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Tom Reardon

Tom Reardon has written for Phoenix New Times since 2013. He’s been in several notable bands over the last 25 years including Hillbilly Devilspeak, North Side Kings, and the Father Figures.

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Original Jane’s Addiction bassist is back in the fold and ready to rock

By Tom ReardonAugust 12, 2024

Eric Avery and the rest of the band will perform on Thursday in Phoenix.

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Megadeth brought the noise at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

By Tom ReardonAugust 9, 2024

Mother Nature was no match for the gods of metal.

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Rock veterans Redd Kross bring new album to Valley Bar concert Sunday

By Tom ReardonAugust 7, 2024

Redd Kross have been the coolest guys in the room for the last 45 years. They’ll be at Valley Bar this weekend.

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Megadeth legend Dave Mustaine talks life in Phoenix before concert

By Tom ReardonAugust 6, 2024

Mustaine, who will appear with Megadeth on Thursday at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, lived in Phoenix for more than a decade.

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Phoenix’s Fluke Fanzine creates culture the old-school way

By Tom ReardonJuly 31, 2024

Founder Matthew Thompson believes in making things that are cool, creative and affordable.

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20 years ago, my bandmate knocked out Glenn Danzig

By Tom ReardonJuly 4, 2024

A true tale of rock ‘n’ roll infamy.

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Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins is ready for the Totally Tubular Festival

By Tom ReardonJuly 3, 2024

Bailey joins a lineup of New Wave favorites for the one-day event in Downtown Phoenix.

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Dirty dudes done dirt cheap: LGBTQ+ cover band GayC/DC plays Phoenix

By Tom ReardonJune 25, 2024

“No matter where we play, for that night, it’s a gay bar.”

Phoenix metal band Gatecreeper celebrate 10 years with a new album

Phoenix metal band Gatecreeper celebrate 10 years with a new album

By Tom ReardonJune 7, 2024

Gatecreeper is back from shows in Asia and Australia and ready to rock The Nile Theater.

Remembering legendary Phoenix punk drummer Michael ‘Bam Bam’ Sversvold

Remembering legendary Phoenix punk drummer Michael ‘Bam Bam’ Sversvold

By Tom ReardonMay 27, 2024

The beloved drummer left an indelible legacy on the Phoenix music scene.

14 awful songs and albums celebrating anniversaries in 2024

14 awful songs and albums celebrating anniversaries in 2024

By Tom ReardonApril 24, 2024

Including offerings by Nine Inch Nails, The Beatles and Van Halen. Fight us in the comments.

Arizona Tiki Oasis brings a taste of the tropics to Scottsdale

Arizona Tiki Oasis brings a taste of the tropics to Scottsdale

By Tom ReardonApril 23, 2024

Hundreds of tiki and midcentury culture enthusiasts will turn Hotel Valley Ho into a tropical paradise this weekend.

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Max and Igor Cavalera team up for new metal band Go Ahead and Die

Max and Igor Cavalera team up for new metal band Go Ahead and Die

By Tom ReardonMarch 22, 2024

The latest musical project of the legendary – and local – Cavalera music family is stopping in Glendale this weekend.

Why The 44 is a hotspot for loud, live music on the west side of Phoenix

Why The 44 is a hotspot for loud, live music on the west side of Phoenix

By Tom ReardonMarch 20, 2024

This place has everything: food from scratch, pool tournaments and a full calendar of rock, metal and punk shows.

Madonna at 65: Has her star faded or is she still a pop icon?

Madonna at 65: Has her star faded or is she still a pop icon?

By Tom ReardonMarch 8, 2024

We think about the Material Girl before her concert in Phoenix next week.

Western art legend Ed Mell of Phoenix leaves a tremendous legacy

Western art legend Ed Mell of Phoenix leaves a tremendous legacy

By Tom ReardonFebruary 23, 2024

The Phoenix native turned world-famous artist died on Feb. 21 at the age of 81.

Two Phoenix music stars unite on stellar new album, release show

Two Phoenix music stars unite on stellar new album, release show

By Tom ReardonFebruary 16, 2024

Blaine Long, a “Voice” alumnus, and Neko Case sideman Jon Rauhouse will celebrate their new LP with a Dirty Drummer show this weekend.

How one Phoenix author got a gig co-writing John Stamos’ memoir

How one Phoenix author got a gig co-writing John Stamos’ memoir

By Tom ReardonJanuary 23, 2024

The “Full House” star collaborated on “If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir” with local scribe Daphne Young.

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David Bowie showed us all that it’s OK to be yourself

David Bowie showed us all that it’s OK to be yourself

By Tom ReardonJanuary 10, 2024

The late singer was both a trendsetter and a trend-smasher.

Use that holiday gift card on these great music-related books

Use that holiday gift card on these great music-related books

By Tom ReardonDecember 26, 2023

Got a gift card burning a hole in your pocket? Use it on one of these great music-themed reads.

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The Dirty Drummer’s new event celebrates Arizona country music with a bang

By Tom ReardonDecember 7, 2023

Country Club Volume 1 will feature stars of the local music scene, cool shopping and more.

35 years on, California rockers Oxbow are still slaying

35 years on, California rockers Oxbow are still slaying

By Tom ReardonNovember 10, 2023

The legendary experimental rock band are bringing their singular sound to Pub Rock Live.

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