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Long Wong

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    Take Cover: Darkness Dear Boy Covers Fugazi

    See also: Fugazi: Five "Waiting Room" Listening Essentials It's usually a safe bet to cover an artist that influenced a band's sound, so Darkness Dear Boy opted for some Fugazi. "I'd say we're rock, reggae, punk, and a little honky tonk. With Fugazi, you've got the punk and rock," says singer/gui ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Flier of the Week: Snake! Snake! Snakes!

    With temperatures boiling well over 100 degrees on the regular, it's easy to understand why Phoenix-based indie rock band Snake! Snake! Snakes! is longing for the relaxing vibes of some coastal region. We're feeling the same way, but they've got a whole month of local gigs to play before they can ta ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2012

    Ten Favorite Spots for Wings in Metro Phoenix

    Wings. America's number one bar food is also a favorite around Chow Bella. There is nothing we like more than sitting down to a basket full of steaming hot wings with sauce so hot it'll burn the hairs right outta your nose. Unless we have a hankering for a batch of barbecue; then we'll be happy wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2012

    Wooden Indian Explains Why the Desert Makes You Drink Too Much

    We're all a little art starved here in the desert, and Wally Boudway of Wooden Indian argues. Perhaps that's why they're going on a show binge of sorts, performing their first residency at Long Wong's on Fridays throughout April (they kicked it off last week). The Phoenix-based psych-blues-rock pur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Flier of the Week: Long Wong's Two Year Anniversary Party

    ​As the giant number on this flier denotes, Long Wong's it's been two years since Long Wong's in Tempe rose from the ashes to once again be a hotspot of musical action.There are so many bands listed on this flier that have played at Long Wong's since the start of last year that not all of them cou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    "Found Out About You," Gin Blossoms, 1989

    ​Editor's Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week's issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona's centennial, we spoke with local music icon Sara Cina about one of the earliest songs of renowned Tempe band Gin Blossoms. "All the lines you wro ... More >>

  • Music

    February 9, 2012

    More on "Found Out About You" by Gin Blossoms

    ​Editor's Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week's issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona's centennial, we spoke with local music icon Sara Cina about one of the earliest songs of renowned Tempe band Gin Blossoms. "All the lines you wro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    Club Candids: Funked Up at Long Wong's

    Benjamin LeathermanClassy folks such as these braved the cold for a night of hot music at Long Wong's in Tempe.​It's time for a revelation: The new Long Wong's in Tempe will never be the same as the old Long Wong's in Tempe. More than seven years after its untimely demise, the Mill Avenue landmark ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    Weekend Roundup: Loren Battle, Don Bolles of The Germs, Anvil, Charlie Shooter, Honey Tonk CMAs

    Charlie Shooter​ Regardless of where you end up this Halloween weekend, do us a favor: show up in costume. Halloween may not be until Monday, but that's a school night, so we won't blame you for getting 'yer spookified ya yas out this weekend. Each Friday we pick five must-see shows, join us for t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Tugboat Reaches New Level of Creepy in Final Installment of Long Wong's Residency Videos

    Just in time for Halloween, Tugboat has managed to creep the internet like it has never been creeped before. (That's counting "Two Girls, One Cup," by the way.)Just last week we told you about the series of creeptastic videos Tugboat released to promote their October residency at Long Wong's. But th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    Flier of the Week: Halloween Night at Long Wong's

    ​Brainnnnnnnssssss. The poor 'fella depicted in our flier of the week looks like a zombie treat, head cracked open and ready to go. But wait, he looks like...no! It can't be! He's still alive? Halloween gigs are a'plenty, but his spooktacular gig, featuring Sasquanaut, The Woodworks, Future ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    Tugboat Creeps Out the Internet to Promote Their October Residency at Long Wong's

    ​Do you ever feel like you're just not creeped out enough by the local music? Well, Tempe rocksters Tugboat intend to change that. A series of videos promoting their October Long Wong's at The Firehouse residency shows the band in all of their glory. Their ballsy, ballsy glory. 

