To the average person, the name Paul Rodriguez invariably brings to mind memories of his numerous appearances in flicks like Tortilla Soup, A Million to Juan, or Born in East L.A. (the film that launched his cinematic career). Those are merely one part of Rodriguez’s lengthy and varied résumé over…
Last night, the International Swingers rolled into 910 Live in Tempe and blasted out some big hits from rock ‘n’ roll lore, which is apropos, considering the punk supergroup’s stature and history. Sex Pistols/Iggy Pop alumni and bassist Glen Matlock, guitarist/vocalist Gary Twinn of Supernaut fame, and onetime Generation X/Gene…
We’re willing to bet our lower-level seats that there have been a few moments this season when certain Arizona Diamondbacks players wish they could’ve called a “do-over.” Like reliever David Hernandez, closer J.J. Putz, or most of the team’s loathsome bullpen this year, who’ve offered many regrettable, game-changing pitches to…
Our geekiness might be showing by admitting this, but Captain Jack Harkness is one of the coolest mofos in science fiction. Ever.As an online Whovians so aptly stated, the Doctor Who/Torchwood lothario, portrayed by actor John Barrowman, is a “time traveling, immortal, omnisexual superhero” who’s handy with both firearms and…
Thursday 23 Afterlife: Touch Thursdays with DJ Tsunami, DJ Michael Ryan, & DJ Matt Fox (Top 40, EDM) AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Barney’s Boathouse: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Pulse (Top 40, rock) Bikini Lounge: DJ Shane Kennedy (juke joint, R&B, French pop) Bobby Q’s:…
So it’s Memorial Day weekend, which equals three days and four nights devoted to rest, relaxation, and thoughtful reflection, right? Eff that, gramps. More like 72 hours filled with ragers, ravers, and ribald behavior, primarily for those in the coveted 21- to-35 age bracket who are more into EDM than…
Four punk legends walked into a bar. That’s not the setup to some lame knee-slapper, but rather a precise description of what transpired Tuesday night in downtown Phoenix. The bar in question is renowned English pub the George and Dragon, and the aforementioned punk icons are exponentially more famous, having…
The Arizona Diamondbacks scored a quartet of runs in a single inning to rally back from an 0-4 deficit last night, but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Colorado Rockies. The D-backs fell to their National League West foes 5-4 in the 10th inning after Rox catcher Wilin Rosario’s base…
If there are a few pieces of helpful advice we can impart to people attending Phoenix Comicon, which kicks off less than 24 hours from now, it’s these tips: Drink plenty of fluids, take frequent opportunities to rest, and know your physical limits. Not only will it help the body…
Anyone planning to party this coming weekend should be thankful that Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day (a national holiday) and wherever they happen to work is gonna be closed for business. That’s because they’re probably gonna need that entire 24-hour stretch to recover from whatever shenanigans transpire during the…
Like many of their fellow National League teams have done in abundance this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks traveled to Florida over the weekend and handily won a series against the long-suffering Miami Marlins. Although the D-backs weren’t able to complete the weekend sweep of The Fish, falling 2-1 in Sunday’s…
Lulubell Toy Bodega co-owner Amy Del Castillo has an important piece of advice for anyone who’s planning to attend tomorrow night’s appearance by the Baby Tattoo Roadshow at the Mesa boutique: Come early. That’s because the four popular and highly influential artists who are participating in the tour — rockabilly…
Listen up, local party monsters and EDM fans. There are a few things you’ll definitely need before going wild out at the massive outdoor dance fiesta and electronica rager known as Dirty Disco tomorrow evening. First, make sure to sport a colorful and eye-catching ensemble that you don’t mind getting…
Some geeks slave over a killer cosplay outfit to wear at their hometown comic book convention. It earns them a variety of impressed stares, photo ops, and maybe some local notoriety. But when Valley prop maker/costume creator Allen Amis, who operates Anarchy Squared Creations, trotted out a full suit of…
Local gamers, start digging through couch cushions and hoarding every quarter possible. You’re gonna need ’em a couple of months from now when the Artcade Lounge opens its doors in downtown Phoenix Ariel Bracamonte and Nico Paredes, the pair behind the popular Artcade Show earlier this year (which featured vintage…
Adam Dumper admits to having a bit of a dilemma whilst planning The Blunt Club’s 11th Anniversary Party. How do you top last year’s phenomenal bash, which marked a decade of existence for the hip-hop weekly and included a pair of epic fetes over two nights and a slew of…
Thursday 16 Afterlife: Touch Thursdays with DJ Tsunami, DJ Michael Ryan, & DJ Matt Fox (Top 40, EDM) AZ/88: Black Out Thursdays with Josh 1 (soulful house, lounge) Barney’s Boathouse: Thirsty Thursdays with DJ Pulse (Top 40, rock) Bikini Lounge: DJ Shane Kennedy (juke joint, R&B, French pop) Bobby Q’s:…
Listen up, local party monsters and EDM fans. We’re about to dispense some sage advice. There are a few things you’ll definitely need before going wild out at the massive outdoor dance fiesta and electronica rager known as Dirty Disco this weekend. First, make sure to sport a colorful and…
If you’ve attended Phoenix Comicon at any point over the past couple years, it’s likely you’ve seen Cara Nicole dressed in costume in the Exhibitor Hall, probably as her best-known alter ego AZ Powergirl. Frankly, she’s pretty hard to miss, even among the crowds of countless cosplayers that regularly attend…
Justin Upton couldn’t have picked a better time and place to end his home-run drought than last night inside his old stomping grounds. Last night, the former Arizona Diamondbacks all-star got sweet, sweet revenge against his former team when he made a triumphant return to Chase Field since being traded…
Chambers of Fear owner Paul Boyd tends to get a little excited when describing everything that his company will be featuring at Phoenix Comicon this year. It’s only natural, considering that the local haunted house’s booth at the event will be twice as big as last year’s and will sport…
David Dimmick isn’t much of a braggart — at least as far as we can tell — but he’s got every effin’ right to be. Since becoming a DJ in 1996, the dude’s C.V. includes sharing stages with some pretty stellar icons from hip-hop history, like the Wu-Tang Clan, Pharohe…
