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EarCandy Charitable Events
EAR CANDY wants you to have a great time while supporting a great cause! We strive to create a healthy balance of mission based experiences with unique fundraising events to ensure every attendee understands the importance of the mission we fulfill.  We want you to be able to see the faces of the thousands of children we are serving, so please join us for a Program Visit or a Beyond the Classroom opportunity.  We also encourage you to host your own EAR CANDY fundraising event and become an Advocate.

Past Events by EarCandy Charity

Bookmans Special Event



The Bookmans location in Mesa has a NEW CAFE and is showcasing the work of one of the finest artists of the valley, Daniel Edlen who is responsible for the massively cool pieces of Vinyl Art.  Bookmans purchased a number of his pieces for their stores and EAR CANDY received a generous donation from the transaction.

To celebrate the new store location and our ongoing partnership with Vinyl Art and Bookmans we are showcasing the artwork as well as the music of an impressive up and coming sensation, Casey Lee Smith.

Also, please check out the ongoing Summer Workshops we have going on at Bookmans in partnership with Chicks with Picks HERE.  Get Involved!



Fender Band Jam & Guitar Showcase



CHECK OUT PICTURES FROM THE EVENT HERE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/roberthumanski/

Fender is sponsoring a radical Band Jam & Guitar Showcase at The Compound Grill!
Show Kicks Off at 5pm-into the night! $5 minimum donation please.
Tons of cool stuff to be raffled off!
All for EAR CANDY!
Start your Summer off with an AMAZING night of music!!!

http://www.fender.com
http://www.thecompoundgrill.com

Sounds Sweet - Dos Gringos Scottsdale



Dos Gringos in Old Town Scottsdale is hosting live bands, sweet raffle prizes, food & drink specials!!!
Proceeds benefit EAR CANDY!
Doors open at 3pm - bands & fashion shows nto the night!
$3 minimum donation please.
http://www.soundssweet4earcandy.com
http://www.dosgringosaz.com

Music Is Our Future - Benefit Concert at The Hard Rock



4 AMAZING bands will be playing the night away to raise money for EAR CANDY! Join us starting at 8pm for great music & an AWESOME cause!

$10 minimum donation please.

Check out the band's...They Rock!!
http://www.myspace.com/buskincuffs
http://www.myspace.com/theveragroove
http://www.myspace.com/bearsofmanitou
http://www.myspace.com/searchforredemption

Spread the Word!!! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=114882531879444


McDowell Mountain Music Festival



We are beyond excited to announce that EAR CANDY will be a charity beneficiary of the 2010 McDowell Mountain Music Festival. The 3-day festival will showcase some amazing national and local talent and best of all 100% of the net proceeds will be benefiting Ear Candy and our friends over at Phoenix Day.

Check out the official McDowell Mountain Music Festival Website for details and to purchase tickets.

If you are interested in signing up for a Volunteer Shift please email our amazing Volunteer Team Coordinators Howie & Lois HERE

Beyond The Classroom - AZ Opera



EAR CANDY creates unique experience like visits to a radio station, a meet and greet with a major artist, tickets to shows, etc. These events are a great complement to the programming and support we offer.

Below are details about an exclusive Beyond the Classroom Opportunity we just set up with another fantastic community partner of ours.

AZ Opera Dress Rehearsal - Barber of Seville
Date: April 21, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 4600 N. 12th Street
Capacity: Up to 800

RSVP via email HERE

Program Performance



Come down to Hard Rock and see the young talent from all of our programs.  Beginner Guitar, Advanced Guitar, World Music, Hip Hop Dance, and More!!!

$10 suggested donation suggested at the door to support our future programs.

Ear Candy students and their parents admitted for FREE!

SRP Garage Band Competition



The SRP Garage Band Competition will cumulate with a final live performance round at Alice Cooperstown in downtown, Phoenix, AZ. Six final bands will perform for their chance to win a long list of prizes provided by EAR CANDY and other partners.

Check out the EVENT RECAP HERE!

Ear Candy Breakfast



We will be sharing all of our progress thus far, plans for the future and hopefully selling tickets to the upcoming McDowell Mountain Music Festival which will take place in the same area of The Compound.  Ear Candy is one of the Charity Beneficiaries this year and will be our LARGEST fundraiser to date!

Beyond The Classroom - Roberto Venn School of Luthiery



EAR CANDY creates unique experience like visits to a radio station, a meet and greet with a major artist, tickets to shows, etc. These events are a great complement to the programming and support we offer.

Below are details about an exclusive Beyond the Classroom Opportunity we just set up with another fantastic community partner of ours.

Roberto Venn School of Luthiery
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: 4011 S. 16th St
Capacity: 15 Children

RSVP via email HERE

Program Visit - Boys & Girls Club - 64th Ave & Maryland



EAR CANDY  and Phoenix Conservatory of Music want you to witness the impact we're making in the community.  We invite any music advocate, donor, board member, funder, friend to join us.

Please RSVP by sending an email HERE with the Program Visit date in the Subject Line.

Program Visit - 1n10



EAR CANDY and 1n10 wants you to witness the impact we're making in the community.  We invite any music advocate, donor, board member, funder, friend to join us.

This event will be a variety show featuring dancing, singing & poetry.  The youth will be showcasing their Hip Hop Dance skills they have picked up from the EAR CANDY after-school program.

Date: March 25th
Time: 7-9pm
Location: 1n10 Phoenix - 4121 north 7th ave (Enter at 6th Drive and Indian School)
Contact: 602-475-7456

Please RSVP by sending an email HERE with the Program Visit date in the Subject Line.

