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2012 Stories by Melissa Fossum

• Rock the Block

  published December 27, 2012

  It seems like every bar in town hosts a New Year’s Eve party. With all the options, it's so tough to pick, and nabbing some sparklers,... More >>

• Roll Acosta Unveil "Shocking" Video for "The Deep"

  published Dec 31, 2012

  Roll Acosta's debut full-length album, This Dreamt Existence , is a delightful mix of catchy indie pop and relationship commentary. One of the stand out tracks, "The Deep" ended up becoming the band's... More >>

• Matt Funderburk's Memorial Service and Funeral Announced

  published Dec 30, 2012

  Friends and family of Matt "Fundy" Funderburk, bassist of Lydia, Bears of Manitou, Joey Arroyo Band, and other musical groups, are still coming to terms with his passing. The musician's Facebook wall ... More >>

• Hark Raving Mad

  published December 20, 2012

  The latest Christmas meme of “Santa saw your Facebook pictures; you’re getting clothes and a dictionary for Christmas”... More >>

• FMLY Fest on Fifth Street

  published Dec 29, 2012

  PHX FMLY Fest @ Fifth Street|12/28/12Perhaps it was a few too many Santa Clauses wandering around, but FMLY Fest felt a lot like spending the holiday season with the extended family. The massive fes... More >>

• R.I.P. Matt Funderburk of Lydia and Bears of Manitou

  published Dec 27, 2012

  The local music community has lost a valued member. Matt "Fundy" Funderburk was known for his talents in a number of local bands including Lydia, Bears of Manitou, and Joey Arroyo Band, but most of a... More >>

• Reality TV Show Warped Roadies Sweats it Out in Phoenix Tonight

  published Dec 21, 2012

  Touring around the country for two months to set up and break down Warped Tour almost every night sounds like a nightmare, especially in a place like Phoenix where the heat isn't doing anybody any fav... More >>

• The Story So Far: The Renaissance of Pop Punkr

  published Dec 21, 2012

  Touring with New Found Glory seems like a dream come true for any up and coming pop punk band...especially one that takes its name from the closing track of Sticks and Stones, like California band The... More >>

• Emby Alexander Wishes You A Blue Christmas (And Doesn't Want To Fight Tonight)

  published Dec 20, 2012

  There are only five shopping days left of Christmas...are you sick of hearing dogs "sing" "Jingle Bells" yetr At least the Sprint commercial with animals singing "Deck the Halls" is pretty cute. Fort... More >>

• Club Candids: Getting Into The Holiday Spirit at Coach House

  published Dec 19, 2012

  Finding holiday cheer can be difficult in Phoenix at times, save for a decked out saguaro cactus or two. The change in season would be a bit more noticeable if it actually snowed. We can't complain th... More >>

• Spirit Cave Seeks Refuge from Music Industry Woes

  published December 20, 2012

  Spirit Cave is a young band, but members Ryan Breen and Michael Bell have been playing shows together for more than a decade, each with his... More >>

• Sara Robinson & Midnight Special

  published Dec 18, 2012

  As 2012 draws to a close, we'll be looking forward to the 2013 and spotlighting 13 Phoenix bands that will be making a mark on the Southwest throughout the new year. This entry comes from Melissa Foss... More >>

• Zero Zero Wishes You A Merry Christmas

  published Dec 14, 2012

  Christmas can be stressful for some--just look at all of the fights that break out on Black Friday. The holiday shouldn't be ugly, it should be a time to celebrate with your closest friends and family... More >>

• Limbeck's Patrick Carrie: "It's a Shame We Don't Get Together and Play More Often"

  published Dec 13, 2012

  Alt-country rockers Limbeck may technically be a Southern California band, but the group has number of ties to Arizona. "Comin' From Tucson" is about a long drive home after playing a show at Club Con... More >>

• Halocene Brings the "What People Think I Do" Meme to Life

  published Dec 12, 2012

  Watch any video from local pop rockers Halocene, and it's clear that this band loves to have fun. The go completely over the top in the band's new video for "Sometimes," which focuses on the "What Pe... More >>

• Boss Dresser

  published December 6, 2012

  Wearing an evening gown, top hat, or a monocle in public is tricky -- unless you’re going to some sort of steampunk-themed fete or an... More >>

• Limbeck Takes Its Act Back on the Highway

  published December 13, 2012

  Like any country band worth its salt, Limbeck knows the value of "road songs." The band's sophomore record, Hi, Everything's Great... More >>

• Five Favorite Phoenix Karaoke Bars

  published Dec 10, 2012

  When it comes to bar traditions, karaoke is on par with happy hour specials, bar nuts, and forgetting to close out your tab after a long night of partying. Whether you have the talent to audition fo... More >>

• Club Candids: Original Latin Ladies Night at Sky Lounge

  published Dec 05, 2012

  Anything with "ladies night" in the title is generally bound to be a good time. Us gals appreciate being able to get in for free (or at least for cheap), and most guys are stoked that a club is full... More >>

• Colorstore's Final Show Will Honor Mark Erickson

  published Dec 05, 2012

  The news of Mark Erickson's suicide in September hit the Phoenix music community hard. Erickson was a familiar face on stage, performing in local groups including ROAR, Gospel Claws, and Sweetbleeders... More >>

• Patch Perfect

  published September 27, 2012

  Yeah, it's sort of cooling off out there. But we’re still sporting shorts and flip-flops. And that means the main tell-tale sign of fall... More >>

• Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding (with Johnny Depp) @ Comerica Theatre

  published December 6, 2012

  Johnny Depp is a talented actor, ladykiller, and all-around badass. I don't need to state the obvious, but the guy has played Captain Jack... More >>

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  Kopecky Family Band Gets In the Christmas Spirit at The Musical Instrument Museum

  published Dec 04, 2012

  This week's Take Cover session is a little different, as it's the first time we've featured a touring band. Kopecky Family Band drove 16 hours straight from Norman, Oklahoma, to the Musical Instrument... More >>

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  Danny Marianino Signs Don't Ever Punch a Rockstar at Zia Records Over the Weekend

  published Dec 03, 2012

  People have recognized Danny Marianino -- he of the infamous Danzig punching incident and hardcore band North Side Kings -- ever since video of the incident hit the Internet. But lately, it's been a l... More >>

• Leftover Cuties' Retro Ukelele Sound Makes You Smile

  published Nov 30, 2012

  With a name like Leftover Cuties and a penchant for unabashed use of ukelele, how could the Los Angeles-based quartet of Shirli McAllen, Austin Nicholsen, Stuart Johnson, and Mike Bolger be anything ... More >>