The weather in Phoenix is finally starting to cool down. Lots of people have geared up by dusting off their jackets and/or uselessly wearing Ugg boots and scarves even though it’s really not cold enough for that crap. (Is it ever cold enough for Uggs?) ‘Tis the season to catch…
Beware, West Coast festival lovers! The Coachella flier that has started circulating is a phony.Whoever made this flier is both ridiculous and awesome. This is one hell of a lineup but is typically “wishlist,” as these things tend to be. I’d really be pissed at Goldenvoice and other festival organizers…
We’re used to being shown a whole lot of fliers here at Up On The Sun. Each of them is artistically unique in its own way. But none of them has ever struck me quite like this one.What Laura Says has an absolutely beautiful flier for their upcoming show at…
The ’70s stunna is going to help you get your adult contemporary groove on when he comes to Phoenix.Neil Diamond, Social Distortion, Handsome Furs and other bands will be bringing some stellar performances to the Valley soon.The rest of this week’s shows after the jump…..
Here at Up On The Sun, we advocate all feelings of inner warmth and fuzziness felt on Thanksgiving.Since we want you to make the best of your Turkey Day this year, we’ve put together a brief musical guide to help you through the do’s and don’t’s of the season of…
It’s all about giving thanks for local music, which means local music lovers and Sail Inn regulars should definitely get in on this.What Laura Says, Gospel Claws, Banana Gun, The Smith Family Band, and Sister Cities will be performing. Get stoked!It’s all going down on Wednesday, November 23. Doors open…
Opera might not be your thing, but Il Divo could very well change that. These guys have got some major pipes, and crossover ever-so-slightly into the pop music realm.Il Divo, Rammstein, Yip Deceiver and other artists plan to deliver some bangin’ shows in the coming months.The rest of this week’s…
This month’s new releases are bound to please record collectors of all ages. Ambient rock, hip-hop, rap, tropical tunes, and arena pop-rock albums have been topping the charts as of late, and for good reason. We’ve rounded up five of this month’s records that are really worth checking out. The…
This flier struck me as a mix between the album covers of Yellow Submarine by the Beatles and Kona Town by Pepper. If that doesn’t stand out, then nothing does. Sigma’s flier makes me excited to get down and rock out. It will certainly be a special evening since it’s…
inger/actor Rick Springfield is on the road once again, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to get nostalgic. Watch your favorite episodes of General Hospital and break out your hottest ’80s gear.I walked past one of his outdoor shows in Florida about two weeks ago and I have to say,…
Garret Dutton and his band, more commonly known as G. Love & Special Sauce, are coming back for more love from their fans in the Valley.The Philly group will be bringing their alternative blues jams to Martini Ranch in support of their latest album, Fixin’ To Die.G. Love & Special…
The Tumblr made by The Whisperlights, who we recently touched upon in a post about Drinkify, is worthy of a mention. The Whisperlights are a great local group (well — locally formed — the members of the band are currently spread pretty far out) that has a self-described “dreamy folky…
Jason Segel and The Muppets are not only bringing you what will probably be an excellent movie but also an all star cast. Lady Gaga, Dave Grohl and Selena Gomez will be making appearances in the movie too.Jack Black is no stranger to playing the role of some sort of…
The Sheepdogs, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears Crescent BallroomNovember 9, 2011 Until last night, I had never been to a show where the crowd enjoyed the opener more than the headliner. Way to go, Sheepdogs! The whole room chanted “Sheepdogs” when the band took to the stage, giving the…
his week we’re bringing you Breaking Infinity, a blog run by hip-hop/rap artist Jaron Ikner, aka Black One.You can even get yourself some fresh new music for free just by going to the site.More on what’s awesome about this week’s Tumblr of the Week after the jump…..
I was there last time, and many would agree that it was easily one of the best shows to have come through Phoenix in 2010.Roger Waters, New Edition, Megadeth and Motorhead will be gracing the Valley with their presence in the coming months.The rest of this week’s shows after the…
I wish every local band would make fliers that let people know that their show is going to be as awesome as this one.Dfactor will be bringing you “cool rockers, glam slams, loud guitars, edgy riffs, sexy songs, and rebel calls.” Now here’s a gig that promises to pack a…
Gwar guitarist Cory Smoot was found dead Thursday morning, according to NME.The band found Smoot, also known to metal fans as Flattus Maxiumus, while they were preparing to cross the border to Canada. The cause of his death is currently unknown.Frontman Dave Brockie, also known as Oderus Urungus, has released…
Earlier this year The Sheepdogs became the first unsigned band to land on the cover of Rolling Stone after they won the magazine’s Choose the Cover contest. Although they toured extensively before they entered the contest, their world was turned somewhat upside down when they finally won, and now they’re…
Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears are back with more of the same garage soul that they do so well. Their loud personality and groovy James Brown-style outshine those of other bands in the genre. Frontman Joe Lewis spoke to Up On The Sun about why the group loves playing…
If electronic dance rock from Arizona is your thing, then you need to know about Analog Society.Analog Society was one of the bands that was in the running to be the opening act at this year’s Fall Frenzy. They’re a five-piece local band with a cool rocker chick and they’re worth a listen,…
“I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice” and “Urgent,” then you’re in luck because Foreigner is making their way to Phoenix in January.If punk rock, underground hip-hop, or cabaret punk are more your style, plenty of venues will be able to offer you those types of shows…