Beyond the Classroom - Clear Channel Radio Tour



EAR CANDY creates unique experience like visits to a radio station, a meet and greet with a major artist, tickets to shows, etc. These events are a great complement to the programming and support we offer.

Below are details about an exclusive Beyond the Classroom Opportunity we just set up with another fantastic community partner of ours.

Radio Station Visit – Clear Channel Radio
Date: March 24, 2010
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: 4686 E. Van Buren
Capacity: 40 Children

RSVP via email HERE

Arts Alive at Roosevelt School District



On Saturday, March 20th, the RSD is having an Arts Alive event at Davis school (6209 S. 15th ave). At this event all the schools from RSD will present Art projects, Choir concerts, dance, and every band is performing. These performances will take place at 3 staging areas. The event is from 9-1:00 p.m.  Schedule of performances coming soon!

Many of the bands playing at this event will be using instruments and gear donated by EAR CANDY!

Program Visit - Scottsdale Public Library



EAR CANDY wants you to witness the impact we're making in the community.  We invite any music advocate, donor, board member, funder, friend to join us.

Please RSVP by sending an email HERE with the Program Visit date in the Subject Line.

Yo Gabba Gabba Live! - MINNEAPOLIS



Yo Gabba Gabba Live! has invited EAR CANDY to host an Instrument DriveSM at their events in Minneapolis, MN.  Come join us for either the 3 PM or 6 PM show on Saturday, March 13 at the U.S. Bank Theater at Target Center. EAR CANDY will be collecting instrument donations at the Main Lobby and Skyway Entries at the theater.  Details about the Minneapolis Instrument DriveSMProgram and where you can donate throughout the week of March 8-13 can be found HERE

Tickets for the Yo Gabba Gabba Live! Events can be purchased HERE



Program Visit - Boys & Girls Club - 23rd Ave & Missouri



EAR CANDY  and Phoenix Conservatory of Music want you to witness the impact we're making in the community.  We invite any music advocate, donor, board member, funder, friend to join us.

Please RSVP by sending an email HERE with the Program Visit date in the Subject Line.

Beyond the Classroom - X103.9 Tour



EAR CANDY creates unique experience like visits to a radio station, a meet and greet with a major artist, tickets to shows, etc. These events are a great complement to the programming and support we offer.

Below are details about an exclusive Beyond the Classroom Opportunity we just set up with another fantastic community partner of ours.

Radio Station Visit – X103.9 & Affiliate Stations
Date: TBD - Rescheduling
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: 4745 N 7th Street Suite 410
Capacity: 40 Children

RSVP via email HERE

Instrument Drive Press Conference



Phoenix, AZ - Wednesday, February 3, the Phoenix Fire Department will launch its year-long partnership with Ear Candy to conduct 4 musical instrument drives for the public schools. The first instrument drive will be for the Roosevelt School District, and all 57 Fire House locations throughout the City will serve as donation sites.

Fire Station #4 will be hosting this kick-off event with a 55 piece marching band from Valley View School, which is located in the Roosevelt School District. In preparing for this event, Band director Eddie Gaona said, "this a tremendous opportunity for the community to support music in our schools. Our kids are excited to perform!"

Speakers will include Nate Anderson (Founder, President, and CEO of Ear Candy), Frank Solomon (Deputy Assistant Chief, Phoenix Fire Department), Dr. Jacqueline Jackson, (Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Roosevelt School District), and Ms. Betty Ware (Governing Board Clerk, Roosevelt School District Governing Board of Education).

Ear Candy is a Phoenix-based non-profit organization devoted to providing children access to music education. To date, they have helped thousands of students by supporting in-school music programs through instrument donations, creating after school programs with community partners, and offering unique Beyond-the-Classroom opportunities.

The Phoenix Fire Department wants to be engaged in the community. Because of the current budget crisis, music programs get cut first by most school districts. So the Fire Department is helping to keep music alive in the schools by assisting Roosevelt (which has a vibrant music program--including instrumental bands and choral groups).

Event Information:
What: Musical Instrument Drive Kick-off Event (Press Conference)
Where: Fire Station #4 3rd Ave & McDowell (Northeast Corner), Phoenix, AZ
When: Wednesday--February 3 (10:00am)
Who: Valley View School Marching Band
        Ear Candy
        Roosevelt School District
        Phoenix Fire Department
How: Visit www.EarCandyCharity.ORG to learn more about the instrument drive: Including locations, what to donate, schools being impacted, and our efforts to date.

A Christmas Carol



One Community invites you to the Actors Theater's A Christmas Carol. This performance will benefit Ear Candy's 1 n 10 after school music program. Come out and enjoy a night of holiday festivities at the Herberger Theater. A Christmas Carol is Actors Theatre's biggest, most well attended event of the year!! Best Available Tickets only $25!  Purchase HERE

Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series



This will be an extra special show featuring the rising stars from our Ear Candy Acoustic Guitar Programs.  Come support our kids!!!

Ear Candy Night with the Phoenix Coyotes



Bring your friends, family and neighbors for a great time and a great cause as the Phoenix Coyotes take on the Ottawa Senators. Save on amazing seats and help Ear Candy provide KIDS access to MUSIC Education. A portion of each ticket will benefit Ear Candy. So grab your Jersey and come out for a night of Hockey in the Desert!

To order tickets please call Kat at 623-772-3376.

Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series



Mark the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH for great up and coming music brought to you by Ear Candy and Hard Rock Cafe!!!
This special Rock Show will feature some of Arizona's best bands, Geoffrey J and the Hook, Above the Love, Colleen Roseen and
the future of Rock n Roll, Middle Class Rebellion. You have to check these kids out. Click on the you tube link and see
these 11 year-olds rock songs like Stairway to Heaven, Crazy Train and Green Day's Know your Enemy! Well worth
checking out.

5th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival




Now in its 5th year, the Certified Local Fall Festival celebrates Arizona's locally owned businesses with a bang this November! This family-friendly street festival drew over 4,200 attendees last year with over 45 members participating. This year, a record setting 5,000 are expected to attend and we'll have about 60 great local vendors! Entertainment is provided by some of Arizona’s best musicians and bands. Dance performance by Zahr Jamil Middle Eastern Dance Company & an appearance from Diamondbacks mascot Baxter. Local breweries and vineyards provide drinks in the Beer & Wine Garden; Souvia Tea and Pop The Soda Shop will be offering non-alcoholic drinks A raffle and silent auction raise funds for Local First and the first 500 attendees receive gift bags! Please contact Helene to donate items and promote your business and help Local First! A Bouncing Castle will keep the young ones entertained while kids of all ages can scale the Rock Climbing Wall For more information please visit www.localfirstaz.com

When in AZ FREE Concert



One last FREE Show in support of the When in AZ compilation. Come out and spend an eventing in the brand new civic space park in downtown Phoenix.

Widespread Panic - Official Pre-Party



Ear Candy has teamed up with Creamy Radio and your favorite downtown Irish Pud, Seamus McCaffrey's to host the Official Widespread Panic Pre-Party.  We'll be raffling off some awesome WSP gear directly from the band!!!  There will be plenty of fun to be had equipped with specials from the pub.  Event kicks off at 4:30 and will run until 7:00, just before showtime!

Want to see the band's Sound Check, and get tickets to the show?  Check out our awesome online auction for a 4 pack of Sound Check Passes, 4 Tickets, and a WSP Merch Pack.  BID ONLINE HERE!!!

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers



Ear Candy will be on site to support the winners of the RCPM Opening Band Competition: Buskin Cuffs (Friday) and Strange Young Things (Saturday).  We'll also be auctioning off a signed Fender Electric Guitar from the Peacemakers.  Make sure to dress up!!!

RCPM Live Band Competition



The Top Four Bands from the Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers Opening Band Contest will perform as well as the teenage band the Cuffs. 

First Place:  Your Band will open for ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS at the Marquee Theatre on October 31, 2009.

Second Place: Your Band will perform at the Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series at the Hard Rock Cafe in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 8:00 pm.

The Live Band Competition will be chosen by a combination of ticket sales, audience response and a panel of judges.

Tickets for the Live Band Competition Concert are $10 with 100% of the proceeds supporting Ear Candy's mission to provide kids access to music education.

Ticket for the Marquee Shows on 10/30 and 10/31 are available through Lucky Man.



Tiki Lounge Party No.3



Join Ear Candy and Zog Productions for the annual tiki fest here in Phoenix at the Rhythm Room. This year’s party looks to be a pretty cool time: four surf bands (Thee Swank Bastards, The Surfside IV, Thee Jaguar Sharks, and Shrimp Chaperone), Ukulele Ray and the KoKoNutz, a Fender ukulele workshop, legendary lounge singer Ernie Menehune and his Polynesian Revue, the ASU Hawaii & Tahitian dance ensemble, DJ Zippy and DJ T-Ray spinning vinyl exotica, live tiki carving, hot rods, kustom bobbers and choppers from Sucker Punch Sallys, door prizes, charity raffle to benefit your favorite music Nonprofit, vendors and lowbrow artists showing their stuff, great island BBQ, wacky drinks with umbrellas in them, and all manner of other swank stuff.

Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series



Mark the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH for great up and coming music brought to you by Ear Candy and Hard Rock Cafe!!!

Fender Band Jam



Ear Candy is honored to be the beneficiary of the Fender Band Jam featuring a motley of uber talented Fender Bands rallying together to support music education.  Tickets are $5 and there will be a raffle with all sorts of cool Fender gear to raise funds for Ear Candy.   Music kicks off at 6 PM with a free food buffet, leg kicks will be thrown until 1 AM.  Chasers is on the SW corner of Roosevelt and Hayden in South Scottsdale. 

New Times Best of Phoenix



Ear Candy has been selected as the charity for the New Times Best of Phoenix event. Details regarding venue, artists, and tickets are still to come, but mark the date...you won't want to miss this!!!! Also, watch out for the publication to hit the stands on Thursday the 24th!!!

North Scottsdale Chamber Charity Golf Tournament



The North Scottsdale Chamber is hosting a Golf Tournament for their 2009 Partner Charities, Ear Candy, ChildHelp and Police Officer's of Scottsdale Association. We are thrilled to be honored at this event and encourage you to participate. Hey, grab a club and hit a hole in one for kids’ music programs!!!

Celebrate the Fall Equinox



Come get your namaste on with Zenergy Yoga and Ear Candy at Lululemon Athletic at the Borgata in Scottsdale.
For more information please visit Zenergyoga

Emerging Artist Series/When in AZ Release - Hard Rock



The concept is visionary yet simple, Arizona musicians will pay homage to their community by recording their own version of a song from a fellow AZ Band/Musician. When in AZ... Music Compilation also has a sweet cushy center. Proceeds from the sales of this compilation will be donated to Ear Candy and The Phoenix Conservatory of Music.

