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George Strait

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Jukeboxes

    See also: Top 10 Songs for Jukebox Warfare In the hands of a capable coin-popper, an Internet jukebox can be a great thing. A little far out Tropicália? That sounds nice. Some classic funk from Parliament? Yes, please. The deep cuts cost more, but can really set the mood. So we're not putting dow ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Ashton Kutcher's Not the First Singer/Actor, and He Won't Be the Last

    You don't need us to tell you that Ashton Kutcher is kind of a knucklehead, but country star Miranda Lambert apparently needs a reminder after the television goofballs on-stage attempt at country crooning. Kutcher presented Lambert with the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the Academy of Countr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    George Strait, Beatles Covers, and Social Distotion This Weekend

    George Strait at US Airways Center Wow, I truly underestimated the amount of country fans in Arizona. Rising to their feet for the only and only "King of Country," George Strait walked onto the stage and the crowd went crazy. They whistled so loud that my ears continue to ring and women of all age ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2012

    George Strait at US Airways Center, 2/3/12

    Taylor Moon​George Strait US Airways Center Friday, February 3, 2012 Wow, I truly underestimated the amount of country fans in Arizona. Rising to their feet for the only and only "King of Country," George Strait walked onto the stage and the crowd went crazy. They whistled so loud that m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    George Strait: The "King of Country" Takes the Stage Once Again

    "All My Ex's Live in Texas." That's true for me. What about you? The one and only "King of Country", George Strait, will be in Phoenix performing live tomorrow night, Friday, February 3. Now maybe it's just the fact that I am originally from Texas that makes me excited to him live again. When I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2011

    Incoming: G. Love & Special Sauce, Twin Sister, Wu-Tang Clan

    ​Garret Dutton and his band, more commonly known as G. Love & Special Sauce, are coming back for more love from their fans in the Valley.The Philly group will be bringing their alternative blues jams to Martini Ranch in support of their latest album, Fixin' To Die.G. Love & Special Sauce, ... More >>

  • Music

    February 3, 2011

    Dawn Jameson Looks the Part -- But Can She Sing It?

    ​Garret Dutton and his band, more commonly known as G. Love & Special Sauce, are coming back for more love from their fans in the Valley.The Philly group will be bringing their alternative blues jams to Martini Ranch in support of their latest album, Fixin' To Die.G. Love & Special Sauce, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2010

    No. 9 Merle Haggard - Countdown of the Best Concerts of 2010

    ​Over the last ten weekdays of 2010 Up On The Sun will be counting down the best live shows of 2010.Today we look at the #9 show of the year, outlaw country legend Merle Haggard at Mesa Arts Center.

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    Lane Dawson: Love Letters (1985)

    If only the record came with a copy of the letter Lane Dawson's writing...​ Welcome of Obscuro, a new weekly feature where Up on the Sun dives deep into the world of vinyl oddities: private press jobs, major label cast-offs, and general thrift shop clutter that's thus far escaped anyone's attentio ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2010

    Josh Turner

    If only the record came with a copy of the letter Lane Dawson's writing...​ Welcome of Obscuro, a new weekly feature where Up on the Sun dives deep into the world of vinyl oddities: private press jobs, major label cast-offs, and general thrift shop clutter that's thus far escaped anyone's attentio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    30 Strait Years: George Strait Has Had a Hit Every Year Since 1981

    ​A few weeks ago I went on The Blaze 1330, the student radio station operated by Arizona's Third Most Prestigious State University and played an hour of George Strait.Now, I'm sure there are a few people who will find fault with how I spent my hour-long Guest DJ Week slot, but you can't argue with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2010

    Attention, Phoenix: We Are About to Take Over Your Radio for 4 Hours

    George Strait​Yes, a four-hour block of Phoenix New Times guest DJs is about to hit Arizona State University's student radio station, The Blaze.Tune in to hear clubs editor Benjamin Leatherman at 11 a.m., me (music editor Martin Cizmar) at high noon, Nothing Not New columnist Jay Bennett at 1 p.m. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2010

