Gin Blossoms’ frontman Robin Wilson is one of 30 musicians from around the globe planning to climb Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s largest freestanding mountain, to raise money for the Love Hope Strength Foundation in September and October.But before the big climb, Wilson and Gin Blossoms uber-guitarist Scotty Johnson, will help…
Authority Zero frontman Jason DeVore is one hell of a juggler. He sings and plays guitar in the Celtic-rock band The Bollox, who have quickly attracted a fan base in the Valley, and has a successful career as a solo artist. Thankfully, DeVore hasn’t let Authority Zero, his bread and…
Baby mama drama is all the rage when it comes to rappers. And like many rappers before him, Rick Ross is dealing with some major shizz. The burly Miami MC — who is signed to Def Jam Records and often hides behind a pair of sunglasses — is the father…
Up-and-coming AZ buzz band A Life of Science, who New Times writer Mike R. Meyer profiled in May, are set to perform Thursday, June 18 in downtown Scottsdale. The guys are one of three bands on this month’s KEDJ 103.9 FM’s Third Thursday billing. The all-ages monthly concert series is…
It seems everyone wants a piece of the Johnny Cash legacy these days. In 2005, Walk the Line chronicled the country music legend’s life, scoring Reese Witherspoon an Oscar for her role as June Carter Cash and Joaquin Phoenix a Best Actor nod for his portrayal of the Man in…
It’s been six years, but the wait is over for die-hard Third Eye Blind fans — all 10 of them. TEB is set to release Ursa Major, their first studio album in six years, in August. The disc’s release date has been pushed back repeatedly, which rarely bodes well for…
Dear Taking Back Sunday, I’m soooo not ready for you to be “new again” as you sing about on the self-titled track to your fourth album. In fact, I wish you would just return to your former ways and be old again. Remember Tell All Your Friends and Where You…
Metalhead must be pissed. There’s another hair metal cover band in town and they have G-String, the group’s old guitarist who was the most charismatic member of the group. First, let me say I love Metalhead. I’ve spent many Sunday nights rocking out to their shows. Sadly, though, the new…
Watch out Metalhead, there’s a new hair metal cover band in town and they have your old guitarist… Whether they steal a piece of your thunder remains to be seen.Hairforce is a hair metal super group featuring some of Phoenix’s best musicians including G-String, the former guitarist for Metalhead who…
One-time red hot Valley rock band Fivespeed may very well be poised to make a comeback. The band, who haven’t released an album since their 2006 Virgin Records debut Morning Over Midnight, have lined up some gigs. They opened for Stereotyperider at Yucca Tap Room back in February for the…
Live Nation wants to help you save money in this trying economy. The concert promoter will eliminate its service fees on more than five million lawn seats and hundreds of concerts throughout North America beginning Wednesday, June 3 for a 24 hour event.No Service Fee Wednesdays will kick off June…
New York hardcore punk act Roger Miret & The Disasters, who packed ’em in at the Yucca Tap Room last month, will take their show to Jugheads Saturday, June 6. The high-energy group, who is led by Agnostic Front front man Roger Miret, features local musician Roy Valencia on bass…
June is a big month for AZ Taking Back Sunday fans. The New Jersey band will drop their highly-anticipated fourth album, New Again, Tuesday, June. 2. The CD is the follow-up to 2006’s “Louder Now” and features new guitarist Matt Fazzi. The first single off the album,”Sink Into Me,” is…
National mix master Paul van Dyk, who is one of the most recognized DJs in the industry, will take the helm of the wheels of steel at downtown Scottsdale dance club Myst Thursday, June 11. The DJ will be in town as part of his Volume World Tour 2009 and…
Although they’re no longer together, one-time hot indie AZ rock band Before Braille, which has shared the stage with Jimmy Eat World, will drop one last release for the die-hard fans. The guys released Kill the Messenger, Keep the Message, today. The final Before Braille disc features 20 songs including…
Former Phoenix resident Ron Babcock, who often performed with friend and comedy sidekick and one-time Phoencian Ryan McKee, will ditch LA and return to Phoenix Saturday, June. 6 with a slew of LA comedians for the Modest Proposal comedy show at Modified Arts. Babcock and McKee founded the now-defunct Modest…
AZ pop-punkers The Maine, who have quickly hit the national circuit, will appear at Hot Topic at Tempe Marketplace Sunday, May 29 for a meet and greet with fans.Fans are invited to purchase any Maine CD or shirt before the event at the Tempe Marketplace Hot Topic prior to the…
In addition to remaining open, albeit with a new owner, Tempe live music haven Last Exit Bar & Grill recently launched a Facebook page, courtesy of new owner Jack Maverick. Local music fans can stay up to date on what’s up with the bar and interact on Facebook.”We made a…
American Idol top five finalist and Phoenix native Brooke White, who appeared on the show last season, will release her new disc High Hopes & Heartbreak July 21.White channels some of her own idols such as Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and Elton John on the album, according to…
The Blunt Club will celebrate its seven-year anniversary Thursday, May 28 at Tempe’s Club Red with a Seven-year Anniversary Jam. The weekly hip-hop night will feature DJs, live art, sticker art, and live performances.While Blunt Club has changed venues a few times, it’s been a hip-hop staple in the Valley…
What do Styx and REO Speedwagon have in common besides the obvious cheese factor, being aging rock musicians, and sharing the stage at Dodge Theatre this weekend? The ’70s and ’80s power rockers have seven tracks featured on the Rock Band Music Store catalog for the wildly popular video game…
What do Styx and REO Speedwagon have in common besides the obvious cheese factor, being aging rock musicians, and sharing the stage at the Dodge Theatre this weekend? The 80s power rockers have seven tracks featured on the Rock Band Music Store catalogue for the wildly-popular video game. Three of…