Mark the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH for great up and coming music brought to you by Ear Candy and Hard Rock Cafe!!!

Acts Include:
Black Carl
Yellow Minute
The Necronauts
Futurekind
Alex Losardo

When in AZ Release Party - Yucca Tap Room



The concept is visionary yet simple, Arizona musicians will pay homage to their community by recording their own version of a song from a fellow AZ Band/Musician. When in AZ... Music Compilation also has a sweet cushy center. Proceeds from the sales of this compilation will be donated to Ear Candy and The Phoenix Conservatory of Music.

Acts Include:
Dry River Yacht Club
Fatigo
Lisa Savadge
Terra Firma
The Premire

When in AZ Release Party - Yucca Tap Room



The concept is visionary yet simple, Arizona musicians will pay homage to their community by recording their own version of a song from a fellow AZ Band/Musician. When in AZ... Music Compilation also has a sweet cushy center. Proceeds from the sales of this compilation will be donated to Ear Candy and The Phoenix Conservatory of Music.

Acts Include:
Source Victoria
Kirkwood Dellinger
Strange Young Things
The Rebel Set
Tremulants

When in AZ Release Party - Rhythm Room



The concept is visionary yet simple, Arizona musicians will pay homage to their community by recording their own version of a song from a fellow AZ Band/Musician. When in AZ... Music Compilation also has a sweet cushy center. Proceeds from the sales of this compilation will be donated to Ear Candy and The Phoenix Conservatory of Music.

Acts Include:
Treasure Mammal
Colorstore
Lonna Kelley
Sweetbleeders
Coats and Villa
Sleepy Cub

Make it Happen Music Festival



Friends of Ear Candy, Shawn Johnson & the Foundation, are part of a great event with some awesome bands, helping local kids.  All proceeds benefit the Cardon Children's Music Therapy Program.  The program is funded solely by donations to Banner Health Foundation. Donations will help fund Music Therapist's salaries, Acquisition of new instruments and equipment, Repair/Replacement of broken and missing instrument, Educational opportunities for staff and Supplementation of a scholarship for music therapy interns.

When in AZ Release Party - Modified Arts



The concept is visionary yet simple, Arizona musicians will pay homage to their community by recording their own version of a song from a fellow AZ Band/Musician. When in AZ... Music Compilation also has a sweet cushy center. Proceeds from the sales of this compilation will be donated to Ear Candy and The Phoenix Conservatory of Music

Acts Include:
Courtney Marie Andrews
Jonathan Sakas
Michelle Blades
Former Friends of Young Americans
Harcuvar
So and So
Step Cousins

When in AZ Release Party - Modified Arts



The concept is visionary yet simple, Arizona musicians will pay homage to their community by recording their own version of a song from a fellow AZ Band/Musician. When in AZ... Music Compilation also has a sweet cushy center. Proceeds from the sales of this compilation will be donated to Ear Candy and The Phoenix Conservatory of Music

Acts Include:
Matthew Reveles
Stellaluna
Flyaway Tigers

944 Phoenix 8th Anniversary Party



Every ones favorite locally grown publication is turning eight. Come out to the W in Scottsdale to celebrate and raise money for your favorite charity. For more information please visit 944

Oasis and Skyy Vodka Pool Side Affair



Come chill poolside at FireSky Resort and Spa with some of the best DJs in the country. There will also be a special appearance and photo shoot by the gorgeous eventvibe girls. Lots of giveaways and raffle prizes to be won. Best part of all: Portion of all proceeds going to Ear Candy.

For more information check out:
www.bluemoonmanagment.com/events

Tickets

Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series



What a well rounded show we have for all of you music fans.  Kicking off the night is Ten Dollar Outfit who was voted best Jam Band in AZ, followed by No Longer Together who will be playing their 100th live show, and wrapping up the night is birthday celebration for the lead singer of Highwire Fiction, great stuff!!!  Make sure to mark the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH for great up and coming music brought to you by Ear Candy and Hard Rock Cafe!!!

Press Patio Music Series



Back by popular demand!!! Champagne Tap is one of the valley’s favorite rock n’ roll cover band made up of all DOCTORS!!!! They will plug in for an acoustic set from 6 to 9 PM on the patio for a cool Saturday Evening Set. A portion of the sales for the night will benefit Ear Candy Music Programs for Kids!!!

Summer of Sound-HIP HOP



Summer of Sound is an awesome series showcasing 5 different genres of music taking place in Tempe and hosted by the New Times. $1 from every ticket sold will benefit Ear Candy's Music Programs for Kids, so come support. The genre for this event is INDIE, it will be an awesome show!!!!

SOUNDSTYLE LIVE: THE RETURN



August 8, 2009 will mark the return of the SOUNDSTYLE LIVE the rock-n-runway show which originally put SOUNDSTYLE on the map.This live show has been on hiatus for the past 2 years, but is back stronger than ever.

Summer of Sound – HARD ROCK



Summer of Sound is an awesome series showcasing 5 different genres of music taking place in Tempe and hosted by the New Times. $1 from every ticket sold will benefit Ear Candy's Music Programs for Kids, so come support. The genre for this event is HARD ROCK, it will be an awesome show!!!!

Summer of Sound - Indie




Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series



Mark the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH for great up and coming music brought to you by Ear Candy and Hard Rock Cafe!!!  This mornth features Valley Legends Los Guys, the Fender crew Worms in the Woods, and the exciting 36 Cents and a Dream.

