Malibu

Goldenboy's Shon Sullivan Talks Phoenix and Elliott Smith

The New Familiar is more than just the name of the forthcoming album from L.A.-based Goldenboy. It's an aesthetic, says songwriter Shon Sulllivan, whose resume includes work with Elliott Smith, Spain, The Eels, The Watson Twins, The Rentals, and more. "People always ask us, what do you sound like? ... More >>

Five Drinks You're Safe to Order in Any Bar (Vodka and Soda Aside)

Ring the bell, it's time for Last Call, where JK Grence, bartender at Shady's, serves up booze advice and recipes. Got a burning question for your bartender? Leave it in the comments and it might be answered in a future column. I love elaborate cocktails. I'm also more than a bit of a stickler when ... More >>

Make It Right: The Jamaican Ten-Speed

If you've lived around here for more than a few years, you're probably familiar with a little drink called the Jamaican Ten-Speed. Odds are good that your favorite bartender will whip up one for you in the blink of an eye. Then you go on vacation in the Caribbean. A Jamaican Ten-Speed sounds like a ... More >>

The Malibu Red Red Hot Explosion

Yesterday we told you about our experiences with coconut shampoo rum and the surprisingly similar Malibu Red, a blend of coconut rum and tequila. Dedicated tasters that we are, we tried the drink in many forms: neat, on the rocks, mixed with coke, and in the many cocktails posted on malibu-rum.com. ... More >>

Malibu Red Tastes Like Coconut Shampoo -- in a Good Way

Years ago, I went on a spring break cruise with a group of my hard-drinking friends and, broke college kids that we were, we dedicated the days leading up to the vacation to finding every possible method of smuggling booze aboard. Clear plastic water jugs, giant blue containers of Listerine, bottles ... More >>

New Found Glory's Steve Klein on New Album, Changes in Pop Punk, and the Fate of International Superheroes of Hardcore

With the exception of a few heartbreaks, New Found Glory has continued to write music for the past 14 years with minimal obstacles. And since the band's songs largely deal with matters of the heart, you could consider all those bum relationships song fodder. The band is gearing up for the release ... More >>

Food Porn from the Citizen Public House Cocktail Pairing Dinner

Zach Fowle ​On Thursday, Scottsdale's Citizen Public House held its first-ever Cocktail Pairing Dinner. This "nod to pernod" featured cocktails from three of the Valley's top tenders -- Richie Moe, chief mixologist and partner at Citizen; Kris Korf, Citizen's bartender; and Travis Nass of Ra ... More >>

Citizen Public House to Hold First-Ever Cocktail Pairing Dinner

Zach FowleRichie Moe of Citizen Public House pops his bar cherry at the first-ever cocktail pairing dinner.​There's a first time for everything and I'm hoping if this event ends up being half as cool as it sounds, it won't be the last. For one night only, on Thursday, July 28, Citizen Public ... More >>

Rick Springfield Arrested For DUI

​The 1980's dreamboats that all the girls loved, Rick Springfield, has been arrested for a reported DUI in Malibu, according to Spinner.Springfield was pulled over for speeding on the Pacific Coast Highway Sunday night. Drunk driving was the cause for his fast and furious actions. He was driving w ... More >>

DJ ill-legal? Talks Dubstep, Subversion, Rusko, Lazer Sword, Hyphy, Hovatron, and More

DJ ill-legal?​Name: Blake Ludera AKA: DJ ill-legal? Genres spun: Glitch, dubstep, breakbeats, and hip-hop mostly. I also like to scratch and get into some turntablism stuff, and on rare occassion I'll play house music or drum 'n' bass. I'm really all over the place when it comes to different ge ... More >>

Top 5 Valentine's Day Cocktails for The Hopeless Romantic

​Nothing says "I love you" quite like an inappropriate public drunken make-out session at your local bar. It's also a good way to scare off your friends and the fastest way for the entire place to suggest the two of you get a room. Save yourself the embarrassment and keep your friends by shaki ... More >>

15 Good Songs You Might've Missed in 2010

Peter Storch​I listened to more than 3,000 songs in 2010, so I was asked to come up with a list of the best of the year. But you've probably heard "Swim" by Surfer Blood and "Boyfriend" by Best Coast and "Helicopter" by Deerhunter and "Hustle and Cuss" by the Dead Weather, so I came up with a ... More >>

