Scottsdale, AZ

Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar

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Pho Cao Restaurant and Bar in Scottsdale has a dedicated live-music program with recurring band performances. Rock, reggae, blues, folk, acoustic, and other mixed styles fit naturally within the venue’s broad programming. For musicians, the room offers a true music component within a restaurant-bar setting, allowing full bands to play more focused shows than a typical dining-room gig. Strong stage presence and genre identity are especially useful. Pho Cao is best suited to local and regional acts that can deliver a polished, engaging set while still fitting within a hospitality environment. It offers musicians a Scottsdale stage where recurring live bands are part of the venue’s established identity.

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623-428-2173

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Acoustic, Blues, Folk, Reggae, Rock
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Address
7436 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, United States
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623-428-2173
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