The Marana Big PHAT Band will be playing at the Oro Valley Gaslight Music Hall on Thursday May 28th from 6 – 8 pm.
Get ready for a night that explodes with brass, rhythm, nostalgia, and pure musical joy! Southern Arizona’s hottest large ensemble—the Marana Big PHAT Band—storms the stage with an electrifying tribute to the greatest hits of the 1970s, reimagined with the power and sophistication of a full big band.
Formed in 2022, this 20+ piece musical powerhouse has quickly become a must-see act across the region, known for its dynamic arrangements, stellar musicianship, and sheer passion for live performance. Their sound is PHAT in every sense of the word—great, bold, high-energy, and impossible to resist.
From disco grooves that shimmer, to the soulful warmth of folk ballads… from the swagger of funk to the sophistication of jazz… from iconic pop hooks to the soaring force of classic rock—the Marana Big PHAT Band does it all. And for this special show, they’re turning the spotlight squarely onto the decade that changed music forever: the 1970s.
Expect brassy, high-voltage takes on classics by Chicago, Kansas, Styx, Journey, the Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, and more. It’s the music you love—reimagined with bold horn lines, driving rhythms, and the unmistakable, heart-pounding thrill of a big band in full swing.
Whether you’re reliving the soundtrack of your youth or discovering these songs anew, this is a concert experience that invites you to sit back, relax… or jump to your feet and let the music take over.
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the golden era of 1970s music, delivered with the fire, flair, and full-tilt energy of the Marana Big PHAT Band.
Don’t miss it—only at the Oro Valley Gaslight Music Hall! Get your tickets now, before they run out. https://www.gaslightmusichall.com/buy-tickets