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The Real Coachella - Trunk Space - 4/20/2013

Ryan Avery, wearing a safari hat, ran around with a megaphone. JRC turned on a record player and asked the crowd to arrange themselves from shortest to tallest. Then he grabbed random people, spun them around three times, put a cardboard box over their heads, and had them hit a Strawberry Shortcake ... More >>

The Other Guys

38: Charleen Badman

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

39: Ryan Avery

From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

The Serene Dominic Show: Jim Adkins, Amy Uzi, Drunk & Horny, Source Victoria

Jim Adkins and your host Serene Dominic​Nobody does TV specials like this for Christmas anymore, and after reading this yuleblog you'll know why. It's a lot of head-snapping work, flashing back and then flashing ahead forward to the present again, then flashing back, each time having to rememb ... More >>

Phoenix Artists to Organize Jim Henson Covers Album

​In the latest installment of "Wait, Fox said whaaat?" Eric Bolling, host of Fox Bussiness' Follow the Money had a conversation with Media Research Center guest Dan Gainor and Andrea Tantaros, co-host of The Five, where they discussed the staunch anti-corporate tone of The Muppets. Jason Richard ... More >>

Pop Punk

Emily Spetrino-Murtagh, What Are You Eating?

Emily Spetrino-Murtagh​ Emily Spetrino-MurtaghThe co-owner of Sweets & Beats hosts a show at The Trunk Space Sunday, October 17th, featuring Liam and the Ladies and more. What'd you eat for dinner last night? Homemade egg salad. Actually, egg salad or eggs of some form have been the last seve ... More >>

Fathers Day Discusses Writing A Pro-Joe Arpaio Song, Dirty Hippies, Headless Torsos, and More

Sara OliverThe members of Fathers Day​ In this week's issue, I penned a piece for the music section pimping tomorrow night's release party for the Chronicles of Sheriff Joe split seven-inch. Three local bands -- Andrew Jackson Jihad, Treasure Mammal, and Porches -- each contributed songs that roas ... More >>

Chronicles of Sheriff Joe: Local Bands Poke Fun at Arpaio

Flier of the Week: 'The Chronicles of Sheriff Joe Arpaio' Release at The Trunk Space

Sara Oliver'The Chronicles of Sheriff Joe Arpaio'​It's evident the creators of this flier put a heck of a lot of work into it. There are costumes, the set, the props and the fact that it moves! Don't worry that the men--and chicken--featured in the flier are actual criminals. They're just performe ... More >>

June 20 In Blogs: God, Ryan Avery, Kesha, Trader Vic's, and the Arizona Diamondbacks

​​​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:

Ryan Avery, What Are You Eating?

​Ryan Avery The performance artist will be featured with Father's Day at The Real Coachella Saturday, April 24 at The Trunk Space at 8 p.m. What'd you eat for dinner last night? I went to Olive Garden to visit some of my family. I ate the cheese ravioli with alfredo sauce on it. It was the chees ... More >>

Andrew Jemsek, What Are You Eating?

​Andrew Jemsek The self-proclaimed, semi-professional accordion and organ player, singer, guitarist, comedian and freelance guidance counselor performs at Ice House Tavern Saturday, April 3 with World Class Thugs and at The Trunk Space Saturday, April 24 for The Real Coachella. What'd you ea ... More >>

Trunk Space Fest

New Band 'The Cullens' Mock Twilight With Love

Two words: New Moon. Ohmigodohmigod it's coming in one week! *Squeal* We know, unless you're a die-hard Twilight fan you probably don't give a rat's ass about the upcoming flick. But even Twihaters might get a kick out of The Cullens, a local Twilight "tribute" band who've been rabidl ... More >>

10 Things Under $10: The Love Me Nots, Third Friday, Shizz Bands, and More

The Love Me Nots are scheduled to perform tonight at the Yucca Tap Room in Tempe.Need something to do tonight? What about Saturday or Sunday? Here's the latest edition of our weekend sampler encompassing everything a slew of cheap and chic thrills available around the Valley. 1. Third Friday Art ... More >>

The Real Coachella

Phoenix Film Festival

Phoenix Film Festival: Hi My Name Is Ryan

Peelander-Z Brings Out the Freaks and Geeks to the Trunk Space

Peelander Yellow and Peelander Green onstage at the Trunk Space. Check out our slideshow for more pictures from the gig. In my five years of covering the local music scene for New Times, I've seen some pretty crazy things happen at the Trunk Space. I've witnessed lobster-handed ladies, full ... More >>

Phoenix Circuit Bender Corey Busboom Creates Funky Instruments for Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh

Corey Busboom and one of his photo theremin creations. Click here for more photos of Busboom's and Ryan Avery's works. In late December, local artist and musician Corey Busboom got a rather interesting phone call. It was from Mark Mothersbaugh, the eccentric frontman for 80s hitmakers Devo, who ... More >>

Jan. 16 In Blogs: Phil Gordon, SXSW, Rare Vox, Light Rail and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's Red-Light Violation Video Phoenix Light Ra ... More >>

Feud for Thought

Old Avery/Reich spat highlights Trunk show

Very Bad Santa

Naughty Space 55 boys and girls mutilate the Christmas spirit

Hi, My Name is Still Ryan

Mission accomplished for PHX scenester

Arty Girl: The Abraham Lincoln Portrait Show at The Trunk Space

Another Brick in the Waltz

Happy un-birthday from the polkacore boys

Documentary based on a New Times cover story premieres this weekend

AZ Punk Chicks Are Hot!

Hi My Name Is Ryan

Live From the MTC (remixed)
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'06 Pandemic Poll, the Brodie Fucking Hubbard edition

Juicy Taco Hell

The Cards sure played like wimps last year, but essentially naming their stadium Pussy Park?!

Letters From the Issue of Thursday, August 17, 2006

Hi, My Name Is Ryan

The clown prince of Phoenix's downtown art scene is sacrificing madcap antics for a Mormon mission