Email Author Melissa Fossum

2013 Stories by Melissa Fossum

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  Amy's Baking Company: Video of the Grand Re-Opening, 5/21/13

  published May 22, 2013

  After all the drama since the Kitchen Nightmares season finale, Amy's Baking Company had a strict no-press policy for last night's grand re-opening event in Scottsdale. The only people who were allowe... More >>

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  Why I Want to Date a Cowboy (Just Once)

  published May 20, 2013

  Country guys are hot. The crowd at the Miranda Lambert show provided plenty of people-watching opportunities, complete with lots of overdressed people and gigantic trucks that dwarved my poor little T... More >>

• Tea Time

  published May 9, 2013

  Mothers put up with more crap than anyone you know. Just think back to the rager you threw while your parents were out of town, your... More >>

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  Should You Buy FYF Fest Tickets This Yearr

  published May 15, 2013

  My Bloody Valentine is headlining -- of course you should buy FYF Fest tickets; this is a no brainer. Okay, the decision isn't necessarily that simple. Backing up: FYF Fest is a two-day festival that... More >>

• Eye Witness

  published May 9, 2013

  When the topic of dancing comes up, most people think of clubs, weddings, or prom. But if you're blessed with two left feet, then the only kind... More >>

• Queen of the Day-Um

  published January 31, 2013

  Reality TV gets a bad rap, and usually for good reason. Fortunately for us tube-addicts, most shows aren’t as ridiculous as Here Comes... More >>

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  Jimmy Eat World - Paramount Theatre, Casa Grande - 5/9/13

  published May 10, 2013

  Jimmy Eat WorldParamount Theatre, Casa Grande, ArizonaThursday, May 9, 2013 Jimmy Eat World's Arizona tour turned out to be excellent news for local fans of the band, who get a belated chance to see ... More >>

• Needles and Skins

  published May 2, 2013

  LA Ink and Ink Master are entertaining ways to gawk at (mostly) good tattoos, but the real fun comes from shows like Tattoo... More >>

• of Montreal (Du Hot Club de Bizarre) - Crescent Ballroom - 5/8/2013

  published May 09, 2013

  of MontrealCrescent BallroomMay 8, 2013 You didn't need to be an of Montreal fan to enjoy Wednesday night's headlining set at day one of Du Hot Club de Bizarre. The band's performance was part circus... More >>

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  Our 10 Favorite Moments from RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 5

  published May 03, 2013

  Season five of RuPaul's Drag Race is one of the most dramatic seasons to date. Unlike previous seasons, there was no clear winner from the get-go. We had a feeling Sharon Needles and Raja were going t... More >>

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  John Williams Is Coming to Phoenix; Here Are His Five Most Iconic Scores

  published May 03, 2013

  Legendary film composer John Williams is scheduled to appear at a benefit performance by the Phoenix Symphony on September 28. It's not like he needs to tour to help raise money for his kids' college ... More >>

• Du Hot Club de Bizarre Brings Sci-Fi, Stretchy Pants, and More to Crescent Ballroom

  published May 03, 2013

  Crescent Ballroom wasted no time becoming a downtown Phoenix staple putting on shows almost every day of the year, and serving delicious food and drinks in the lounge. The venue expanded its horizons... More >>

• Prince's First Marquee Theatre Show: A Review In Tweets

  published May 01, 2013

  Prince and his backing band, 3rd Eye Girl performed a once-in-a-lifetime show at Marquee Theatre last night. Er, twice--I guess they'll be coming back tonight. It was pretty fantastic, but don't tak... More >>

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  Prince (First Show) - Marquee Theatre - 4/30/2013

  published May 01, 2013

  PrinceMarquee TheatreApril 30, 2013 His Royal Purpleness reigned supreme at Marquee Theatre last night, and like most of the people who saw him there, I'm still taking it all in. We just saw a legend... More >>

• Alkaline Trio - Marquee Theatre - 4/28/2013

  published Apr 29, 2013

  Alkaline TrioMarquee Theatre, TempeSunday, April 28, 2013 I've got a big, fat fucking bone to pick with you, Alkaline Trio. In case you haven't heard, I'm sick and tired of waiting to hear "Radio." I... More >>

• Nerf Herder - Pub Rock, Scottsdale - 4/26/2013

  published Apr 27, 2013

  Nerf HerderPub Rock, ScottsdaleApril 26, 2013 What the heck have geek rockers Nerf Herder been up to since their last trip to Phoenix in 2002r It's been a full 11 years since the band co-headlined a ... More >>

• Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba Talks Their New Album: "I'm Forcing It on Everybody"

  published Apr 26, 2013

  Alkaline Trio's songwriting formula works -- Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano share vocal duties in a Jekyll-and-Hyde-like fashion, singing songs about heartache and the macabre. The band has progressed qu... More >>

• Meat Your Match

  published April 18, 2013

  Romance may be the key to a woman’s heart, but a hunk of meat is all a gal needs to make a man squirm. The fourth annual Arizona Barbeque... More >>

• The Gaslight Anthem - Marquee Theatre - 4/23/2013

  published Apr 24, 2013

  A common complaint about the Phoenix live music scene is fan apathy. A show may be sold out, but many fans will keep their arms crossed and not move around much. That was not the case at Marquee The... More >>

• The Faint's Todd Fink Joins Shawn Foree's Digital Leather

  published Apr 24, 2013

  Digital Leather, the synthpunk brainchild of Shawn Foree, has evolved quite a bit since the Arizona musician started it as a solo project. In concert, Foree shares the stage with members of The Reatar... More >>

• Alkaline Trio @ Marquee Theatre

  published April 25, 2013

  Alkaline Trio has appealed to the pop-punk-loving masses for nearly two decades now by finding the midpoint between the macabre themes of The... More >>

• Flower Stop

  published March 28, 2013

  Nothing says spring quite like blooming flowers and coeds letting off some steam during their seasonal break. All too frequently ASU is lumped... More >>

• That Damn Show feat. Bad Religion, The Faint, and More at Mesa Amphitheatre, 4/20/13

  published Apr 21, 2013

  That Damn Show | Mesa Amphitheatre | April 20, 2013 The history of That Damn Show is full of fond memories. A decade or so ago, the festival combined punk bands with alt-radio favorites for a blisteri... More >>

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  The Postal Service - Comerica Theatre - 4/18/13

  published Apr 19, 2013

  The Postal Service's reunion is still fresh. The band played its first live show on April 9, the day the Give Up reissue was released in honor of The Postal Service's 10-year anniversary. The reunio... More >>

• Five Bad Religion Albums To Hear Before That Damn Show 2013

  published Apr 19, 2013

  If you're going to That Damn Show--tickets here; schedule here--on Saturday and you don't already know a lot about Bad Religion, you might be in trouble by the time they hit the Main Stage at the Mes... More >>