Saturday night in downtown Phoenix was alive with sound and feeling as Peach Pit and Briston Maroney brought their co-headlining tour to the Arizona Financial Theatre. From the moment the lights went down, the crowd was all in, and both artists delivered sets that were equal parts heartfelt and electric.
Briston Maroney opened the night with a warm, engaging set framed by a whimsical forest backdrop. The mood felt dreamy and personal, inviting the crowd into his world. It set the tone for a performance that felt intimate and cinematic at once. Throughout his set, Maroney asked the crowd to get louder so he could “feel it,” and the energy in the room continued to rise. At one point, he struck a tree pose while holding a gong in one hand and a triangle in the other, offering a quick and unexpected sound bath that brought laughter and a sense of grounding before diving back into the music. He closed with “Freakin’ Out on the Interstate”, a fan favorite that had the entire room singing as one.
Peach Pit followed with a set full of movement, connection, and pure energy. Their effortless stage presence and playful energy kept things electric. One of the most emotional moments came when they dedicated a song to the band Her’s, who tragically passed away following a show in Phoenix in 2019. The tribute was short but deeply heartfelt, and the audience responded with quiet respect. Ending the night, they slowed things down with their self-titled track “Peach Pit”, letting the final notes drift out gently and leaving the room with a sense of calm and closure.
From spontaneous laughter to moments of reflection, from dancing to full-voiced singalongs, the night delivered something special for everyone in the room. Phoenix showed up ready to feel it all, and the music made sure they did.
