Depending on your perspective, Incubus was either the last big alternative band of the ’90s or the first big post-alternative act of the 2000s. Make Yourself, the band’s 1999 release, launched them into radio-dominating superstardom, featuring enough concessions to the burgeoning nu-metal scene to fit in with System of a…
You’ll never see another musical duo that’s as energetic and excited about playing music as indie rockers Matt & Kim. There’s just two of them, but they put on one hell of a great show. The first thing their concertgoers often notice is how happy they are when they perform:…
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One of our most notable local musicians is the king of shock rock, Alice Cooper. We may know him as a radio DJ, celebrity golfer, and restaurateur, but the folks behind This Is The Coop reach way back to bring readers weird and wild pics of “The Coop.” More on…
Every so often, you find yourself at the same concert as that one guy who’s an attention-hungry douchebag that starts a fight in the crowd. At some shows you sort of expect it, but it seems to happen all the time.Some seriously great musicians have had no shame in the…
Future Loves Past are attention grabbers too, which is why you should check out their upcoming show.Joining Future Loves Past on stage will be The Insects and TKLB. This will be The Insects’ first-ever gig they will have played at Long Wong’s Firehouse, mind you!It’s all going down Saturday night at 9…
This calls for an extended summer all the way through October 20, when Jimmy parades his cheery ass through Phoenix for an evening full of tropical-themed sing-alongs and awful Hawaiian button down shirts.Joining Jimmy Buffett with shows of their own are The Game, Trampled By Turtles, Joe Walsh and Wiz…
As a way to pay homage to people like Erika, this week we’re bringing you Obsessive The Maine Disorder.More on what’s awesome about this week’s Tumblr of the Week after the jump…..
SantanaAshley Furniture HomeStore PavilionSunday, September 18Carlos Santana makes a great argument for vintage rockers. At the ripe age of 64, Santana doesn’t just continue to tour: it’s as though he gets better every year. Going to a Santana concert isn’t about getting crazy; it’s all about a strong appreciation for…
Sharing the stage with Japhy’s Descent tonight will be Sasquanaut and Lawnchair.The show will be going down at 8:30 p.m. at the Rogue Bar. Cover is only $5, and the gig is for those who are 21 and up. More information about the show can be found here.Expect the show…
But that old dog has got some new tricks, too. Simon is hitting the road to support his latest album, So Beautiful Or So What. And believe me, it sure is beautiful.Joining Paul Simon with shows of their own are Sting, Family Force 5, and BLESSTHEFALL.The rest of this week’s just…
Hanson Marquee Theatre Tuesday, September 13 Hanson is way past “MMMBop.” The band of brothers has come a long way since their 1997 debut album Middle of Nowhere. The Hanson boys are all grown up, and their material has matured as both they and their fans did. Attendance was lacking,…
NOTE: This article has been modified since its original publication to correct mistakes regarding samples and clarify the title of the post. I had never met a rapper who claims to like Adele, the Black Keys, and dubstep. That is, until I spoke to local hip-hop artist Jaron Ikner,…
It’s been a while since I’ve written about musical duo Snail Quail, but my goodness are they enjoyable. They write fun songs about goofy topics, which kind of makes them the Flight of the Conchords of Phoenix (and who doesn’t miss FotC? HBO Sundays just aren’t the same without them). This week…
Hanson has been a household name since 1997 when they made it big with their unforgettable song “MMMBop.” You know, the one you could never get out of your head every time you heard it. But the three-brother band has moved on to bigger and better things now, like their…
Normally we feature fliers that look cool, but this one is downright tasteless. Jeez, Prostyle Promotions, have some class.The second annual 911 Massive Goes Glow event will be held on Saturday at Stratus from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. It’s a 16-and-up rave. Tickets are $22 to $25 with $1…
Cold War KidsMarquee TheatreTuesday, September 6, 2011 Quality over quantity. That’s what it’s all about for Cold War Kids. Attendance at the band’s show at the Marquee last night could have been better, but the 600 cheering fans that did show made up for everyone who didn’t. The band aptly…
Either way, it’s time for them to accept the fact that Rome is their lead singer these days. Rome, Eric and Bud are basically still up to Sublime’s old tricks though. You’ll get the same old greatest hits plus some of Sublime With Rome’s new material, which isn’t too shabby.Joining…
News of a canceled tour is always upsetting, especially for everyone that bought tickets to the show and was really looking forward to it. This season’s bummer tour cancellation comes from Kings of Leon, a band that some people love and others love to hate. There was plenty of speculation…
Last night I went to see Deadmau5 (read our review here) and on multiple occasions I got to play one of my favorite games: Put Your Ass Away. The game is simple. When some chick’s booty is hanging out of her bottoms, you call out the phrase, “Put your ass…
Zog’s Tiki Lounge Party 5 so you can make Labor Day weekend plans that are way better than looking like a lobster after floating down the Salt River.The Rhythm Room will be transformed into a tropical paradise just for this event, which features Thee Swank Bastards, The Surfside IV, Bata…
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live From the E-Werk Viewed at Cinemark 16Watching a rock concert from a seat in a Mesa movie theater is a strange experience. People in the theater clapped after every song as if they were really there, but nobody cheered or hooted or got rowdy and…
