Steve Martin

BORDER HOUSE REACH

King Con

David Mamet's up to his old tricks in twist-riddled Spanish Prisoner

Pepper Spray

It was 20 years ago this week that Sgt. Pepper dropped a bomb on movie theaters, so where's all the rerelease hoopla?

History Is Easy, Comedy Is Hard

Complete History barely worth recalling, Picasso sparkles

Theater Scene

What's running now

Best Banjo Album of 2009 by Steve Martin (yes that Steve Martin)

First off this may not be the best Banjo album of 2009, but since it is the only one anyone has heard of I will just go ahead and say it is. And yes it is by the comedian Steve Martin. You can download a free mp3 from The Crow New Songs for the 5-String Banjo at Amazon.com. The free song is the alb ... More >>

Jan. 27 In Blogs: Phil Gordon, Steelers, Joe Arpaio 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: Mayor Phil Gordon Kills Plan to Give Self Two More Years Pittsburgh S ... More >>

Steve Martin Plays Banjo on SNL

Last week I wrote about Steve Martin's album The Crow New Songs for the 5-String Banjo. Well, last Saturday night Martin hosted Saturday Night Live (he curently holds the record for most times hosting the comedy show at 15 times) preforming a song called "Late For School" off of his CD The Crow.

Righteous Brothers

Tom and Dick sing softly but carry a big shtick

Traitor’s Don Cheadle and co-stars can’t elevate the film past ho-hum

Tom and Dick sing softly but carry a big shtick

Baby Mama succeeds in reuniting Fey and Poehler but not much else

Tom and Dick sing softly but carry a big shtick

Cellar Beware

They obviously should not have gone in the basement

Hilary for President

Well, she's got the teen vote wrapped up

Booger and Borat. You Likes?

Well, she's got the teen vote wrapped up

Cause Celeb

The golden touch

Secret Identity Crisis

Nudes meet superheroes

Kitty Litter

Steve Martin's remake piddles on its predecessor

Failure to Adapt

Why books were invented first

Wild, Then Crazy

May-December romance turns unseasonably cold

The Volebeats

Like Her
(Turquoise Mountain)

Excess Hollywood

In the season of sequels and Happy Meal toys, '05 may be a pleasant surprise

Wardrobe Malfunction

Comedy arises as Louise's panties fall

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Comedy arises as Louise's panties fall

See Dick, and Tom, Run

In comedy--and comebacks--it's all about the timing

Big Fat Greek Tragedy

Film knockoff is awash in Mediterranean mediocrity

Phat Chance

Steve Martin almost gets Down with Queen Latifah, but the two mostly strike out

White Men Can't Rap

But they talked your ear off about war, morality and patriotism in the '60s. Is Young America again ready for More Talk, Less Music?

Retro Grading

Trying to remember the best in a forgettable year of film

Dental Damned

In Novocaine, Steve Martin sticks his fingers in all the wrong places

Pre-Fab Fixe Dinner

In Novocaine, Steve Martin sticks his fingers in all the wrong places

Misguided Auteur

Steve Martin's all over the star map in Hollywood-themed Bowfinger

Planes, Trains and Stalled Comedy Vehicles

Lethargic Out-of-Towners should have stayed home

Night & Day

October 8 -14, 1998

Grin, Reaper

October 8 -14, 1998

Reveille Without Applause

October 8 -14, 1998

Sequel Rites

October 8 -14, 1998

Hot Couture

October 8 -14, 1998

Roots Seller

Can once-great Dane return to form with more-mature approach?

Cheap Date Night Movie Series: Roxanne

Can once-great Dane return to form with more-mature approach?

Bonnaroo 2010 Lineup Announced: Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Weezer, Stevie Wonder and More

​Tennessee's Bonnaroo music festival has announced a full line-up for this June. No real surprises here: Dave Matthews Band, Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Weezer, and the Flaming Lips are the top of the pile.The Dead Weather, Phoenix, John Fogerty, Jimmy Cliff, Tenacious D, Zac Brown Band, ... More >>

Calexico, Sharon Jones, Andrew Bird, to Play Newport Folk Festival

Arizona's Calexico.​The Newport Folk Festival is historically significant, not just because of its ever-exciting, often bleeding edge lineup, but because in 1965 Bob Dylan decided to plug in and play electric, much to the dismay of a large portion of the crowd. That set forever changed people's id ... More >>

Steve Martin and the Other Best and Worst Comedians Turned Musicians

Arizona's Calexico.​The Newport Folk Festival is historically significant, not just because of its ever-exciting, often bleeding edge lineup, but because in 1965 Bob Dylan decided to plug in and play electric, much to the dismay of a large portion of the crowd. That set forever changed people's id ... More >>

Arcade Fire, Caribou, Steve Martin, and More in This Week's Issue

Arcade Fire: a band that Canada should be proud of​Canada can't brag about Nickelback and Alanis Morissette like they can about alt-rockers Arcade Fire. Arcade Fire is a band of risk takers that writes powerful songs and puts on awesome shows. Furthermore, they released one of the most revolutiona ... More >>

Five Solid Music Moments from SNL (With Video)

​From the Blues Brothers to Steve Martin playing King Tut, legendary musical moments are part of what make Saturday Night Live more than just another comedy show.SNL still holds its own sometimes but it was at its prime a few decades ago when it was lot edgier. Edginess is an, ahem, double-edged s ... More >>

Mr. Popper's Penguins Has Jim Carrey and His Tuxedoed Friends on a March to Nowhere

​From the Blues Brothers to Steve Martin playing King Tut, legendary musical moments are part of what make Saturday Night Live more than just another comedy show.SNL still holds its own sometimes but it was at its prime a few decades ago when it was lot edgier. Edginess is an, ahem, double-edged s ... More >>

Steve Martin and Six More Actors Who Don't Totally Suck at Music

One of these men was "born a poor black child."​He may be known best as a "wild and crazy guy," but Steve Martin is the master of more than one craft. In addition to his work as a comedian and actor, Martin is a writer, playwright, and as Rare Bird Alert, his new album with The Steep Canyon Range ... More >>

Steve Martin's Bluegrass Album Is No Joke

One of these men was "born a poor black child."​He may be known best as a "wild and crazy guy," but Steve Martin is the master of more than one craft. In addition to his work as a comedian and actor, Martin is a writer, playwright, and as Rare Bird Alert, his new album with The Steep Canyon Range ... More >>

Head Check

One of these men was "born a poor black child."​He may be known best as a "wild and crazy guy," but Steve Martin is the master of more than one craft. In addition to his work as a comedian and actor, Martin is a writer, playwright, and as Rare Bird Alert, his new album with The Steep Canyon Range ... More >>

Occupy Phoenix and the Non-Conformist Oath

Gilman's vid, from the ramparts... Here's activist videographer and all-around hell-raiser Dennis Gilman's latest video of vignettes from last weekend's Occupy Phoenix protest. Shannon Rivers, as always, is way cool. And the gal on the guitar is quite talented.Martin, from back in the day...The firs ... More >>

Flier of the Week: Big Eyes

Big Eyes​The Yucca Tap Room always likes new patrons, and bands always treasure new fans, but if you come to this show, please don't be a jerk.Ace-High Cutthroats, Weird Ladies and Hobo Bastard will be joining Big Eyes for this gig. Apparently this will be Hobo Bastard's first show, so that's ... More >>