We’re just two days away from Scottsdale’s most-anticipated dance event, Sound Wave Block Party 2013. With three separate areas of sound, the grounds might be a little daunting. We want to make your experience a little easier to navigate and ensure you don’t get lost while dancing the day and night away. Keep track of what stage all your favorite artists are performing at and when with this ultra-convenient site map and artist schedule that you can view below!
Sound Wave Block Party is just days away now. Whether you’re traveling to Scottsdale, AZ by plane, train, or automobile, you’ll probably want to know how to get to the party. It can be hard navigating a city you aren’t familiar with, so to save you some time and trouble, here is a quick reference guide so you can arrive to the Sound Wave Block Party on time and worry-free.
The Sound Wave Festival takes new form as a downtown Scottsdale block party. Sound Wave Block Party will be located in Old Town Scottsdale between Indian Plaza Rd. and Saddlebag Trail, South of Camelback Rd., including inside MÄÂyÄ Day + Nightclub and W Scottsdale. Doors will open to MÄÂyÄ Day + Nightclub and W Scottsdale at 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM to guests 21+. The street and main stage will open to guests 18+ at 2:00 PM and will close at 11:00 PM.
Address: E Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Whether you’re a resident of the city or a Scottsdale newcomer, we don’t want you guys to stress about traveling or lodging – especially if you’re on vacation. So to make your lodging search a little bit easier, we’ve partnered with the internationally known W Scottsdale.
Address: 7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Exclusive package for Sound Wave Attendees at W Scottsdale:
Use code ‘SOUNDWAV’ and book your room today and get ready for the best block party yet!
Sound Wave fans can enjoy free parking lots and free parking along the streets of N Civic Center Plaza, N 75th St, Stetson Ave, E 6th Ave, and E Shoeman Ln. There will also be a paid valet service on N Wells Fargo Ave. Reference the parking map below.
Sound Wave Block Party is just days away and as the excitement builds, we are thrilled to announce that pioneering DJ and producer Mark Farina will be performing at the W Scottsdale stage at 2:00 PM this Saturday, September 21st.
Born in Chicago, the birthplace of house music, Mark developed a taste for the genre at an early age. Though he’s been touring around the world since 1989, it wasn’t until the early 90’s that Mark would begin to grow and hone in on his trademark style, Mushroom Jazz. A downtempo mixture of acid jazz, funk, disco and hip hop, when Mark first showcased this style to the main rooms in Chicago, he was demoted to the side room for playing too many Martin Luther King Jr. samples.
Mushroom Jazz, would later grow a legendary, cult-like following for Mark, as he would often DJ his two favorite styles (mushroom jazz and house) in separate rooms at the same party. Ranked as one of the top DJ’s in the world by URB, MUZIK, and BPM Magazine, seasoned veterans and newcomers all flock to his Mark’s house sets, which are always brimming with funky rhythms and chunky bass lines. Join us in welcoming the self-professed “modern-day traveling minstrel,” Mark Farina to Sound Wave 2013. Tickets are still available, so grab yours today!
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Producer, DJ and Sound Wave talent Treasure Fingers far from a new name is the music industry. Before he was pounding out innovative (and highly requested) remixes and original tracks, Ashley Jones racked up over a decade’s worth of experience as part of the legendary drum and bass outfit, Evol Intent. As Treasure Fingers, he’s found a way to blend his assortment of influences into a signature sound that’s filled with detailed bass lines, glitchy, gritty synth melodies, and party-ready drum layers.
Hailing from Oklahoma, Atlanta-based Jones found his love of music at a fairly early age, “I started really young about 12 or 13 years old, with just a 4track, drum machine and whatever else I could find that made noise. Mostly hip hop stuff, but that transformed into trip hop and IDM, then drum and bass, house and whatever else came along. Probably my earliest influences to actually start producing were all the west coast rap dudes – Dre, Ant Banks, DJ Quik, etc. As far as dance music goes, I’d say Armand Van Helden, Thomas Bangalter, Bob Sinclar, Photek, Ed Rush & Optical, Technical Itch have been some of my inspirations.”
