Saturday, March 23 | 5 – 9:45 p.m. | Village Green
Headliner: Kool & the Gang | Opening act: The Black Hole

Wristbands required – Open to Verrado residents only – Wristbands won’t be available to reserve after March 17 — no exceptions.

Wristbands must be picked up in advance and will not be available at the concert site.

This year it’s time to boogie on down to Verrado’s Village Green on Main St to dance your a– off with the iconic Kool & The Gang.  If disco is/was your thing, then you’ll have a blast this year.  So, put on your dancing shows and disco on down to dance the night away when they take the stage on Saturday, March 23!

Concert schedule:

• 5 – 9:30 p.m. | Beer, seltzer & mixed drinks available for purchase
• 6 – 6:30 p.m. | 80’s-themed contests
• 7:15 – 8:10 p.m. |The Black Hole
• 8:30 – 9:45 p.m. |Kool & the Gang

There won’t be children’s activities at the concert.

Food Trucks: (List subject to change)

• Rocco’s Cheesesteaks – Cheesesteaks
• Burgers Amore – Burgers, American, Comfort Food
• Arizona Arctic Son – Shaved Ice, Drinks
• Leyva’s Tacos – Mexican
• Frosty Frenzy Cupcakes – Deserts
• Cutie’s Lemonade – Juices, Vegan’s, Deserts
• Lobstar – Seafood, Coastal, American
• K-Star BBQ – AMerican, BBQ
• All Cooped Up in AZ – American, Comfort Food, Wraps
• Papa’s Pizza – Pizza
• Streat Gyro – Mediterranean, Greek

Concert FAQs

• Is the Concert on Main Street a family friendly event?  There won’t be children’s activities at the Concert, so we encourage you to leave the kids at home and make it a date night or a night with your neighborhood friends without the kids.
• Do I need to register for the Concert on Main Street if I live in Verrado? Yes, you must register to reserve your wristbands before the cut off date (TBD). Wristbands are required to enter the concert (for those 3 years and older) and are only available for Verrado residents. Each Verrado household is allowed to reserve up to 6 wristbands; duplicate requests won’t be honored.
• Why is registration required for the Concert on Main Street?  Due to the popularity of this event, limited space in the event venue, and the rapid growth of the community, registration is required to ensure only Verrado residents are attending. When an event has higher attendance than anticipated, it can greatly affect event safety. We want to be well prepared, and we want all residents to have a safe and enjoyable experience.
• What if I need more than 6 concert wristbands for my household? If your immediate household (those living in your Verrado home) is more than 6 people and thus you need more than 6 wristbands, email Verrado Assembly to request additional wristbands. Attendance is limited to Verrado residents only.
• What if I do not register before registration closes?  If you didn’t reserve concert wristbands by the cut off date, you won’t be able to attend the Concert on Main Street (but you can still hear the music anywhere nearby).
• When can I pick up my wristbands?  You can pick up your pre-reserved wristbands at The Center on Main during March 18-19 before 9 pm.
• What if I’m not able to pick up my wristbands during the designated dates/times?  If you’re not able to pick up your wristbands during the pick-up period, you can pick up your concert wristbands between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 23 at the northeast concert entrance (The Center on Main parking lot/West Sentinel Drive). Be prepared to wait in line if you choose this pick-up option. You cannot pick up carnival wristbands at the concert.
• Can I set up chairs or reserve a spot on the Village Green?  Residents may only place chairs in advance. Be advised that the Verrado Community Association and Verrado Assembly are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Any items other than chairs (bags, ice chests, etc.) will be removed and held at The Center on Main for you to claim after the event. Your chair may be relocated if it blocks event space or the ADA path.

• What else do I need to know?  
  • Special needs accommodations: An ADA seating area will be provided. Ask staff where it is located upon entry.
  • Food & beverages: No outside food or beverages are allowed, other than sealed water or soda bottles. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including alcohol (beer, seltzer and mixed drinks) for those 21+ with a valid ID.
  • What not to bring: No weapons. Glass is prohibited in the event area; residents will be asked to dispose of or remove any glass items before entering. Coolers, bags, etc. are subject to search.
  • Facility closures: The Center on Main will be closed on March 4, including the parking lot.
  • Street closures: Several streets around Main Street and the Village Green will be closed on March 23 from 5 a.m. to midnight. Do not leave vehicles parked on the street in these areas overnight on March 22 to avoid possible delays in event set up and staging.

About Kool & the Gang:

Kool & the Gang, officially launched in 1969, after performing for five years under various band titles, has influenced the music of three generations and, at the age of 49, the band has become true recording industry legends.

Thanks to iconic songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums.

From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. A reviewer recently called their performance “a 24-karat show” and every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a non-stop schedule of shows across the globe.

More information about Kool & the Gang can be found on their website at https:www.koolandthegang.com

About Black Hole:

The Black Hole is an explosive, local blues rock band hailing from Phoenix, AZ. Known for their showmanship, the band has won the hearts of fans of all ages worldwide. Blues Break Magazine notes that the band is encompassed by “a rhythm section so dense and tight that they form a black hole of sound from which light can not escape.”

They have sold out entire tours in the USA, South America, and Europe, have released three records, and have played with some of the biggest bands in modern music. In 2017, the rhythm section served as a backing band for blues icon Carvin Jones. In 2022, they partnered with 23-year-old guitar virtuoso Connor Kelly to form The Black Hole. Carvin Jones considers Connor Kelly “the future of the blues.” Chicago Blues Magazine continues the “must-see” buzz by calling the group “unique and exciting performers that make the blues feel dangerous again.”