It’s a fact of life that everyone has a pratfall or accident now and again. Just ask Greg “SensOne” Voeller, who pulled a gaffe not once, but twice, during his DJ sets. Besides embarrassing the crap outta the local selector, it caused a few of his cohorts to give him…
If you were saddened by the closure of the original Eastside Records in Tempe two years ago — as well as the shuttering of its pop-up reincarnation earlier this year — dry those tears, grab some extra cash, and get ready for a vinyl spending spree. The venerated record emporium…
Students at Arizona State University in Tempe have a pair of new places near campus where they can grab a bite between classes and also party up a storm after dark. University Drive is now home to Northside Sandwiches and The Firehouse Tempe, two establishments that serve as eateries by…
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Arizona Diamondbacks fans will be hearing some new voices calling the action on television when the team takes the field next year. Say goodnight, Gracie. You too, Daron. Derrick Hall, the team’s CEO, informed the media earlier today that the D-backs’ longtime commentary team of Daron Sutton and Mark Grace…
It’s all over but the crying down at Chase Field as the Arizona Diamondbacks ended their dreadful year in dreadful fashion with a 2-1 defeat by the Colorado Rockies. While there’s much joy in cities with playoff-bound teams like San Francisco, Detroit, and Cincinnati, there’s nothing but disappointment and frustration…
Officially, the streets of downtown Phoenix host around a half-dozen parades every year, including processions in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, the holiday season, and the Fiesta Bowl. None of these, however, are as uniquely creative and unusual as the Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts. The ultra-funky event, which…
The Wednesday night lineup at one of downtown Phoenix’s favorite hipster hangouts has been on the receiving end of a major reboot recently. Bi-level EDM emporium Bar Smith, 130 East Washington, axed its moombahton night The Scenario a few weeks back in favor of two newly launched Hump Day happenings…
Aaron Hill proved once again why he’s one of the best sluggers on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ roster last night as he smacked a walk-off homer to give his team the 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. His 385-foot, three-run dinger came in the bottom of the ninth inning during the…
Jeff Hardy is currently on a road to redemption. Three years ago, the ultra-quirky daredevil professional wrestler (who’s legendary for his high-flying and risk-taking exploits inside the ring for both World Wrestling Entertainment and Total Nonstop Action) was mired in a maelstrom of legal and personal issues, including charges of…
Something unusual has been happening recently inside the establishment on the northeast corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive in Tempe: People are having a blast after dark. Lots of people. Such a thing is commonplace along party-hearty Mill Avenue, given its proximity to Arizona State University, just not at…
“Who’s ready to jump?” If you’ve ever attended an electronic dance music event anytime in the last few years, its incredibly likely you’ve heard the frequently used audio drop — sampled from Dutch house producer Chuckie biggest track — that asks this question and typically causes a crowd explode with…
Sound Wave Music Festival & Red Bull Thre3style Massive: Calvin Harris, Z-Trip, Switch, Adventure Club, Crizzly, and Others at Big Surf | 9/29/12 The third time was most definitely the charm for the Sound Wave Music Festival. The inaugural edition of the electronic dance music massive back in April 2011…
Christopher Lee Marshall admits he’s been more than a little tired lately, which isn’t surprising, considering the EDM artist’s busy tour schedule. In the past year alone he’s crisscrossed the country, toured with influential dubstep producer 12th Planet, and played some of the biggest festivals in North America – including…
Last night, Manuel Camacho took a big step towards local DJ stardom. And it only took 15 minutes to do so. The 24-year-old, who performs as Maneone, bested four other mixmasters (including Convince, Mattafact, and Looney) to reign supreme during a Red Bull Thre3style University DJ battle held on Thursday…
When most people were 14 years old, they probably didn’t have the foggiest idea about which particular career path they’d eventually follow in life. Not so with Alex Lemoine, as the Valley teen believed he was destined to be a stand-up comedian. The 16-year-old junior at Skyline High School in…
When the grand-opening gala for the Irish Cultural Center’s new research library takes place on Saturday, one of the happiest persons in attendance is likely to be Norman McCleland, and not because the structure is adorned with his name. According to the 85-year-old, who serves as the CEO of Shamrock…
One week from today, the San Francisco Giants will be going all out during the National League Division Series. The Arizona Diamondbacks, however, will be going on vacation until the spring. The playoff-bound Giants pummeled the D-backs — who are one game away from being eliminated from postseason contention –…
For local creatives who specialize in found art, obtaining the raw materials for their unusual-looking sculptures or mixed media pieces can sometimes be a dirty chore involving diving into dumpsters or scouring alleyways. Jessica Jordan, owner of Wet Paint Art Supply in Tempe, wants to not only make the process…
Teenage stand-up comic Alex Lemoine has a certain awkward, self-conscious charm both on and off the stage that makes you want to give the 16-year-old a big ol’ hug after busting a gut at his jokes. It’s only because the adolescent cutup, whose embryonic comedy career is a mere two…
In 2006, a study by National Geographic revealed that a shocking 50 percent of teenagers were uninformed when it came to geography, many of them even failing to identify New York on a map. Six years hence, we’re willing to bet that members of the 18 to 25 demographic are…
“On the blue side of evening / When the darkness takes control / You start looking for a reason / To take your lonesome down the road.” These forlorn lyrics, cribbed from honkytonk hitmaker Steve Earle’s 1986 ditty “Down the Road,” might have been rolling through the heads of DJs…
