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Les Claypool: Eccentric Bassist Would Rather Be Fishing

If Primus bassist Les Claypool had a bumper sticker on his car, it would most likely read: "I'd rather be fishing." As much as Claypool likes to create strange and esoteric music, he also loves heading out on the water and zoning out. See also: -Les Claypool's Duo de Twang and Deer Tick Added to ... More >>

Schmoozing for Musicians 101, or Making Your Crippling Social Anxiety Work For You

Are you a musician? Is your group having issues? Critic Jessica Hopper has played in and managed bands, toured internationally, booked shows, produced records, worked as a publicist, and is the author of The Girls' Guide to Rocking, a how-to for teen ladies. She is here to help you stop doing it wro ... More >>

Joe Arpaio's Dinner in San Francisco Crashed by "Queer Nuns"

Our comrades in the Bay Area, S.F. Weekly, found Sheriff Joe Arpaio at a restaurant in San Francisco's Union Square last night, (unintentionally) having dinner with folks who call themselves an "order of queer nuns."See also:-Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Crash Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Dinner ... More >>

Jawbreaker: You're Not Punk, and I'm Telling Everyone

Every now and then, you stumble across a band that speaks to you at just the right time, and they end up becoming one of your all-time favorites. This group seems to understand what you're going through better than any of your peers, and acts as a gateway drug to all of its influences and similar ba ... More >>

Chris Curtiss Dishes on His First Phoenix Gig and Why Food Network Sucks

This is part one of my interview with Chris Curtiss, executive chef at NoRTH Arcadia. Come back tomorrow for part two. Chris Curtiss NoRTH Arcadia 4925 N. 40th Street, Phoenix 602-324-5600 www.foxrc.com Chris Curtiss looks happy. He's making pasta at a wooden table in NoRTH Arcadia's sparkling exh ... More >>

Creedence Clearwater Revisited's Doug Clifford on The Big Lebowski and The Chances of a CCR Reunion

You're not going to get any argument out of us: John Fogerty is the voice of Creedence Clearwater Revival. That's no slight to John "Bulldog" Tristao, the gentleman who handles vocals for Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Tristao does a great job singing the classics, but no one is going to suggest th ... More >>

95: Eric Schaefer

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 >>

Curren$y Leads a Brigade of Stoned But Tough Rappers

Five Must-See Shows This Weekend

Curious what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend. Hunx and His Punx @ Yucca Tap Room Ever since its genesis with Chuck Berry and Elvis, the rock formula has ... More >>

Hunx and His Punx Don't Have Time for Squares

Phoenix Sun Go Softly Into That Good Night, Lose Game in San Fran

The Phoenix Suns seemed in control of the Golden State Warriors for about the first 34 minutes of last night's game in San Francisco. The problem was, the pro game is 48 minutes long, and the Suns couldn't stop the Warriors for the duration, losing 102-96.Locals lose a tough one in Bay Area​  ... More >>

Eastside Records Pops Up in Tempe, But Don't Expect It To Last

We Were Here: Five San Franciscans Remember the AIDS Crisis

Michael Hodgins' Perfect Food Day

Michael Hodgins​Michael Hodgins has been one lucky corporate chef with a "wild" side (riding his motorcycle on weekends like a Wild Hog) and a penchant for endurance sports (probably a good idea for a food professional).

French Quarter Tour Diary - Weeks 3 & 4

​There's so much to report and so little Internet to shove it in. First things first: the small bit of youth music we've witnessed in the Western United States convinces me thoroughly that my generation of American musicians has the studiousness and audacity to be emotionally unflinching in th ... More >>

Chris Lee Would Kill for a Kappou Gomi Restaurant in Arizona, Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe, Alka-Seltzer's Importance in Wine Production, and Junk Food Betty Reviews Canadian Candy

A round-up of tasty morsels from Valley food blogs. Chris LeeUnagi sunomono, complete with square sheet of gelee.​ We love it when we hear people get so completely excited about something -- especially food. The enthusiasm alone will motive us to try anything. If Valley food lover Chris Lee's me ... More >>

Delux Burger from Delux

​Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. 4: Delux Burger fr ... More >>

Paul Goldschmidt Called Up By D-Backs: He Can Hit The Ball

A buddy of ours from Mobile (Alabama, not that tiny burg tucked into the mountains southeast of Phoenix) has been yapping at us all year about one Paul Goldschmidt, a young first-baseman who has been hitting the crap out of the ball. Paul Goldschmidt joins D-Backs in San Fran tonight​"He's ... More >>

Arizona Wins 3-OT Thriller Over Cal As ASU Slips Further Into Abyss

One of the very best college basketball games of the season aired on Saturday night, ending with the Arizona Wildcats nipping the Cal Golden Bears 107-105 in three thrilling overtimes.​Saturday night's road win made it a rare sweep of the Bay Area schools (Cal and Stanford), and kept the surprisin ... More >>

Mistah F.A.B.

Mistah F.A.B. Hits Scottsdale on Saturday

Mistah F.A.B. is scheduled to appear at Club Trinity on Saturday.​If you happen to see any driverless cars rolling by with people dancing on the hood, don't be too alarmed. It's just a few fools doing their best imitation of "ghost riding," the act of automotive jackassery invented by Oakland hip- ... More >>

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery Brings Authentic Thai to Scottsdale

Charlie Hunter

Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis: Chef Talk

Chef Aaron Chamberlin​Aaron Chamberlin's central Phoenix restaurant St. Francis may only be seven months old, but he's not new to the restaurant business. Coming from three generations of a food industry family made an impact on the chef. You can see it from his grandparents' tasting spoons embedd ... More >>

Ask A Mexican on Hating Mexicans With Proper Terms

Old Soul

Strumming towards ecstasy

Bassnectar

Land on his flower

Jazz Master

Coke Classic

Underground rapper’s still looking for the drug love

The Frisco Kid

Up-and-comer’s set to rattle the comic Richter scale

Eliot Wexler is banking the success of Noca on his food knowledge and local connections

Kabab Palace in Tempe isn’t just the only Afghan restaurant in town; it’s delicious

The Farmer and the Belle

Another side of things

Tandoori Tummy

Feast of clay

Letters

Letters from the week of March 11, 2004

Charlie Hunter Quartet

Songs From the Analog Playground (Blue Note)

Punk Positive

Propagandhi's singer sets the record straight -- he's not gay, straight-edge, or prone to violence

How the West Was Spun

Once upon a time, Glenn Boyer made history with his books on Wyatt Earp. Now, critics say he twisted the truth.

For Pete's Sake

Multitalented Pete Forbes finally assembles a live band to promote his debut CD

Retouching Evil

Using detailed instructions left by Orson Welles, top film editor Walter Murch has remade "the best B-movie" ever, Welles' Touch of Evil

SMALL RADIO, BIG STAKES

A BROADCASTER KEEPS AIRING LIBERAL VIEWS TO A TINY PART OF NORTH PHOENIX. THE GOVERNMENT SAYS HE'S BREAKING THE LAW.

ARTISTIC DRIVEARIZONA'S ART CARS HIT THE ROAD IN NATIONAL CRAZE FOR AUTO EXOTICA