Scottsdale Sounds is a free, community music series sponsored by the Scottsdale Public Library and proudly hosted by Dave Manley. Local musicians generously volunteer their time, creating a welcoming space to share talent and enjoy live music. For more information, contact me at HeyItsSuperDave@gmail.com
Lindsay Boven
Lindsay is a singer-songwriter and surgeon blending powerful ballads, acoustic pop, and contemporary sounds. Inspired by artists like Tate McRae, Mimi Webb, and Gracie Abrams, her music is rooted in vulnerability, late-night thoughts, and the quiet moments in between. Writing from both sides of her world—the science of healing and the art of feeling—she’s learned that passion doesn’t have to exist in just one form.Her debut album, Waiting for Midnight, is out now. The album explores themes of longing, and resilience. She has done a range of singersongwriter nights in different cities and most recently a full show acoustic set at the Mint in Los Angeles. She partnered with Mirror House Music Agency in Los Angeles and her original song “Risk It All” was recently featured in a trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty series on Amazon Prime and her song “Waiting for Midnight” was featured in a trailer for The Buccaneers series on Apple TV. She is currently working on her second studio album set to release 2027.
Jesse Lafica
Jesse Lafica is a singer-songwriter at heart. Formerly the guitarist and singer of San Diego band The Filthy Violets, wherein he recorded and performed predominantly indie and alt rock originals. He now performs primarily as a solo acoustic artist around Phoenix, playing a range of original material.