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Dodge Theatre

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    My Five Favorite Concerts During My Time at Up on the Sun

    Luke HolwerdaJemaine Clement, of Flight of the Conchords, from their May 2009 show ​For those keeping track (read: me), I have been blogging for Up on the Sun for nigh on three years now. I have more than enjoyed my time writing for the blog, wading through the hills and valleys of You Asked For I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Incoming: Styx, Ozzy Osbourne, The Temptations, Cradle of Filth, Wu-Tang Clan

    These guys: ain't nothin' to fuck with​She's a real mixed bag, this week's just announced shows. As we head toward the holidays, the shows start to become more scarce and, oddly enough, full of more popular, well-known acts. Case in point: Ozzy Osbourne, The Tempations and Alice Cooper's annual Ch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Dodge Theatre is Now Called Comerica Theatre

    ​Phoenix's biggest theater has a new name.Live Nation, the concert promoter who owns the building at 400 West Washington Street formerly known as Dodge Theatre, issued a press release today saying we are henceforth to refer to the 5,000 seat venue as Comerica Theatre.In keeping with longstanding P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2010

    Oct. 7 In Blogs: Sugar Skulls, Comerica Theatre, Beer For Brains, and Maricopa County Hospital

    ​​​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

    September 22, 2010

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our 9/23 Issue

    ​This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts.What did we do to piss off Scott Weiland's publicist?What was the deal with the "suspicious backpacks" at Arizona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    Barenaked Ladies at Dodge Theatre on 7/25/2010

    Shawn Anderson​Barenaked Ladies Dodge Theatre July 25, 2010Ed Robertson is probably the more talented of the two founding members of Barenaked Ladies. Creative input aside, Robertson is a master chameleon, both able to mimic the boisterous nerdiness of ex-frontman Steven Page and do all the little ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    July 26 In Blogs: Zack de la Rocha, Rachel Bess, Justin Bieber, Night Train, and Baseball Bats

    ​​​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

    May 16, 2010

    Glee at Dodge Theatre

    Luke HolwerdaThe Glee: Live Tour opens in Phoenix.​Lady Gaga is a free bitch, baby.Bitch. Bitch. Bitchhhhhhhh.You would not know that from last night's world premiere of the hit Fox musadramedy Glee's touring stageshow at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, where a cadre of stars from the show reprised "Bad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    Incoming: Brian Wilson, Roger Waters, Smokey Robinson, George Benson

    ​What draws better these days than older, more beloved musicians from bands such as The Beach Boys and Pink Floyd? Not much, outside of an act like Lady Gaga or Justin Beiber -- that is why both Brian Wilson and Roger Waters lead the pack for an impressively fruitful week of show announcements.Let ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2010

    Norah Jones at Dodge Theatre: Hmmm... Just So-So

    ​"This place is BIG," said Norah Jones in a self-effacing way to the nearly packed house at Dodge Theatre. The way she delivered the statement made it sound like she wasn't worthy of playing such a fancy concert hall. Turns out it was half-true. Wearing an electric-green dress and yellow pumps, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2010

    Ray Davies at Dodge Theatre

    Ray Davies.​Somehow Ray Davies, and his music, flew under the radar for a few too many.Sure, there was a decent crowd at the Dodge Theatre to see the former Kinks frontman play last night, but not nearly as many as one may expect for a rock legend on this level.Sadly, a great number of people (som ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    Mariah Carey at Dodge Theatre

    Luke HolwerdaMariah Carey on stage at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix.​It's pretty much accepted fact that pop musicians have to switch identities every album or two to stay ahead of the curve. Everybody does it -- Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Madonna -- with varying degrees of success.Mariah Carey, who brou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2010

    American Carnage Tour Postponed

    Slayer's Tom Araya​Hair metal fans of the Valley, take note: The superstar-studded American Carnage Tour (which featured the '80s triple-threat of Slayer, Megadeth, and Testatment) has been postponed indefinitely. The concert was scheduled to take place on January 23 at Dodge Theatre, but has bee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2009

    What Laura Says Classes Up Yucca Tap Room Tonight

    While rocker Alice Cooper is bringing a little Christmas puddin' to the Dodge Theatre tonight, the boys of What Laura Says are spreading holiday cheer all over the Yucca Tap Room at their Christmas formal show. Nicki Escudero​Formal? Does this mean you have to don dressy duds to the hoppin' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2009

    Incoming: Mariah Carey Plays Dodge on February 20

    ​Mariah Carey brings her first major tour in three years in support to Dodge Theatre on Saturday, February 20, 2010. The Angels Advocate tour supporting her new record Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel will last a total of eight weeks an 19 cities and has RydazNrtist, an R&B group from Nick C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Alice Cooper Schedules Christmas Pudding 2009: Warrant, Lita Ford, Dee Snider Coming

    ​Phoenix-based shock rock icon Alice Cooper has scheduled his ninth annual holiday show, Christmas Pudding. The Christmas-themed variety show is a blend of comedy, music, and dance and will take place on Friday, December 18 at Dodge Theatre.This year's acts has a heavily hair-metal bent. Besides A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2009

    Live Nation Offers 2-for-1 Deal on Rodney Carrington, Loggins and Messina, Grease and More

    ​ Live Nation says it's 2-for-1 ticket deal is a hit, and will expand it. "After seeing sales increase by 300% over the previous weeks' promotions, with fans saving more than $350,000, Live Nation announced today that fan response has been so positive, the company's popular 2-for-1 concert ticket ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Incoming: Yo La Tengo, Mars Volta, Monsters of Folk, The Voodoo Organist, Marcy Playground, Sevendust

