Melodic Horizons: Catching Up With The Maine and Their Latest Valley Performance

Having two birthdays in one year is a logistical improbability, but try telling that to The Maine. The legendary emo band from Tempe is celebrating two milestones in 2027: its 20th anniversary and 10 years of hosting the biannual 8123 Fest. The first edition of what drummer Pat Kirch calls “Comic-Con of The Maine” took place in the Crescent Ballroom parking lot in 2017. While other festivals have struggled over the last decade because of economics and pandemics, 8123 Fest keeps growing for two s