The world first saw the name Treasure Fingers with his debut in 2008 with “Cross The Dancefloor” on Fool’s Gold Records. The catchy, vocoder-laced two-step was an instant classic and received support from artists like Erick Morillo, Pete Tong and Annie Mac. “It started out as just an instrumental filter disco house type track. Then one day I decided to try to put vocals on it. The next day I thought it might be cool to have some girl vocals responding back to my male vocals. The overall production is pretty simple, just a clean kind of poppy track. There’s a sample in there (the filtered disco part during the first breakdown), but I played the rest of the synths, bass, drums and built the track up around the sample just in case we couldn’t get it cleared. Luckily, it got cleared and I’m blown away at how well the song as done thus far.”
After the dust settled from his massive debut, Jones kept the momentum going with his Lift Me EP on the revered Defected imprint and the with the popular track “Keep Up” which featured Haley Small. Outside of his stellar originals, Jones is a highly sought after remixer, providing his edit chops for artists like Avicii, Chromeo, Empire of the Sun, Kid Cudi and James Curd – the remix for the latter went to #1 on the Beatport Club chart. An enduring favorite on Hype Machine, Jones keeps a busy worldwide touring schedule joining greats like Fake Blood, A-Trak, Laidback Luke, Felix da Housecat and Benny Benassi on the road.
Armed with an arsenal of fresh ideas and all-around good vibes, we’re excited to have Treasure Fingers join the roster for Sound Wave Block Party. Performing at W Scottsdale’s WET Deck at 10:30 PM, grab your tickets while you still can before the show on Saturday, September 21st!
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Sound Wave Block Party artist Danny Avila may be a relative newcomer to the industry, but he is certainly leading the pack of dance music’s next generation of talent. We’re not sure what it is that breathes life into his performances, but one thing’s for sure – his sets set him apart from the competition.
Though his father was and is an interior designer for many of the world’s most famous nightclubs, this young Spaniard discovered dance music all on his own. “I discovered my passion for music, especially electronic music, when I was 12 years old on my own. The fact that my father was designing clubs and hotels in Marbella helped me because his friends who owned the clubs let me into their DJ booth while DJ’s like Fedde Le Grand, Axwell, Erick Morillo and many more were performing. That’s how I had my first contact with big artists and I knew that I wanted to be one of them in the future.”
But Danny didn’t just stumble on to music or DJing, “Actually it was not something that I just decided one day. I started DJing in Marbella when I was 12 years old so it’s always been something that I’ve loved doing from a very early age. But even before I started DJing, I played the piano when I was younger, so my life has always revolved around music in one way or another.”
Danny first came to our attention in 2011 with his big-room debut smash single, “Breaking Your Fall.” Out on the revered Big Beat Records when he was just 16, the Spanish prodigy won the ‘Best Newcomer DJ’ at the prestigious Vicious Music Awards that same year and it has been nothing but a string of successes after that. “Breaking Your Fall” led to Danny being highlighted by music industry bible, Billboard in their “21 Under 21: Ones to Watch 2012” list, as well as MTV and Dancing Astronaut’s respective ‘Ones To Watch’ lists, showing his ability to be loved by both the mainstream and underground audiences.
Now at the age of 18, Danny has a long list of accolades that far exceeds his years. He is the youngest artist to hold a residency in Las Vegas since the city’s founding, as well as being the youngest prime-time DJ on SiriusXM with his show, Ready to Jump – an opportunity that Danny is still excited about. “I played in Ibiza with Tiësto last summer, and the SiriusXM guys were there, and they saw me playing and liked my stuff. So we came out with the idea for some energetic stuff like ‘Get Ready to Jump’ and Jump More, and we did one show in the first week, and everyone loved it. For me it’s a plus, because everyone is doing these radio shows on SiriusXM, but it’s great, I love it. And honestly, it takes me so many hours and so much time to look for the new music. I’m always wanting new mash ups, especially for the radio show. It’s great because it gives people another way to know about my music.”
