RED DIRT SEASON IS BACK AGAIN, AND THIS YEAR WE'RE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF CONCERTS!

Join us at the beautiful Posse Grounds Pavilion every Friday evening in May for an incredible array of great acts! 2026 is our 10th year of Red Dirt Concerts, and to celebrate we've added an all-day festival to extend the fun! Enjoy 5 acts, food trucks, a beer garden and free raffle prizes at our Red Dirt Fest 10-Year Celebration on Saturday, May 30th!

Check out all the great Spring Acts:

Runaway Fire with Satellite Eclipse

Satellite Eclipse is a rising youth rock band from Prescott Valley AZ, made up of teenage musicians Alex, Els, Annie, and June. What started as jam sessions between friends quickly evolved into a powerful sound fueled by passion, creativity, and a love of rock music.

Their energy and chemistry on stage set them apart, drawing in crowds at local shows and online with their exciting original songs and fresh new takes on covers. Known for their tight grooves, soaring vocals, and electrifying performances, Satellite Eclipse is making their mark as one of the most exciting young bands in the quad-city area.

The band is currently writing and recording original music while continuing to connect with fans through live performances and social media. With friendship at their core and music as their driving force, Satellite Eclipse is just getting started — and they’re ready to take their sound as far as it will go.

Runaway Fire is an original rock n’ roll band delivering a unique and refreshingly modern sound. Their music blends high-energy, uplifting moments with emotional depth, creating a dynamic and diverse live experience. At the center of it all is Mike, an electrifying front man whose powerhouse voice and stage presence are impossible to ignore. On keys, Marci adds a layer of beauty and grace, bringing balance and texture to the band’s sound. Behind them, the rhythm section—Ian and Chase—stay tightly locked in, providing a steady, driving foundation that keeps everything moving. Together, Runaway Fire delivers a passionate, engaging performance that leaves a lasting impression every time they take the stage.

Friday, May 8    5-8pm   
Scandalous Hands with Somebody's Weirdo

Somebody’s Weirdo is a Sedona-based cover band bringing the best of the ‘80s and ‘90s back to life with energy, personality, and a genuine love for the music. Though new to the local performance scene, the band has long been part of the audience—soaking in the spirit of live music at events like the Red Dirt Concert Series for years before stepping onto the stage themselves. Now, they’re ready to deliver a fun, nostalgic set packed with familiar hits and feel-good vibes that are sure to get the crowd singing along.

Scandalous Hands has performed across the Southwest for 10 years. Collectively, the band encompasses nearly a century of experience as full-time working musicians. The band’s repertoire draws inspiration from the precision of the best studio bands of the 60s and 70s, as well as the explosiveness of the best live-touring bands of the same era. Frequently covered bands include The Beatles, Allman Brothers Bans, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, and The Band.

Friday, May 15    5-8pm   
The Irie with Nubian Fyah

Nubian Fyah plays a versatile Rabbadon Reggae style music that features spoken word lyrication all nestled in rich beats. Bigdajul and his business partner Shanikeys are the visionaries of the group. Bigdajul, originally from Guinea, West Africa brings to the group his smooth lyrical contributions in English, French, and several African languages. Shanikeys provides the musical composition for the group with her contributions of Keyboards, Guitar, and Drums. On the drum kit, Nate provides a high-quality drum set beats, with a bottom provided by Micah laying down a steady bassline. Brian’s sweet melodies tickling those guitar strings and Jonathan sharing his expertise with some Congas and full percussion instrumentation. Nubian Fyah has been known to host regular reggae nights in the Phoenix valley, bringing a soothing, uplifting message that encourages positive thinking and empowerment.

The Irie are a fast-rising reggae-pop band known for their vibrant sound and high-energy performances. They first broke through with their 2021 EP Can’t Get Enough, which landed on Billboard and Apple Music charts, and have since completed multiple national tours, a Mexico run, and mainstage festival appearances. In 2025, their single Sunday Afternoon earned the Hollywood Independent Music Award for Best Reggae Song, cementing their place as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. With fresh collaborations featuring The Elovators and Katastro, The Irie continue to expand their reach and bring feel-good island vibes to fans across the country. 

Friday, May 22    5-8pm   
The Kyle Benedict Band and Carol Pacey & The Honey Shakers

The Kyle Benedict Band delivers a mix of classic country tunes with some rock influence. Audiences can expect a blend of timeless favorites and newer tracks that capture that traditional country feel. The sound brings generations together and keeps the dance floor moving.

KBB began as the house band at The Museum Club in Flagstaff, AZ. The band spent years playing at the historic country music venue on Route 66, honoring the roadhouse tradition of live country music and dancing. Today, they continue to carry that honky-tonk spirit to stages across the region.

Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers, established in 2011, have carved out a distinctive place in the Phoenix music scene with their upbeat, catchy songwriting, big vocals, and driving instrumentation. Their unique blend of styles earned them the self-described genre “Americana-thrash-pop,” a fitting label for their energetic and memorable sound.

