@4ess138The PixiesIf you were a big fan of the album Doolittle by the Pixies, then last night’s concert at Mesa Amphitheatre probably made you really happy. The alternative rock band played the album in its entirety to an all-ages crowd, and people couldn’t stop Tweeting their appreciation (and disappointment) for…
NellyNelly is no stranger to singing about pot (“Must Be the Money”), and he had the biggest party summer hit of 2002 with “Hot in Herre,” but he went a surprisingly tame route with “Just a Dream,” the lead single off his upcoming release, 5.0. The song, rumored to be…
Sara Oliver’The Chronicles of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’It’s evident the creators of this flier put a heck of a lot of work into it. There are costumes, the set, the props and the fact that it moves! Don’t worry that the men–and chicken–featured in the flier are actual criminals. They’re just…
Michelle BurchfieldThe actress, writer and performance artist is a cast member of First Friday Night Live, which goes down Friday, October 1 at 11 p.m. at The Firehouse and on ustream. She’s also appearing in Show & Tell: Performance Art at Sweets & Beats during the Grand Avenue Festival Saturday,…
Joseph FudaMiniature TigersEven if you are not a teenage girl or have no desire to see a movie that is basically a 2010 version of Mean Girls, you might want to check out the new teen comedy Easy A if only to support a formerly local band that is featured…
This weekend, Valley concert lovers ignored record high temperatures (and bomb scares due to suspicious packages) and partied it up at the Fall Frenzy at Tempe Beach Park, taking in big names such as Devo, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots and Disturbed. People Tweeted their thoughts on the shows throughout the…
Kanye WestNot surprisingly, preppy hip-hop star Kanye West managed to inject a lot of energy into his show-closing performance of “Runaway” at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. He started out playing a loop which served as the backdrop for the song, then he danced around in his bright red suit,…
Luke HolwerdaParamore at Dodge TheatreIt’s no wonder Paramore’s fans are so loyal to the emo pop band. Singer Hayley Williams talks directly to audience members during shows, and the band even brought up three lucky peeps to sing (and dance awkwadly during) their hit “Misery Business” for the show closer…
Paramore September 15, 2010 Dodge Theatre Hayley Williams is quite the little firecracker.Physically, the Paramore singer sort of looks like a firework, with her bright red hair and ruler-straight body. Personality-wise, she’s a dynamic burst of energy. At her show at the Dodge Theatre last night, she ran around the…
Dana SternJanis Joplin Crap N VomitDon’t look at this flier as if the ladies are trying to scream over the bands set to play. Instead, picture them at the show, rocking out to a bevy of fun-filled indie bands at The Trunk Space.Or, they might be loudly singing “Happy Birthday”…
There may not have been as many handmade signs or as much hysteria at Mesa Arts Center last night as Hanson has seen in their heyday, but the band still managed to pack more than 500 fans in for an intimate show. The guys proved their accessibility to their fans…
It’s hard to believe amid all the Fall Out Boy radio hits, award-winning Panic! at the Disco videos and female-fronted bands that came about because they were inspired by Paramore (who perform tonight at the Dodge Theatre), one of record label Fueled by Ramen’s biggest breakthrough successes came way of…
Amanda Melby The actress is the owner/coach of Verve Studios, with teen and adult classes starting this fall. She is also the executive director of Independent Feature Project Phoenix, which puts on classes, 48-hour film challenges and screenings. She can also be seen in films S.I.S. and Jake’s Corner on…
DJ Pete “SuperMix” Salaz spins on the ones and twos, playing the best in house music for a typically chic crowd every week during Skyline Fridays. The veteran DJ, who celebrates 25 years as a mix master this fall, provides the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing atmosphere, one that will…
Take a look at the upcoming schedule for the Mesa Arts Center, and there are enough events to make your head explode. Instead, make your choice of what to check out a little easier by getting acquainted with one of the Valley’s richest cultural institutions at the Mesa Arts Center…
James Mulhern The singer/guitarist of local band What Laura Says, who just issued their second studio effort, Bloom Cheek on Terpsikhore Records, plays at Yucca Tap Room in Tempe Saturday, September 25. What’d you eat for dinner last night? Various hand-rolled sushi–California, eel avocado, yellowtail, spicy tuna. Favorite food: My…
Getting chased by something can be fun, such as in a game of tag. It can also be terrifying–think of running away from a serial killer. But when it comes to being tailed by a gang of flying mustaches, it’s sort of difficult what to think. Do you run away,…
In a sea of emo junior high kids, undead zombies, and angry religious types distributing pamphlets throughout downtown Phoenix’s First Friday art walk, there is a beacon of hope for art lovers looking to learn a little bit more about some of Phoenix’s best kept art-gallery secrets. Just look for…
It’s probably safe to call the members of Green Day rock n’ roll gods. Maybe it’s because their concerts sets are more than 3 hours long, or maybe it’s because they allow fans to come on-stage and play with them. The veteran trio performed for an adoring crowd last night…
Tommy Cannon The improv performer with Robot Destroyers from Planet Earth, host of Dr. Zombie’s Movie Lab of Terror, creator of Mr. Sock and Fred the Mustard Packet comics and puppeteer performs a puppet show called The Temptations: Not the Musical Act Friday, September 3 at eye lounge. The event,…
The MaineAugust 27, 2010Nile TheaterIt was teenage girl heaven at the Nile Theater last night, when local pop rock band The Maine played the last night of their current headlining tour and made a young lady-filled crowd go wild. Singer John O’Callaghan told the crowd the band got to choose…
While some may insist Nicki Minaj is the most promising lady out there right now in the female rap game, it’s sad that such a prolific artist ends up bashing her own gender so often. Instead of an empowering artist carrying the torch for lady wordsmiths, we’re stuck with silliness…
