Alejandro Aranda (FKA Scarypoolparty) in Phoenix

Alejandro Aranda, the genre-fluid artist formerly known as Scarypoolparty, brings his immersive sound to Valley Bar in Phoenix. Known for intricate fingerstyle guitar and haunting vocal harmonies, Aranda blends folk, pop, and experimental rock into deeply personal sonic landscapes. He rose to fame as the runner-up on the seventeenth season of American Idol, where he was the only contestant to perform seven original songs.

The evening features special guests Tyler Stone, an indie rock singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, and Ash Pluto. Aranda's live performances are a constant evolution, drawing from his full catalog including his most recent album, Farewell Superstar (2025). Fans can expect a mix of his solo work and perhaps material from his metal band Seven Hours After Violet.

Valley Bar provides an intimate setting for this 21+ show. With Aranda's unique fingerstyle guitar work and stirring vocals, this is a chance to experience an artist who has performed on stages worldwide, from Lollapalooza to Life Is Beautiful, and continues to push musical boundaries.