By Yvonne Zusel Eastern European-gypsy-punk band Gogol Bordello might think they have the market cornered on the gypsy-punk genre. But mustachioed frontman Eugene Hutz & Co. had better think again. New York-based Mad Juana have taken Bordello’s formula and put their own twist on it, led by sultry blues-voiced lead…
By Jonathan McNamara Anybody heard the clanking of chains and muffled moans coming from the club that formerly housed The Loft underneath Gordon Biersch on Mill? Me either, which is a shame because that spot’s new joint, Whip Lounge, wants you to get an S&M vibe from the new digs…
By Justus What’s cracking Phire City? I’m pleased this week to have the opportunity to review the biggest record to come out of the New West Coast: the king of the “New West” Movement, The Game and his new album “LAX.” I’d like to thank my homie over at Black…
By Jonathan McNamara Hot on the heels of the release of her fourth book “Breaking Dawn,” a stake has been driven through the heart of the Twilight Series and possibly its fans as well. Stephenie Meyer reports on her Web site that “Midnight Sun” the fifth volume in the Twilight…
By Jonathan McNamara Before pineapple was packaged in fruit cups or placed next to Canadian bacon on stuffed-crust pizzas, it was a symbol for “welcome.” Take a look at the older towns on the East Coast and you’ll see pineapples built right into the architecture. It makes sense then that…
Tomorrow another issue of your favorite alternative weekly will hit the stands and the Web. Take this opportunity to pick Phoenix’s collective brain on last week’s stories. On: Joe Arpaio’s men fail to justify criminally charging New Times reporter Ray Stern in a public records dispute “I want the 15…
By Jonathan McNamara We said goodbye to Summer (yeah right!) in style this weekend. Check out the plethora of summer themed parties. And just in case that isn’t enough, we’ve got a few shots from a Lucha Libre. Is there a better seasonal send off than a bunch of burly…
By Jonathan McNamara Friday: CopperCon That’s right, Phoenix. It’s time to get your geek on. Enjoy more science fiction and fantasy than you can shake your bantha stick at. Read more: “CopperCon 28” Saturday: AZ Bully Expo 2008 Saturday’s for the dogs. No, really. This Saturday, Pitbull Terriers will descend…
Another month and another “Month in Photos.” Take a look back at the stories that made August 2008 a hot, sweaty, Phoenix month to remember by checking out this slideshow…
By Jonathan McNamara “Can I help you find something,” said a genuinely enthusiastic grocery store employee as I stood in front of the beer section. “No thanks,” I replied. “I’ve found what I was after, I’m just trying to decide which one of these to get.” I was referring to…
By Jonathan McNamara If there’s one thing we don’t like it’s people referring to Wednesday as “hump day.” Very annoying. Luckily the cats and kittens out and about last night were of a sort that knows better. They referred to Wednesday as a night to go chill at George and…
Tomorrow another issue of your favorite alternative weekly will hit the stands and the Web. Take this opportunity to pick Phoenix’s collective brain on last week’s stories. On: A severely diabetic Valley woman faces criminal charges over her “service animal”: a chimpanzee named Joey “The only Monkey’s here is the…
By Jonathan McNamara Dave Matthews Band at Cricket Wireless Pavillion Despite the loss of saxophonist LeRoi Moore last week, Dave Matthews Band delivered a great performance at Cricket Wireless Pavilion on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Rage in the Cage at Celebrity Theatre A collection of 24 fighters trained in various…
What’s cracking, folks? In this edition of Ear to the Street, I’ll be reviewing Young Hot Rod’s Mixtape presented by 50 Cent and G-Unit. Honestly, this has to be one of the biggest mixtapes to come out of Arizona. It’s no surprise that 50 Cent has co-signed Hot Rod and…
By Jonathan McNamara Friday, August 22: Manzanita Speedway’s 57th Annual Anniversary Race Weekend Manzanita Speedway will kick off it’s two day celebration remembering 57 years of high-octane racing tonight. Expect to see Barnett Dirt Modifieds Dwarf Cars, Sport Modifieds, Factory Stocks and Bombers.” This is a family affair, so don’t…
By Jonathan McNamara Here on Brew Review we’ve analyzed beer from a religious perspective; we’ve looked at it in terms of refreshment; we’ve criticized certain bottles for their blatant novelty and more. Today we’ll be looking at beer as a mood enhancer. I’d just popped in to Casey Moore’s Oyster…
Better Than: Any other act that has played the Super Bowl in this millennium. See more photos from Tom Petty’s concert at Jobing.com Arena in our slideshow. The arena concert is often an impersonal experience. Paying top dollar for a seat with a brilliant view of a jumbotron hardly makes…
By Jonathan McNamara What’s better than room service? What if you could get it in your own home? What if your kitchen was manned by celebrity chef Michael DeMaria? That may not be so far-fetched when Centerpoint Condominums opens its two towers and retail space on Fifth Street in Tempe…
Tomorrow another issue of your favorite alternative weekly will hit the stands and the Web. Take this opportunity to pick Phoenix’s collective brain on last week’s stories. On: Arizona Supreme Court Declines Andrew Thomas’ Request to Halt State Bar Probe “Remember how Thomas filed that paperwork the same day he…
By Jonathan McNamara Star Swim at Hotel San Carlos What Laura Says Thinks and Feels and Miniature Tigers played to a roof top pool full of bathing suit-clad guests during Hotel San Carlos’ continuing event Star Swim. One DJ Night at The Ruby Room The Ruby Room in downtown Phoenix…
Friday, August 15: “That Enthralling Gallop” at The Kitchenette Photography Collective Betsy Schneider’s “France” This week Managing Editor Amy Silverman presented New Times readers with a look at controversial artist Betsy Schneider. Starting tonight, Schneider’s work can be seen in an show called “That Enthralling Gallop” starting tonight at “Kitchenette…
By Jonathan McNamara If you thought Phoenix rockers Juicy Newt gleaned their name from Juicy Newton, you’d be wrong. The name has nothing to do with the Grammy award-winning singer and guitar player. This band name has “a long and not very lady like story” says Juicy Newt drummer Sarah…
