New Shows: Black Label Society Coming to PHX in April

It's not often that a bassist leaving your band can make you somehow much more popular, but that's just what happened to Black Label Society. Of course the situation wasn't exactly normal, what with Robert Trujillo leaving the band to join The Beatles of Metal, Metallica. Soon after Bobby T...

By Martin Cizmar

December 12, 2008

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It's not often that a bassist leaving your band can make you somehow much more popular, but that's just what happened to Black Label Society. Of course the situation wasn't exactly normal, what with Robert Trujillo leaving the band to join The Beatles of Metal, Metallica. Soon after Bobby T left, the band fronted by Ozzy's old guitarist Zakk Wylde took off, with their shirts appearing everywhere at metal shows.

So, anyway, that (hopefully) interesting aside our way of pointing out that BLS is coming to town in April. What other shows were announced this week? Click the jump for the rest of your announcements and a BLS video. --Martin Cizmar

Theresa Andersson: With Courtney Marie Andrews., Sunday, Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m., $5-$6. Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.

Avenged Sevenfold, & Buckcherry: Friday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., $38.25. Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200.

Savoy Brown: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., $15. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Escape the Fate: With Black Tide, Burn Halo, & Attack Attack., Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m., $15. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.

Richie Havens: Saturday, Feb. 14, 5 p.m., $30-$33. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Heart: Thursday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., $50-$100. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-1600.

Griffin House: With Adam Panic., Monday, Jan. 26, 8:30 p.m., $7-$8. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Long John Hunter: With Bad News Blues Band., Saturday, Jan. 3, 8 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $8. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Paula Nelson: Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., $10. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Joshua Radin: Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., $15. The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.

Tim Reynolds: Thursday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., $15-$18. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Matt Wertz: With The Alternative Routes., Monday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., $12-$13. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society: With Sevendust, Dope, & Cycle of Pain., Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 p.m., $40. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.

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