Beat the Heat Concert Series



This Summer escape the heat in the valley and head north to experience the cool vibes of Prescott, the sweet grooves of Sweet Nasty and the rocking soul of Black Carl.  Help Ear Candy expand to a new area in need!!!

Eric Clapton / Steve Winwood Concert



We are beyond excited about our collaboration with Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood for their epic show on Friday 6/26 at Jobing.Com Arena.  We are auctioning off a pair of tickets, hosting a raffle on site with all sorts of amazing Clapton/Winwood merchandise, and collecting instruments at the concert.

Auction
You have an opportunity to bid on the ONLY pair of PREMIER tickets from the Clapton/Winwood team for their show on Friday 6/26 at Jobing.Com Arena in Glendale, AZ. Specific seat location information will not be available until the end of the auction on Friday, June 26th at 2:00 PM. The winner of the auction will be notified by Ear Candy and tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ear Candy table the night of the concert.

Please visit this page to bid!!!

Raffle
The night of the concert you can enter to win exclusive Clapton / Winwood merchandise.  Teams of Ear Candy volunteers will be both inside an outside the arena selling tickets to win: EXCLUSIVE Clapton / Winwood Madison Square Garden DVD Set, Program and T-Shirts, 2009 Tour T-Shirts, and Crossroads Guitar Festival Packs.  Winners will receive a call/text toward the end of the show to pick up their prize.

Instrument Collection
We'll have teams of Ear Candy volunteers collecting donated instruments outside Jobing.Com Arena at the concert.  Donors will receive a complimentary Ear Candy T-Shirt and Two Raffle Tickets for all of the cool stuff detailed above.  As always, your instrument donation is tax deductible and our team will collect donor information for tax purposes.

Some tickets are still available through Live Nation

Summer of Sound - Pop Genre



Summer of Sound is an awesome series showcasing 5 different genres of music taking place in Tempe and hosted by the New Times. $1 from every ticket sold will benefit Ear Candy's Music Programs for Kids, so come support. The genre for this event is POP, it will be an awesome show!!!!

Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series



Great diverse linc-up for this month's event, check out the links, rock, groove, funk, jam, all good!!!  Mark the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH for great up and coming music brought to you by Ear Candy and Hard Rock Cafe!!!

Summer of Sound



Summer of Sound is an awesome series showcasing 5 different genres of music taking place in Tempe and hosted by the New Times.  $1 from every ticket sold will benefit Ear Candy's Music Programs for Kids, so come support.  The genre for this event is Americana, it will be an awesome show!!!!

YELP Rocks!!!



This is going to be a lot of fun!!!  Yelp is an awesome online group that meets quarterly for special events and we are excited to be in the mix with 500+ people in Old Town Scottsdale for YELP ROCKS!!!  Fender will be representing with a Rock Band Stage!!  21+ event, sorry kiddos!!!

Art & Soul



Ear Candy was approached by this inspiring group to be a part of a documentary on creativity which includes interviews with Carlos Santana, Steve Nash, among others.  This event will be the debut of that documentary and will be a collaboration of arts, music, soul, charity, and certainly INSPIRATION!!! 

Watch the Trailer of the Documentary Here!!!

This event is limited to 500 and will sell out: Pre-Sale Tickets Here

Some of the procceds from the event will benefit Ear Candy's Music Programs for Kids!!!

Sunday Special at The Sail Inn



What an amazing line up for a Sunday!!!  Bands start at 3 PM and run alln the way through midnight.  The Sail Inn is an awesome venue with a brand new mister system to amke it feel like Fall in the middle of Summer...come cool off with us!!! All of the procceds of this show benefit Ear Candy's music programs for kids.

Beat the Heat Concert Series



Escape the heat and head north to experience the cool vibes of Prescott, the sweet grooves of Sweet Nasty, the hard hitting rock of Truckers on Speed!!!  This is a Summer Concert Series on the last Saturday of Every Month to benefit Prescott area music programs.   

Press Patio Music Series



Champagne Tap is one of the valley’s favorite rock n’ roll cover band made up of all DOCTORS!!!!  They will plug in for an acoustic set from 6 to 9 PM on the patio for a cool Saturday Evening Set.  A portion of the sales for the night will benefit Ear Candy Music Programs for Kids!!!

Rock Cold Candy



ROCK COLD CANDY is a combination of ROCK Star Gallery and COLD Stone's commitment to support the mission of Ear CANDY. On Friday, May 29th come out to Kierland Commons for a FREE event featuring live Classic Rock music from 74th Street from 5 to 7 in the main courtyard. Cold Stone is donating 25% of their entire day's revenue to Ear Candy and MidFirst Bank is matching that contribution meaning 50% of your ice cream purchase is being donated!!! At 7:00 the party moves down to Rock Star Gallery for more live music.  They are also getting on board and donating 25% of any purchase to the cause. What an amazing group of businesses coming together to support music education!!!

Starswim



Memorial Day Weekend on the 5th Floor of the Wyndham is going to be awesome!!!  4 Bands including Deer in the Headlights and a DJ from 5 to 10 PM.  Take the light rail and enjoy our growing metropolis.  Ear Candy will be raising funds via raffle for a Summer long StarSwim Pass, a 4th of July Hotel/StarSwim Weekend Get Away, and Band Merch Packs, come support!!!

Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series



Mark the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH for great up and coming music brought to you by Ear Candy and Hard Rock Cafe!!!

