Subject:

Melissa Fossum

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2013

    Nerf Herder - Pub Rock, Scottsdale - 4/26/2013

    Nerf HerderPub Rock, ScottsdaleApril 26, 2013 What the heck have geek rockers Nerf Herder been up to since their last trip to Phoenix in 2002? It's been a full 11 years since the band co-headlined a show with Guttermouth at Club Rio. At the time, the band's third full-length album, American Cheese, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2013

    10 Best Punk Bars in Phoenix

    Phoenix has a long tradition of punk bars that serve up cheap beer and fast, aggressive (sometimes sloppy) punk rock. Some great venues have closed over the last few years, and while we dearly miss Jugheads and Rogue West, punk bars continue to thrive in the Valley of the Sun. Most are situated in u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2013

    Club Candids: Arizona Roller Derby's Fundraising Party at Vintage Lounge

    Mill Avenue is always busy on the weekends. Just try to find a parking spot among the partying coeds and crazy cab drivers and you'll know what we mean. Luckily, the ladies of Arizona's Roller Derby know how to push through a crowd, like they did when they hosted a fundraiser at Vintage Lounge.

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2013

    Club Candids: "Harlem Shake" Dance Off at School of Rock

    School of Rock's name is a little deceptive--Jack Black doesn't hang out at the Tempe bar and legendary guitarists aren't on hand to teach ASU students how to rock. On Saturday nights, the bar is only "rock" in name, though being located above Fascinations is pretty bangin' (pun intended). See als ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2013

    Club Candids: Saved by the Bell Party at The Turf

    Enough time has finally passed for '90s parties to be acceptable. It couldn't have happened a few years ago -- the decade was still a little too fresh. But like a nostalgia juggernaut, you can't stop it: '90s fashions are making a comeback (have you stepped into a Forever 21 lately?). It's okay in s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2013

    Club Candids: School Girl Party at Calico Jack's Cantina

    West Phoenix gets too much flack. Really, it's not so bad: housing is cheap, movie theaters are everywhere, and sporting events are actually well planned and executed. Case in point-- think about how much easier it is to leave a Coyotes game than a Suns game. See also: Club Candids: School Gi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2013

    Who Is Really Playing Coachella This Year?

    Historically, the Coachella line up has always been announced in January. That means the official line up should be announced any day now, along with some artists that will hopefully make their way to Phoenix between dates. There have been a number of fake posters circling the net-- some credible a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2012

    FMLY Fest at Fifth Street

    PHX FMLY Fest @ Fifth Street|12/28/12Perhaps it was a few too many Santa Clauses wandering around, but FMLY Fest felt a lot like spending the holiday season with the extended family. The massive festival -- featuring 60 bands taking dozens of stages on Fifth Street, drew all sorts of interesting p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2012

    Top 20 Phoenix Concerts of 2012

    2012 isn't even over yet, and we're already feeling sort of nostalgic for it. We saw a lot of great shows this year, so narrowing it down to the most mind-blowing 20 wasn't easy, but it was a lot of fun. Enjoy, our Top 20 Phoenix Concerts of 2012. See also: Top Five 2012 Heavy Releases In Pho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2012

    Five Favorite Phoenix Karaoke Bars

    When it comes to bar traditions, karaoke is on par with happy hour specials, bar nuts, and forgetting to close out your tab after a long night of partying. Whether you have the talent to audition for American Idol or The Voice, or you just think you're the best singer in the world after a few drin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2012

    Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding with Johnny Depp, Sebastian Bach, and More, Comerica Theatre, 12/8/12

    Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding: Don Felder, L.A. Guns, Sebastian Bach, John O'Hurley, Murray SawChuck, and Alice Cooper with Johnny Depp @ Comercia Theatre|12/8/12Local shock rock legend and all Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Alice Cooper hosted his 12th annual Christmas Pudding holiday bash a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2012

    Club Candids: Original Latin Ladies Night at Sky Lounge

    Anything with "ladies night" in the title is generally bound to be a good time. Us gals appreciate being able to get in for free (or at least for cheap), and most guys are stoked that a club is full with more ladies than usual, so it's a win-win situation.