Fronted by Carol Pacey, whose influences span country, rock, pop, and punk, the band thrives on audience connection, feeding off the energy of crowds who sing and dance along. Guitarist Andy Borunda, a longtime Arizona musician, brings a dynamic, self-taught style shaped by classic rock greats, while drummer Steve lays down a powerful, groove-driven foundation informed by decades of experience across genres.

Rounding out the group is bassist Brian, a multi-instrumentalist and former frontman whose mix of grit and groove locks seamlessly into the band’s high-energy sound. Together, Carol Pacey & the Honey Shakers deliver an engaging, crowd-driven performance that keeps audiences coming back for more.

Friday, May 29    5-8pm   
Jemini with D.L. Harrison Band

D.L. Harrison is a long time Sedona local performer who will be taking the stage to open and entertain at this final Friday show of the Spring series. 

The Jemini Band is a 5-Piece Power Pop and Dance band playing music from the 70’s to current hit songs today including Classic artists like: Stevie Wonder, Hall and Oates, Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Journey and The Cure, to contemporary artists like Dua Lipa, Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Daft Punk and The Weeknd. Jemini’s Members include Bryan Kuban (Bass) and Jon Leech (Drums) the Rhythm section from the Arizona Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame band “Mogollon”, Julissa Ruth (Lead vocals) Who can be seen regularly Singing and playing piano at Mastro's Dining establishments valley wide. Mr. Skyler Hale on (Guitar, Lead Vocals) and Charlie Kowitt ( Keyboards, Vocals).

Saturday, May 30    1-8pm    Red Dirt Fest 10-Year Celebration
Doyle Figueroa | Cameron Jameson | JAM NOW | Santa Pachita | Low Poly Cactus

Doyle Figueroa is guitarist and singer. Doyle uses a tapping technique inspired by Stanley Jordan to play two guitars at once. One guitar plays bass and harmony while the other plays percussion and melody. Doyle plays a variety of genres and artists including rock, blues, jazz, pop, folk, and a little bit of country and latin music. Some artists Doyle plays include George Benson, Santana, Khruangbin, B.B King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Holly, America, and Chicago along with some original material.

Cameron Jameson is a singer/songwriter musician born and raised here in Flagstaff, Arizona and he has a passion for writing, producing, and performing! At 26 years old he has played music all his life and is now writing acoustic songs about love, life, and his own battles with depression and existentialism. His main inspirations stem from artists like Ed Sheeran, Noah Kahan, and Theo Kandel! He’s released two studio albums with local band “Piso Mojado” and has just released his debut album “Meadows” as a solo artist. He’s now continuing his music career recording and writing for his own projects as well as Arizona locals through his music service business Rosewood Music! His performance on stage is extremely engaging utilizing acoustic instruments and a loop station to create full, energetic songs live on stage!

JAM NOW is a genre-busting pop collective based in Phoenix, Arizona, blending harmonious melodies with a fearless, boundary-pushing sound. The band has shared festival stages with acts like Sublime with Rome, Slightly Stoopid, and the Dirty Heads, building a reputation for high-energy performances and a unifying message. They’ve also recorded in Los Angeles with Jack Johnson’s team, further refining their signature style. This June, JAM NOW returns to LA to work on their next record with Grammy Award-winning producer Robert Carranza, continuing their evolution as one of the Southwest’s most exciting emerging acts.

Santa Pachita is a Tucson-based Latin fusion band blending the vibrant rhythms of salsa, cumbia, ska, and reggae into an energetic, danceable sound. Formed in 2012 by guitarist and songwriter Miguel Reyes, the band draws inspiration from the Mexican rock group Santa Sabina and the legendary healer Doña Pachita. Built from a collective of musicians with diverse backgrounds, Santa Pachita creates a rich, layered style that seamlessly fuses rock with traditional and contemporary Latin influences.

The group features Miguel Reyes on guitar and vocals, alongside Jochen Straub on bass; Joe Withley (“El Profe”) on congas and djembe; Opol Mekkelsen on keyboards; Mateo Pomilia on second guitar; Efren Chavez on timbales; Gabriel Calderon on drum kit; and Bobby Troutman on trombone. Together, they deliver a dynamic live performance driven by rhythm, melody, and an unmistakable groove that keeps audiences moving.

Low Poly Cactus is a jazz-funk band built around playful energy, intricate arrangements, and rhythmically driven improvisation. Inspired by fusion greats like Return to Forever alongside the modern funk of Snarky Puppy and Vulfpeck, Low Poly Cactus lays down infectious grooves while putting connection, momentum, and joy at the center of every show.

Founded by a keyboardist straddling the worlds of jazz & electronic music (PRNDL) and a pun-loving trumpeter/vocalist (Mahealane), LPC delivers colorful, high-energy performances showcasing a variety of musical styles loved by the band. Alongside long-time collaborator & bass virtuoso Johnnie Gilmore, they have built an extended community of Los Angeles musicians to share their freeflowing & joyous music under the Low Poly Cactus banner. Expect soaring melodies, multi-lingual vocal moments, head bopping breakdowns, and fresh takes on some popular tunes you may know!