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61. Live Wire

    Underoath

    By Chris Parker

    Published: September 27, 2007

    One of the biggest surprises of the past few years is Christian metalcore act Underoath, who've sold almost a million copies of 2004's breakout underground hit, They're Only...

62. Sweeties

    Super Moves: Jay Camara Spain

    By Amy Silverman

    Published: September 27, 2007

    If you get a chance to see Axé Capoeira Arizona perform, take it. Because there's no way to do this group — or its art form — justice with words. Capoeira is...

63. Live Wire

    Jorma Kaukonen

    By Mark Keresman

    Published: September 27, 2007

    For good or ill (usually the latter, alas), some associations haunt performers for their entire careers. Del Shannon became synonymous with his biggest hit, "Runaway," and was...

64. Sweeties

    Taste Maker: David Sheflin

    By Michele Laudig

    Published: September 27, 2007

    Impeccable taste comes naturally to David Sheflin. As owner of Vintage Fashion Inc., he's built an elite clientele eager to snatch up his high-end designer finds —...

65. Needle Exchange

    Last Chance Thursday

    By Benjamin Leatherman

    Published: September 27, 2007

    It doesn't get any more old school than C.L. McSpadden. In fact, the 36-year-old DJ extraordinaire has been working the wheels of steel since the late '80s (long before some of...

66. Sweeties

    Hey, Cupcake: Stephanie and Lindsay Esparza

    By Megan Irwin

    Published: September 27, 2007

    From Magnolia Bakery in New York City to Sprinkles in Beverly Hills (and, soon, Scottsdale), gourmet cupcakes are the nation's sweetest dessert fad. But until earlier this...

67. Turntable

    Seven Nights of DJs and Dancing

    Who's spinning what, where and when

    Published: September 27, 2007

    Thursday 27 Big Fish Pub: Hazardous Crew with DJ Killer, DJ Papi Cholo, DJ Spawn, & DJ Illigiq (techno, breaks, hip-hop, drum 'n' bass) The Blooze: DJ El Dedo (rockabilly)...

68. Sweeties

    Boy Toy: Jason Kiningham

    By Megan Irwin

    Published: September 27, 2007

    All over town, overgrown kids are whispering at the water cooler, "Hey, have you been to Red Hot Robot?" The central Phoenix shop offers specialty limited-edition toys usually...

69. Sweeties

    Got Hummus: Sabeur Rouin

    By Sloane Burwell

    Published: September 27, 2007

    Sabeur Rouin, a.k.a. Dr. Hummus, is a fixture at Valley farmers markets. He's nearly as well known for his wicked sense of humor and constant smile as he is for his hummus,...

70. Sweeties

    Movie Magia: Javier Gomez and Sixto Melendez

    By Marcos Najera

    Published: September 27, 2007

    Javier Gomez and Sixto Melendez met years ago as college students in Miami, where they shared a desk at a DVD distributor's warehouse. Now they can finish each other's...

71. Sweeties

    Frontier Girl: April Bojorquez

    By Megan Irwin

    Published: September 27, 2007

    April Bojorquez is one of those rare Phoenicians who was born here and decided to stay. Good thing. She's a veritable encyclopedia of interesting information, especially on the...

72. Sweeties

    ¡Andale Alcalde!: Gerardo Higginson

    By Marcos Najera

    Published: September 27, 2007

    If you are brown in this town, you've gotta meet Gerardo Higginson if you want to get any type of business done. People call him the Latino mayor of Phoenix but, in fact, he...

73. Sweeties

    Soul Man: Larry White

    By Benjamin Leatherman

    Published: September 27, 2007

    Larry White has one of the best autograph collections in the Valley and it covers the walls of his landmark restaurant, Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles. Celebs such as rappers DMX...

74. Sweeties

    Top Chef: Jack Strong

    By Michele Laudig

    Published: September 27, 2007

    Talk about the best of both worlds. As chef de cuisine at Kai, the fine-dining establishment at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Jack Strong's got a primo perch on...

75. Sweeties

    Porn King: Jay Grdina

    By Niki D'Andrea

    Published: September 27, 2007

    When it comes to women, Jay Grdina may be the luckiest man in the adult film industry. The director, producer, and performer (often under the screen name "Justin Sterling") met...

76. Sweeties

    Burn, Baby: Angela Zydek

    By Megan Irwin

    Published: September 27, 2007

    As the energy force behind the year-old gay bar Burn, Angela Zydek spends her days zipping around town in her white convertible Mercedes and her nights covered in body paint to...

77. Sweeties

    Mad Max: Max Cavalera

    By Niki D'Andrea

    Published: September 27, 2007

    Max Cavalera is a heavy metal hero. As the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for influential thrash-metal band Sepultura, Cavalera's deep-throated growls and...

78. Sweeties

    Party Monster: Brian Durkee

    By Benjamin Leatherman

    Published: September 27, 2007

    Brian Durkee is one of Phoenix's premier party promoters, a swaggering sultan of style who hosts swanky club nights at some of the East Valley's hottest nightspots, including...