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2012

    Club Candids: Obscura's 3rd Annual Twilight Party

    Last weekend's cold spell made finding an appropriate outfit for Saturday night shenanigans a bit of a challenge. It was way too cold to rely on go to cute dresses or button down tops, so it was time to dig cozy hoodies and sweaters out of storage. In spite of the last minute scrambling for snazzy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2012

    Rusko, Marquee Theatre, 11/11/12

    Rusko @ Marquee Theatre| 11/11/12Last night marked the highly anticipated rescheduled date for English producer/dubstep DJ Christopher Mercer, who performs under the moniker of Rusko. Mercer was unable to perform in May due to illness, according to Steve Levine Entertainment's Facebook event. The he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2012

    The Misfits, Guttermouth, Strung Out, The Vandals, Celebrity Theatre, 11/9/12

    6 Rounds of Punk with The Misfits, The Vandals, Strung Out, and Guttermouth @ Celebrity Theatre| 11/9/126 Rounds of Punk is a dream come true for fans of good ol' punk rock. Okay, so maybe not in 2012, but it would have been a dream lineup a decade or two ago. When tours like this happen, it's often ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2012

    Club Candids: Monster Masquerade on Mill

    Happy Halloween, everyone! On behalf of everyone at Up on the Sun, I hope you find a cool concert or party to go to tonight, and thoroughly encourage you to party a little too hard. Halloween is a blast--as a kid, neighbors handed out free candy because you dressed up like your favorite superhero. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2012

    Metric, Marquee Theatre, 10/10/12

    Metric @ Marquee Theatre| 10/10/12The moment the word "escape" crossed Emily Haines' lips, it's hard to go back. In concert Wednesday, as it is on the band's latest release Synthetica, "escape" comes in the first verse of the first song. If there's a time to think about what that means, it comes l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2012

    The Black Keys, US Airways Center, 10/9/12

    The Black Keys @ US Airways|10/9/12The Black Keys have come a long way since their last performance in Phoenix a year and a half ago. They released a new album, El Camino, played prime time slots at Coachella two years in a row, and performed at a much larger venue last night. The decision for both ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2012

    Club Candids: Opening Night at Gypsy Bar

    In the past, most of downtown Phoenix's opportunities for fun were limited to concert venues or clubs on Washington. Cityscape changed all of that by adding an array of restaurant and shopping options, and plenty of features that make it a stand out location. Nestled in the same complex as Copper Bl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2012

    The Hood Internet, Bar Smith, 10/5/12

    Hood Internet @ Bar Smith| 10/5/12Generally speaking, the later someone stays out, the more fun they have soaking up the local nightlife. This isn't always the case, though -- if you stay out all night and pass out on a stranger's floor, you probably aren't having the best of times. Staying out a li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2012

    Justin Bieber: In His Own Words

    Cue the tweenage screaming: Justin Bieber is coming to town, and the prepubescent estrogen is going to be out of control. In anticipation of his groundbreaking tour that's set to hit Jobing.com Arena this Saturday, September 29, here are some of his most meaningful lyrics off his current album, Beli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2012

    Within These Walls at Nile Theater, 9/21/12

    H2O, Youth of Today, and Run With The Hunted Within These Walls @ Nile Theater| 9/21/12Last night marked the second year of local hardcore festival, Within These Walls. Last year was a success, with a full day of music on both stages. Most Precious Blood and H2O were the headliners, and this year, H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2012

    10 Favorite Concerts of the Summer

    We don't want to jinx it, but a string of cooler nights and balmy afternoons has us feeling comfortable saying "Summer's done." The festival season has come to a close, and it's time to unpack that neglected denim and put away your jorts and Coachella Crocs for the season. Of course, this summer r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2012

    Club Candids: Sun Devils and Bachelorettes at Pattie's First Avenue Lounge

    Maybe I watch too much It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but when I heard that there's a bar in Scottsdale called Pattie's First Avenue Lounge, I assumed it would be just like Paddy's Pub. To my disappointment, Danny DeVito wasn't scheming, but there were still plenty of shenanigans to be had.

