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Photos: The inaugural Luna Del Lago music festival brought great tunes and vibes

In its first year, Luna Del Lago delivered great music, stunning lake views and a laid-back atmosphere to northwest Phoenix.

By Jennifer Goldberg

November 7, 2023

Everyone had fun at the Luna Del Lago music festival. Chadwick Fowler

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Music-lovers made the trek to Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant in the far northwest Valley last weekend for the first Luna Del Lago festival, a three-day affair that brought together local and national bands, purveyors of food and drink, vendors and overall good vibes Nov. 3 through 5.

The lake was a scenic backdrop to sets by almost two dozen artists, including Black Joe Lewis, Spafford, Banana Gun, Las Chollas Peligrosas, Fayuca, Sydney Sprague and more.

Here's a look back at the festival.

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Arise Roots brought their American roots reggae sound to the stage on Saturday.

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The crowd enjoyed the festival's laid-back vibes.

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Emily Wolfe wowed the crowd early Friday evening.

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The crowd is captivated by the music as the sun sets behind it.

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Local favorites Wyves delivered a blistering set on Friday.

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The Black Moods drew a big crowd on Friday night.

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Festival-goers got a gorgeous sunset every evening.

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Ballyhoo! got the crowd rocking on Saturday night.

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Spafford closed out the festival on Sunday night.

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