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John Mayer

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Justin James on the Shark Attack That Started His Career

    ​Songwriter Justin James started his musical career with a particularly violent incident -- not that his breezy, ultra-casual pop-rock would ever betray it. A former windsurfer, James was attacked by a shark. While put up in bed, he spent time strumming the guitar, which led to an unexpected mus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    White Denim at The Sail Inn Last Night

    Shawn AndersonWhite Denim​White Denim Sail Inn Monday, May 23, 2011In the world of current indie rock, there seem to be two places which produce a fairly high number of quality bands: Canada and Texas -- specifically, Austin, Texas. One band in particular, White Denim, stands out amongs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    Big 4 vs. Coachella: Which Will Reign Superior?

    ​The Empire Polo Club in Indio, California has booked a third event to go down on their grounds between Coachella and the Stagecoach country festival this April.Metal fans are rejoicing over The Big 4, a one-day concert featuring some of metal's most prominent acts: Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 6, 2011

    Greeley Estates Cuts Out the Pop Vocals for New Record

    ​The Empire Polo Club in Indio, California has booked a third event to go down on their grounds between Coachella and the Stagecoach country festival this April.Metal fans are rejoicing over The Big 4, a one-day concert featuring some of metal's most prominent acts: Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, a ... More >>

  • News

    November 4, 2010

    Setting Sun: Steve Nash's Quitting the Phoenix Suns to Enter Canadian Politics

    ​The Empire Polo Club in Indio, California has booked a third event to go down on their grounds between Coachella and the Stagecoach country festival this April.Metal fans are rejoicing over The Big 4, a one-day concert featuring some of metal's most prominent acts: Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2010

    Guitar Hero

    We’re talking about Clapton, of course

  • Music

    July 8, 2010

    Five Reasons Phoenix Shouldn't Miss Lilith Fair

    We’re talking about Clapton, of course

  • Music

    July 1, 2010

    The Summer Set's Music May Not Be Original -- But It's Pretty Damn Good

    We’re talking about Clapton, of course

  • Calendar

    May 6, 2010

    Two for One

    Nobody plays bass and guitar like this

  • Music

    March 18, 2010

    Greeley Estates Cuts Out the Pop Vocals for New Record

    Nobody plays bass and guitar like this

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    The Grand Tour: Seven Car Pileup

    ​Welcome back to our continuing series The Grand Tour, a feature where PHXmusic.com takes you inside practice spaces, tour vans and seedy apartments occupied by Phoenix-area bands. This week we give you a look inside Seven Car Pileup's rehearsal space. If you'd like your band featured, tweet @PHXm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2010

    Guns N' Roses Disgraces the Hallowed Ground of CBGB

    Well, let's face it. That ground was desecrated in April 2008. A year and a half after the legendary punk club closed down, John Varvatos opened a boutique store on the spot. Since then, it has become something of an underground tradition for those passing by the intersection at Bowery and Bleecker ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2009

    Metric, Brett Dennen, Phoenix Tequila Festival, Outer Bounds of Sound and Rogue Brewing Over the Weekend

    ​Phoenix Tequila Festival in Photos The first Phoenix Tequila Festival went down this weekend at U.S. Airways Center. How many of them did we try? All of them. Tequila distilleries including Patron, Three Amigos, Cruz and many more were present and representing the agave goodness...see photos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2009

    Concert Review: Brett Dennen's Ginger Pride On Display At Marquee

    ​ You'll never guess which one of these guys is a "cool" and successful musician and which one plays a nerd in child-oriented movies.Even if you're inclined to believe Gingers do indeed have a soul -- and as a matter of policy I take no position one way or the other on the matter -- you must conc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    Nice Young Lady Norah Jones Announces Tour, Includes Phoenix

    Hello, my name is Norah Jones and I am not skipping Phoenix on my 2010 tour.​ Much has been made about why certain big name musicians skip Phoenix on their large-scale North American tours. Phoenix once was the jumping off point for the Fame Kills Tour, featuring both Kanye West and Lady Gaga. Wes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2009

    Q & A: Every Avenue

    The guys in Every Avenue cite hometown heroes Jimmy Eat World and Gin Blossoms as influences, and it's evident judging by the band's sophomore album, Picture Perfect.

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    Joey Arroyo Is... The Storyteller: Color Me Amazed

    How do you know when your local band has hit it big in Arizona? Just ask Joey Arroyo, who might point to the fact that this acoustic rock quintet is headlining at one of The Valley's top venues next month.The Marquee Theatre is usually reserved for national acts passing by on a tour, attracting peop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2008

    Future Shock: Alanis Morisette, and Jason Mraz

    How do you know when your local band has hit it big in Arizona? Just ask Joey Arroyo, who might point to the fact that this acoustic rock quintet is headlining at one of The Valley's top venues next month.The Marquee Theatre is usually reserved for national acts passing by on a tour, attracting peop ... More >>

  • Music

    June 29, 2006

    Elmo's World

    That which we call Kirkwood

  • Calendar

    November 25, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    That which we call Kirkwood

  • Music

    August 19, 2004

    The Ultimate Rock Fantasy

    That which we call Kirkwood

  • Culture

    June 3, 2004

    Nightlife

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

  • Music

    February 19, 2004

    The Prince of Halftime

    Forget Janet Jackson. The Purple One - now he'd make a great Super Bowl attraction.

  • News

    September 18, 2003

    Ghost Radio

    Who's behind Arizona's nonstop oddball rock time capsule?

  • Music

    September 11, 2003

    I'm Eighteen!

    He's legal and he's legitimate. Blues prodigy J.D. Simo tells you how he's changed since 13.

  • Music

    January 16, 2003

    Arizona Squeeze

    The Grammys blow off the state's most promising entries

  • Music

    October 31, 2002

    Entry Level

    O.A.R. traveled instantly from Ohio State University to touring nationally. They have only their fans to thank.

  • News

    September 26, 2002

    Belle du Jour

    Songstress Michelle Branch enjoys the spoils of success

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