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2012

    Club Candids: Lingerieve 6 at Baseline Sports Bar

    See also: Club Candids: Lingerieve 2012 See also: Club Candids: Doom Disco at Sanctum See also: Club Candids: Chandler SandbarLingerieve 6, the lingerie-themed rave, went on without a hitch, unless you include the issues with the ever-changing venue: It started at Madison Events Center, then moved ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2012

    Five Finger Death Punch and Killswitch Engage, Comerica Theatre, 8/26/12

    See also: Five Finger Death Punch's Jason Hook on Giving the Fans What They Want See also: Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Set Free; Five Finger Death Punch Weighs InFive Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, and More @ COMERICA THEATRE|8/26/12 The Trespass America tour, featuring a veritable who's who ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2012

    Club Candids: GI Joes & Army Hoes at Spanish Fly in Scottsdale

    Scottsdale is a weird place during the day. Dance music blasts from the bars that are open early, and the daylight reveals salons and small shops that could easily be overlooked at night. Walking down 75th street, it almost resembles some hip borough in a beach town, with the lack of a cool ocean br ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2012

    Warped Tour 2012, Camelback Ranch Baseball Stadium, 6/28/12

    Vans Warped Tour Camelback Ranch Baseball Stadium Thursday, June 28 Despite my trepidation about being able to handle the heat and a slew of young bands that had little to do with the Warped lineups of my youth, I survived. Another Vans Warped Tour is in the bag. This was the first year it was he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2012

    One Direction: Beautiful Lyrics Meet Breathtaking Photos

    See also: Can You Explain One Direction? No, Seriously A quick word from the editor: Last week, New Times writer Christina Caldwell pondered One Direction's appeal to both teens and more mature modern pop fans, asking a politely (but firmly) WTF? Of course OD fans got defensive, attacking with comm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2012

    Club Candids: You Write the Caption

    It's that time of the month: the time when we sift through all the party photos we've taken in the past few weeks to create our favorite party photos of the month slideshow. To change it up we thought we'd give you, our loyal readers, a chance to put on your creativity hats and come up with your own ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2012

    Ladylike, Crescent Ballroom, 5/25/12 (Video)

    Ladylike, Factories, Gospel Claws, Steff Koeppen and The Articles Crescent Ballroom Friday, May 25, 2012 See also: Ladylike Approaches '70s Pop With Sharp Tools In this week's music feature the men of Ladylike, the Tempe-based pop combo that packed Crescent Ballroom last night, discussed the diffe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2012

    Ross Rocks Benefit at Hollywood Alley, 4/28/12

    Ross Rocks Hollywood Alley Saturday, April 28 Ross Wincek, the co-owner of Hollywood Alley is responsible for bringing countless great bands to Phoenix over the past 25 years, as well as giving local bands a place to grow. Wincek had a stroke in March, so local bands and fans of the Alley are doing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2012

    Miniature Tigers, Pretty & Nice, Geographer, The Chain Gang of 1974 at Crescent Ballroom, 3/8/12

    Miniature Tigers Crescent Ballroom Thursday, March 8 See the full Miniature Tigers slideshow here. I'm gonna go ahead and start with the general takeaway feeling from Thursday night's lineup of four, under-the radar(ish) bands playing before an audience of Phoenix's finest (and drunkest) indie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2012

    The Adolescents, Youth Brigade, Emperor X, Anthrax, and More in This Week's Issue

    In this week's issue of Phoenix New Times, Melissa Fossum asks an important (well, important to us at least) question: What keeps old punks going? Who better to ask than The Adolescents and Youth Brigade, bands easing into middle age despite youthful names? The bands are hitting The Clubhouse on S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    Tennis and Miniature Tigers at Crescent Ballroom, 12/6/11

    Melissa Fossum​Let's just put it out there: The first time I heard indie boy-girl buzz band Tennis, I absolutely hated them. For starters, I generally hate chick singers who don't have anything spectacular to offer (though a few of my all-time faves are Victoria Legrand of Beach House and Nek ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    Halloween at Bar Smith

    Melissa Fossum​Last weekend was full of fun Halloween parties, and Bar Smith exceeded expectations with this week's edition of Sticky Fingers. Don Bolles of The Germs headlined this hipster dance party full of movie stars, sexy costumes, and people dressed as tacos on Friday, October 28. Check ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    Last Night: Boobapalooza at Rhythm Room

    Melissa FossumThe Love Me Nots​As much as my inner-feminist resents a show called "Boobapalooza," last night's Rhythm Room breast cancer benefit was rather respectful. Uh, in its own way. I guess if you consider vintage footage of pinups dancing with bouncing, healthy breasts on white sand be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Club Candids: Solstice Saturdays at Bar Smith