    Day Drinker: Man-Mines, Trouble and Heartache at the Snap Lounge (Part 2: The Thrilling Conclusion)

    Who says you have to wait until the sun goes down to have a good time? Stan's snap of the Snap​ In last week's Day Drinker at The Snap Lounge, we felt like spaceships traveling through a magnetic field of man-mines. In this week's thrilling conclusion, the man-mines turn up the heat, and force u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2010

    Day Drinker: Man-Mines, Trouble and Heartache at the Snap Lounge (Part 1 of 2)

    Who says you have to wait until the sun goes down to have a good time? ​"We can't go back in there." "I know. It's too much, even for the two of us." "You call it. I mean, I'll do it, but if we go back in, who knows what's going to happen." "Run. Run to the car." ------ Stan was there f ... More >>

  • Music

    February 4, 2010

    George Strait Is Classy and Totally Underrated

    Who says you have to wait until the sun goes down to have a good time? ​"We can't go back in there." "I know. It's too much, even for the two of us." "You call it. I mean, I'll do it, but if we go back in, who knows what's going to happen." "Run. Run to the car." ------ Stan was there f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2010

    George Strait, Rufio and More in This Week's Issue

    George Strait​The music feature story in week's edition of Phoenix New Times is about George Strait.George Strait is underrated. Perhaps that statement sounds ridiculous: Strait has 34 albums that have sold over a million copies each, seemingly countless hit songs, and a string of sold-out concert ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2009

    Incoming: Alice In Chains, Henry Rollins, George Strait, Matt Hires

    ​Maybe I'm forgetting something, but I'm pretty sure a former American Idol contestant has never played The Rhythm Room. The Maricopa County fair? Sure. Even The Marquee. But, from what I've seen in local show listings over the past two years it's rare that anyone who gets the benefit of anIdol-st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    George Strait Plays U.S. Airways on February 5

    ​ This show may not appeal to all our readers, but it's definitely worth mentioning: George Strait comes to U.S. Airways on Friday, February 5. Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack open. Like I said, maybe it's not for you, in which case I feel sorry for you. I'll personally be thrilled to hear "All M ... More >>

  • Music

    October 22, 2009

    In Search of Real Honky-Tonk at the Arizona State Fair

    ​ This show may not appeal to all our readers, but it's definitely worth mentioning: George Strait comes to U.S. Airways on Friday, February 5. Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack open. Like I said, maybe it's not for you, in which case I feel sorry for you. I'll personally be thrilled to hear "All M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2009

    Alan Jackson Keeps It Old School at Country Thunder

    The annual Country Thunder festival at the dusty Canyon Moon Ranch just outside of Florence is country music's version of a cattle drive, where over four days some of the bigger names in country music are herded on stage to bleat their biggest hits, then lassoed off to make way for the next artist. ... More >>

  • Music

    January 29, 2009

    Josh Turner

    The annual Country Thunder festival at the dusty Canyon Moon Ranch just outside of Florence is country music's version of a cattle drive, where over four days some of the bigger names in country music are herded on stage to bleat their biggest hits, then lassoed off to make way for the next artist. ... More >>

  • Music

    January 22, 2009

    James Intveld

    The annual Country Thunder festival at the dusty Canyon Moon Ranch just outside of Florence is country music's version of a cattle drive, where over four days some of the bigger names in country music are herded on stage to bleat their biggest hits, then lassoed off to make way for the next artist. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    Top 10 Country Records of 2008

    By Michael McCall Photo by Michael Alan GoldbergTwo young blondes with toothy smiles and hard-core work ethics, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, helped country expand its fan base in these years of shrinking music sales. Meanwhile, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Tim McGra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2008

