Coolidge’s famed Gallopin’ Goose has had plenty of famous visitors over the year. The late Waylon Jennings, for instance, famously made his bones at the now-historic country joint back in the early 1960s before eventually rocketing to stardom. His fellow Coolidge residents Duane Eddy and Lee Hazelwood, who later became…
If ever there was a fan of vintage cool, it’s Tucker Woodbury. After all, many of the bars and nightspots that the local entrepreneur helped launch via his company Genuine Concepts – including Crescent Ballroom, Valley Bar, and the Little Woody – boast a certain throwback flair and vintage charm…
Tempe’s Brick and Barley finally got its big moment on national television this past weekend. The latest episode of Spike TV’s reality show Bar Rescue focused on the local spot and its transformation from a badass biker joint and lowbrow haven into a more upscale neighborhood establishment. Or in the…
It’s just after 9 p.m. on a recent evening, and Tempe Beach Park is alive with activity and teeming with people, despite the summertime scorch. Sweltering heat fills the air and radiates from all the concrete, making things a little uncomfortable for the hundreds of that have gathered here at…
The Brick and Barley is about to get some national exposure, thanks to Jon Taffer and the folks behind Bar Rescue. The Tempe bar and grill, which got a major makeover from the Spike TV program back in January, will be featured on the program this coming weekend. According to…
We’ve learned a few important lessons about Phoenix’s music scene in 2016 – and its only halfway done. A lot has happened locally during the first six months of the year, ranging from old venues saying farewell to new bands making a splash, and we’ve tried to take something from…
Dillon Francis is anything but boring. For proof of said statement, look no further than any of his social media outlets, all of which are filled with hilarious (and oftentimes bizarre) images and videos that illustrate the DJ and producer’s absurd and irreverent sense of humor. Over on his constantly…
Country music fans of the West Valley, better dust off your boots and get ready to cowboy up. The second Metro Phoenix location of Cowboys Saloon is set to make its debut next month in Peoria and will offer just as much country kitsch and dance floor action as its…
The founding fathers really knew how to party. No, seriously. You won’t find it cataloged in any high school history books, but the patriots of yesteryear that helped form our nation – including John Adams, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson – definitely knew how to bend an elbow in their…
Xavier Woods is hardcore gamer, comic book junkie, a die-hard anime aficionado, and even a Brony. But don’t you dare label him as just another geek, since he’s more than just that. And we aren’t just referring to his current stint as a WWE superstar. Woods is also an athlete…
If you happened to attend this year’s Phoenix Comicon, be sure to pat yourself on the back. Seriously. Not only did you endure sweltering weather and all the hassles that come with going to the popular geekfest, but you also helped the annual event achieve record-breaking attendance numbers. Comicon organizers…
It wasn’t easy being a cosplayer at Phoenix Comicon this year, to say the least. Thanks to skin-searing temperatures of 113 degrees or higher, anyone and everyone attending the four-day event in downtown Phoenix this past weekend was uncomfortable by the excessive heat. However, those wearing costumes, particularly ones with…
Phoenix Comicon is going to be absolutely fantastic for Doctor Who fans this year. After all, two of the most iconic actresses from the legendary British sci-fi series – Billie Piper and Alex Kingston – are scheduled to appear at this weekend’s event along with a few other actors from…
Think nerds don’t know how to party? You’ve obviously never hung out downtown after dark during Phoenix Comicon. Attendees of the annual geekfest aren’t exactly what you’d call wallflowers, bub, as they tend to let loose at many of the after-parties, costume balls, and late night shindigs that happen in…
Don’t be alarmed if your geek friends haven’t been returning your calls or Facebook messages lately. They’re just fine, of course, other than the fact they’re probably really busy right now. That’s because Phoenix Comicon kicks off a day from now, and it’s crunch time for many of the 70,000-plus…
Sean Riley is what you’d call a die-hard fan of Phoenix Comicon. An avowed geek, the 34-year-old Glendale resident has not only been attending the event annually since 2011, he buys his tickets well in advance, keeps abreast of the latest news about its special guests, and considers it one…
The Buffalo Chip Saloon in getting ready to rise from the ashes – and fans of the the landmark Cave Creek couldn’t be happier. The renowned country music joint and saloon, which was destroyed by a Thanksgiving Day fire last November, is set to be rebuilt over the next several…
Downtown Phoenix’s annual Zombie Walk has apparently been laid to the grave — or at least it seems that way. Organizers of the family-friendly Halloween season event, which involves thousands of Valley residents dressing as zombies and stumbling through downtown every October, recently announced its cancellation. And it’s not due…
As its name portends, Dirty Disco is what you’d call a messy experience. It’s sort of expected, given that the annual electronic dance music event takes place in the middle of Rawhide’s outdoor rodeo arena and features thousands stomping and strutting around in the dirt while DJs drop high-energy and…
James Goshow and Jacob Rendel look like they could use a power up right about now. It’s late Wednesday night and the co-owners of Phoenix’s newest arcade bar Bonus Round have just finished wrapping up a “friends and family” preview night of their spot and are visibly exhausted. In fact,…
Strange and frightening things tend to happen on Friday the 13th. Thanks to superstitions and triskaidekaphobia (aka the fear of the number 13), it’s a rather infamous date on the calendar associated with unluckiness and unfortunate circumstances. And thanks to the legendary horror film series of the same name, it’s…
Attention residents of Chandler: despite what you might have seen on Facebook recently, Slim Shady probably won’t be moving into your hood anytime soon. And if you’ve heard or read otherwise, it’s safe to say you’ve been bamboozled by an Internet hoax. Last week, a story from the website Dailynews11.com…