    Melissa Fossum​ Bar Smith is always popping on the weekend, and Solstice Saturdays are no exception, as DJs play house on the rooftop and hip-hop downstairs. Saturday, July 30 was a bigger party than usual-- it was DJ Senbad's birthday. Check out the excitement in this week's Club Candids slides ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Club Candids at Sandbar

    Melissa FossumHooray for bikini contests. ​ There's more to the west valley then sports and suburbs. University of Phoenix Stadium was completed around the same time as Westgate, causing an overnight nightlife boom for the western portion of the 101. Sandbar was part of this growth, providin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    Alkaline Trio at Nile Theatre, 7/24/11

    Melissa Fossum Alkaline Trio​Alkaline Trio The Nile Theater July 24, 2011 After 15 years, the guys in Chicago punk staple Alkaline Trio still rock as hard as ever. It just may be a bit harder to hear them over the roar of their boisterous fan base. From the moment the band took the stage at th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2011

    Club Candids at Suite 301

    Melissa FossumPugs before drugs​Suite 301 is located on the third floor of the Mill Avenue building that houses Blondie's and The Big Bang, making it a great place to people watch and enjoy drinks in a hip atmosphere. The two well-stocked bars give patrons the freedom to rock out on a crowde ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2011

    Face to Face at Nile Theater, 7/1/11

    Melissa Fossum​ Face to Face Nile TheaterFriday, July 1 The '90s were a good time for punk rock. Fat Wreck Chords, Epitaph, Lookout, and Nitro were powerhouses of the upbeat catchy punk that dominated Warped Tour's glory days. While many of the bands that defined the genre have faded away after y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    Club Candids at Amsterdam

    Melissa FossumNot just girls' fun​ Washington and Central may be the heart of downtown Phoenix nightlife, but there's plenty of action further north on Central. Amsterdam is always busy on Friday nights, as gay, lesbian, and straight patrons can let their hair down and enjoy brightly colored cockt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Club Candids: Faux Show Summer Pre Party at Brick

    Melissa FossumAlf is super fun​ Soulwax's Steve Slingeneyer, better known for his One Man Party moniker, headlined an evening full of electronica during Faux Show's Summer Pre Party at Brick. Steve wasn't the only one partying, the bar and patio were full of patrons dancing and socializing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    Club Candids at Dirty Pretty

    Melissa FossumThere were plenty of pretty gals at Dirty Pretty on Saturday, May 7.​ With a name like Dirty Pretty, you'd expect lots of gorgeous gals, and if you're lucky, ladies that want to get down and dirty. I'm not sure about the dirty half of the equation, but the pretty were out in full for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2011

    Broloaf at Yucca Tap Room Last Night

    Melissa FossumBroloaf​ Broloaf Yucca Tap Room Saturday, March 19 The idea of a three-year-old local band playing their 19th show last night is a little ridiculous, but Broloaf isn't the type of band that can churn out one show per week. The amount of planning and money that goes into each perfor ... 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

    February 9, 2011

    Club Candids at Shotgun Betty's

    Melissa FossumShotgun Betty's is rockin' Scottsdale Coyote Ugly style​ The saucy cowgirls at Shotgun Betty's Rock & Roll Salloon serve their shots with a side of attitude. These gals dance on tabletops while classics from Def Leppard, Journey and Guns N' Roses blast through the well-stocked ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    No Age at The Trunk Space Last Night

    Melissa FossumDean Spunt​ No AgeThe Trunk SpaceSunday, January 30, 2011The Los Angeles noise rock duo No Age has toured relentlessly during the past year. They were originally scheduled to play at The Clubhouse Music Venue in December, but rescheduled the end of their U.S. tour for last night ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2011

    River Jones & Friends Music Festival at The Paisley Violin Last Night

    Melissa FossumMichelle Blades playing live at the River Jones Music & Friends Festival at Paisley Violin in Phoenix.​River Jones Music Festival The Paisley Violin Sunday, January 16, 2011 The first images that came to mind when I heard about a folk festival at The Paisley Violin? Tie-dyed col ... More >>

  • More >>
VOICE Daily Deals
©2013 Phoenix New Times, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places Phoenix

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city