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Cheap Trick

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Army Navy, Locksley and The Postelles Vie for Best Power Pop Release of Summer 2011

    Big Hassle MediaThe timeless power pop of Los Angeles' Army Navy makes for a great summertime soundtrack.​Like your favorite comfort food, power pop music is familiar, tasty and satisfying... and, sometimes, it's the only thing you want. If you consider The Raspberries' 1972 self-titled debut ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    Five Dead in Yet Another Stage Collapse

    ​First came Cheap Trick's disastrous performance at the Ottawa Bluesfest. Thankfully nobody was badly hurt in that disaster. Next came the Flaming Lips' lighting rig in Oklahoma. The band wound up with $800,000 worth of damaged equipment. Last weekend it happened with Sugarland at the Indiana Stat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    Rebecca Black Releases Crappy But Not As Bad Second Single and Video, 'My Moment'

    ​Rebecca Black is back, according to Rolling Stone.Thankfully her new song and video, "My Moment," isn't as bed as her mess of a first single, "Friday."The new song is essentially about the last song. She's sticking it to the man and addressing her haters by rubbing it in her face that she's going ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Jam Band Charity: Deadheads and Phish Phans Focus on Giving

    ​Hardcore fans of jam bands are a very giving, as are the bands they support. The Grateful Dead recently donated some band memorabilia to a charity auction, while Phishheads/Phans (call them what you will) have raised and distributed over $1 million for charity organizations started by fans of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2010

    Salt River Tubing, Cheap Trick, Soyal, and Down the Rabbit Hole Over the Holiday Weekend

    ​Salt River Tubing on Fourth of July Weekend The Salt River was more crowded by Bikini-clad beauties and alcohol-swilling ruffians than normal on July 4th Weekend. Check out the aquatic antics in these photos...see photos ​Cheap Trick at Talking Stick Resort on 7/3/10 I've seen these d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 4, 2010

    Cheap Trick at Talking Stick Resort on 7/3/10

    ​Cheap Trick in a casino ballroom: Better than at a zoo, but not as good as at the fair. I've seen these dinosaurs about eight times since 1992, in all sorts of venues (including, yes, the Milwaukee Zoo), and Saturday night's venue, Talking Stick Resort, was pretty terrible. I was hoping for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    The Summer Set, Leon Russell, Cheap Trick, and More in This Week's Issue

    The Summer Set: Not so original, but still kickin' out the jams.​This week's music feature is on The Summer Set, and their unapologetically unoriginal music that's still worth a listen.The oft overlooked Leon Russell is working on a new collaboration with the likes of T-Bone Burnett, Elton John, a ... More >>

  • Music

    July 1, 2010

    Cheap Trick's "Hello There" and Other Songs Perfect for Rock Band and Guitar Hero

    The Summer Set: Not so original, but still kickin' out the jams.​This week's music feature is on The Summer Set, and their unapologetically unoriginal music that's still worth a listen.The oft overlooked Leon Russell is working on a new collaboration with the likes of T-Bone Burnett, Elton John, a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    Cheap Trick's "Hello There" and Other Songs Perfect for Rock Band and Guitar Hero

    The Summer Set: Not so original, but still kickin' out the jams.​This week's music feature is on The Summer Set, and their unapologetically unoriginal music that's still worth a listen.The oft overlooked Leon Russell is working on a new collaboration with the likes of T-Bone Burnett, Elton John, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2009

    Nothing Not New: We All Suffer from "Aesthetic Atrophy," But at Least I'm Getting Help

    "If music be the food of love, play on. Give me excess of it . . ." -- Wm. Shakespeare ​ I recently received some bad news regarding a diagnosis. It's never easy to hear someone (especially an expert in his field) tell you that you have a serious problem, and it certainly wasn't easy this t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2009

    KISS: You Wanted the Best, You Got Something Resembling the Best at Jobing.com Arena

    Luke Holwerda​The scene: June 28, 1996. Detroit, Michigan. For the first time, in 13 years, Kiss is playing its first show in makeup with the original lineup of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. It's nearly midnight at the now-defunct Tiger Stadium, and despicable opening a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2009

    Scorpions Drummer, Tommy Lee's Sister, Bring Their Band To Ruby Room

    ​This is a weird one: Kottack, a band that has the drummer from The Scorpions playing guitar and Tommy Lee's sister playing drums, will be at The Ruby Room on October 30.Named for James Kottack, who is married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee's little sister Athena, the band's drummer, the band pl ... More >>

  • Music

    September 17, 2009

    Please Don't Call Chickenfoot a “Supergroup”

    ​This is a weird one: Kottack, a band that has the drummer from The Scorpions playing guitar and Tommy Lee's sister playing drums, will be at The Ruby Room on October 30.Named for James Kottack, who is married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee's little sister Athena, the band's drummer, the band pl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Tune-Up For Summer

    freefoto.com Sunny pop music and summertime are made for each other like two soulmates holding hands on an oceanside stroll. With the weather heating up here in the Valley of the Sun, let's take a look at some great summer music... S-Curve Records Tinted Windows Tinted Windows (S-Curve Records) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2009

