Neil Peart

Dream Theater: Mike Mangini Steps Into Big Shoes as the Band's New Drummer

The "Reality Hits You Hard, Bro" Guy Hopes Fortune Follows His Fame

Slightly Stoopid's Rymo On the Band's New Album, Surfing, and BBQ

Silverback Management/Slightly Stoopid​ The members of Slightly Stoopid have been making music together for more than a decade. Slightly Stoopid's sound is varied. Its six members wield an array of instruments including congas, harp, trumpet, keyboard and saxophone. They've toured with such ... More >>

Rush at US Airways Center 6/16/11

Photos by Maria VassettRush at US Airways Center​ Rush US Airways Center Thursday, June 16 It's always exciting when a band pays tribute to their most successful album by playing it from beginning to end. It was no surprise that US Airways Center was nearly sold out last night, packed with thous ... More >>

311 at the Marquee Theatre Last Night

Maria Vassett311 performing at Marquee Theatre in Tempe.​311 Marquee Theatre February 22, 2011 Until last night I had never attended a sold out show at the Marquee. I had also never been surrounded by fans chanting any band's name as loudly as the audience of lovable stoners did last night as the ... More >>

Why Arcade Fire Is the Best Canadian Band of All Time

Maria Vassett311 performing at Marquee Theatre in Tempe.​311 Marquee Theatre February 22, 2011 Until last night I had never attended a sold out show at the Marquee. I had also never been surrounded by fans chanting any band's name as loudly as the audience of lovable stoners did last night as the ... More >>

Phish Live 8: Photos From Day 1

​Phish Halloween Indio, California = Pumpkin carving contest. ​Phish takes the stage playing "Party Time" in Indio, California for their Live 8 Festival. The reunited Vermont jam band is combining two of their biggest traditions, a massive festival and a Halloween concert that features the ... More >>

DJ Dossier: Rob Wegner

While he doesn't dress in monk-like robes (like Qui-Gon Jinn) or offer advice in backwards fashion (à la Yoda), Rob Wegner is most definitely served as a Jedi Master to DJs across the PHX for most of the last decade. He's taught many a Padawan how to spin up a song in that time, including MCB and J ... More >>

Terminator Salvation: Don’t See This Film if You Want to Live

While he doesn't dress in monk-like robes (like Qui-Gon Jinn) or offer advice in backwards fashion (à la Yoda), Rob Wegner is most definitely served as a Jedi Master to DJs across the PHX for most of the last decade. He's taught many a Padawan how to spin up a song in that time, including MCB and J ... More >>

Wayne "The Train" Hancock

While he doesn't dress in monk-like robes (like Qui-Gon Jinn) or offer advice in backwards fashion (à la Yoda), Rob Wegner is most definitely served as a Jedi Master to DJs across the PHX for most of the last decade. He's taught many a Padawan how to spin up a song in that time, including MCB and J ... More >>

Clinton vs. Obama: Is Neil Peart the best drummer in the world?

While he doesn't dress in monk-like robes (like Qui-Gon Jinn) or offer advice in backwards fashion (à la Yoda), Rob Wegner is most definitely served as a Jedi Master to DJs across the PHX for most of the last decade. He's taught many a Padawan how to spin up a song in that time, including MCB and J ... More >>

Sectas

While he doesn't dress in monk-like robes (like Qui-Gon Jinn) or offer advice in backwards fashion (à la Yoda), Rob Wegner is most definitely served as a Jedi Master to DJs across the PHX for most of the last decade. He's taught many a Padawan how to spin up a song in that time, including MCB and J ... More >>

The Sound of Salesmen: Rush at Cricket Pavilion July 27

While he doesn't dress in monk-like robes (like Qui-Gon Jinn) or offer advice in backwards fashion (à la Yoda), Rob Wegner is most definitely served as a Jedi Master to DJs across the PHX for most of the last decade. He's taught many a Padawan how to spin up a song in that time, including MCB and J ... More >>

Rush

Still bangin'

Scout Niblett

She can be nutty, she can be corny

Letters

From the week of January 25, 2001

Geddy Lee

My Favorite Headache (Atlantic)

Cloning With the Devil

If you build them a replica, they will come. Van Halen, AC/DC, Rush and Mötley Crüe tribute bands have more than just their members wigging out.

Drum & Drummer

Valley jazz musician Rob Schuh pounded skins, pumped iron, shot steroids, went to prison and almost died. Now the feisty trapsman has added an organ to his repertoire -- a transplanted kidney.

Recordings

Valley jazz musician Rob Schuh pounded skins, pumped iron, shot steroids, went to prison and almost died. Now the feisty trapsman has added an organ to his repertoire -- a transplanted kidney.

Calendar for the week

Valley jazz musician Rob Schuh pounded skins, pumped iron, shot steroids, went to prison and almost died. Now the feisty trapsman has added an organ to his repertoire -- a transplanted kidney.

Class Action Suits

All dressed up? Well, you've got someplace to go. Royal Crown Revue is about to swing through the Valley.

Pic Hits for the week

All dressed up? Well, you've got someplace to go. Royal Crown Revue is about to swing through the Valley.

Ten Scariest Concept Albums of All Time

Dreck or treat

NEW RELEASES FROM THE DESERT

Dreck or treat