Stomp for Music Education



ASU Gammage is helping STOMP for Music Education on Tuesday, May 5, 2009.  Ear Candy will be onsite the opening night of this impressive show collecting instruments for our misison.  We'll be collecting instruments from 5:00 until 7:30 in the main lobby.  Each donor will receive a coupon for 50% off their ticket to STOMP!!!!  So come out and STOMP for Music Education!!!

Hoodstock



A Three Day Music Festival at Hoodlums Music to celebrate local music and how coming together can impact Music Education!!! All profits from the event will directly benefit Ear Candy Music Programs for Kids!!!  Ways you can support: Attend - $2 Suggested Donation per day (10% off Hoodlums purchase with doantion).  Purchase a Hoodlums T-Shirt - Includes $5 donation. Bring an Instrument - All donated instuments will be utilized in programs.  Overall, an amazing chance to support the artists that support Ear Candy!!!

North Scottsdale Music Series



Ear Candy's North Scottsdale Music Series Presented by North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. Please come out and support Ear Candy's music programs for kids. Donate a new or used musical instrument and receive an Ear Candy T-Shirt. Member and Guest Admission Charge of $10 to benefit Ear Candy's programs. Event is open to the public. Thank you for supporting music for kids.

New Times Scooter Fest



Scooterfest has been created to bring Scooter lovers of all different ages, interests, and demographic together to socialize and enjoy an event dedicated to this one common interest. If you have a Scooter or are looking to purchase one head down to Scottsdale 6 Drive-In on April 26th from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM to experience the ultimate scooter event.

Scooterfest is an all ages free event that is open to the public. Bring the whole family, you do not need a scooter to get in.

Event Features:
- Scooter Show
- Scooter Demos by RideNow
- Scooter Wash benefiting Ear Candy 
- Live Local Bands and Entertainment
- Arizona's best Scooter Clubs

If you have a Scooter, come display! Registration soon to follow, until then email promotions@newtimes.com with any event questions.

McDowell Mountain Music Festival



Ear Candy will have a presence at the 6th Annual McDowell Mountin Music Festival in Scottsdale featuring headliners The Flaming Lips and Michael Franti & Spearhead.  We will be showcasing a ton of local talent in the Ear Candy Tent which is located in the middle of the festival!!!  Ear Candy will be collecting instruments and raising funds via raffles and silent auction.  You can't afford to miss this event, it will be EPIC!!!

Buy Tickets Here

Colgate Country Showdown



Ear Candy's own Nate Anderson will be a judge at the Colgate Country Showdown at the Maricopa County Fair!!!  He'll be collecting instruments at the event.  Stay tuned to KNIX throughout the week for updates on the event and some special Ear Candy coverage!!!

Record Store Day



Zia Records has been a source for music in Arizona since 1980 and they are celebrating National Record Store Day by releasing a compilation of local artists. The proceeds generating will be donated to Ear Candy's music programs for kids. Record Store Day promotes the vitality of the connection Record Stores have to their communities in this digital age. Come support local music!!!

Ear Candy Emerging Artist Series



The launch of the Monthly Series at the Hard Rock will be a ton of fun featuring 4 local bands.  Fender will be onsite with the Rock Band Car and we'll be raffling off TWO VIP Tickets for McDowell Mountain Music Fest ($400 value).  Mark the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH for great up and coming music brought to you by Ear Candy and Hard Rock Cafe!!!

An Evening of Pride



Ear Candy is a proud member of the GPGLCC and will be supporting "An Evening of Pride" 2009 which is a dynamic component of GPGLCC's programmatic work and this fresh networking opportunity is helping GPGLCC change hearts and minds all across the valley. Tickets are $20 in advance $25 at the door and entitle you to receive: Entrance to "An Evening of Pride" 2009 event, Four hours of complimentary appetizers, Chances to win one of our nightly sponsored prizes, Entry into our 2009 Event Grand Prize Drawing. Event will be from 6 PM to 10 PM

3rd Thursday with The Edge



Ear Candy will have a presence with our friends The Edge 103.9 at their 3rd Thursday event featuring two great artists!!!!

Ear Candy Egg Hunt



Celebrate Easter by finding some Ear Candy Eggs!!!  Come enjoy a day at the pool with Rock Me Arizona!!!

My Fest



My Fest is put on by My Life (Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment) which provides an excellent opportunity for youth service recipients to have an active voice in the planning and implementation of system of care transformations to improve the Maricopa County Behavioral Health System. MY LIFE is made up of youth between the ages of 13 and 24 years old (recommended ages) who have personal experience living with mental health and/or substance abuse issues and a desire to make a positive impact on Maricopa County's behavioral health system.

Tempe Music Fest



Ear Candy is super excited to have a large presence at Tempe Muisc Fest this year!!! Everyone bringing an instrument to donate will get the chance to meet Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., just hours before the band performs at the event (Friday donors only). The festival also encourages folks to bring instruments on Saturday who will be entered into a drawing for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers and Tempe Music Festival prize packs including merchandise and collectables.

Ear Candy on the Fringe



Ear Candy is helping support the Phoenix Fringe Festival with a Special Event at Phoenix Art Museum. We'll have the MidFirst Bank Mobile Fundraising Van out collecting change to support Ear Candy music programs. They match every donation up to $1,000!!! Talent for the event will be plentiful!!! The band Mondegreen will be laying it down, three of the valley's finest DJs will be spinning: Joe DiPadova, World Famous Rani "g", and dk.strickler...lastly, live improvisation from Andrew Gross, Jesse Parker, & Steve Limpert. Oh, and we'll have a cash bar for your pleasure, enjoy!!! Overall, DON'T MISS THIS!!!!

