One of the true signs of a great stand-up, other than being able to keep an audience in stitches, is the ability to handle hecklers in the crowd. And it’s a tricky task, to be certain. Comics have to walk a tightrope when dispatching a smart-mouthed upstart, because they need…
As any rockabilly fanatic worth his weight in pomade might tell you, greasers have served as a metaphor for rebellion ever since Marlon Brando rode his chopper across the silver screen in 1953’s The Wild Ones. Leather-clad hooligans have exemplified the very definition of cool for more than 60 years…
If you ever need to get hold of Al Page on a Saturday afternoon, forget about trying to dial up the dope DJ and club promoter. The ringtone probably will get lost in the sweet sounds of whatever funk and soul blend he’s brewing up at that particular moment of…
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The employees and fans of Valley radio station Power 98.3 are in mourning today as former hip-hop jock Chris Chavez died over the weekend. According to a source at the station, the 34-year-old midday host passed away in his sleep on Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Although an official…
According to the Facebook page for Lawn Gnome Book’s “Bill Murray Crashpad” party, more than 200 people are planning on attending the nutty affair in honor of the Hollywood star on Wednesday night. And Bill Murray’s agent will reportedly be one of those in attendance. Or at least that’s the…
The Arizona Diamondbacks took two of three games from the New York Mets this past weekend at Chase Field, winning Friday and Saturday night with a flurry of offense. The D-backs probably should’ve saved a few runs for Sunday, however, as they were defeated 5-1 by New York yesterday afternoon…
Rob Van Dam loves catching some air. The 6-foot, 238-pound professional wrestler (who performs for Total Nonstop Action) has a tendency to bust out with high-flying acrobatic moves during matches, causing much excitement in the crowds of wrestling fans that watch him. Some of his most spectacular maneuvers include the…
There are some things you’re guaranteed to see at any Sadisco event, such as people in wild outfits, industrial rock bands ripping out killer sets, and some crazy mischief taking place. Another hallmark of the dance party crew, which showcases industrial and noise music, is its resident selectors, who have…
The late Gene Roddenberry had a particularly optimistic vision of the future when he created his landmark Star Trek TV series back in 1966. Mankind would abandon racism, sexism, and other small-minded traits in favor of living in peace and harmony amongst the stars and zooming around in snazzy looking…
DK Strickler isn’t just an ordinary DJ; he’s a mixologist of music. Taking intoxicating blends of house music from around the world and adroitly adding in tasty dollops of funky lounge sounds and indie disco cuts, the 33-year-old beat-juggler creates scintillating soundscapes that are as potent as any alcoholic concoction…
The party monsters of local DJ collective Sadisco* aren’t shy about their utter devotion to industrial music. They’re slaves to the cacophonous grind of relentless electronically driven mayhem, brutal guitar hooks, and dystopian lyrics about dark lords and demons that only bands like Nachtmahr, Unter Null, and Fractured Transmission can…
While swank swimming soirees have dominated the summertime scene (as usual), none have been as posh or pimp as the pool parties happening at the W Scottsdale Hotel. The ultra-upscale auberge, located at 7277 East Camelback Road in Scottsdale, has welcomed in a young and stylish crowd to all manner…
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Scottsdale’s shimmering nightlife district tends to become saturated with a maelstrom of vibrant colors, flashing lights, and blaring sound after the sun goes down. Each illuminated establishment attempts to outdo the another by attracting toned-and-tanned clientele with flashy facades and the promise of exciting nighttime adventure. Well, except for Flight…
By day, Suzy Homewrecker is the supervisor of a local laboratory that studies pathology and immunohistochemistry. At night or on the weekends, however, the 30-year-old crimson-haired vixen becomes a tough-as-nails roller derby queen, a tattooed punk princess, an industrial music DJ, or a gothy go-go dancer. It all depends on…
The fierce beats and relentless grind of industrial music drives the DJ sets of Tommy Suftko into the stratosphere. The 32-year-old selector, who performs as LSDJ, regularly drops hard-charging hits from Front 242, Skinny Puppy, and VNV Nation into his mixes, blending heavy sounds with bass flourishes to keep rivetheads…
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It’s summertime, which means it’s the perfect chance to make an exodus from the Valley, either by hitting the open road or jetting off to somewhere cool. Over the next few weeks, Jackalope Ranch will profile a few unique destinations around Arizona and the southwest that are perfect places for…
As the talking Barbie dolls on the cable news channels recently informed us, this summer is reportedly one of the hottest on record. While said story may come as shock to some people living in, uh, Alaska, it was sort of a “no shit” revelation in the Valley of the…
There’s some pretty nasty gossip floating around sports punditry that Justin Upton isn’t long for an Arizona Diamondbacks uniform. The 24-year-old right fielder and one-time all-star has had a relatively uneven year at the plate so far this season (to put it best) after suffering a thumb injury back in…
With the zeitgeist celebrating any and all things EDM, trance has sort of fallen by the wayside in favor of more fashionable electro-house and dubstep. Europeans still go bonkers for the heart-pounding haywire style, born in German clubs in the early 1990s and championed by Armin van Buuren and Paul…
