Subject:

Lawrence Zubia

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    From Print: Blogs Teased in Our July 14 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 are the best cover songs in other languages? • What does Lawrence Zubia of Valley band The Persuad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2011

    The Persuaders Explain "Just the Same" Before Show at Foundry on First

    The Persuaders​We recently caught you up on The Persuaders, a local band comprised of veteran Valley musicians whose influence of 90's sounds can be heard in their music today. You can check out the group, who plan to release a new album this September, when they play Foundry on First in Phoenix ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    The Persuaders' Lawrence Zubia on Major Labels, The Tempe Scene, and New Album

    ​Featuring former members of Tempe jangle-pop kings The Pistoleros, Dead Hot Workshop, The Gin Blossoms, and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, The Persuaders debuted earlier this year, cranking out the same kind of melodic pop rock that defined the sound of their earlier bands.If you've spent any ... More >>

  • Music

    November 20, 2008

    Los Guys Take It Easy and Don’t Sweat the Mill Ave. Label

    ​Featuring former members of Tempe jangle-pop kings The Pistoleros, Dead Hot Workshop, The Gin Blossoms, and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, The Persuaders debuted earlier this year, cranking out the same kind of melodic pop rock that defined the sound of their earlier bands.If you've spent any ... More >>

  • Music

    September 27, 2007

    Greyhound Soul

    Tonight and Every Night
    (re-silence Records)

  • Music

    November 16, 2000

    Hanging On to Something

    Older, wiser Pistoleros are no longer defined by rock 'n' roll, but they're still committed to it

  • Music

    July 15, 1999

    Rave On

    Los Guys turn loose-knit side project into something meaningful

  • News

    April 8, 1999

    Concealed Weapons

    Despite some misfires, The Pistoleros keep looking for a break and say that rumors of their demise are greatly exaggerated

  • Music

    December 3, 1998

    Life After Death

    As we reach the fifth anniversary of Doug Hopkins' suicide, his best music remains unheard by all but a few friends

  • Music

    October 29, 1998

    Debbie Does Tempe

    Arizona Roadhouse gig attempts to rescue Debbie Gibson from the pit of pop ridicule

  • News

    February 12, 1998

    Letters

    Arizona Roadhouse gig attempts to rescue Debbie Gibson from the pit of pop ridicule

  • Music

    October 9, 1997

    Trigger Happy

    Tempe's Pistoleros learn that the waiting really is the hardest part

  • Music

    April 18, 1996

    1996 New Times Music Awards Showcase

    Tempe's Pistoleros learn that the waiting really is the hardest part

  • Music

    January 4, 1996

    Staying Power

    The Chimeras are the Tempe band that would not die

  • Music

    March 2, 1994
  • Music

    December 15, 1993
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