  • Thursday, Mar. 01, 2012

    John Lee Hooker Jr.

    John Lee Hooker Jr. was born in Detroit "Motor" City with Delta blues-filled blood running through his Motown veins. As the son of the great John Lee Hooker, he was exposed to the life of the blues from a young age. At only eight years old Jr. performed on Detroit's WJBK radio and knew from that moment that he wanted to follow the path of his father and become a world-class musician. Touring alongside Hooker, Sr. throughout his teens, Jr. had already performed in prestigious venues such as Detroit's Fox Theatre with acclaimed musicians like Jimmy Reed by the time he was 16. In 1972, an eighteen year-old John Jr. was singing vocals alongside his father for the recording of Hooker, Sr.'s album Live at Soledad Prison (ABC Records).

  • Saturday, Mar. 31, 2012

    Rootz Underground

    Rootz Underground represents Jamaica’s most recent contribution to the International Reggae & World Music scene. While undeniably rooted in reggae the six-member outfit uses their collective passion to create a sound that pushes boundaries and defies being boxed into a single genre. Electric yet organic, gritty and soulful; the band manages to harness the essence that the reggae aficionado was captivated by in the 1970’s while connecting the youth to the pure messages of Rastafari with explosive live performances that are a positive and emotional musical journey.

  • Friday, Apr. 13, 2012

    McDowell Mountain Music Festival 2012

    Galactic, Keller Williams w/ Del McCoury Band, Ozomatli, Dark Star Orchestra, Anders Osborne, Trevor Hall, Bob Schneider Band, EOTO, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Motet. The Festival took off in April of 2004 as an endeavor to bring real music back to Arizona while getting the community together for a great cause: our children. Each year, the festival brings together a number of bands from a wide variety of genres from all over the world to Arizona. The Festival takes place on the last weekend of April every spring. If you have never been to a music festival, come to ours. Experience the spirit that is cultivated when people join together and have a good time. Bring your kids. Make some friends. There is a silent auction/raffle, marketplace, drum circle, acoustic stage, Kid’s Zone and more. Be a part of helping to give back to the community – all proceeds, yes 100%, raised from the Festival are donated to two charities – Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Ear Candy.

  • Saturday, Apr. 14, 2012

    McDowell Mountain Music Festival

    Galactic, Keller Williams w/ Del McCoury Band, Ozomatli, Dark Star Orchestra, Anders Osborne, Trevor Hall, Bob Schneider Band, EOTO, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Motet. The Festival took off in April of 2004 as an endeavor to bring real music back to Arizona while getting the community together for a great cause: our children. Each year, the festival brings together a number of bands from a wide variety of genres from all over the world to Arizona. The Festival takes place on the last weekend of April every spring. If you have never been to a music festival, come to ours. Experience the spirit that is cultivated when people join together and have a good time. Bring your kids. Make some friends. There is a silent auction/raffle, marketplace, drum circle, acoustic stage, Kid’s Zone and more. Be a part of helping to give back to the community – all proceeds, yes 100%, raised from the Festival are donated to two charities – Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Ear Candy.

  • Sunday, Apr. 15, 2012

    McDowell Mountain Music Festival

    Galactic, Keller Williams w/ Del McCoury Band, Ozomatli, Dark Star Orchestra, Anders Osborne, Trevor Hall, Bob Schneider Band, EOTO, Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Motet. The Festival took off in April of 2004 as an endeavor to bring real music back to Arizona while getting the community together for a great cause: our children. Each year, the festival brings together a number of bands from a wide variety of genres from all over the world to Arizona. The Festival takes place on the last weekend of April every spring. If you have never been to a music festival, come to ours. Experience the spirit that is cultivated when people join together and have a good time. Bring your kids. Make some friends. There is a silent auction/raffle, marketplace, drum circle, acoustic stage, Kid’s Zone and more. Be a part of helping to give back to the community – all proceeds, yes 100%, raised from the Festival are donated to two charities – Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Ear Candy.

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