There were a whole lotta moves being shown off at this year’s Dirty Disco. Some got funky, others were funny, and a few were downright freaky at the annual outdoor dance party and rave, which took place within the rodeo arena at Rawhide Western Town in Chandler. There was a…
Looking for a memorable show to see over the next few nights? Consider any of the following seven options in our list of concert picks for this week. As always, if you’re looking for even more live music in and around the Valley, be sure to check out our comprehensive…
It’s a big weekend for landmark local shows in the Valley. At least three different music venues are celebrating birthdays — including The Rebel Lounge, Valley Bar, and Scottsdale’s Chop and Wok — as is indie band Japhy’s Descent. There are plenty of other notable shows also happening, of course…
Looking for a memorable concert to see over the next few nights? Consider any of the following eight options making up our list of the best shows taking place this week, which include such acts and artists as Filter, Orgy, Atreyu, Titus Andronicus, and Wild Nothing. There’s even a Prince…
If hip-hop or heavy-duty death metal happen to be your bag, this weekend offers you a few different opportunities to indulge your love of said genres. Fans of the former, for example, can check out Vince Staples’ gig at the Crescent tonight, Young Thug’s show on Saturday at the Marquee…
Looking for a memorable show to see over the next few nights? Consider any of the following seven options in our list of concert picks for this week, which include such stellar acts as The Internet, Immortal Technique, Daniel Martin Moore, Four Tet, and Drab Majesty. As always, if you’re looking…
This weekend’s slate of concerts happening around the Valley includes a few significant gig. There’s the final show at Trunk Space’s current home, of course, as well as performances by such esteemed and ground-breaking artists as surf king Dick Dale, the legendary avant-garde musicians of Negativland, and rock icon Todd…
Look, we know it’s coming and so do you. And truth be told, there’s nothing that any of us can do to stop it. Summer is just around the corner, its probably going to be as miserable as ever, and the only thing you can do is make sure your…
Since its opening in 2011, Crescent Ballroom has proved itself to be much more than a downtown Phoenix concert venue. It’s a lounge, a great happy-hour hangout, and a go-to destination for solid food and drink, in particular for simple but well-executed burritos and tacos. Oh right, and the award-winning…
Remember that big Rihanna show that was supposed to happen back in March (but wound up getting rescheduled due to RiRi’s bout with bronchitis)? It’s finally going off this weekend. The R&B/pop star is bringing her ANTI tour to Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, and according to everything we’ve…
While hiking is a pleasant pastime for soaking up nature and the world around you, being immersed in the outdoors doesn’t mean you can act like a caveman. There is a bit of etiquette that’s crucial to keep in mind when hiking on a high-traffic trail like Cholla or Piestewa…
Allah-Las – Monday, April 25 – Valley Bar If one had to guess the birthplace of the Allah-Las simply based on a few musical interludes, somewhere on the sunshine-y California coast makes for an easy choice. It’s accurate too, as this Los Angeles band co-mingles all the salty goodness of a…
Like many of you, we’re still very much in shock over the untimely passing of Prince – and probably will be for some time. And we’re probably not the only ones who have been blasting “His Royal Badness” nonstop while dealing with the unfathomable sorrow over the silencing of one…
Escape the Fate – Monday, April 18 – Joe’s Grotto The funny thing about the music of Escape the Fate is that it’s basically pure pop that’s been gussied up with hard rock and emo trappings. Songs like “Issues” and “Gorgeous Nightmare” could easily be hits for Lady Gaga —…
Not lucky (or well moneyed) enough to get to Coachella this year? You’re not alone. Granted, thousands of Valley residents will be making the five-hour trek to Indio to attend this year’s version of the high-profile music festival, which kicks off today. Melanie Martinez – Friday, April 15 – Marquee Theatre …
Country Thunder 2016 has wrapped up, but that doesn’t mean you can’t live vicariously through our pictures. These brave souls braved the rain and were rewarded by musical performances by some of the biggest names in country. Check out select few shots from the festival below, and explore the full…
Music fans of Phoenix, get ready for an invasion. Operators – Monday, April 11 – Valley Bar Dan Boeckner’s musical résumé, which includes Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs, reads like the indie rock equivalent of a Major League Baseball journeyman player. The Canadian singer-songwriter performs well with any team he…
As we’re sure your aware by now, the legendary Elvis Costello is going to be in town this weekend. If not, consider yourself enlightened. Social Distortion is also scheduled to perform in the Valley this weekend, specifically at the Arizona Bike Week festivities in Scottsdale), as is metalcore act Killing…
If you thought last month was packed with big shows, wait until you get a load of what April’s concert calendar has in store. Herb Alpert and Lani Hall – Tuesday, April 5, and Wednesday, April 6 – Musical Instrument Museum Two living legends, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall, will…
There’s a helluva lot of live music happening around the Valley this weeked — and that ain’t no April Fools joke. There’s a free gig by The Struts over at Tempe Marketplace tonight, the multitude of performances during First Friday, and the Phoenix Lights electronic dance music free-for-all up at…
In case your teenaged kids haven’t already excitedly informed you, Justin Bieber is headed to the Valley later this week. Like it or not, the 22-year-old hitmaker is hitting Gila River Arena in Glendale on Wednesday with his “Purpose” tour in support of the blockbuster album of the same name…
Game to go a show this weekend? You’ve certainly got no shortage of options available as the concert calendar in overloaded with big gigs by major names taking place around Phoenix. That includes performances by rock and country legends (David Crosby, Vince Gill), burgeoning hip-hop stars (Migos), and phenomenally gifted…
