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Scottsdale Sounds

Local Musician Showcase

2025-06-04 17:30:00 2025-06-04 18:30:00 America/Phoenix Scottsdale Sounds Civic Center Library - Auditorium

Wednesday, June 04
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-04 17:30:00 2025-06-04 18:30:00 America/Phoenix Scottsdale Sounds Civic Center Library - Auditorium

Join us the first Wednesday evening of every month for acoustic music performed by local musicians. Bring the family and enjoy the show!

John LaPorte

Hello, I'm John R. LaPorte; (AKA J.R.) Coffee House Crooner, Bar Room Bard, Tea Room Troubadour, Wine Bar Balladeer, and Meal-Time Minstrel. Retired 20-year Airforce veteran and a self-accompanied vocalist performing a solo acoustic fare presenting an eclectic easy listening mix of folk/folk-rock/pop/soft rock selections from the 50's, 60's, and 70's in the singer-songwriter styles of Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Diamond etc... I create a minimally invasive, easy listening atmosphere, while maintaining sound levels conducive to holding polite conversation. You might not even notice I'm there: but you would miss me if I were gone.

Danthemusician

Through out all the challenges in my life I've always maintained my fierce  love and appreciation for musical performances. I was first struck by the sound of my mother's beautiful voice as she sang while completing various household tasks or driving us to the dentist. My musical stylings range from smooth jazz to funky folk music. I just call it jazz beat. Now I'm pursuing music in earnest. I hope you enjoy the show.

TAGS: | Scottsdale | Music |

Civic Center Library

Phone: 480-312-7323

Opening hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 06 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
Scottsdale
, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-312-7323

About the library

Opened August 30, 1968

103,000 square feet

73 public-use computers

Café

Loft collaborative workspace

The Gallery @ the Library

Scottsdale Heritage Collection

Upcoming events

Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Cancelled
Mon, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Tue, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium

Cancelled
Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Wed, May 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room

Wed, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Sun, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
SHC Program Room

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium,Copper Gallery

Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conversation Space @ the Loft

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Studio Program Space

Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio Program Space

Sun, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Area

Sun, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sky Room

Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Room

Mon, Jun 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Tue, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Tue, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Sky Room

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Sky Room

Tue, Jun 03, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Sky Room

Tue, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Knowasis

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sky Room

Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Classroom @ the Loft

Wed, Jun 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Area

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Sky Room

Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium