Music scene · Cave Creek

In Cave Creek, a suburban town of about 4,966 people, local music means small acoustic jams at a downtown restaurant, community theater productions, and the occasional high school musicals. Bands from the Phoenix area occasionally make the short drive for an intimate performance.

Venues in Cave Creek are practical: the church fellowship hall, the community center, and the high school auditorium handle local performances. Seasonal events at the county fairgrounds and park pavilion add local bands, and a nearby bar or restaurant may host an open mic.

Performances in Cave Creek are usually by local and regional artists, with musicians from the nearby Phoenix area occasionally stopping in for a show.

Newcomers in Cave Creek should check the community center bulletin board and church newsletters for open mic nights and choir rehearsals. Joining the high school or college music program is a good first step, while driving to Phoenix offers more regular gigs.