August 25, 2024, 1:30 p. m.
The Gin Blossoms perform at halftime of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the LA Clippers and Phoenix Suns at the Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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BY BAILEY LEASURE
PHOENIX — Late ’80s rock band and Arizona band Gin Blossoms will headline the new Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert this fall.
The new festival will take place at Gilbert Regional Park on October 12 and run from 2 p. m. at nine at night
Originally from Tempe, Gin Blossoms rose to fame with hits such as “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Road,” and “Found Out About You. “The band last played in Arizona at Extra Innings in March, according to Setlist. fm.
Other artists at the festival are coming up with High 90’s and The Black Moods.
Tickets for young people under 12 years old are free. The cheapest tickets for the rest of the attendees are $25 for general admission.
Cabana package tickets are $800 and come with a cabana with a seating deck, 8 adult passes, two VIP parking passes, and bar service.
In addition to the festival’s musical acts, the festival will feature a variety of food trucks serving barbecue, burgers, pretzels, tapas, ice cream and boiled corn.
Alcohol will be allowed at the festival to attendees over the age of 21 with valid identification.
Parking will be available on site and will be open until 1:30 p. m. Payment must be made by credit or debit card.
More about the festival is online.