Does anyone have any concert-going energy left (or any money, for that matter) after last week's ginormous orgy of music events?
We definitely do, which is why our asses will be out and about this weekend. Since Easter is on Sunday, the schedule is somewhat lighter than normal, but there's still some rather cool concerts and events happening. In addition to the swan song by Valley popsters The Loveblisters (read music editor Martin Cizmar's preview here), goth-rocker Voltaire and indie folk queen Mirah will both be hitting local venues over the next 72 hours. Bizzy Bone (of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony fame) and Viking-theme death metal masters Amon Amarth are also scheduled to be all up in this bitch.
Here's the complete weekend rundown:
THURSDAY, APRIL 9:
Michael McDonald
[comedy]
8 p.m., $17-$20
Tempe Improv Comedy Club, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Ozomatli
With Adam Shero, & DJ Soulman
[hip-hop/Latin/rock]
6:30 p.m., $23-$25
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Soul 4 Real Tour
With Kindred the Family Soul, Eric Roberson, & Jaguar Wright
***SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT POINT OF PURCHASE***
Spiked! Thursday
With Strange Young Things
[rock/indie]
5:30 p.m., $25
Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 480-941-1225.
Truth of Fiction
With Two Degrees Faster, Figure 8, Secrets Don't Make Friends, This Halo, Uprise, Canadian Contraband, & more
[rock/indie]
6:15 p.m., $8-$10
The Sets, 93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-829-1822.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10:
Amon Amarth
With Goatwhore, Skeleton Witch, & Lazarus A.D.
[hard rock/death metal]
6:30 p.m., $18-$21
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Dave Burleigh
[comedy]
8 & 10 p.m., $10-$12
The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
Janiva Magness
[blues]
8 p.m., $10
Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.
Michael McDonald
[comedy]
8 & 10 p.m., $17-$20
Tempe Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Mirah
With Tender Forever, & Snow Songs
[folk rock/indie]
8 p.m., $13
Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
Paula Nelson Band
[folk/roots/Americana/country]
7:30 p.m., $15-$18
Cave Creek Coffee Co., 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-0603.
Sound the City
With This Halo, Lessthanthree, Benevolent Media, Cameron Martin, A Meaning to Memorize, Kira Best, & more
[rock/indie]
5:45 p.m., $10
PHiX, 1113 Grand Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-7449.
Voltaire and the Skeletal Orchestra
With The Spider Hole, Bella Lune, & more
[rock/alternative/gothic]
9 p.m., $14-$20
Club Mardi Gras & VooDoo Lounge, 8040 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, 480-970-5707.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 11:
Louie Anderson
[comedy]
8 p.m., $22.50-$47.50
Gila River Casino - Wild Horse Pass, 5550 W. Wild Horse Pass Rd., Chandler, 800-946-4452.
Bizzy Bone
[hip-hop]
7 p.m., $25
The Sets, 93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-829-1822.
Dave Burleigh
[comedy]
8 & 10 p.m., $10-$12
The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
Del The Funky Homosapien
With Mike Relm, Bukue One, Serendipity Project, & Avenue of the Arts
[hip-hop, funk]
6:30 p.m., $21-$25
Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.
Easter Moon Festival
With DJ Z-Trip, Rabbit in the Moon, Daedelus, Tech Itch, Chali 2na, Turner & Heit, Gloryhole, Jared Alan, Matt Dunn, Brad Slims, Spyder, PacD, Tranzit, Michael James, & more
[electronica/hardcore/mash-ups/EDM]
6:30 p.m., $35
Firebird International Raceway, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler, 602-268-0200.
The Loveblisters (final show)
With Let Go, & Kinch
[rock/pop/indie]
9 p.m., $5
Last Exit Bar & Grill, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-557-6656.
Michael McDonald
[comedy]
8 & 10 p.m., $17-$20
Tempe Improv Comedy Club, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.
Mint Condition
[R&B/soul/funk]
8:30 p.m., $20-$30
Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
[Latin/jazz]
7:30 p.m., $32-$38
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, 480-994-2787.
Taproot
With Shallowpoint, Dear Enemy, Beyond the Now, Adakain, & more
7 p.m., $16
The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.
Vetiver
With Richard Swift, & Monique Reagan
[rock/indie]
8:30 p.m., $10-$12
Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.
Zombie Ball 2009
With Funker Vogt, E-Bomb, Alter Der Ruine, Pain Solution Sideshow, Zombie Burlesque, LifeSuspended, & more
[rock/industrial/electro]
8 p.m., $15-$20
Venue of Scottsdale, 7117 E. 3rd Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-5150.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 12:
Candice Aragon
[acoustic/soul/folk]
8 p.m., $25
AZ Gay Pride Festival at Steele Indian School, 300 E. Indian School Rd.
Sean Dillin
[comedy]
7 p.m., $10
The Comedy Spot, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, 480-945-4422.
Tunes for Change Benefit
With The Market, Daryl Scairiot, Psych 101, & more
[rock/pop/indie]
6 p.m., $10 donation
