Jonathan Crist

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, have appointed Chris Camacho the Tournament Chairman for the 2027 edition of “The People’s Open”, which is set to tee it up Feb. 8-14 at TPC Scottsdale. Additionally, The Thunderbirds announced that John Damiris has been named Assistant Tournament Chairman for the 2027 event, which will be the 92^nd edition of the WM Phoenix Open. Camacho and Damiris took over planning duties immediately following Chris Gotterup’s playoff win at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open on Sunday, February 8.

Camacho assumes the role of Tournament Chairman after serving last year as Assistant Tournament Chairman alongside Jason Eisenberg. He will lead The Thunderbirds organization in the planning and execution of all facets of the 2027 event, including sponsorship generation and renewals, security and safety, community relations, logistics, development of on-course venues, and overall fan experience enhancement.

“It is a tremendous honor to serve as Tournament Chairman for the 2027 WM Phoenix Open,” Camacho said. “The People’s Open represents the very best of our community, bringing together world-class golf, an unmatched fan experience and a charitable mission that creates meaningful impact across Arizona. I look forward to working alongside my fellow Thunderbirds, WM, our sponsors, volunteers and community partners to build on that legacy and deliver another exceptional tournament at TPC Scottsdale.”

Camacho is the Senior Vice President, Global Site Strategy and Expansion for Axon Enterprises. Prior to that he served 17 years as the executive leader for Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Camacho is involved in many community organizations including the Flinn Foundation, Valley of the Sun United Way, and Elevate Phoenix among others. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He currently resides in Scottsdale with his wife, Maria, and three children, Makenna (18), Case (14) and Cameron (12). Camacho has been a member of the Thunderbirds since 2018. 

As Assistant Tournament Chairman, Damiris will work alongside Camacho in all tournament related operations while preparing to assume the Tournament Chairman role for the 2028 WM Phoenix Open.

Damiris is President of the Arizona Region for UMB. In this role, he is responsible for designing and executing the strategy for Arizona, along with promoting growth and managing teams in Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, and Scottsdale.  He has more than 22 years of experience in the financial services industry and has spent his entire career at UMB. He joined the bank in June 2004 and was among the founding officers who opened UMB’s Arizona de novo charter in November 2005. 

Damiris graduated cum laude and earned his bachelor’s degree in finance, with a minor in mass communication, from Arizona State University. An active member of his community, John is involved in several local civic and sports organizations. In addition to his engagement with The Thunderbirds, Damiris has served as president for the Scottsdale Saguaros, is a graduate of the Scottsdale Leadership Class XXIV and a life member of the Fiesta Bowl Yellowjacket Committee. Damiris lives in Phoenix with his wife, Amanda, and their three children, Sophia (14), George (11) and Zoe (7). 

The 2027 Coors Light Birds Nest is bringing back a familiar face as officials announced pop culture icon and hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg is the latest addition to join the Coors Light Birds Nest lineup.  Snoop will take the stage on Friday, Feb. 12, with special guest and GRAMMY® award winning artist T-Pain getting the party started on night three of the four-night concert series that runs Feb. 10-13 during WM Phoenix Open week.  Tickets for this Friday night show are on sale now!

The 2027 is starting to take shape with four nights of incredible music lined up.  The Wednesday night artists were announced earlier this summer and features Riley Green with special guest Ashley Cooke.  The remaining Coors Light Birds Nest lineups (Thursday and Saturday) are confirmed and will be announced in the coming weeks. 

“Snoop Dogg and T-Pain performing at the Coors Light Birds Nest will make for an unbelievable night of music,” said 2027 Tournament Chairman Chris Camacho. “Snoop is a global icon who knows how to put on a show, and he’s been a part of some unforgettable moments during WM Phoenix Open week. Add in T-Pain, one of the most electric performers in hip-hop history, and this is exactly the kind of night the Coors Light Birds Nest was built for.”

For nearly three decades, Snoop Dogg has reigned as an unparalleled force in entertainment, raising the bar as a globally recognized innovator and icon. The American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, DJ, media personality and businessman has built a career far beyond music, growing into a prolific entrepreneur with ventures spanning Web3, technology, entertainment, lifestyle, global consumer brands, food and beverage, and cannabis. He is one of the most widely recognized hip-hop artists of all time, selling tens of millions of albums worldwide and nominated for 17 GRAMMY Awards.

