Mike WestAs expected a great show last night. Ended on a totally unplugged version of Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks that came off really well.The National proved why they’re veterans in the music business last night at their show at Marquee Theatre. The band didn’t even need a microphone for their final…
Miley Cyrus, writhing around in a blindfoldThese days, it seems like a lot of female singers in their late teens are trying to out-do each other when it comes to sexing it up. You’ve got Selena Gomez soaked and singing in the rain. Then there is Taylor Momsen, whose outfits…
B.o.B.Arizona might not have a House of Blues yet, but the owners of Jackrabbit Lounge are hoping the nightclub becomes a destination for live music lovers in Old Town Scottsdale.Since Don Serpe purchased the bar back in July, the bar has hosted nearly 10 Top 40 performances, including Nelly, DMX…
Michelle DonovanIwrestledabearonceAs if their name isn’t cool enough, Iwrestledabearonce totally hit the jackpot with this flier. There is an army of cutesy looking bears creating a bevy of psychadelic eye candy to the viewer, and they look so cool, they probably won’t have any people trying to wrestle them any…
While many know the Old Town Scottsdale art scene as upscale and culturally authentic, a mess of goo is about to descend upon Squeeze Gallery (formerly Soyal Gallery) when the new exhibit “Slime Wave” opens. The show features paintings and sculptures by local artist Andrew Hadle, who puts pop culture…
Colin Chillag probably won’t be offended if you say his works that currently hangs at Pravus have a perished quality to them. That’s because the painter is the first to admit as much. “I have a remarkable disinterest in the work,” says Chillag. “It’s kind of dead after it’s done,…
Emily Spetrino-Murtagh Emily Spetrino-MurtaghThe co-owner of Sweets & Beats hosts a show at The Trunk Space Sunday, October 17th, featuring Liam and the Ladies and more. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Homemade egg salad. Actually, egg salad or eggs of some form have been the last several meals…
@tekakwithaJack Johnson may be one of the most mellow artists around, but his show at Cricket Wireless Pavilion last night got people on their feet for a full 2-hour-long performance. He even hooked a lucky couple up with a concert marriage proposal–that’s sure to be a great memory. Here is…
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers managed to get the crowd at their US Airways Center show last night in a really good mood, with rocking guitar licks and a cool light show. The band was so good, they even convinced non-fans of their rock god status. Catch up on what…
Every Dying DayClub Red puts on a massive rock festival tonight and tomorrow, Saturday, October 9, but don’t rely on the www.clubredrocks.com website to figure out which of the more than 50 bands to see.The bands on the site do not necessarily correspond with the day they’re playing, and rock…
Far East MovementOh, how much fun it is to use gibberish.There is plenty of nonsensical vocab in Far East Movement’s first hit single, “Like a G6,” from “slizzard”, to “sizzurp,” to “808 bump”–partially in thanks to the hook from Dev’s “Booty Bounce”. It is as if the band took a…
@ChristaSauce MATT & KIM FUCK YEAAAA You couldn’t escape the smiles at the Matt and Kim show at Clubhouse Music Venue last night. The duo is notorious for their super-cheerful sets, and last night’s was no different, as the band inspired the sold-out crowd to dance and sing along. They…
Travis EnglerMike Mangan’s Big Organ TrioOrgans aren’t just for church, as the rock n’ roll stylings of Mike Mangan’s Big Organ Trio prove. The band, with a Hammond B3 organ taking center stage, perform tonight, October 7 at The Rogue Bar in Scottsdale, and the show is sure to be…
While many know the Old Town Scottsdale art scene as upscale and culturally authentic, a mess of goo is about to descend upon Squeeze Gallery (formerly Soyal Gallery) when the new exhibit “Slime Wave” opens. The show features paintings and sculptures by local artist Andrew Hadle, who puts pop culture…
Bruno Mars Whether or not you have enjoyed Bruno Mars on singles such as Travie McCoy’s “Billionaire” and B.o.B.’s “Nothin’ on You,” there’s no escaping him now. The 24-year-old penned the explosive single “Fuck You” for Cee Lo Green, and the crooner is finally stepping out on his own with…
Preston SmithPreston Smith The improviser, director, instructor and marketer for Jester’Z Improv Comedy in Scottsdale performs regularly with the troupe. What’d you eat for dinner last night? I teach improv comedy, and a student brought me a pie to the last class. I took it home and forgot about it…
Rascal FlattsCountry stars Chris Young, Kellie Pickler and Rascal Flatts packed Cricket Wireless Pavilion last night, as fans came out for a night of music under the stars. The Rascal Flatts inspired excitement, lust and prayerfulness during the show, and here’s a round-up look of what fans thought of the…
@TSIKA9Sara BareillesSara Bareilles is one of those artists you just can’t help but love. The singer-songwriter proves pop doesn’t have to be trashy by keeping her clothes on and putting the focus on her music and her interaction with fans. Bareilles played piano and guitar at her show at Marquee…
It’s pretty sad when a guy has to rely on alcohol to have luck with the ladies, but here Trey Songz is singing “Bottoms Up” to potential hook-ups in the club. Never mind that alcohol-induced sex makes the line between rape and consent blurry–Songz just wants you to get your…
Brad WiatrThe Other 49 at The Rogue BarIf you didn’t know this flier was for a rock show, you might say it was downright pretty, with a poignant image juxtaposed with a fancy headline.Brad Wiatr, of the indie progressive band The Other 49, designed the poster in honor of the…
Marianas TrenchThere’s just something about Canada and pop-punk bands. Some of the most successful, teen-friendly groups to come out of our neighbor to the north embrace that sorta whiny, super-catchy sound, from Avril Lavigne and Sum 41 to Simple Plan and Hedley. Here’s hoping Marianas Trench is the next group…
Chris LaMont The filmmaker and executive director/co-founder of the Phoenix Film Festival hosts the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival, October 14-17 at MADCAP Theaters. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Homemade spaghetti with turkey meatballs and garlic bread. Thanks, honey! Favorite food: Pizza–too many low-budget film shoots where…
