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Lisa Savidge

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    December 2, 2008

    You Asked For It: Lisa Savidge

    So, a few weeks back I discussed a band called Evan Brightly that's got a person's name, but is actually five people. This week, meet Lisa Savidge, an act that sounds like it's a woman, but is actually four dudes. And what else is Lisa Savidge? According to their MySpace, the band is: - A postmoder ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2009

    Radio Phoenix: Is Phoenix's Only Community Radio Station Tuning In or Fading Out?

    Last month Neba, Underwater Getdown, Kinch, Black Carl, Kirkwood Dellinger, and Lisa Savidge all donated their time to the grassroots, DIY, volunteer-based, non-profit organization that is beginning to fill a void that Phoenicians so desperately crave. They call it Radio Phoenix, the only communit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    Incoming: E-40, MDC, Big D and the Kids Table, Joe Firstman, and More

    E-40 is scheduled to perform on November 14 at the Venue of Scottsdale.​This week's crop of just announced concerts are quite diverse, to say the least. Not only will blues-rock legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Kim Wilson be making a stop at the Rhythm Room in the coming weeks, but hip-hop su ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 22, 2009

    Scare City: What To Do and Where To Go on Halloween

    E-40 is scheduled to perform on November 14 at the Venue of Scottsdale.​This week's crop of just announced concerts are quite diverse, to say the least. Not only will blues-rock legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Kim Wilson be making a stop at the Rhythm Room in the coming weeks, but hip-hop su ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Frock 'N Roll Live Band Fashion Show

    E-40 is scheduled to perform on November 14 at the Venue of Scottsdale.​This week's crop of just announced concerts are quite diverse, to say the least. Not only will blues-rock legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Kim Wilson be making a stop at the Rhythm Room in the coming weeks, but hip-hop su ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Local Band Lisa Savidge Sounds Off On Stupid Tempe Noise Laws

    ​If you've ever been through the system for a ridiculous traffic infraction at Tempe's downtown kangaroo court (full disclosure: I have), you probably know the city is run by idiots. Like, the sort of idiots who wanted a now-shuttered Borders Books on their downtown strip instead of several legend ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2010

    Peachcake, Tremulants, Man About a Dog, And Other First Friday Gigs Worth Attending

    Peachcake is scheduled to perform tonight at Civic Space Park.​If attending myriad First Fridays have taught us anything, it's that the name of the game is truly "right place, right time." Example: You could spend the entire evening over on Grand Avenue gawking at the various pint-sized art spaces ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2010

    They’re Serious

    Do you expect less than complete professionalism from local bands? Sorry, you’re not Black Cactus material

  • Music

    July 22, 2010

    Black Cactus Records Is Serious

    Do you expect less than complete professionalism from local bands? Sorry, you’re not Black Cactus material

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2010

    New Hooves T-Shirt Inspired By Black Cactus Haters

    ​This week's music feature about the Black Cactus Records clique has been causing a little stir, mostly because of a few quotes aimed at various local movers-and-shakers the Cacti aren't big fans of. Chief among them is Hooves, a band notorious for their drunken antics (read Jason Woodbury's feat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2011

    Watch Lisa Savidge's Trippy B&W B-Roll Video for "Appalachacha"

    When I ran into the Lisa Savidge guys at the Calexico show Friday they said their new record, which they'll start handing out at a show next Thursday at the Rhythm Room ($10 gets you in and a copy of the record to take home) is more shoegaze-y than their previous effort.Well, they put out a video f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2011

    Lisa Savidge: Lisa Savidge

    Lisa Savidge​​Artist: Lisa SavidgeTitle: Lisa SavidgeBasics. Lisa Savidge. Nah, I'm just messing with you. Phoenix shoegaze/post rock/post punk quintet Lisa Savidge marks a first for YAFI -- an album that comes out within a day of getting the YAFI treatment. There's been plenty of healthy h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Lisa Savidge CD Release Party at The Rhythm Room Last Night

    Melissa FossumDan Somers (Lisa Savidge)​ Lisa Savidge released their second album one week ago, and hosted an exclusive listening party at Bar Smith the day of its release. The band has been working hard over the past week, and the hard work paid off at last night's CD release show. $10 took car ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    Black Cactus Records Launches Concert Series at Goathead Saloon

    ​Black Cactus Records does a little bit of everything -- people associated with the local collective design merch, record albums and make web sites for members.Now they're promoting shows, too. With touring bands, even.This Thursday, March 10th, the BC gang brings LA's Goldenboy to Mesa's Goathead ... More >>

  • Music

    March 10, 2011

    Lisa Savidge's Name Might Be the Only Thing the Band Didn't Obsess Over

    ​Black Cactus Records does a little bit of everything -- people associated with the local collective design merch, record albums and make web sites for members.Now they're promoting shows, too. With touring bands, even.This Thursday, March 10th, the BC gang brings LA's Goldenboy to Mesa's Goathead ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    Lisa Savidge, Motorhead, Joey Cape and More From This Week's Print Edition

    ​This week's music feature is about local shoegazers Lisa Savidge. Ever wondered what sort of music soldiers in Iraq blast while patrolling the streets of Baghdad? Dan Somers, the band's singer, did two tours of duty and shared his experience with writer Melissa Fossum.Another thing you may b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2011

    Lisa Savidge, "90 Pills"

    ​Song: Lisa Savidge, "90 Pills"Context: This is my favorite old song from Lisa Savidge, the band featured in this week's New Times. Listening to this new, much noisier version and the one from 2008 I'm struck by how drastically the band has evolved. Most local bands break up long before they can m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Lisa Savidge Gets New St. Patrick's Day Show After Goathead Saloon Pulls the Plug for Green Beer Type Gig

    ​Last week we told you about how local indie-shoegaze act Lisa Savidge is about to head out on tour, and planned to kick things off with a gig at Mesa's Goathead Saloon.   Unfortunately, that gig got axed. Today is St. Patrick's Day, of course, and it would seem the band's brand of ... More >>

  • Music

    June 16, 2011

    The Tremulants Crank Up the "Volume Rock"

    ​Last week we told you about how local indie-shoegaze act Lisa Savidge is about to head out on tour, and planned to kick things off with a gig at Mesa's Goathead Saloon.   Unfortunately, that gig got axed. Today is St. Patrick's Day, of course, and it would seem the band's brand of ... More >>

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