Under normal circumstances, we’d wish local club promoter Robden Brethauer and the DJs of Obscura a hearty “Happy Birthday!” in honor of the monthly dance night’s sixth anniversary party this weekend. Since such glad tidings run contrary to the mopey and melodramatic sentiments inherent to the Britpop, post-punk, and ’80s…
Pro wrestling legend James Hellwig, better known to WWE fans as the Ultimate Warrior, passed away suddenly last night in Scottsdale. He was 54 years old. Hellwig, a longtime resident of Paradise Valley, was escorting his wife to their car last night in the parking lot of the Gainey Suites…
If you’ve been into the EDM thing for more than a few minutes, you’ve heard about the Mad Decent Block Party the last couple years. Heard about the great performances by the label’s regulars like Riff Raff, Diplo, and Major Lazer. Heard the tales of wild crowds and even wilder…
If you pass by the front door of Palazzo tonight during First Friday, don’t be surprised if you hear the haunting sounds of darkwave and witch house wafting out its front door. That’s because the gothic nightclub has returned from the dead and is once again welcoming freaks, geeks, and…
It’s pretty safe to say that you can’t believe everything you read online. For instance, a few websites claim that Arizona has some cockamamie law banning — of all things — the act of singing in public places while wearing a swimsuit. Good thing it’s complete B.S. (we checked), which…
A very special guest will make surprise appearance at the Trunk Space during one of this weekend’s editions of its ongoing Indie 500 concert series, and it’s someone that fans the Grand Avenue venue are intimately familiar with. Namely, Andrew Jackson Jihad…
If you’ve never heard of David Guetta before, please feel free to go back underneath the rock you must’ve crawled out from under. After all, the tousle-haired Frenchman and internationally known house music DJ/producer is considered one of vanguards of EDM’s most recent crossover surge in popularity. Plus, he took…
Thursday 3 AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Bobby Q’s: All Star Thursdays with DJ Freshmaker, DJ Phlava, DJ Dark Vader, & DJ Skoolboi (hip-hop, Top 40, reggae) Crescent Ballroom: DJ Beat Betty, & DJ Fullstop (ska) Dos Gringos (Scottsdale): DJ Switch (rock, Top 40, remixes)…
If you were out soaking up the sounds at the Monarch Theatre during Pete Tong’s spectacular set last month, we might have taken your picture. Ditto for those who hung out at both Bottled Blonde and El Hefe in Scottsdale, folks celebrating Spring Training at Dos Gringos and Giligin’s, or…
Hey, didja hear that rumor that’s going around about the Yucca Tap Room in Tempe? You know, the one about how it’s going to be closing this summer? What about the other one about how the Tempe dive is going to be gonezo a year from now because of construction…
The bad news just keeps on coming for live music in Tempe. On the heels of recent news that a few high-profile venues are preparing to depart the scene, the staff at local band haven Long Wong’s suddenly and shockingly announced Sunday evening that the Tempe bar and restaurant will…
The Tempe music scene’s suffered the loss of a slew of venues in the last couple years, including the Clubhouse, Rocky Point Cantina, Stray Cat, and — a few months from now — The Sail Inn. And it’s about to lose two more: Club Red and Red Owl. The proprietors…
Thursday 27 AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Bobby Q’s: All Star Thursdays with DJ Freshmaker, DJ Phlava, DJ Dark Vader, & DJ Skoolboi (hip-hop, Top 40, reggae) Crescent Ballroom: DJ Beat Betty, & DJ Fullstop (ska) Dos Gringos (Scottsdale): DJ Switch (rock, Top 40, remixes)…
What is it with European DJ/producers and masks? Though the phenomenon of donning bizarre facial disguises while performing isn’t securely limited to beat-jugglers from said continent (Deadmau5 and Bl3nd being prime exceptions), there’s been an inordinate amount of masked mixmasters from across the pond over the past decade. Like the…
Maybe it’s just us, but does Robin Thicke have something against the Valley? The R&B/pop singer’s spokespeople announced this morning that his concert at the Phoenix Convention Center, which was originally scheduled to take place tomorrow night, has been canceled. So if you wanted to sing along with “Blurred Lines”…
Want to get in a show this week? There are plenty of concerts over the next five days around Metro Phoenix to choose from, as you can see for yourself by viewing our extensive online concert listings. And we’re fairly certain that there’s something for everyone, regardless of your particular…
When Beef Vegan and the other cats from KWSS’ The Morning Infidelity take over The Sail Inn for their annaul Phochella fest in mid-April, it will be something of a bittersweet celebration. Besides commemorating the sixth year of Vegan hosting the popular morning radio show and toasting KWSS’ fervent fanbase,…
If you happen to be a diehard Marvel fanatic or totally grok Captain Malcom, Richard Castle, or Captain Hammer, get ready to squee. Comic book legend Stan Lee and Nathan Fillion, the actor behind the aforementioned roles, will be attending this year’s Phoenix Comicon in early June. Better dust off…
If you’re familiar with the superb discography of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, it goes without saying that the nine talented musicians backing up the golden-voiced songstress are vastly steeped in the realms of R&B, soul, and funk. Depending on whom you ask, possessing immense knowledge of various genres is…
Thursday 20 AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Bobby Q’s: All Star Thursdays with DJ Freshmaker, DJ Phlava, DJ Dark Vader, & DJ Skoolboi (hip-hop, Top 40, reggae) Dos Gringos (Scottsdale): DJ Switch (rock, Top 40, remixes) Electric Ballroom: Groove Candy with DJ M2, & DJ…
If you’re familiar with the superb discography of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, it goes without saying that the nine talented musicians backing up the golden-voiced songstress are vastly steeped in the realms of R&B, soul, and funk. Depending on whom you ask, possessing immense knowledge of various genres is…
The next time you see the members of Jared and the Mill hanging out around town or before one of their upcoming gigs (like at next weekend’s McDowell Mountain Music Festival), be sure to offer a handshake, a kind word, or maybe even a hug. They definitely deserve it, since…