Eat a Sandwich to Save Kids Music Programs



Throughout the week of March 23-27 mention EAR CANDY at ANY Dilly’s Deli and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support Ear Candy MUSIC Programs for KIDS!!! On Thursday the 26th, Dilly’s will donate 50% of your purchase at the SCOTTSDALE location. Marty Manning from KEZ 99.9 will be onsite at the Scottsdale Location with live music by Alex LoSardo & Joe Matysik from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Chicks With Picks Music Fest



Ear Candy will have a presence and Collecting Donated Instruments for Kids at this impressive event at Tempe Beach Park featuring over 70 Women Artists!!! The ladies at Chicks with Picks were recently featured in Phoenix Magazine’s Cool Issue alongside Ear Candy as officially COOL!!! So, come be cool and check out the what all the buzz is about!!!

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CANCELLED - Valley Fever Arts Festival



CANCELLED!!!! Ear Candy will have a presence and Collecting Donated Instruments for Kids Music Programs at Valley Fever which is a new city celebration of visual and performing arts. Music, dance, poetry, performance art and theater, will join open air studios, art demonstrations, classes and street painting for all ages. The Event takes place both Saturday and Sunday the 21st-22nd from 10AM till 6 PM.

Inter-Generational Rhythm Experience



Ear Candy is honored to be involved with an Inter-Generational Recreational Music Making Experience at the Westminster Village. This event will be lead by Rhythm Professional Frank Thompson of AZ Rhythm Connection and members of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild. Kids young and old will be able to participate in an interactive rhythm experience. Ear Candy will be accepting Rhythm Based Instrument Donations which will be used in an area music program. Remo Drums will be supporting this event with a drum donation for the cause!!!

Teen Central Program Kick-Off



Ear Candy is launching a music program at Teen Central in the Burton Barr Library in Downtown Phoenix. 12 area schools will be able to benefit from this program!!! The event will showcase the instruments donated to the program by Ear Candy, explanation of how the program will function and can be replicated, and a special performance by No Longer Together, recent winners of Alice Copper's Proof in the Pudding Competition!!!

13 Bands on the 13th



This Ear Candy Benefit Show will have your head spinning!!! 13 Bands on Friday the 13th on Two Stages at Club Red in Tempe. We'll be having a raffle for a guitar signed by the band Dokken and will be collecting instruments for Ear Candy Music Programs for Kids!!!

New Times DJ SpinOff



Six Local DJs will be laying down their skills to win a competition to send them to Red Rocks in Vegas!!! Ear Candy will be a beneficiary of the evening and on site collecting all kinds of Gear that kids can use for music programs.

March 4 Schools



As you are well aware, budget cuts are really hurting schools, especially their music programs. On March 4, thousands of parents, teachers, education support professionals, and taxpayers will converge on the Capitol to demonstrate Arizona's broad and deep support for our public schools. Come support, this is REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT!!!!

Ear Candy's Rocking Night with the Roadrunners



Ear Candy has created a fun night out for anyone who likes Hockey, Music and supporting a Great Cause!!! The night will feature a pre-game show in front of US Airways Arena, an artist performing the National Anthem, house band for the night rocking out between plays and periods, and concludes with an after-game show right across the street at the Hard Rock!!! Ride the Light Rail and really let loose, this is going to be a fun event!!

Give A Care for Ear Candy



Benefit Concert @ Modified Arts (Roosevelt/4th St) in Downtown PHX. Check out the local music and arts scene while giving kids an opportunity to experience music via Ear Candy. A $7 ticket grants you access to experience the auditory pleasures of Ghost Pal, In Data Out, Zachary James Dodds, and more! Get in FREE by donating an Instrument OR Music Equipment.

Happy Hour for Charities



We are going to have a lot of events in 2009 with the North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, all of which will benefit Ear Candy, ChildHelp and Police Officers of Scottsdale Association. The last Friday of Every Month we'll have a Happy Hour for Charities. This event will take place at K O’Donnell’s American Bar & Grill (14850 North Northsight Blvd) and will run from 4 to 7 pm. Come have a cocktail, kick back and give back!!!

Beth & Bill Radio Appearance



Ear Candy is going to be on location to promote the last week of its Instrument Drive at Stinkweeds Records on Tuesday 1/20. We will be chiming in remotely on the Beth and Bill Show in the Morning. So tune your radio to 99.9 from 7:00 to 9:00 AM...OR swing by Stinkweeds (NW Corner of Central & Camelback) to donate an instrument and soak up some fresh music from the finest local music store in the valley!!!

Walkabout: Celebrating World Culture & Instrument Collection



Celebrate the truly staggering range of diversity in world culture through music, food, performance and hands on activities at the Phoenix Art Museum. Lose yourself in our international collections of art. Listen to opera or watch flamenco dance in the European galleries. Explore your creative side with Asian art inspired brush painting or bring the kids and take part in the world gallery scavenger hunt. Step outside and satisfy your hunger in Dorrance Sculpture Garden as local ethnic restaurants offer mouth watering samplings. Be captivated by the sensual martial art of Brazilian performers from Axe Capoeira and stomp your feet to the beats of the Arizona Rhythm Connection. Finally, take a seat and grab a glimpse of our movie, One Giant Leap, a unique and inspiring journey through world music featuring interviews with the likes of Eckhart Tolle, Carlos Santana, Deepak Chopra, Bob Geldof, Susan Sarandon, Stewart Copeland, Billy Connolly and more. Ear Candy will be collecting Instruments in the East Parking Lot throughout the day’s events!!!! 2 Free Tickets with Donation - Come to MAIN ENTRANCE, begins at Noon and will run until roughly 4:00 PM.

