Copper Blues at Desert Ridge Marketplace is throwing open its doors again this Friday and Saturday, November 13-14, after a complete renovation that reshaped the North Phoenix entertainment spot from top to bottom. The two-day grand reopening celebration promises live performances, a brand-new food menu, and a refreshed round of cocktails for guests who've been waiting since the venue went dark for construction.
What's New Inside the Revamped Venue
According to Arizona Foothills Magazine, the renovation included redesigned interiors and an updated atmosphere, and guests will find an entirely new food menu when the doors reopen. The venue had listed a closure for renovations dated September 28 at 4 p.m. on its own event page, per Copper Blues Live, marking the start of the work that led to this weekend's unveiling.
Copper Blues operating partner Robby Day said the renovation was designed to retain the music and community the venue is known for while introducing a new menu and experience, the magazine reported. The outlet notes Copper Blues maintains its focus on live music even as the space itself has been reworked, with a refreshed beverage program featuring cocktails, beer and other selections now on offer.
Rock Lobster Headlines a Weekend of Live Music
The reopening weekend will feature performances by Valley bands, and one of the featured acts is Rock Lobster, per the same report. Copper Blues' own event listing describes Rock Lobster as an Arizona cover band specializing in 1980s retro music, calling it the absolute best cover band in the state for that era.
Beyond the music, the celebration will include vendor tastings, opportunities to sample featured beverages, food and cocktails, and additional entertainment throughout the two days. Copper Blues is located at 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix, welcoming guests back with updated interiors, new dining options and continued live entertainment.
A Peek at the New Menu
The Desert Ridge menu includes a tortilla-chip dish, with add-ons priced at $5 for chicken, $6 for carne asada, $7 for birria and $5 for guac.
With live bands booked, a new menu in place and the venue's signature focus on music intact, Copper Blues is positioning its reopening weekend as both a celebration and a reintroduction for North Phoenix regulars who've been waiting out the renovation.