    Concert Calendar for This Weekend: Lou Reed, Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, Country Thunder, Tempe Music Fest, and Much More

    Art PerryLou Reed and Laurie Anderson are scheduled to perform on Sunday at the Chandler Center for the Arts. If you're the type who bitches how nothing ever goes on in Phoenix, please feel free to grab a nice steaming cup of STFU. We've been referencing all week long on this very blog about how h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    Just Announced: Former Formatter's New Band Fun Coming to Tempe

    The Format's breakup left a huge hole in the local music scene last year. Just when the duo seemed poised to put Phoenix on the map when they split up, but hopefully Nate Ruess's New York-based band Fun can alleviate some of that pain. They've booked a Valley show with Manchester Orchestra, Audreye ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2008

    Cheap Trick Live at... Surprise?

    It may just be the concert that originated the phrase "Big in Japan," and it's coming to Surprise (as in: "Surprise! People live this far west!") Thursday. Cheap Trick at Budokan, the movie, is showing at Ultrastar Surprise Pointe Cinema (as in: Surprise! We have movie theaters this far west!). The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2008

    Dec. 3 In Blogs: Cheap Trick, Free Subs, Don Bivens, The Arizona Republic and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Editors Take Big Hits in Arizona Republic Layoffs Free Hot Air Balloon ... More >>

  • Music

    August 21, 2008

    The Boss Martians

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Editors Take Big Hits in Arizona Republic Layoffs Free Hot Air Balloon ... More >>

  • Music

    August 14, 2008

    Sugar High

    Let the Sunshine Out
    (Thousandaire Records)

  • Music

    April 12, 2007

    Prayer of The Mullet

    Make it quick and painless -- but not short

  • Home Entertainment

    November 23, 2006

    Encore Performance

    Don't fret. Guitar Hero II kills the opening act

  • Music

    June 8, 2006

    Far From Phoenix

    With thrashed vocal cords and van wrecks galore, Greeley Estates pays its dues on the road

  • Music

    April 13, 2006

    M's the Word

    Four guys with a ravishing new album are emissaries of rock 'n' roll's Future Women

  • Music

    March 2, 2006

    OK Go, Motion City Soundtrack, and Plain White Ts

    Psychedelipunkpop

  • Music

    September 22, 2005

    Let Go

    Let Go
    (The Militia Group)

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2005

    Deth Becomes Them

    "HardKore Fest" kills 'em all at Chasers

  • Calendar

    December 16, 2004

    OK, Go Go

    Paper Heart makes a Modest Proposal

  • Music

    November 4, 2004

    The Last Vegas

    Success is a pretty good bet

  • Music

    September 30, 2004

    The Tragically Hip

    Tragically underrated

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    Sloan, and The Reflection

    Adding to the melodies and vocals, the foursome hit multiple genres.

  • Calendar

    January 22, 2004

    FBR Me ASAP

    It's Open season at TPC

  • Music

    August 28, 2003

    Cheap Trick Special One (Big3)

    Marshall Crenshaw What's in the Bag? (Razor & Tie)

  • Music

    July 17, 2003

    Fountains of Wayne

    Welcome Interstate Managers (S-Curve)

  • Music

    April 17, 2003

    He's a Happy Rat Now

    Billy Corgan and a dark Zwan's journey into light

  • Music

    September 13, 2001

    They Got a Right

    The Cheetahs are walkin' into town

  • Music

    March 15, 2001

    SWAG

    Catchall (Yep Roc)

  • Music

    December 14, 2000

    Doug Powell

    More (Not Lame)

  • Music

    November 9, 2000

    Green Day

    Warning (Reprise)

  • Music

    November 2, 2000

    Superdrag

    In the Valley of Dying Stars (Arena Rock)

  • Music

    October 19, 2000

    Ultimate Fakebook

    This Will Be Laughing Week (550 Music/Epic)

  • Music

    June 15, 2000

    Goodbye Boys

    The Half Visconte proves that breaking up isn't so hard to do

  • Music

    November 11, 1999

    Mr. Rocker

    Guided By Voices' Bob Pollard lives out his rock 'n' roll fantasy

  • News

    April 15, 1999

    New Times Music Showcase 1999 Nominees

    Guided By Voices' Bob Pollard lives out his rock 'n' roll fantasy

  • Music

    December 24, 1998

    Critical Mass

    A recap of the releases that made it worthwhile to own a CD player in 1998

  • Music

    January 1, 1998

    Critics' Choice

    A year-end recap of the albums that made it worthwhile to own a stereo in 1997

  • Music

    August 29, 1996

    Recordings

    A year-end recap of the albums that made it worthwhile to own a stereo in 1997

  • Music

    April 6, 1994

    COMPACTED DISCSIT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH AGAIN

    A year-end recap of the albums that made it worthwhile to own a stereo in 1997

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