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St. Patrick's Day Guide 2013

St. Patrick's Day Guide 2013

Anti-Flag Peforms Anti-War Punk in the Obama/Drone/Wikileaks Era

Punk bands have a tendency of burning out long before fading away. Pittsburgh's Anti-Flag has proven an exception to the rule; the band has been writing politically-charged punk and touring relentlessly for the better part of 20 years. "I really love the old records," says vocalist/guitarist Just ... More >>

Jesse Malin Links The Clash and The Grateful Dead

See also: Chasers Sold to New Owners and Becomes Pub Rock, A Music Venue With an In-House Radio Broadcasting Studio Jesse Malin has done it all, or most of it at least. In his barely-teens he was fronting Jersey-based hardcore ensemble Heart Attack, then spent the '90s in glam-punk wreckers D-Gen ... More >>

St. Patrick's Day Guide 2012

The Wiley One Is All About Going Green

Flier of the Week: Flogging Molly

​If you're looking for a good time on St. Patty's Day, there are tons of local options. With all of the great shows that will be going on, seems like all of Tempe is turning Irish for a day!Flogging Molly's annual St. Patrick's Day Bash at Tempe Beach Park is our top pick though, and this flier is ... More >>

St. Patrick's Day Guide 2012

Galactic's Robert Mercurio on Carnivale Electricos

It wasn't a serendipitous event that New Orleans-based funk combo Galactic released its eight studio release, Carnivale Electricos, last week on Tuesday, February 21 (you know, Fat Tuesday). Galactic's blend of hip-hop, marching jazz, and Meters-style funk endears it to the jam band crowd, but Carn ... More >>

Celtic Punk Band Bollox (Featuring Members of Authority Zero and Sister Cities) Re-Release Debut Album

Just in case Flogging Molly's annual St. Paddy's Day stop in Tempe doesn't make it abundantly clear to you, the Phoenix metro area loves Irish stuff, and it loves its Celtic punk. In 2009, Authority Zero frontman Jason Devore (who headlines the New Times Soundcheck festival this weekend) formed The ... More >>

Frank Turner @ Marquee Theatre

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 >>

Frank Turner Discusses Touring, London Riots, and Drinking With Grandma

Frank Turner has been enjoying unexpected success as a solo folk/punk musician after the demise his hardcore band, Million Dead. Turner has garnered an international fanbase over the past few years, touring relentlessly with bands like Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, and The Gaslight Anthem. His ... More >>

Top Authentic Celtic Punk Bands

And don't let the talent and success of the Yanks fool you, some of the best Celtic punk outfits of the past and present still have their roots on the other side of the Atlantic. Here is a list of the top five groups that actually have members from the Emerald Isle (or at least close by).

Incoming: Alison Krauss, Bill Callahan, David Bazan, Dirty Beaches, Vans Warped Tour

Warped Tour 2011 - coming to a parking lot near you​Not a whole lot of new shows to announce this week, but at least there's a Warped Tour for that. The venerable punk rock tour is now in its 17th year, a rather impressive feat in this day and age. Bands such as NOFX, Poison The Well, Gym Class He ... More >>

Your Guide to Partying on St. Patrick's Day

One Year On: Alex Chilton Remembered

​At the risk of sounding like a real nerd, when I got knockout drunk on this day last year, it had nothing to do with green beer or a quick embrace of my Celtic heritage. Big Star leader, Box Tops singer, and solo provocateur Alex Chilton died one year ago today, and I reacted the only way I knew ... More >>

St. Patrick's Day Guide

X103.9's Throwdown, Telekinesis, Black Fag, Civic Space Jam, and Other Weekend Events

​Henry Rollins might not dig Black Fag, but don't let that dissuade you from attending their gig this weekend in Scottsdale. According to the MySpace blog for the over-the-top gay Black Flag tribute act, Hank was reportedly a little gruff when Black Fag's frontman attempted to invite him to part ... More >>

Duran Duran, The Strokes Tapped For Coachella; Official Lineup Coming Soon UPDATE

​Coachella's official lineup should be announced very, very soon -- lest anyone forget that this week is usually when the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival makes it big announcement.In lieu of the entire festival lineup, a few acts have already been confirmed for the festival's 2011 editi ... More >>

Lady Gaga, Rise Against, Disturbed Join Korn's BP Boycott. Oh, Yes, and Creed Too!

