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Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre is a staple of the Phoenix concert scene. The outdoor West Valley venue has hosted major shows for decades and still draws top touring acts despite its many name changes.
First opened in 1990 as Desert Sky Pavilion, the 20,000-capacity venue near 83rd Avenue and McDowell Road is Arizona’s largest amphitheatre. It has cycled through several identities, including the unfortunate Ashley Furniture Homestore Pavilion era from 2010 to 2013, while remaining a regular stop for major tours…