So we still haven’t got any sort of press release on this, but eagle-eyed Clubs Editor Benjamin Leatherman spotted this listing for Fleetwood Mac on LiveNation.com. According to the info there (which may get taken down, for all we know) the Mac in back in Glendale on May 24. Tickets…
I was recently introduced to French electronic dance music quartet (I know, four dudes seems a bit much) Birdy Nam Nam last week, and after soaking in (absolutely loving) their new album Manual for Successful Rioting, I must say I am impressed. Their name is super stupid, but do not…
Why is “douchebag” the default insult of our time? Our sister paper in SF explores the rise of this most 00s of insults.BTW, the guy above is the first thing you get when you type “douchebag” in to a Google image search… quite a dubious honor. Personally I think this…
Tuscon’s Calexico is finally coming north. The band will play Heritage Square on Saturday, April 4, 2009.Not since December 2006 at the Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe has Tucson’s biggest indie act headlined a show in the Valley. Calexico will be supporting their 2008 album, Carried to Dust, arguably their…
Check the slideshow for more hot chicks.Every week, we approach at least 20 strangers and ask if we can take their photo. We’ve gotten used to the feelings of nervousness but it’s always a little embarrassing when someone says, “no.” Hate to admit it, but there’s a teeny part of…
Fight Club *Sadisco, Blow By Blow (with Video) On Saturday, January 17, the twisted minds behind the monthly *Sadisco events hosted their annual “Fight Club” themed *Sadisco at J-Heads. The scene was post-industrial-apocalyptic, as revelers meandered around the perimeter of the venue among precarious chain link fences, newspaper trash, and…
On Saturday, January 17, the twisted minds behind the monthly *Sadisco events hosted their annual “Fight Club” themed *Sadisco at J-Heads. The scene was post-industrial-apocalyptic, as revelers meandered around the perimeter of the venue among precarious chain link fences, newspaper trash, and spray-painted signs that said things like “I am Jack’s inner homosexuality.”
San Francisco by way of Fresno rock newbies Stone Foxes dropped by Phoenix’s Ruby Room Saturday night as part of their Sweep The West Tour. The band is young, fresh and full of talent – not to mention they possess some incredible rock chops. The band can rip it up…
Sometimes you just need to see a little live music on a Friday night, and without much on the concert schedule this weekend (The Music of Led Zeppelin – A Rock Symphony! Smashmouth!) I found myself at Chyro Arts in Scottsdale to see San Diego’s Long Live Logos. Turns out,…
Corey Busboom and one of his photo theremin creations. Click here for more photos of Busboom’s and Ryan Avery’s works. Last week, local artist and musician Corey Busboom got a rather interesting phone call. It was from Mark Mothersbaugh, the eccentric frontman for 80s hitmakers Devo. The legendary keyboard player…
The big show announcements just keep coming. Earlier today we had Fall Out Boy and a host of buzzing bands (Gaslight Anthem, Black Lips) now we’ve got The Killers on April 16 at Dodge Theatre. Tickets for the Las Vegas faux-indie act’s show go on sale next Friday. Tickets at…
The first batch of bands for SXSW, the large music industry trade show, conference and festival every year in Austin Texas, have been announced. Unlike my Coachella post earlier this week, the list comes straight form SXSW.com so we know it is right (but subject to change). This year’s line…
So last week we solicited your advice on what websites we should link to, and now we’ve updated the blogroll to reflect the suggestions we got through comments and e-mail. Check it out below (to the right, below the categories).A few highlights:The Dish by Jess Harter… Yes, we’re still feuding…
The world already has its share of ridiculous ring tones, but now, thanks to a company called FunMobility, you can hear the voice of famed physicist Stephen Hawkings rapping “Baby Got Back” whenever that special someone calls your cell phone.
A great week for show announcements, as we’ve got indie faves The Black Lips, Cursive, Gaslight Anthem, and The Little Ones coming.Oh, and Fall Out Boy. You know, for kids.The Black Lips (above) have a druggy, melodic sound they call “psych-punk,” which strikes me as something like The Stooges playing…
The Phoenix Metro Light Rail has been the talk of the town since voters approved the $1.4 billion project in 2000. The public transit system opened on December 27, and Valley denizens have both praised and bemoaned the rail. The most common complaint is that Light Rail service stops at midnight, but should run later.
So you’ve read this week’s music feature on Back Ted N-Ted’s Ryan Breen and you’re asking yourself, “where can I see more of these guys?” We’ve got two words for you: slide show. That’s right, if you haven’t seen it already, peep these shots from Back Ted N-Ted’s show at The…
Car collectors with discerning eyes and deep wallets cruised the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale. Their prey: hundreds of glistening vehicles waiting to go home with the highest bidder. And we mean high. Consider this slide show of car porn NSFW (not safe for wallets)…
In anticipation of the upcoming live comedy show this Sunday at the Marquee Theatre featuring Adult Swim goofballs Tim & Eric, I feel I must bring to light the magnificent music video directing skills of Eric Wareheim (the nice young fellow on the right). Wareheim is the more musically inclined…
Mid-’90s hitmakers Sponge are scheduled to perform tonight at the Edge 103.9’s Third Thursday in Scottsdale.Is it just me, or does it feel like the ’90s never ended at The Edge 103.9? Not only does it seem as if every time I flip on the local alt-rock radio station they’re…
It’s still a bit of a deadzone, show-wise, but things really start pickup up next week and by the end of the month we’ve got Willie and Weezy in a three day span. In the meantime, we’re digging Stone Foxes, who come to The Ruby Room Saturday. Their brawny San…
Does a show featuring Bad Religion, The Used, and Slightly Stoopid scream St. Patrick’s Day to you? Yeah, us neither. Tempe Beach Park will have the three bands perform as part of its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, which fittingly featured the Irish punk-rock band Flogging Molly in years past…