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Long Wong's in Tempe Introduces Monthly Residencies

    Ladylike is playing the first month-long residency at the new Long Wong's.​Local rock outfit Kinch got a lot attention from their three January residencies in LA, San Diego and Scottsdale. Now the newish Long Wong's at the Firehouse in Tempe is running with the idea.Technically, the promo is calle ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2010

    Nile Theatre, Long Wong's, Jugheads, PHiX, and Other Major Openings and Closings in 2010

    Jonathan McNamara The Underground in Mesa, which opened in February.​Big changes took place in the Valley's nightlife landscape, to say the least. Music venues, nightspots, and dance clubs alike all entered and exited the scene. The loss of some (say like Jugheads, PHiX, or the Copper State ... More >>

  • Music

    November 11, 2010

    Long Wong's Shadow: Concerning a Band Without a Name and the New Wong's

    Jonathan McNamara The Underground in Mesa, which opened in February.​Big changes took place in the Valley's nightlife landscape, to say the least. Music venues, nightspots, and dance clubs alike all entered and exited the scene. The loss of some (say like Jugheads, PHiX, or the Copper State ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Future Loves Past, Gwar, The Aggrolites, and More in This Week's Issue

    Future Loves Past, or whatever they want to be called tomorrow, is a favorite at the new Long Wong's.​Regulars at the new Long Wong's have a new favorite band. What are they called again? They change their name practically every five minutes, but for now they're going by Future Loves Past and they ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2010

    Jack Maverik Plans TWO Birthday Parties for Himself at Long Wong's

    Note that this flier says "Day One."​Part of booking bands at a small bar or club is the chance to throw a shindig in your own honor from time to time. Over at the new Long Wong's in Tempe, Jack Maverik is taking it to the extreme.He's booked not one but two birthday shows in his honor featuring a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    Flier of the Week: Shelby James and the Crying Shames at Long Wong's

    ​ When it came to crafting the flier for their show this Saturday, June 12 at Long Wong's in Tempe, maybe Shelby James and the Crying Shames should have insisted on putting it together themselves. Instead, they're stuck with the attractive piece of work above. And no, the man behind the monstrosit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Tonight: Long Wong's at the Firehouse Grand Opening

    ​Here's the follow-up, folks. Last month, I blogged about the imminent opening of Long Wong's at the Firehouse, the new Tempe spot from some of the same folks who were involved with the old Long Wong's on Mill. But as with so many new restaurant openings, it wasn't quite "imminent" eno ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Brad Perry Plays Tonight's Opening of Long Wong's at the Firehouse

    He doesn't sling the temperature no more, but Brad Perry does know how to work a six-string.​When word broke a few weeks back of the impending return of Long Wong's to Tempe, I'm sure Valley music lovers had visions of the Gin Blossoms or Dead Hot Workshop headlining its grand opening. Sorry to d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    February 16 In Blogs: Long Wong's, Celia Alvarez, and Foreclosed Homes

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Joe Arpaio Victims Celia Alvarez, of Busted Jaw Fame, and Armando Nido File Suit Up on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    Local Vintage

    The legendary Doug Hopkins.​This opening of Long Wong's on Apache and McClintock has certainly stirred up conversation. Its authenticity in regard to the original Long Wong's is in question, and there's even debate as to whether it should be referred to as a "re-opening" or a "grand opening." No ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    Opening Next Week: Long Wong's at the Firehouse

    ​Tempe certainly lost some major mojo when longtime Mill Avenue hangout Long Wong's closed a few years back. In its heyday, there was no better place to eat a burger and some wings, knock back a few cold ones, and watch local bands kick out the jams. But now the same folks who ran that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    New Long Wong's Music Venue: What Does It Mean?

