New Arizona two-day country music event lineup announced

Harold’s Cave Creek Coral has been serving diners and live music fans for nearly one hundred years. A new Arizona-based production company is hosting a two-day music event on October 3 and 4 to kick off the venue’s 90th anniversary celebration.

The fest, Harold's 90 Year Celebration, will feature a lineup of country music heavy hitters, including platinum recording artist Rodney Atkins and Brian Kelley, the Florida part of the Grammy-nominated band Florida Georgia Line, who has released three solo albums. Kianna Martinez, Josh Roy, Austin Burke and Laura Walsh are also scheduled to perform.

Moonlit Nites is the new company behind this festival, but in this case, ‘new’ refers more to the types of events than the amount of experience. One of the people behind this business is Thomas Turner, the founder of Relentless Beats, the production company behind tons of EDM events, from one-night shows to massive festivals like Better Together and Goldrush.

“Moonlit Nites is a brand that we have been discussing for many years,” said Thomas Turner, Founder of Relentless Beats, in a statement about the upcoming festival. “I’ve been listening to country music with my dad my whole life, and Arizona has such a rich history with country and western music — it’s part of the soul of this place. With Moonlit Nites, we’re not just honoring that legacy, we’re breathing new life into it. These shows are about more than just the music — they’re about creating unforgettable memories, bringing people together, and throwing one hell of a party under the stars.”
Harold's is a Cave Creek institution, a landmark with a history that unveils itself as soon as you enter the door. From its authentic rustic style to walls covered in photos of celebrities in movies filmed there, it's a spot with energy built on a foundation of memories.

In addition to food menus with breakfast through dinner options, live music is integral to what guests can feast on, from local bands like Mogollon to national acts like Craig Morgan and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. Over the years, Harold's has expanded its outdoor venue to accommodate these larger groups. Harold's also prides itself on being one of the most 'well-known bars in the Steeler Nation,' referring to rabid Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Their game day crowds are known to tear it up as much as their honky-tonk lovers do on the dance floor. Whatever is happening at Harold's, its heartbeat is constantly pounding at a rapid pace.

The team at Moonlit Nites says Harold's is the perfect place for this festival.

"We couldn’t imagine a better place to kick off our first official Moonlit Nites party than Harold’s — an iconic venue that embodies the spirit of country music and the American Southwest, with a history as rich as the genre itself. We’re very excited to welcome nationally touring country stars Rodney Atkins and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, alongside some of Arizona’s rising talent, as they represent the timelessness of country music,” says Dylan Arndt, Moonlit Nites’ director of brands and marketing.

Tickets for Harold's Cave Creek Corral's 90th anniversary celebration with Moonlit Nites go on sale Friday, August 15, at 10 a.m. MST. General admission tickets start at $37, and standing and seated VIP tickets start at $99 plus applicable fees.