    We've already hit a lot of the highlights of this week's concert announcements earlier in the week (Yo La Tengo, Mars Volta, Monsters of Folk, The Voodoo Organist) but somehow a big one slipped through the cracks.Yes, Marcy Playground (pictured) is making their long-awaited return to Club Red o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2009

    Jack's Mannequin Out Shines Chart-Topping The Fray as Opener at Dodge Theatre

    Luke HolwerdaThe Fray and Jack's Mannequin made the perfect touring partners when their show stopped into the Dodge Theatre Tuesday. Both bands produce piano-driven melodies and songs that can get haunt your head for days. Both tend to attract a late teen to twentysomething crowd of starry-eyed girl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2009

    July 15 In Blogs: Jan Brewer, Pac-Man, Tortas, and Swine Flu

    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: Feathered Bastard: Jan Brewer Bans Abortion (for a Day), Democrats Should Consider Hara-kiri Up on the Sun: Urban ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Freebird & Monkey Sex: A Night With Flight of the Conchords

    Luke HolwerdaFlight of the Conchords performing at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix. See more shots in our Flight of the Conchords slide show.Though music and comedy may seem suitable bedfellows, the marriage of the two is often a mangled mess of bad puns and crappy guitar playing. One concept is, more ofte ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2009

    Reganomics

    Comic is his own worst enemy – in a good way

  • 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 23, 2009

    The Killers Postpone Dodge Theatre Show Until September

    The Killers: See you in September. Local fans of The Killers have been waiting patiently for the band's upcoming gig at Dodge Theatre next month. It's been almost two years since The Killers last performed in the Valley, and local fans of the blockbuster post-punk band have been waiting oh-s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    March 23 In Blogs: The Killers, Phoenix Symphony, Bikini Lounge 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: Muslim on Wellbutrin, a Former CAIR Spokeswoman, Claims Gilbert PD Raci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Zappa Plays Zappa Well Worth the Wait

    Jonathan McNamara Considering Frank Zappa's vast catalog of music, I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only person at Dodge Theatre Thursday night who was surprised when Zappa Plays Zappa's set kicked off with a Van Halen cover. After a half-hour delay reportedly due to an exhaustive sound check, Dweezil Z ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2009

    Concert Calendar for This Weekend: The Non-All-Star Edition

    The extreme metal freaks of Cradle of Filth are scheduled to perform on Friday at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe. As our blogger Yvonne Zusel noted a couple days ago, there's plenty of things to see and do in the Valley this weekend that have absolutely nothing to do with the hoopla surrounding the 2 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2009

    Dodge Theatre Dumps Ticketmaster, Other Live Nation Venues To Follow

    The Internet age has finally done what Eddie Vedder couldn't: Break Ticketmaster's stranglehold on concert ticket sales.Starting now, tickets to Dodge Theatre will be available only through Livenation.com. Sarita Ray, public relations coordinator, says Cricket Wireless Pavillion, the mega-promoter's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2008

    Tonight's "How Carolla Stole Christmas" Concert Canceled

    Staind vocalist/guitarist Aaron LewisWe got word late yesterday that the Edge 103.9's annual holiday concert "How the Carolla Stole Christmas," scheduled to happen tonight at Dodge Theatre, has been cancelled due to the illness of Staind frontman/guitarist Aaron Lewis. Refunds for the event are av ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2008

    George Clinton, The Nadas and Pink Floyd Laser Light Announced

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2008

    Concert Review: Alanis Morissette at Dodge Theatre on Nov. 11

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2008

    Concert Schedule For This Weekend: Carrie Underwood, Joe Satriani, KRS-One, Elf Power, and more

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2008

    Mars Volta Bolts Dodge Before You Can Say "Amputechture"

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2008

    Concert Calendar for This Weekend

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2008

    Concert Schedule for This Weekend

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2008

    Future Shock: Blackest of the Black Tour, Weezer, Kid Rock, and more

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2008

    Concert Schedule for This Weekend

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    Concert Schedule for This Weekend

    By Martin Cizmar So there's a little big of a letdown this week after last week's bonanza of concert announcements, but still a few good shows coming up. At the top of the list is a huge party coming to Marquee: Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton on Jan. 7. Sadly, Dr. Funkenstein, no long ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 29, 2008

    Double Play

    Modified thinks two headliners are better than one

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2008

    Future Shock: Annuals, Jimmy Eat World, Times New Viking, and more

    Modified thinks two headliners are better than one

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2007

    Future Shock: She Wants Revenge, The Donnas, CKY, and more

    Modified thinks two headliners are better than one

  • Calendar

    August 9, 2007

    Mane Spotting

    Poison guitarist makes hair-metal palatable -- almost

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2005

    Legend City

    A Hall of Fame is born

  • Calendar

    December 16, 2004

    OK, Go Go

    Paper Heart makes a Modest Proposal

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2004

    These Boots Are Made for Stompin'

    Tap Dogs kick it with the ladies

  • Calendar

    May 6, 2004

    Fang Base

    Rattlers fans get one last home game

  • Calendar

    March 6, 2003

    Cho Down

    Comedian Margaret Cho bites back

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Venue For National Acts

    Celebrity Theatre

  • Dining

    July 11, 2002

    Two Whites Make a Wrong

    Seeing red -- and pink -- at the Dodge Theatre

  • Music

    April 25, 2002

    Club Feat

    Boston's celebrates the end of an 11-year run

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