I’m not sure, but I think that the point Midnight in Paris (the latest in Woody Allen’s remarkable late career streak) was getting at was that getting stuck in the past is no good, especially when you’re idealizing a past you never actually experienced. That said, most of my favorite…
29-year-old local musician Braden McCall “feels too much,” and while he might humbly admit this is, well, a rather annoying personality trait, it certainly hasn’t hurt his ability to write and record music. As a Valley native, McCall has used his time and talents wisely, spending the majority of his…
Ah, Mardi Gras. A time honored tradition marked by booze, beads, boobies, and other pre-Lent debauchery. Since 1837, the city of New Orleans has been paving the way for last-minute sinners by throwing, “the greatest free show on earth.” While we at Up on the Sun have mad respect for…
Being in a band is tough. Just listen to Cursive’s travails in “Art is Hard.” Over the last decade, the Omaha-based indie rockers have endured their share of personnel changes: subtracting a cellist, adding a horn section, going back to a four piece, and eventually settling on a five piece…
In 2010, our New Times operations manager and Up on the Sun contributor Jay Bennett wrote a column about listening to only new music called Nothing Not New. For a whole year. Some time has passed, but not the lesson that column taught me. There’s nothing wrong with favorites, but…
To honor one of the most mainstream bands in indie rock, The Rogue Bar is hosting Radiohead Tribute Night.Prague, The Low Men, Some Magical Animal, Goetta, The Woodworks, and Manny vs. Chris will be performing Radiohead covers till you drop. That’s more Thom Yorke than you can probably handle, but…
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. You can always count on Phoenix music shoppers to pick up the latest in metal and rock releases. Top movers at Zia…
Glen Campbell at Comerica Theatre Going in, there was a fear that Glen Campbell’s Goodbye Tour concert would devolve into little more than a nostalgia act. That Campbell, struggling with the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease, would duly try his best to work through carefully guarded and pre-arranged songs with…
On Saturday, February 18, the Musical Instrument Museum debuted its “I Am AZ Music” exhibit, featuring over 40 installations that examine the scope and history of music in Arizona in celebration of the State’s centennial. Reggae artist Walt Richardson performed, as well as psychedelic soul band What Laura Says. Deon…
You gotta hand it to American thrash metalheads Megadeth. For as rocky as their successful road has been, the band has done great job at keeping things surprising. Just last week, guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine made headlines by announcing his endorsement of far-right presidential candidate Rick “Please Don’t Google My Last…
We’re pretty excited about Hooves’ homecoming gig in March, and listening to “Animal Mother,” our exclusive sneak peek at the band’s upcoming Fetch, Little Doggie LP, justifies the commotion. A live staple at the band’s shows for some time, the recorded version offers a certain clarity that isn’t always present…
Heads up to all the dry cleaners in town — psych-pop choral band The Polyphonic Spree is coming to town, and they’ll be bringing loads and loads of “the whites” with them. Good luck fitting the whole crew on the stage of the Crescent Ballroom. Seeing how they cram everyone…
Glen Campbell Comerica Theatre Saturday, February 18 Going in, there was a fear that Glen Campbell’s Goodbye Tour concert would devolve into little more than a nostalgia act. That Campbell, struggling with the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease, would duly try his best to work through carefully guarded and pre-arranged…
The Darkness Celebrity Theatre Saturday, February 18, 2012 The Darkness is doing pretty well for a band that could be a considered a one-hit wonder. After a five-year hiatus and some rehab visits, the band is back in full force with its original lineup. See the full slideshow of The…
The awesome cartoon element of this flier caught our eye right away. We can’t imagine that anyone will be sitting in a corner with a martini by themselves though, like the chick on the flier is doing. Everyone better be on their feet!Adam 12 of She Wants Revenge will be…
Editor’s Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week’s issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona’s centennial, we’ve rounded up sound clips for (almost) everything featured in our list. Thanks to everyone who submitted song suggestions, all of our guest contributors (John Dixon,…
Digital Leather, Acid Dawgz, Weird Ladies, and Scorpion vs. Tarantula Rhythm Room Thursday, February 16, 2012 Last night’s show at the Rhythm Room was in desperate need of clarity. For the record, Digital Leather, Acid Dawgz, Weird Ladies, and Scorpion vs. Tarantula all played punk rocking sets. Figuring out who…
Have you locked your weekend plans down yet? There’s plenty going on — on Source Victoria plays the Yucca on Friday, and Saturday night features three shows that couldn’t be more different: Glam-rockers The Darkness, legendary singer Glen Campbell, and Michelle Blades CD release show. But there’s more than all…
“I think it’s pretty uplifting, rad, and nostalgic, which is the kicker,” says singer Stefan Pruett. “And the video leaves you with a strangely genuine feeling, which is what we were going for. We didn’t want to be cool.” The band teamed up with creative collective Image Armory, based in…
We let you know about the first five bands on the Punk Rock Bowling lineup, and we’re pleased to announce a bunch more. There’s Sham 69 with its 1977 Jimmy Pursey/Dave Parsons/Dave Tregunna lineup. Hot Water Music returns — just not Chuck Ragan and/or The Draft, but Hot Water Music…
Beau MacMillanFood Network star MacMillan is the executive chef of elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? ESPN Sports Radio.What’s the first album you bought? Led Zeppelin, the fourth untitled studio…
Editor’s Note: An abridged version of this article appears in this week’s issue, featuring 100 Songs that Defined Arizona. In celebration of Arizona’s centennial, we’ve rounded up sound clips for (almost) everything featured in our list, and will be rolling them out over the course of the week. “Everybody knows…