Having played on the main stage of some of the most notable festivals all before his 18th birthday, Danny has rapidly become one of the industry’s heavyweights. Known for his innate track selections, every Danny Avila set is exploding with energy. So to answer your question, Danny, yes. We are ready to jump. Come jump with us when Danny Avila takes the stage at the Sound Wave Block Party Festival on September 21st. Buy your tickets today!
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In four days, we will meet in the streets of Scottsdale for the return of Sound Wave Block Party. Since we’ll be dancing all day September 21st to artists like Tiësto, Porter Robinson, Danny Avila and Amtrac, chances are we’re gonna work up quite an appetite – dancers cannot live on groove alone. With that in mind, we are thrilled to announce that Sushi Roku will be an official artist food sponsor at this year’s event!
Sushi Roku blends traditional Japanese cuisine with a chic, swanky vibe perfect to keep the night going. Open before, during and after Sound Wave, you can grab a freshly prepared hand roll from Roku’s Yatai cart on the grounds of Sound Wave, or step away from the amazing music to dine inside. Incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America and Europe into edible works of art, Sushi Roku will be the go-to place to dine for artists and guests at Sound Wave this year.
Be sure to stop by Sushi Roku during Sound Wave 2013!
Has Ramen become your breakfast, lunch and dinner? Is going to the mall considered a luxury? Sounds like you may have a case of the college blues.
The (college) struggle is real. You may enter class with an open mind, but you probably enter the weekend with a closed wallet. We know what you’re going through, and we believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice fun because you’re low on funds.
So for today only, we are offering everyone under the age of 20 the chance to join us on the dance floor at Sound Wave Block Party for $20 off the advertised price! You read right. Save $20 off entry for Scottsdale’s anticipated block party event for anyone under 20. Enjoy the sounds of Tiësto, Porter Robinson and more for less!
Hurry! There are a limited number of tickets available for this offer. So buy your reduced tickets right now and save!
Sound Wave Block Party is just a week away, and in preparation for this upcoming event, we have a few ticket reminders to make sure you have a fun and carefree experience as we take our music to the streets!
If you haven’t bought your tickets to the festival yet, don’t fret! Online ticket sales will continue on through to the day of the event. Please beware of frauds and scalpers.
Do not buy tickets from scalpers. Beware of frauds. Assure your admission into the event by buying your ticket from an authorized ticket outlet. Sound Wave music festival will take place rain or shine. All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance, however acts are subject to change without notice. Guard your tickets carefully – just like cash! Buy early and save! Prices will increase and tickets may sell out as allotments run out.
General Admission 18+ tickets provide access to the main stage from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM and vendor village.
General Admission 21+ tickets provide entrance into Sound Wave Events at MÄÂyÄ Day + Nightclub and W Scottsdale from 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM and access to the main stage, vendor village and outside bar areas from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
MÄÂyÄ Day + Nightclub and W Scottsdale reserve the right to charge an additional fee to enter based on capacity after 7:00 PM.
Go everywhere and anywhere, no lines – NO BS! Guaranteed entrance into Sound Wave Events at MÄÂyÄ Day + Nightclub and W Scottsdale from 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Access to main stage and vendor village from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to handle situations that may arise due to capacity at our discretion to ensure the safety and integrity of the event and it’s patrons. The F.U. Band does not grant you access to behind the DJ at MÄÂyÄ Day + Nightclub.
Sound Wave Block Party artist Amtrac a.k.a. Caleb Cornett found himself heavily influenced by music at an early age. Born and raised in Morehead, a small town in eastern “bluegrass” Kentucky, Caleb spent his early childhood playing on a small keyboard and strumming notes on his guitar. While playing these instruments, Caleb discovered that music could be his own form of self-expression. “I was big into Chemical Brothers and Prodigy in middle school, and being raised on the likes of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin – everything kind of just came together, I guess.”
Caleb’s Amtrac alias first started gaining some media attention after remixing the likes of Metric, Chromeo, Apparat, Treasure Fingers and The Beach Boys. His first music video, “Came Along,” debuted on MTV’s Clubland in October 2011. “I’ve been very blessed to be doing what I’m doing. The MTV stuff is still kind of crazy, seeing my shit on national TV is something I never thought would happen, but I’m proud to be one of the few that have their music on that channel these days.”
After he completed the title track, the album’s shape began to take form. “How I’ve came along is kind of, from where I started to where I am now. I’ve been into hip-hop, experimental electronic music, the house scene with Miami. Everything kind of comes full circle. Putting this album together is kind of all that defined – how I came along.” Came along indeed. His debut long player shows off his unique instrumental dexterity incorporating his bluegrass upbringing into his style of music. “First and foremost I love organic sounds so much that I will always try to incorporate it all into one package.”
Currently, you can catch the name Amtrac on the tracklist for Kaskade‘s latest remix project for the song “Atmosphere.” For the remix, Amtrac trims the original’s stringed-prog layers that Kaskade intensified around the vocals. Still creating the same urgency as the original, we love that Amtrac made Kaskade’s vocals the forefront of the re-edit.
So what can we expect when Amtrac performs at Sound Wave this year? A blend of live show and a DJ set that features everything from keyboards, laptops and perhaps even a cover song or two, “I like the versatility of a live set, when you listen to my record it’s like a head phone record, but when you come see me live, it’s going to have that raw energy.”
Come get some raw energy, when Amtrac makes his way to Scottsdale to perform at the Sound Wave Block Party on Saturday, September 21st. Tickets are still available, so grab yours today!
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Sound Wave Block Party talent Brazzabelle, known to her family as Brittney Bowles, has always been interested in a variety of musical genres. Listening to bands like 311 and The Offspring, she would eventually discover dance music in her teens, “When I was 14, I started getting into dance music but none of my peers were really into it except for the four ravers I had at my high school whom wore candy jewelry and huge parachute pants.” Though she enjoyed listening to music, her love of learning how to play/make it came softly, “My parents always forced me to be involved in music and sports activities. I went to piano lessons at this woman’s house that had 15 cats. I hated it. I felt piano was kind of a dorky instrument at the time and after two years of lessons my mom finally let me quit but said, ‘You’ll thank me someday for making you take these lessons.’ She was right. After that I had a bass guitar for four months, traded it in for classical guitar lessons, which I eventually quit as well. Even though I never really got dialed into it, these things all lead to the basic understanding of composition, which I find to be a real help today.”
Brazzabelle started DJing and producing in 2010 and by 2011, she already had debut release “Break Your Body” under her belt. Her success since has been somewhat of a ripple affect as she has earned residencies with several of the West Coast’s most prestigious nightclubs and has been named one of 944 Magazine‘s “Leading Woman in Nightlife. Playing alongside names like Calvin Harris and Laidback Luke, Brazzabelle has made quite an impression among some heavyweights in dance music. Martin Solveig said at a show, “Brazzabelle opened for me tonight, but in two years I’ll be opening for her.”
Following the success of “Break Your Body,” Brazzabelle has released a steady stream of mixtapes, two EP’s, including the single “Drop The Beat” featuring Zashanel and remixed Gentlemen Hall’s hit track “Take Me Under.” Recently grabbing some studio time with gLAdaitor, the two released a free download of their rework of TLC’s classic track, “No Scrubs.”
Still honing in on what her true sound is, we’re excited to see what the future holds for this rising new talent. To quote her, “It will always be unique to Brazzabelle.” Come break ya body with Brazzabelle when she performs at Sound Wave Block Party 2013. Tickets are available, so grab yours before it’s too late.
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