What's on Tap for Tonight's First Friday: What Laura, Train Tracks, and More

What Laura Says is scheduled to perform tonight at Holgas.

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Don't be ashamed if you did, since January's edition of the monthly art walk extravaganza fell on New Years Day, which meant a lot of folks stayed at home dealing with a hangover rather than perusing pulchritudinous paintings and photographs. As a result of this scheduling snafu (not to mention some rather chilly weather), the streets of Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue were much emptier than usual.

That won't be the case at tonight's First Friday, as we're expecting downtown Phoenix galleries and venues to be packed to the rafters.

Since Lilia "Arty Girl" Menconi already briefed y'all for the onslaught of art that will be present, here's a look at some of the musical acts, bands, and DJs who will be plying their trade for your enjoyment.

ROOSEVELT ROW:

Afida's Hair Culture
116 East Roosevelt Street
DJ Tony Culture will be spinning reggae, dancehall, and old-school music starting at 8 p.m. Call 602-258-4992.

Art Institute Concert Stage
Roosevelt & 7th streets
A triumvirate of PHX rock and pop bands perform at this street-side stage. Buskin Cuffs is first, followed by Captain Squeegee, and Westcott Avenue, 7 p.m.

Conspire
901 North Fifth Street
Djentrification hits the turntables. 7 p.m. Call 602-237-5446.

Historic Heritage Square
113 North Sixth Street
The Shizz continues its First Friday music series, with this month's edition featuring The Whisperlights, Former Friends of Young Americans, and Emperors of Japan. 6 p.m.

Holgas
821 North Third Street
Radio Phoenix presents its monthly local showcase with performances by Tugboat, Race You There, What Laura Says, and others. 7 p.m.

Just Breathe
828 North Second Street
Flautist Sherry Finzer performs at this downtown "wellness sanctuary." 7 p.m. Call 602-256-1400.

Kitchen Sink Studios
828 North 3rd Street
Folk-acoustic artist Zella Day will be featured. 7 p.m. Call 602-258-3150.

Nine|05
905 North Fourth Street
The DJ combo of Rhythmtank and DJ Proppa Villain will be in the mix. 8 p.m. Call 602-254-6424.

Revolver Records
918 North Second Street
Outside the store you'll find the musicians of Earthmen and Strangers, Pigeon Religion, and Cultura Libertaria doing their thing. 7 p.m. Call 602-795-4980.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
100 West Roosevelt Street
The Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale offers a free rehearsal session that's open to the public. 6:30 p.m. Call 602-254-7126.

UM Gallery
909 North Fifth Street
The DJs of Universatile Music will be on the wheels of steel on the porch while new art hangs in the gallery. 6 p.m.