Mumford and Sons (See the complete slideshow here)Desert Sky PavilionJune 5, 2013 Love ’em or hate ’em, Mumford and Sons’ popularity continues to grow. Last night’s sold-out show at Desert Sky Pavilion puts the band in a league with some of the Valley’s other huge indie shows from previous years–but…
Experimental indie rockers Animal Collective return to Marquee Theatre on Tuesday, October 22, and the whole thing has left us conflicted. If the band plays some old songs we’ll be happy. Heck, if the band plays anything we know we’ll be happy. My experience seeing the band at Coachella in…
Hardcore/post-punk act Ceremony returns to Rhythm Room tonight, and it is not a show to miss. I saw the band perform for the first time about six months ago, opening for Titus Andronicus. The vibe of the night was a little weird — it was Election Night — but it…
While piecing together this list of photos from last week’s Punk Rock Bowling festival in Las Vegas, I tried to figure out how to approach it. “The hottest girls of Punk Rock Bowling” would be too easy. “The weirdos of Punk Rock Bowling” requires a bit more work, but the…
As we’re already avoiding going outside during the day, instead cranking our air conditioning on full blast, there’s no arguing that Phoenix’s trademark heat has arrived. The idea of walking around the Desert Botanical Garden for a few hours might not sound that great — unless you have a personal…
The last few punk fans staggered out of downtown Las Vegas Tuesday, marking the end of Punk Rock Bowling. It was a fun experience marked by four days of music (including the club shows), pool parties, and a bowling tournament. The weekend went by way too fast, though I’m sure…
Punk Rock Bowling, Day Three FLAG, D.R.I., The Subhumans, and The Casualties Monday, May 27, 2013 Last night featured what was perhaps the most highly anticipated show of the entire festival — FLAG. Two reunited versions of Black Flag currently exist, and the lineup with original members Keith Morris, Dez…
Punk Rock Bowling, Day Two (view the full slideshow) Bad Religion, Turbonegro, Lagwagon, and Bouncing Souls Sunday, May 26 The second day of Punk Rock Bowling was full of some of the biggest names in punk, representing the past and present members of Epitaph and Fat Wreck Records like a…
Devo, The DamnedPunk Rock Bowling, Las Vegas (View the full slideshow.)May 25, 2013 The Punk Rock Bowling Music Festival had a strong start, though some bands like Swingin’ Utters (who bowled today as “Swingin’ Gutters”) had to rush to the festival after the bowling tournament ended around 6 p.m. This…
Girl Talk may be a household name when it comes to mashups, but there are so many more talented DJs out there– 2manyDJs, DJ Earworm, Jaydiohead, among countless others. Most fans that criticize Gregg Gillis for changing songs too quick would appreciate something like Chicago mashup duo The Hood Internet,…
The Lawrence Arms Las Vegas Country Saloon Friday, May 24 While I’m thrilled at the opportunity to see Devo and FLAG live (at Punk Rock Bowling), The Lawrence Arms are the main reason I’m in Las Vegas right now. The gritty Chicago punk band hasn’t performed in Phoenix since a…
It’s official: Pool party season is upon us. And that means some of the Valley’s top DJs will be seen poolside once again. This summer, Sean Watson, William Reed, and Stateside Presents team up for their latest venture, Sunshine Underground, a weekly rooftop pool party at The Hotel Palomar’s Lustre…
Quentin Tarantino has received flack for stealing scenes from other movies. Take the show-down in Kill Bill — it looks an awful lot like the fight scene in Noribumi Suzuki’s Sex and Fury. Sure, everything’s been done before but that’s why we love him (or hate him).No doubt Quinten gets…
After all the drama since the Kitchen Nightmares season finale, Amy’s Baking Company had a strict no-press policy for last night’s grand re-opening event in Scottsdale. The only people who were allowed into the restaurant were guests who made reservations ahead of time. We were able to capture some video…
Country guys are hot. The crowd at the Miranda Lambert show provided plenty of people-watching opportunities, complete with lots of overdressed people and gigantic trucks that dwarved my poor little Toyota. I’m about as far from the “country girl” image as one can get, but that doesn’t change the fact…
The hectic 40-hour workweek provides minimal solace, aside from an eagerly anticipated lunch break or stealing away a few rounds of Angry Birds while on the toilet. An hour away from coworkers can make you wonder if you actually have anxiety issues, or if your state of mind is just…
My Bloody Valentine is headlining — of course you should buy FYF Fest tickets; this is a no brainer. Okay, the decision isn’t necessarily that simple. Backing up: FYF Fest is a two-day festival that takes place in downtown Los Angeles, featuring a variety of indie, electronic, punk, and comedy…
Jimmy Eat WorldParamount Theatre, Casa Grande, ArizonaThursday, May 9, 2013 Jimmy Eat World’s Arizona tour turned out to be excellent news for local fans of the band, who get a belated chance to see them in the kind of venues they played before their national breakout more than a decade…
of MontrealCrescent BallroomMay 8, 2013 You didn’t need to be an of Montreal fan to enjoy Wednesday night’s headlining set at day one of Du Hot Club de Bizarre. The band’s performance was part circus act and part acid trip, providing plenty of entertainment for the casual fan. of Montreal’s…
Mothers put up with more crap than anyone you know. Just think back to the rager you threw while your parents were out of town, your “secret” tattoo, your goth phase — everything. No matter how much you mess up, your mom will probably always love you ,even if she…
When the topic of dancing comes up, most people think of clubs, weddings, or prom. But if you’re blessed with two left feet, then the only kind of dancing you look forward to is the kind you can observe and applaud.Regardless of your skills, you’ll have the chance to cheer…
Season five of RuPaul’s Drag Race is one of the most dramatic seasons to date. Unlike previous seasons, there was no clear winner from the get-go. We had a feeling Sharon Needles and Raja were going to win, and we’re still disappointed that Tyra Sanchez beat out Raven and Jujubee…