    ​OK, by now you've perhaps read on our food blog that there's a new Long Wong's planned for Apache and McClintock. "Big Deal," you may be thinking, "those wing joints are everywhere."Not so fast. A close inspection of the zoning documents reveals that this Long Wong's is planning to have music up ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Opening This Week: Two Hippies Pizzeria

    ​Andy and Jan Goldstein, the two husband-and-wife hippies behind Two Hippies, are expanding their mini-empire. By the end of this week, Andy Goldstein tells me, they'll be opening Two Hippies Dropped Out of College and Opened a Pizzeria. Has there ever been a restaurant whose name was a ful ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    Mill Ave. History with Dead Hot Workshop

    ​Andy and Jan Goldstein, the two husband-and-wife hippies behind Two Hippies, are expanding their mini-empire. By the end of this week, Andy Goldstein tells me, they'll be opening Two Hippies Dropped Out of College and Opened a Pizzeria. Has there ever been a restaurant whose name was a ful ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 5, 2009

    Two Hippies Magic Mushroom Burgers Snub the Recession with $5 Burger Deals and '60s Kitsch

    ​Andy and Jan Goldstein, the two husband-and-wife hippies behind Two Hippies, are expanding their mini-empire. By the end of this week, Andy Goldstein tells me, they'll be opening Two Hippies Dropped Out of College and Opened a Pizzeria. Has there ever been a restaurant whose name was a ful ... More >>

  • Music

    May 11, 2006

    Various Artists

    Live at Last Exit Volume 1
    (self-released)

  • Music

    October 7, 2004

    Ziggy's Star Bust

    Another Mill rock venue bites the dust

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST VENUE FOR LOCAL ACTS

    Yucca Tap Room

  • Music

    April 8, 2004

    Curtains

    Long Wong's finally closes, a new Stinkweeds will soon open

  • Music

    April 1, 2004

    "So Long Wong's" End of an Era All-Star Jam

    A Valley institution closes its doors

  • Music

    November 6, 2003

    Wong Song

    Longtime performing musicians at Long Wong's on Mill lament the impending end of an era - or a building, at least

  • Music

    September 25, 2003

    Snatching Tempe

    The tragedy of Bandersnatch is much ado about nothing

  • Music

    July 31, 2003

    Smoke Rings

    Long Wong's is still a smoky dive, but the smoke is on the patio

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Out-Of-Body Experience

    Long Wong's

  • Music

    May 2, 2002

    The Next Rig Thing

    Covering the tracks of Truckers on Speed's raucous new CD

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Onstage Fisticuffs

    Big Blue Couch

  • Music

    August 23, 2001

    Accidents Will Happen

    A new split CD and a bizarre Web site raise eyebrows

  • Music

    June 21, 2001

    In 'n' Out

    The Gas Giants split; Jimmy Eat World lives up to its name; legends Hazlewood and Strummer return to the Valley

  • Music

    December 21, 2000

    Evening at the Improv

    A trio of local music virtuosos teams up for a special showcase

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Food in a Bar

    Long Wong's
    701 South Mill, Tempe
    480-966-3147

  • Music

    April 6, 2000

    Twang and Bang

    A highly anticipated new release and a promising alt-country pairing head this week's happenings

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Wong Place, Right Time

    Long Wong's Sara Cina looks back on a decade of booze, bars and bands

  • Music

    February 22, 1996

    Seven Storeys Underground

    Can a band too loud for Prescott find happiness in Tempe?

  • News

    November 9, 1995

    Letters

    Can a band too loud for Prescott find happiness in Tempe?

  • Music

    March 9, 1995

    TAPES IN THE MAIL

    Can a band too loud for Prescott find happiness in Tempe?

  • Music

    June 8, 1994

    EASTSIDE STORY: THE DRAGS COME WEST

    Can a band too loud for Prescott find happiness in Tempe?

  • Music

    January 6, 1994

    A DECEN CHANCETHE PIERSONS TRY TO BECOME MORE THAN KINGS O SATURDAY NIGHT AT WONG'S

    Can a band too loud for Prescott find happiness in Tempe?

  • News

    October 13, 1993

    DEAD HOT AND RIPE BUT WILL THE TALENTED TEMPE BAND MISS ITS HARVEST SEASON?

    Can a band too loud for Prescott find happiness in Tempe?

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