​When news of Korn's boycott of BP broke last week it sorta looked like a joke. I mean, at first, it was pretty much just marble-mouthed Jonathan David, his band and fellow 90s-refugees Backstreet Boys.Now, well, the lineup is not awesome or anything, but it's getting better. One huge, relevant ar ... More >>

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Antique Scream, SxSW, Self-Loathing Bands, and Cizmarch Madness in This Week's Issue

Antique Scream​This week's music feature is about Antique Scream, who moved from the Valley to the Pacific Northwest over a year ago, and is now coming back on tour.Also in this week's issue, you'll find the lowdown on every Valley band headed out to Austin for SxSW in the coming week. We'll give ... More >>

Doctors Told Josh “Reverend” Peyton He Would Never Play Guitar Again – They Were Wrong

Last Minute Show: Nate From Flogging Molly Plays Jugheads Tonight

See that kid Maxwell has in a reverse headlock? That could be you tonight at Jugheads.​ We've got one late-breaking show announcement for you Friday afternoon: Nathen Maxwell & The original Bunny Gang, a side project featuring Flogging Molly bassist Nathen Maxwell, will play Jugheads tonight.A ... More >>

Concert Review: The Pogues More Than Justify A $60 Ticket Price

The original lineup of the Pogues, who impressed with aplomb last night at the Marquee Theatre.​"Tell me why people are willing to pay $60 to see an old fucking Irish punk band." This was the mandate that was handed down by music editor Martin Cizmar when I mentioned my desire to review last nigh ... More >>

Jason Mraz, Fall Out Boy, and Other Must-See Sets at Fall Frenzy

10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Frat Games, Free Shows, and Freaky Movies

Kyle Cesmat Safe Haven is scheduled to perform tonight at Club Mardi Gras.Dear College Students of the Valley, Welcome back from your summertime hiatus. Your absence was particularly missed by local bar and club owners, as was your supply of disposable income. A few things are different sinc ... More >>

Just Announced: Miley Cyrus, Bo Bice, Juvenile

I've never been sure why there isn't more of a rivalry between Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, but, aside from some boy drama, the two country-tinged pop princesses seem to co-exist happily.If you missed Swift's excellent show at Jobing.com Arena last month, you'll have a chance to check out what I ca ... More >>

Austin City Limits Jumps on Festival Bandwagon, Announces Lineup

Austin City Limits: recycling this year's festival headliners so you don't have to The lineup for the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival has been announced and it is teeming with top-notch talent. The Beastie Boys, Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews Band round out the top slots of Outside Lands Lollapa ... More >>

The Bollox: Authority Zero Singer’s Side Project Brings Irish Punk to the Valley

Slightly Stoopid

Bad Religion to Headline Tempe Beach Park's St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Does a show featuring Bad Religion, The Used, and Slightly Stoopid scream St. Patrick's Day to you? Yeah, us neither. Tempe Beach Park will have the three bands perform as part of its annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration, which fittingly featured the Irish punk-rock band Flogging Molly in years p ... More >>

More Edgefest Photos

When Will Rise Against, Gogol Bordello, Flobots, NOFX, Flogging Molly, Pennywise, And The Other Bands At Tomorrow’s Edgefest Be Hitting The Stage? Here's The Schedule

Edgefest Lowdown: Micky Avalon, Authority Zero, Flogging Molly and More

St. Patrick's Day Guide

St. Patrick's Day Guide

Dropkick Murphys hit the Marquee on Monday

Cabaret on Crack: March Fourth Marching Band @ Alice Cooper'stown, Saturday, October 27

Liar's Adventures and a Show Reminder

St. Patrick's Day Massacre

Emerald City

Wallow in your shamrock holiday

Emerald City

Drinking and wearing the green -- talk about lucky!

Looking at America

Irish punktivism

Nightlife

There's a hoot for every night owl at Valley clubs this summer