Dave Thorfinnson's Thor's Hammer

Kelly Green​Yesterday we met Dave Thorfinnson of Tap's Cuisine and Bar, the man with a nickname fit for a Viking and a golf-induced sunburn on his cheeks (typical to the Litchfield Park region). Today he shares his recipe for Thor's Hammer, a potent mix of rum, peach schnapps, and a last in ... More >>

Critics, Love, and The Avett Brothers

Redrum: Not Just for Scary Little Boys

redrum.com​Not for little boys under 21 at all, actually; but those of age can wipe the lipstick off the door and put away that kitchen knife because their (or the voices in their heads' anyway) request has been granted. And it's delicious.

It's Raining, Cadillac Ranch is Pouring . . . Cheap Drinks

​Who can resist a weather-centric special? Especially when it involves booze?Not me. I talk a good game about wanting a cup of hot tea, but I would not refuse a Jameson's Irish Coffee if one mysteriously appeared in front of me.This week's crappy weather is reason to celebrate at Cadillac Ranch&nb ... More >>

Recipe: Run and Come F#@k me from The Turf Restaurant & Pub

Adriane GoetzThe R&CFM martini's refreshing taste can be deceiving.​The Turf Restaurant and Pub may be an Irish bar, but Jameson and Guinness are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to The Turf's list o' libations. No matter what yer poison, The Turf's bartenders can make it--and they do ... More >>

Recipe: Dirty Phoenix Bomber from Jugheads

Benjamin LeathermanJugheads bartender Tyler King.Since first getting into the bartending trade during his teenage years, Tyler King has dealt drinkage to punks and drunks in both New York City and Phoenix. Back during his Gotham days, he was behind the bar at the landmark CBGBs on Manhattan's Lower ... More >>

Homie Away From Home

The fresh prince of Malibu returns to lord it over S-Town

Summer Guide: Trek to Tucson

Party Crasher: The Epic Red Cup Massive NYE Extravaganza

A trophy thingy was set up in front of the DJ area at the Epic Red Cup Massive NYE Extravaganza. Click here for more pictures from the event. New Year's Eve was a busy night for the Party Crasher. This sultan of celebration had more than a dozen destinations on his shortlist, including hanging with ... More >>

David Spade Donates $100,000 to Phoenix Police Department for New Rifles

David Spade doesn't forget his roots. The former Valley resident cut a $100,000 check today to fund the purchase of new rifles for the Phoenix Police Department. In a news release, (reprinted below), police say Spade "had been made aware" of a program -- covered in a previous Valley ... More >>

For Shwayze, life imitates art imitating reality

Bartenders & Baristas: Crista MacKenzie at Chez Nous

SHWEET!: A monsoon dessert to almost die for

Summer Guide: The season of big-budget movies uses its brain

A bigger screen does nothing to flatter Sex and the City: The Movie

The Bird pecks aways at the white hip-hop poseurs in P-town

Saved by The BellRays

You better think -- think think -- before you skip this rock ´n' soul band

Moniker Makeover

What's not in a name?

Simply Galling

Three likable people who act appallingly

Street Regal

Louis XIV kicks it with Kreme at the Marquee, then parties at Shake! with William Fucking Reed

Bible Beats

God goes glam in Phoenix

Caught in the Cross Fire

David Cross beats about the Bush

Earth to Tempe

Girl DJs Natasha and Mosha wax the State Side Grill

Bad Asses

Jen and Ben get Gigli with it, and -- lucky us! -- we get to watch.

Rapper's Delight

Angel Food

It's one, two, three bites en route to the old ball game

Letters to the Editor

From the week of December 13–19, 2001

Best Soft Drink Selection

Pop the Soda Shop

Letters

From the week of August 2, 2001

Jucifer

Calling All Cars on the Vegas Strip
(Capricorn)

Recordings

Copy Cats

In the tired realm of tribute albums, imitation is the sincerest form of flatulence

Butcher Bloc

Christ in the Fast Lane

With Latterday Speedwagon, Jesus Chrysler Supercar is born again

Second Helpings

RECORDINGS

EASTSIDE STORY: THE DRAGS COME WEST

Dinosaur On My Back

A boy and his Tyrannosaurus rex