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  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Five Must-See Shows This Weekend

    Curious what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun. Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend. Friday, April 6: Skeletonwitch @ Nile Theater You'd never know it if you took their black t-shirts, black ... More >>

  • Music

    February 9, 2012

    100 Years of Music That Defined Arizona

    Curious what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun. Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend. Friday, April 6: Skeletonwitch @ Nile Theater You'd never know it if you took their black t-shirts, black ... More >>

  • Music

    December 29, 2011

    Jason P. Woodbury on How Bands Tapped Into Crowd-Funding in 2011

    Curious what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun. Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend. Friday, April 6: Skeletonwitch @ Nile Theater You'd never know it if you took their black t-shirts, black ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    10 Favorite Shows of 2011: Melissa Fossum

    Melissa FossumM83 wasn't #1, but I like this picture a lot.​ I went to a lot of shows this year. Thanks to last.fm, I can conform that I went to at least 56 concerts, not counting the numerous times I swung by Yucca Tap Room or Crescent Ballroom just for fun. That's one show every six and a h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    Ten Great Albums Overlooked in 2011

    When our sister paper The Village Voice publishes the results of its annual Pazz & Jop poll next February, there will be three or four albums that invariably get a nod on every ballot. See: Fleet Foxes' Helplessness Blues, Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne, and Girls' Father, Son, Holy Ghost. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls at Rhythm Room, 10/10/11 (VIDEO)

    Photos and video by Melissa FossumFrank Turner​Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls Rhythm Room Monday, October 10, 2011 A sold-out, super energetic Monday night show is somewhat of a rarity in Phoenix (or, you know, anywhere). British punk/folkie Frank Turner had no problem selling out Rhyth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Supernatural Arizona -- Up on the Sun Soundtracks Our Own Twilight/True Blood/Vampire Diaries-style Show

    ​The last Twilight movie will be released soon and only one episode remains in the fourth season of True Blood. But don't think the vampire craze is on the decline -- MTV recently launched Death Valley, which looks like a campy cross between Reno 911! and Zombieland. How much longer can thi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    August 1 In Blogs: Brian Brooks, Happy Hour, Kings of Leon, and Gabrielle Giffords

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.Today's entries:

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    August 1 In Blogs: Brian Brooks, Happy Hour, Kings of Leon, and Gabrielle Giffords

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs.Today's entries:

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Alkaline Trio at Nile Theatre, 7/24/11

    Melissa Fossum Alkaline Trio​Alkaline Trio The Nile Theater July 24, 2011 After 15 years, the guys in Chicago punk staple Alkaline Trio still rock as hard as ever. It just may be a bit harder to hear them over the roar of their boisterous fan base. From the moment the band took the stage at th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    The Eight Best Local Records of 2011 (So Far)

    ​July is almost upon us, which means we're more than halfway through 2011. It's already been a busy year for local music, with dozens of Valley bands releasing new albums, playing local shows, and heading out on tour. We've picked eight of our favorite local albums released so far in 2011. It w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    The Plainfield Butchers: Hard To Be Human

    The Plainfield Butchers - Hard To Be HumanArtist: The Plainfield ButchersTitle: Hard To Be HumanBasics: Billed as "the new project featuring members of Big Vinny and the Cattle Thieves, Digital Leather, Andrew Jackson Jihad, and The Half Empties," The Plainfield Butchers have some impressive experie ... More >>

  • Music

    January 20, 2011

    Andrew Jackson Jihad on Downtown Phoenix

    The Plainfield Butchers - Hard To Be HumanArtist: The Plainfield ButchersTitle: Hard To Be HumanBasics: Billed as "the new project featuring members of Big Vinny and the Cattle Thieves, Digital Leather, Andrew Jackson Jihad, and The Half Empties," The Plainfield Butchers have some impressive experie ... More >>

  • Music

    December 16, 2010

    Andrew Jackson Jihad / Destroy Nate Allen @ Trunk Space

    The Plainfield Butchers - Hard To Be HumanArtist: The Plainfield ButchersTitle: Hard To Be HumanBasics: Billed as "the new project featuring members of Big Vinny and the Cattle Thieves, Digital Leather, Andrew Jackson Jihad, and The Half Empties," The Plainfield Butchers have some impressive experie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    First Friday, Mr. Meeble, Old School Jams, Common Wall Media's Christmas Party, and Other Events This Weekend

