If you have Daddy issues of your own, consider checking out Fathers Day, a local punk band comprised of four distinct "fathers" including Single Dad, Psycho Ex-Military Dad, Golf Dad and Business Dad. The group sings about everything from anal sex to divorce, and seeing them might just make you thankful for your own parental unit. This Tuesday, October 26 at The Trunk Space in Phoenix, the group kicks off their West coast tour in style, debuting new songs from their new album, including 'Dad Deserves the Breast' and a Sheriff Joe-themed song. In addition to the new tunes, the group has new T-shirts for sale. Beware of standing still at the show – the band is known for physically moving people in the audience while they're singing about dad-ly things like sports, dogs and boobs. They also might teach you a life lesson or two and maybe build some character. Who knows if this was Single Dad's idea, but the show is a Ladies Night theme, which means women get in free before 8 p.m. For everyone else, the cost is $5. You can preview the band's tracks at www.myspace.com/fathersday.

Jack Maverik is turning 29, and, like any good promoter, he's throwing himself a big birthday bash. The venue where he’s working, Long Wong's in Tempe, is hosting a two-day-long fiesta, with performances by everyone from Japhy's Descent and Underground Cities to The Sugar Thieves. This isn't the first time The Mav has celebrated with live music--he's also thrown parties at Anderson's Fifth Estate and Last Exit. This time around, though, he made sure to include musicians who he felt were both talented performers and kind-hearted people. Considering he sees about 15 bands a week, you can be safely assume these are some of the best music makers in the Valley. The best part, besides getting to see Maverik's awesome mustache, might be that both shows on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23 are free. They're also all-ages, and all the info can be found at www.longwongstempe.com.

Get a taste for old school blues and mouthwatering barbecue, this Saturday, October 23 as Hank Tomlin and the Tom Cats take over Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que at Tempe Marketplace. The three-piece blues, swing and rockabilly band is fronted by an Arizona Blues Hall of Famer (Tomlin) and since forming in March they’ve mastered a few old standards and written a few originals. The band prides itself on engaging the audience, not simply playing in front of them, and things get even more intimate at this show since it's in the restaurant's lounge, with music piped throughout the entire space. The concert, which starts at 7 p.m., is free, and you can check out the band at www.meowbaby.com.

Local blogger/rocker/man about town Dfactor has been busy with his recently-formed power-pop trio, which plays the Rogue Bar in Scottsdale this Friday, October 22. The band hopes to get some new recording done soon so they can release a follow-up to his one-man-band record, 2009’s 'Slashing the Sunlight.' They’ll debut two new songs at the show, one the band calls “a flat-out punk rocker” and another they say is a “creamy pop tart lullaby.” Expect a very energetic set from the guys, who all sing so they can spread the energy around. The band plays with Ribbons and Jackson Dife. The 21-and-older concert is $5. The action starts at 8 p.m., and more info may be found at http://listn.to/Dfactor.

Blogger Michael Lopez created quite the stir when he debuted his 10 songs that make him hate music, but now he's back with a more cheerful post--the 10 songs that he's not afraid to admit he loves. Yep, there is a Wham! song on there. Read more >

If you're a music lover who is also into stand-up, you might want to check out Joe Sib, who fronted the band Wax and is the co-founder of SideOneDummy Records. Sib takes audience members on a spoken word journey of his musicianship and business, and he performs at The Trunk Space on November 4. Up on the Sun has a video preview here. Read more >

If you think it's hard to just bike across Phoenix, throw down mad respect for singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey, based out of Milwaukee. The man tours by bike and comes to Cave Creek on October 30. Get a little taste of the performance here. Read more >

If you're a fan of local metalcore band Eyes Set to Kill, get excited, because singer Alexia Rodriguez is breaking out on her own, with the downright pretty solo project 'Lexia: Underground Sounds'. Up on the Sun has an exclusive stream of the song "Basements" and an interview with the lovely lady herself. Read more >

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> THIS WEEKEND

Spencer Day
Fri., October 22, 7:30pm If you're looking for the next Harry Connick, Jr., Peter Cincotti, or Johnny Rodgers, forget it. There won't be one. If, however, ... Read more >

On Tap feat. DJ Senbad
Every week Friday, 9:00pm A couple of signs you've made it big as a DJ: Not only is a major venue in town willing to supply ... Read more >

Burning Bridges
Every week Saturday You have to wonder how these party kids come up with names for their DJ dance nights. Sure, it could be the ... Read more >

Jónsi
Sat., October 23, 6:30pm As a solo act, Sigur Rós singer Jón "Jónsi" Þór Birgisson imbues his harmonic pop with youthful wonderment and melancholy. Go — ... Read more >

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> PLAN AHEAD

Horrorpops
Fri., October 29 Read more >

Nickelback
Fri., October 29, 6:15pm Read more >

Godsmack
Sat., October 30, 6:00pm Read more >

Jimmy Eat World
Sat., October 30, 6:30pm Read more >

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> THIS JUST IN

Daedelus: Tuesday, November 2. Club Red.

Shooter Jennings: Thursday, November 4. Rhythm Room.

Macy Gray: Friday, November 5. CityScape.

Rooney: Friday, November 19. Martini Ranch.

Authority Zero. Friday, December 31. Marquee Theatre.

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