    A fake AC/DC and other bands we love that you’ll loathe

    By Michael McCall Photo by Michael Alan GoldbergTwo young blondes with toothy smiles and hard-core work ethics, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, helped country expand its fan base in these years of shrinking music sales. Meanwhile, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Tim McGra ... More >>

  • Music

    February 1, 2007

    Swift Success

    From farmer's daughter to hitmaker

  • Music

    January 4, 2007

    Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music

    Ten reasons to tune in country radio in 2006

  • Music

    July 7, 2005

    Top 10 selling CDs at Circles Records & Tapes (800 North Central Avenue)

    Last week's chartbusters

  • News

    January 27, 2005

    Four of Clubs

    Kreme rides the bull while Jett lusts after cowboys at Tempe's Graham Central Station.

  • Music

    December 30, 2004

    Americana Pie

    Grab a slice of 2004's best roots music while it's still hot.

  • News

    January 30, 2003

    Here Comes the Judge

    Letters from the week of January 30, 2003

  • Music

    January 23, 2003

    George Strait

    Country king plays it strait

  • Music

    February 7, 2002

    Alan Jackson

    Drive (Arista)

  • News

    September 20, 2001

    The Musica Man

    A valley junior college administrator is becoming an unlikely force in the national latin music movement

  • Music

    December 21, 2000

    Candy Cane Mutiny

    Consumers fight back! You have the power to make the ultimate Christmas album yourself. Use it!

  • Music

    November 16, 2000

    Dwight Yoakam

    Tomorrow's Sounds Today (Reprise)

  • Music

    September 2, 1999

    Molten Wax

    Tomorrow's Sounds Today (Reprise)

  • Music

    August 26, 1999

    Still Swingin'

    For the second time this decade, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel pay tribute to Bob Wills

  • Music

    February 13, 1997

    Recordings

    For the second time this decade, Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel pay tribute to Bob Wills

  • News

    January 9, 1997

    Closed Door Policy

    A Chilean national's struggle against deportation raises fundamental questions about the constitutional rights of immigrants

  • Music

    November 7, 1996

    History in the Faking

    A Chilean national's struggle against deportation raises fundamental questions about the constitutional rights of immigrants

  • Music

    January 26, 1994

    CD ROMP

    NEW RELEASES: YOU'VE SEEN 'EM IN STORES, NOW READ ABOUT 'EM

  • Music

    January 20, 1994

    A BOY OF STRUMMERRICK TREVINO PLAYS THE BARS INSTEAD OF THE OUTFIELD

    NEW RELEASES: YOU'VE SEEN 'EM IN STORES, NOW READ ABOUT 'EM

  • Music

    January 6, 1993

    NUMBER ONE, WITH BULLETSCUT DOWN BY GUNFIRE LAST SPRING, SINGER TRACY LAWRENCE IS CLIMBING THE COUNTRY CHARTS AGAIN

    NEW RELEASES: YOU'VE SEEN 'EM IN STORES, NOW READ ABOUT 'EM

  • Music

    December 30, 1992

    THE BEST OF NINETEEN NINETY TUNE

    NEW RELEASES: YOU'VE SEEN 'EM IN STORES, NOW READ ABOUT 'EM

  • Music

    October 28, 1992

    PAM I AM

    FINALLY READY FOR THE COUNTRY, PAM TILLIS EMBRACES HER FATHER'S MUSIC WITHOUT HESITATION

  • Music

    October 7, 1992

    LWGENDS IN THEIR OWN RHYMECOUNTRY MUSIC'S STARS ARE RISING HARD AND FALLING FAST

    FINALLY READY FOR THE COUNTRY, PAM TILLIS EMBRACES HER FATHER'S MUSIC WITHOUT HESITATION

  • Music

    June 10, 1992

    FULL HOUSE, FIVE-SONG STUD

    FINALLY READY FOR THE COUNTRY, PAM TILLIS EMBRACES HER FATHER'S MUSIC WITHOUT HESITATION

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