    Mr. Meeble is scheduled to perform on Friday at Cityscape.First Fridays in December are something of a big deal. Although the mercury will likely dip into the 40-degree range, we're expecting a horde of culture vultures will be traipsing about Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue in order to make the scen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    San Diego Band's "Kill Joe Arpaio" Song Sends Valley Media into a Major Tizzy

      ​'Tis the season to write songs about killing Sheriff Joe Arpaio. This past week I detailed how folk-punkers Andrew Jackson Jihad and other local bands had penned songs for the recent Chronicles of Sheriff Joe record that decries his racist tendencies and invokes murderous notions of o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Flier of the Week: 'The Chronicles of Sheriff Joe Arpaio' Release at The Trunk Space

    Sara Oliver'The Chronicles of Sheriff Joe Arpaio'​It's evident the creators of this flier put a heck of a lot of work into it. There are costumes, the set, the props and the fact that it moves! Don't worry that the men--and chicken--featured in the flier are actual criminals. They're just performe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    Flier of the Week: Bomb the Music Industry at The Trunk Space

    ​Sometimes going for the literal makes for one of the coolest fliers. And when that means showing off a picture of what appears to be an exploding birthday cake, the result is even cooler.So is the case with this poster for indie rockers Bomb the Music Industry and pop band Happy Birthday's concer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2010

    NPR Takes on Sound Strike Issue, Quotes Local Music Types

    ​NPR's All Things Considered ran a story about musicians boycotting Arizona over SB 1070 called "Sound Strike' Targets Arizona Immigration Law" yesterday.The story includes soundbites from Alycia Klein, the general manager of Celebrity Theatre, local promoter Psyko Steve Chilton, Yolanda Bejarano ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Fox News and Alternative Press Report on SB 1070's Effect on the Arizona Music Scene

    ​Two interesting articles about the effect SB 1070 is having on Arizona music came out this week -- and I'm sharing them not just because I'm quoted in them.Dan Gibson, who does some freelance work for New Times, penned a piece for Fox News which says that so far most of the talk about concert can ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    Protest Songs About SB 1070: The Deadline for Our Compilation, A Line In The Sand, is Approaching Fast

    We're giving you the canvas: You color it in.​It's been a week since we asked Arizonans angry about SB 1070 -- the law that essentially mandates law enforcement agents racially profile Hispanics and requires those Hispanics to prove their citizenship or risk deportation -- to send us their protest ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2010

    Significant Others

    Pennsylvania musical groups birth solo outings

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2010

    The Science and Technology Expo at Trunk Space

    Benjamin LeathermanI Hate You When You're Pregnant performs for packed crowd at the Trunk Space.​Gimmick bands. You either like 'em or hate 'em. I happen to fall in the former category. Groups like Man or Astroman, Mr. Pacman, or Captured! By Robots happen to be among some of my favorite acts. I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2009

    The Dead Milkmen's Joe Jack Talcum Visits Trunk Space on February 2

    Joseph Genaro (a.k.a. Joe Jack Talcum) is scheduled to perform on Tuesday, February 2, at the Trunk Space.​I've been hearing stories from a few of my musician friends about the lengthy trips they've undertaken to see the Dead Milkmen in concert since the infamous comical punk band reunited and beg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2009

    10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: X-Rated Santas, Modified's Farewell, and Free Shows

    The Minibosses are scheduled to perfom on Saturday at Modified Arts.​ 'Tis the season for saving some scrilla, whether that means camping out in the cold to nab some doorbusters, or bring stingy when it comes to spending your entertainment dollar. Discount distractions and cheap thrills abound fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2009

    What's on Tap for Tonight's First Friday

    Lost Leaf will host the paintings of Jules Demetrius.​Jeezum crow, its gonna be cold this weekend. Really cold. Like in the 30s. So unless hypothermia is your bag baby, better throw on an extra sweater or down plenty of spirits when venturing out to tonight's freezing First Friday at the various ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2009

    New Band 'The Cullens' Mock Twilight With Love

    Two words: New Moon. Ohmigodohmigod it's coming in one week! *Squeal* We know, unless you're a die-hard Twilight fan you probably don't give a rat's ass about the upcoming flick. But even Twihaters might get a kick out of The Cullens, a local Twilight "tribute" band who've been rabidl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2009

    Emarosa, Lawrence Arms, Dillinger Four and other Sets Shows Find New Homes

    Lawrence Arms are scheduled to perform on November 5 at Chasers in Scottsdale.​After The Sets in Tempe closed unexpectedly two weekends ago, local concert promoters like 13th Floor Entertainment and Psyko Steve have been mucho busy scrambling to find new venues for their shows. While a majo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2009

    Lucero Live: Why Country Music Needs Some Punk Blood

    I love discussing music with our new Music Editor, Martin. More often than not we basically agree on most things. But I could not disagree more with his review of the Lucero show last night at the Rhythm Room. The first of my complaints is when talking about how the crowd was reacting (or the fact t ... More >>

  • Music

    April 30, 2009

    Seven Nights of DJs & Dancing

    I love discussing music with our new Music Editor, Martin. More often than not we basically agree on most things. But I could not disagree more with his review of the Lucero show last night at the Rhythm Room. The first of my complaints is when talking about how the crowd was reacting (or the fact t ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    The Real Coachella

    I love discussing music with our new Music Editor, Martin. More often than not we basically agree on most things. But I could not disagree more with his review of the Lucero show last night at the Rhythm Room. The first of my complaints is when talking about how the crowd was reacting (or the fact t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    Peelander-Z Brings Out the Freaks and Geeks to the Trunk Space

    Peelander Yellow and Peelander Green onstage at the Trunk Space. Check out our slideshow for more pictures from the gig. In my five years of covering the local music scene for New Times, I've seen some pretty crazy things happen at the Trunk Space. I've witnessed lobster-handed ladies, full ... More >>

  • Articles

    March 26, 2009

    Joking Off

    Andrew Jackson Jihad brings serious sing-along

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2009

    Concert Calendar for This Weekend: Billy Joel, Elton John, JFA, Mega 104.3's Spring Jam, and More

    The Lives of Famous Men are scheduled to perform tonight at Chyro Arts Venue in Scottsdale. As music editor Martin Cizmar mentioned in his post earlier today, the slate of concerts scheduled to go down from tonight until Sunday kinda pales in comparison to the overwhelming assortment of superstars ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2008

    Concert Calendar For This Weekend: Bloc Party, Brendan James, The Andre Nickatina Experience, The Aquabats,

    Limbeck is scheduled to perform tonight at the Chyro Arts Venue in Scottsdale. If I was an arrogant, self-centered kind of music journalist, I'd probably spend the next 400 or so words detailing all the cool-ass concerts I was planning to check out this weekend, dishing out details in between clev ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2008

    Get A Preview Of Treasure Mammal's New Split Seven-Inch Before Tomorrow Night's Release Party

    By Benjamin Leatherman Treasure Mammal's Abe Gil in action. If we had to put together our top 10 favorite local bands to see live, Treasure Mammal would undoubtedly be somewhere on said list. It's because Abelardo Gil III, the hyperactive dynamo behind the one-man spazz-tronica outfit, always put ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    Concert Schedule for This Weekend

    By Benjamin Leatherman Treasure Mammal's Abe Gil in action. If we had to put together our top 10 favorite local bands to see live, Treasure Mammal would undoubtedly be somewhere on said list. It's because Abelardo Gil III, the hyperactive dynamo behind the one-man spazz-tronica outfit, always put ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2008

    Niki’s Weekend Word: Summer of Sound, Rocky Horror, and The Lopsided World of L

    By Benjamin Leatherman Treasure Mammal's Abe Gil in action. If we had to put together our top 10 favorite local bands to see live, Treasure Mammal would undoubtedly be somewhere on said list. It's because Abelardo Gil III, the hyperactive dynamo behind the one-man spazz-tronica outfit, always put ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 8, 2008

    DIY'd in the Wool

    Asian Man founder pushes punk philosophy from the ground up

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2008

    Grand Endeavor

    PHX underground comes up for air in new documentary

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2007

    The Freaks Come Out at Night: Calabrese @ PHiX Gallery, Wednesday, October 31

    PHX underground comes up for air in new documentary

  • Calendar

    September 6, 2007

    Group Hug

    Friends don't let friends jam alone

  • Music

    August 30, 2007

    Joking Off

    Andrew Jackson Jihad brings serious sing-along

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2006

    '06 Pandemic Poll, the Brodie Fucking Hubbard edition

    Andrew Jackson Jihad brings serious sing-along

  • Film

    May 4, 2006

    Only in America

    Real-life ghost story yields another Hollywood horror

  • Music

    April 13, 2006

    Fever Pitch

    Changes of venue

  • Music

    February 9, 2006

    Waste Not

    Time is of the essence at Oh Shit! A Fest? Here's our users' guide

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2005

    Rad Alert

    Old is new at Trunk Space

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Old is new at Trunk Space

  • News

    May 8, 2003

    How many wives is too many wives?

    Letters from the week of May 8, 2003

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