Teen Central Songwriter's Battle Royale



Teen Central @ Phoenix Library is having a Songwriting Contest, any teen can compete!!! From 12/4 until 12/17 you can come to Teen Central and work on your song. There will be a Song Showcase and Instrument Drive Collection on 12/18 from 2:00-4:00 pm. There are prizes for winners, check out the link below for more details!!!

BEAMZ Instrument Drive Support Show



Jerry Riopelle (BEAMZ Creator and Rock/blues musician, producer & composer) is playing a special show at the Rock Star Gallery to support Ear Candy's Instrument Drive. The Gallery is a donation site and one of the coolest places to experience Rock N Roll Window Shopping in the world!!! Donate an instrument you haven't played in a couple of years and enjoy the complimentary environmentally pleasing ambiance!!! In other words, it's FREE, donations gladly accepted!!!

North Scottsdale Chamber 2009 Partner Charities Event



We are honored to have been selected as one of the 2009 Partner Charities with the North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. This special event celebrates Ear Candy, ChildHelp and Scottsdale Police Officers Association as the 2009 Partner Charities. Food and 1 drink are free with an instrument or toy donation. A $20 admission fee for empty handed attendees. Event runs from 5:00 till 7:00 PM.

Ear Candy Instrument Drive Kick-Off Concert



Hard Rock Cafe is hosting the launch of Ear Candy's Instrument Drive On Friday, December 5th in Downtown Phoenix. Bands laying down epic sets will be: Random Karma, The Preserve, BS (AC/DC Tribute Band) & the ROWYCO All-Stars featuring members of Guns N Roses and Quiet Riot!!! Fender Guitars will be hosting a Rock Band Stage out of a the back of a car, you have to check this out!!! This event has limited capacity and WILL SELL OUT!!! Tickets are $25 @ the door. Sorry kids, the event is 21 and over.

A Night at The Clarendon



This exclusive event at Hotel Clarendon in downtown Phoenix will include Appetizers, First-Class Raffle Items, Fabulous Roof-Top Views and Art from the Competition for Artists with Disabilities. Event organized and supported by the Greater Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Time 7:00 to 10:00 PM. PRE-SALE CLOSED, Tickets still avaialble at the door!!!

A Night for the Lost Boys



A slick event at the SIX Lounge supporting the Lost Boys. The night will feature runway shows, raffle, auction, champagne, and a whole lot of fun. Event activities begin at 8, dancing kicks off around 10 pm. Come check it out!!!

Humanity Rocks Concert



Ear Candy is supporting a Humanity Rocks Concert at the Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown Phoenix featuring Steve McCarty of Steve Miller Band fame and some impressive special guests! It's an extra special show because it falls on the International Day of Peace and is a benefit to Starshine Academy, an amazing International Charter School changing the face of education, based here in Phoenix!!! Here's the COOL thing about the show, it's going to be broadcasted all over the WORLD on VBN.TV!!!

Trey's Treasure Chest For Hope



Pre-Sale Tickets are no longer avialble. Tickets are still available for purchase at the Registration Table of the event!!!! Ear Candy is proud to support Trey's Treasure Chest for Hope's 1st Annual Fundraiser. Join us for an evening filled with fun, food, 100+ great silent and live auction items, a 50/50 raffle and a sense of pride for helping Trey and his family through an incredibly difficult time! All proceeds raised by this event will go to the family to help offset the tremendous medical bills incurred to improve Trey’s quality of life. Reception and Silent Auction begin at 6:00, Dinner served at 7:30

Y Fest



A festival organized by New Global Citizens and Ear Candy celebrating Generation Y's ability to change the world. Featuring youth performers, youth-led projects and opportunities for young people to tackle the greatest challenges faced by communities around the world!!! 11 AM to 2 PM...FREE EVENT!!!!

World Webinar Network -



The World Webinar Network are hosting monthly seminars down the street at SkySong and then celebrating with some Ear Candy at Club Mardi Gras. Local Music, Great Drink Specials, Come On!!! Check out the seminar details at: http://worldwebinarnetwork.com. Doors at 6, Music at 7. Tickets for non-seminar attendees are $5 at the door!!

WET



This Charity Concert/Fashion Show will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation via the 2008 AZ Finest Honorees. Event will take place at Hotel Indigo in Old Town Scottsdale and will feature fashion from Phoenix Fashion Week and Peter Kent Handbags. Entertainment will be provided the PJ's and DJ Wyatt. Tickets are $30 for Women and $50 for Men.

MyFest



A Youth Based Music, Art and Entertainment Festival presented by MY LIFE (Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment). Thousands attended this FREE event at Tempe Town Lakes which featured music from local artists, dance troupes, and interactive art. Provided youth of the valley to learn about opportunities to get involved in their community.

Bill Scardina Foundation



Charity Rock Concert took place at Exotic Home furniture store and showcased music from rock/blues outfit 74th Street and benefited the Bill Scardina Foundation and Ear Candy Productions. The event featured local celebrities from the Mayor of Scottsdale to Radio Personalities.
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