With their Countdown to Extinction 25th Anniversary Tour kicking off in early November, Megadeth will be lighting up the Marquee Theatre on Saturday, December 8. God and Dave Mustaine only know how the mayhem will play out in the concrete jungle of the most-definitely-going-to-be cramped venue — especially given Mustaine’s…
Citizen Cope @ Marquee Theatre| 9/25/12I understand that going to a concert isn’t like going to the movies. What I want to know is why. Why should it be any different? You pay more for concert tickets. You’re expected to behave in a particular fashion during them. But Citizen Cope’s…
What do you get when you mix crime fighting with Brazilian bossa nova/soul/surf? Something as strangely wonderful as Chicano Batman. This L.A. based indie band will be bringing their unique brand of chicano rock to Lost Leaf on Friday, October 19, with their latest EP Joven Navegante. It’s free, so…
Suicidal Tendencies @ Marquee Theatre| Friday, September 21As I moved through the crowd tonight during Suicidal Tendencies’ make-up date at Marquee Theatre, I stopped to lean against a rail. An older woman in front of me was texting on her phone. As my eyes wandered to the bright glow of…
Quasi-political folk band Andrew Jackson Jihad, a band that would be hard to take seriously, if not for the ballsy lyrical stylings displayed on songs like “American Tune” and “Joe Arpaio is a Punk,” is hitting The Crescent Ballroom Sunday, November 18. If you’ve never heard them (unlikely if you’re…
For those who are really terrible in this life, I imagine a special hell: reality TV hell. This awful place will be populated by the combined casts of Jersey Shore and The Bachelor Pad, two of the most painful shows ever. Why would I want to watch a television show…
See also: Green Day’s New Song “Epic as F*ck”? Not Even Close. See also: Throwback Thursday: Green Day’s DookieWhen I was told by my editor to allow some room for a Green Day blurb, my first thought was “How awesome! It’s like getting to write about how a former love…
Self-taught singer/songwriter Taj Mahal has grooved with everyone from The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton to blues progenitors like Buddy Guy, Howlin’ Wolf, and Muddy Waters. Like his friend Ry Cooder, he navigated the twisting waters of the late ’60s and ’70s session scene of Santa Monica, before easing into…
Tedeshi Trucks Band, B.B. King, Robert Cray @ Comerica Theatre| 9/1/12See also: Derek Trucks Talks Family Life on the Road See also: The full B.B. King SlideshowLet’s get something straight: last night’s show at Comerica Theatre was not a B.B. King show. It was a Tedeschi Trucks Band concert. B.B…
Rehab @ Rhythm Room| 8/30/12Not since bearded-era Jim Morrison have rotund drunks been celebrated with such crazed enthusiasm. Not that I could ever compare last night’s Rehab show at The Rhythm Room to even the most spaced-out of Morrison’s career and consider it fair. But I did learn a few…
As August winds down, it’s time to start thinking about your upcoming Halloween weekend. Believe it or not, there’s better options than sitting at home ripping through your siblings’ candy for all the Reese’s. I would suggest heading over to Axis/Radius for the 12th annual Ghostball, which features two-time Grammy…
You remember that infamous clip of Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman? The one where he announced to the world he was retiring from acting to pursue a career as a rap artist? Well, thank Baby Jesus, that turned out to be a hoax. But you know what isn’t? Snoop Lion. “I…
See also: Hank Williams III Rips the Rulebook to ShredsHank Williams III @ Marquee Theatre| August 15, 2012 “The kind of country I hear nowadays is a bunch of fuckin’ shit to me.” That lyric from Hank Williams III’s “Dick in Dixie” sums up his performance Wednesday night at Marquee…
She might be person most to blame for the misuse of the word “ironic” in America, but who cares? We’ve always had a soft spot for Alanis Morissette. Jagged Little Pill was such an unforgettable album from the ’90s, and its “pissed off at the world” attitude felt relatable at…
Nashville Pussy @ Rhythm Room| 8/13/12 After last night, I can’t get enough Nashville Pussy. I have a confession. I’ve fallen in love with almost every female guitarist I’ve ever seen. Last night was as good as it gets. Guitarist Ruyter Suys — pronounced “rider sighs” — wails on her…
See also: GWAR, Tav Falco’s Panther Burns, Kendrick Lamar, and More Just Announced Shows It’s time to tear into your closet and dust off those old gas station shirts. ’80s ska/punk band Fishbone is hitting Club Red on Thursday, September 27. After last year’s album release Crazy Glue, a documentary…
Soulfly, Cattle Decapitation, and More Marquee Theatre Thursday, August 2, 2012 See also: Soulfly and Fear Factory to Play The Gathering of the Juggalos See also: Soulfly’s Max Cavalera Discusses Upcoming D-Low Memorial Show and the Possibility of a Sepultura Reunion (2010) Last night’s 16th annual D-Low Memorial Show melted…
See also: Last Week’s Just Announced Shows, Featuring The Railroad Revival Tour, The Who, and More See also: GWAR at Marquee Theatre in 2011 Anyone want to check out a 25-year-old satirical metal band, complete with scary costumes and raunchy lyrics? Well, you’re in luck. Gwar is coming to The…
“Let’s duet!” The Valley hasn’t been short on Willie Nelson sightings this year, but The Railroad Revival Tour’s second go-round promises to deliver some signature Willie thrills with added bonuses: He’ll be joined in downtown Tempe on Thursday, October 25, by John C. Reilly (yeah, he sings too), Band of…
Talib Kweli Club Red Saturday, July 21 There is only one word to properly describe Talib Kweli’s performance at Club Red in Tempe: endurance. Those who crammed into the club had to handle less than ideal weather conditions, soaring humidity in the venue, and ongoing technical difficulties…
See also: You Ready for the State Fair? A Guide to the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum Schedule (feat. Adam Lambert, Weezer, Jane’s Addiction, and More) See also: Joan Jett @ Talking Stick Resort I’ve always considered casino venues at the bottom of a musician’s career, just above the state fair circuit…
Legendary singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston is coming to Crescent Ballroom on Sunday, November 11. The mythic outsider artist and inspiration to Kurt Cobain (who famously wore a Johnston shirt), Beck, Bright Eyes, The Flaming Lips, more (see the tribute album The Late Great Daniel Johnston: Discovered and Covered) was the subject…
