Surprise Events

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LIVE at Asante: The Thomas James Band

From September 17, 2026 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm

Enjoy a relaxed evening of music at LIVE at Asante, a free outdoor performance series at Asante Library for all ages. Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, and settle in for a welcoming night under the open sky.

This event features The Thomas James Band, known for their desert-born Americana sound shaped by classic rock and country soul. Led by songwriter and guitarist Thomas James, the band brings a full, layered performance that feels right at home in an outdoor setting.

In addition to live music, enjoy free, hands-on arts activities provided by Surprise Library and a local food truck.

Come early, get comfortable, and make a night of it — it’s an easy way to connect with your community through music, creativity and shared experience.

This event is rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, it will move indoors.

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Artist Information
https://thethomasjamesband.com/

The Thomas James Band delivers desert-born Americana with the pulse of classic rock and the swagger of a roadside saloon. Led by songwriter and guitarist Thomas James with a cast of talented musicians who add depth and interest to the music. The Thomas James Band rides the line between rock and country soul - music built for the open road and the long way home.

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