Performances at Canal Convergence 

The Herberger Stage at Soleri Plaza will host nightly music and spoken word performances during Canal Convergence. Headliners include The Senators, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, Gabriel Bey and Friends, and Jaleo Quartet. The stage is conveniently located within the Beer and Wine Garden. Additionally, Canal Convergence invites local dancers to perform and interact with the artworks.  

Daily Performance Schedule 

All performances at the Herberger Stage unless otherwise noted. 

FRIDAY, NOV. 4  

  • 6–6:10 p.m.: Welcome 
  • 6:15–7:45 p.m.: Thunder Boys (Hopi drummers and singers) 
  • 8:30–9:30 p.m.: The Senators (folk)  

SATURDAY, NOV. 5  

  • 6–6:45 p.m.: Anamieke Quinn (indie/alternative) 
  • 6:45–7:15 p.m. and 8–8:30 p.m. Empyrean by NicoleOlson|MovementChaos (dance), various locations 
  • 7:15–8:15 p.m.: Stanley Serrano Trio (rock)  
  • 8:45–9:45 p.m.: Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra (Afrobeat)  

SUNDAY, NOV. 6  

  • 6–7 p.m.: Nolan McKelvey Trio (Nolangrass)  
  • 7:30–8:45 p.m.: Blues Man Mike and the Blues Review Band (blues)  

MONDAY, NOV. 7  

  • 6–7 p.m.: Eden Cislo (indie folk) 
  • 7:30–8:30 p.m.: Zaylie Windsor (indie pop)  

TUESDAY, NOV. 8  

  • 6–7 p.m.: Steel Dads (Caribbean steel drumming)   
  • 7:30–8:45 p.m.: Keven Peart (jazz/pop)  

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 

  • 6–7 p.m.: A Night of Gathering: Poetry Celebrating Community | Featuring Scottsdale Poet Laureate Lois Roma-Deely, Amber McCrary, and Cynthia Hogue
  • 7:30–8:30 p.m.: AZ BeatLab (interactive performance)  

THURSDAY, NOV. 10  

  • 6–6:45 p.m.: Andres DeBride (indie reggae) 
  • 7:15–8:45 p.m.: The Asim Project (jazz)

FRIDAY, NOV. 11  

  • 6–6:45 p.m.: Alexis Janae (R&B/neo-soul)  
  • 7:15–8:15 p.m.: Victor Caldee & His Cuban Connection (Cuban)
  • 8:30 p.m. Site-specific dance performance by Jukebox Ground, near Immerge Interactive’s Reflections   
  • 8:45–9:45 p.m.: Gabriel Bey and Friends (jazz/funk)

SATURDAY, NOV. 12  

  • 6–6:45 p.m.: Dr. Jesse McGuire (Motown/pop) 
  • 8:15 p.m. Wishful Waters & Starry Nights by NicoleOlson|Movement Chaos (dance), Marshall Way Bridge 
  • 8:30–9:45 p.m.: Jaleo Quartet (Latin)  

SUNDAY, NOV. 13  

  • 6–7 p.m.: Alex Mack (Americana/pop) 
  • 7:30–8:45 p.m.: Pat Roberts and the Heymakers (rockabilly)