Most recently, Snoop brought his global influence to the 2024 Summer Olympics and 2026 Winter Olympics, serving as a correspondent, cultural ambassador and Team USA’s first-ever honorary coach. He has also expanded his reach into international sports and entertainment, headlining the 2025 AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and bringing his star power to one of Australia’s premier sporting events.

Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter and entrepreneur T-Pain brings a career that has reshaped pop, hip-hop and R&B since he emerged from Tallahassee in 2004. He has sold more than 50 million singles, racked up billions of streams and landed 10 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing his status as a global phenomenon known for electric, charismatic live performances.

T-Pain’s influence extends well beyond music. He heads Nappy Boy Entertainment, Nappy Boy Automotive, Nappy Boy Gaming and Nappy Boy Dranks, and has built a following as a Twitch streamer, podcast host, director, editor, actor, author and spokesperson — with a side career as an expert drift driver rounding out his multi-hyphenate résumé.

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – are excited to announce GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Imagine Dragons will perform live from the iconic 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale as the official headliner for the 2027 Concert in the Coliseum presented by Swire Coca-Cola on Saturday, Feb. 6, just two days before the start of WM Phoenix Open week. Legendary rock band Counting Crows will open for Imagine Dragons at this unique concert event.

General admission tickets to see Imagine Dragons and Counting Crows at the 16th hole are on sale now. Click the button below to purchase tickets. The Concert in the Coliseum is a 21-and-over event. A custom-built stage will once again rise from the middle of the 16th hole exclusively for the Saturday night concert. Venue gates will open at 3:30 p.m.

“The Concert in the Coliseum has taken on a life of its own, becoming the signature event to kick off the week that is ‘The People’s Open,’” said Chris Camacho, Tournament Chairman of the 2027 WM Phoenix Open. “Imagine Dragons are one of the biggest rock bands in the world and will bring a catalog of global anthems to the loudest hole in golf. We can’t wait for them to take the stage and create a night under the stars to remember at the WM Phoenix Open.”

Few bands have defined modern rock quite like Imagine Dragons. Since emerging from Las Vegas in 2009, the GRAMMY Award-winning group has become one of the most successful rock acts in the world, selling more than 55 million records worldwide, amassing over 80 billion global streams, and delivering era-defining anthems including “Radioactive,” “Believer,” “Thunder,” and “Demons.” The band made history as the first group to earn four RIAA Diamond-certified singles and remains Spotify’s most-streamed band of all time by billion-stream songs.

Across six acclaimed studio albums, including Night Visions, Evolve, and their most recent release LOOM, Imagine Dragons have consistently pushed the boundaries of arena rock with a signature blend of explosive energy, emotional lyricism, and cinematic soundscapes. Known worldwide for their electrifying live performances, the band has sold out stadiums across the globe and recently surpassed two million tickets sold on their LOOM World Tour.

Along the way, Imagine Dragons have collaborated with artists including Kendrick Lamar, J.I.D, Lil Wayne, Avicii, and legendary composer Hans Zimmer, further expanding their cross-genre reach and cultural influence. With one of the most recognizable catalogs in modern music and a reputation for high-impact live shows, the band continues to redefine what a contemporary rock act can be.

For more than three decades, Grammy and Academy Award-nominated Counting Crows have brought their soulful rock & roll to audiences worldwide. The band broke out in 1993 with multi-platinum debut August and Everything After, going on to release seven studio albums and sell more than 20 million records. Their 1996 sophomore album, Recovering the Satellites, debuted at No. 1, and their 2004 hit “Accidentally in Love,” from Shrek 2, earned Academy, Golden Globe, and Grammy nominations. In 2021, Billboard ranked them No. 8 on its “Greatest of All Time: Adult Alternative Artists” chart. Their latest album, Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! (2025), was followed by a supporting tour and the acclaimed HBO documentary Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, part of the network’s “Music Box” series.

This is the sixth year The Thunderbirds have hosted this unique concert inside one of sport’s most popularized venues. The Concert in the Coliseum has featured a star-studded lineup since its debut in 2022, including The Killers, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Post Malone, Maroon 5, Walker Hayes, Thomas Rhett, and Old Dominion, establishing it as one of the most distinctive live music experiences in sports.