You’re bound to find tons of comic books, zines and nerds dressed up as Boba Fett at this weekend’s Phoenix Comicon. And what is your company’s IT guy going to be rocking out to? Local progressive rock band A Life of Science, whose multi-pronged storytelling approach includes their own comic, ‘The Apneist,’ and who will be performing songs off their album of the same name on Saturday, May 29 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The party starts at 5 p.m. and, like most things that start before dark, it’s an all-ages after-party. Be sure to ask the guys about the novel and film centering on the story of the character from the album and comic book. They’ll be talking about that at a panel on Creating Multimedia Comics on Sunday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. That sounds a little early for a Sunday, but not with this crowd. For more info, see www.myspace.com/alifeofscience.

Ever wanted to be a direct link to Kevin Bacon in the six-degrees of separation game? It would make you totally insufferable at parties, but we’d get a kick out of it. You’ll be able to try your hand at scoring a bit part in a Bacon flick when The Bacon Brothers perform this Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30 at the Arizona Biltmore. Be sure to look cool – in the character actor sort of way – as their shows kick off the resort’s summer entertainment series, called Hollywood and Wine, which focuses on bringing celeb performers, as well as hit movies and stage productions, to the Valley through Labor Day. The Bacon Brothers released their latest album, ‘New Years Day,’ in February, and expect the duo to play a mix of folk and blues. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.arizonabiltmore.com/Holidays/SummerHolidays.aspx.

An eclectic mix of musicians from all over the Valley come together this Wednesday, June 2 for the Songwriters’ Showcase at the Tempe Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. The Showcase is only held a few times a year, and the group consists of some of the best local singer-songwriters who have previously shown off their stuff at a weekly open mike night and now get more time in the spotlight. Performers are roots guitarist/singer Robby Roberson, the reggae-influenced Walt Richardson, rock-based Steve Fontenot and blues artist Teneia Sanders. Tickets for the all-ages concert are $5 and may be purchased at www.tempe.gov/TCA.

Local pop rock band Domo’s adopted a do-it-yourself attitude when it comes to releasing their latest album, ‘With Friends Like These…We Need New Friends.’ The group’s putting it out on their own label, called Starrcraft Records, and they’re hosting an album release show on Saturday, May 29 at the Yucca Tap Room in Tempe. Don’t judge the band by their name—the guys have an energetic sound and are excited about the new CD, especially because it’s the first one with their current line-up and third for the group. Joining them at the 21-and-older show, which starts at 9 p.m., are bands Dagg Nabbit Stubbs and The Haymarket Squares. Check out www.myspace.com/thankyoudomo.

The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix has not only managed to bring a bevy of unique music-makers from around the world to the Valley, it’s also now hosting a diverse line-up of acts from around the world throughout the summer. One highlight: Huun-Huur-Tu from Russia. Read more >

It probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise to people who were planning on seeing Lilith Fair this summer, but the all-female show in Phoenix as been canceled. Did Belinda Carlilse comments against SB 1070 have anything to do with it? Read more >

Think you’ve done and seen all in the local music scene? Think again. Up on the Sun brings you a series of reviews on local music events in the Valley, kicking things off with Rockabilly Thursday at The Blooze Bar. The Heymakers brought the hair gel, but did they score with their tunes? Read more >

And anyone who’s been to a local show knows that it ain’t always easy to fill venues up with fans. Local musicians, bloggers and audience members took to www.theshizz.org’s message boards to debate just who is responsible for getting people to shows. Read more >

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> THIS WEEKEND

Phoenix Symphony -- “Patriotic Pops”
Fri., May 28, 8:00pm, Sat., May 29, 2:30pm, Sat., May 29, 8:00pm The PSO offers a salute to red, white, and blue during its special Memorial Day weekend performances of such American favorites as ... Read more >

Taraf Degrief, Static Announcements, & Joshua Carro
Fri., May 28, 7:00pm You know those performances that you can’t get out of your head, even years later? For us, that’s the Taraf Degrief show ... Read more >

Domo (CD release show), Truckers on Speed, Dagg Nabbit Stubbs, & The Haymarket Squares
Sat., May 29, 8:00pm Domo is quite possibly the most underrated in band in Phoenix. They earn this title through several distinct and important qualities that ... Read more >

Killer Pussy, One Foot in the Grave, The Ravones, Victory Acres, & Dreaded Post Modernists
Sat., May 29, 7:00pm It's another sweltering Phoenix night — the millionth one of the summer. One hundred forty-seven 20-somethings are gathered in this dank, smelly ... Read more >

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> PLAN AHEAD

Absent Akridge
Fri., June 4, 5:00pm Read more >

Pestilence
Sat., June 5, 7:00pm Read more >

Miike Snow
Sat., June 5, 7:30pm Read more >

MarchFourth Marching Band
Sat., June 5, 8:00pm Read more >

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> THIS JUST IN

Something Corporate: Sunday, August 22. Marquee Theatre.

Lydia: Saturday, August 28. Clubhouse Music Venue.

Arizona Fall Frenzy with Stone Temple Pilots: Friday, September 17. Tempe Beach Park.

Arizona Fall Frenzy with Weezer: Saturday, September 18. Tempe Beach Park.

David Allen Coe: Friday, October 8. Celebrity Theatre.

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