Dave Rawlings’ Voice Shines at the Forefront of the Machine

For years, Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch have worked as a team writing acclaimed and, at times, harrowing songs bridging the country music world and the back porches of Appalachia. In this context, almost exclusively, Welch has been the lead voice. It is a rare and blessed occasion when Rawlings…

Leftover Crack Doesn’t Just Talk About Being Punk

Representatives of every punk subscene will be at Leftover Crack’s gig at Mesa’s Nile Theater. The reason being is that Leftover Crack is really good at being punk. There are a lot of bands that describe themselves as makers of punk rock, but very few of them embody the attitude…

The 5 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

Here are our picks for best concerts to catch around town this week. For more options, check out our comprehensive concert calendar. Puddles Pity Party – Crescent Ballroom – Monday, January 4 It could be said that a lot of clowns grace the stage at Crescent Ballroom, but just over…

11 Best Metal Concerts in Metro Phoenix in January 2016

Happy New Year, metal music lovers! From one metalhead to another, I hope your 2015 closed out on a happy note, filled with love, many cheers, and great music. While 2015 was a year for the books when it came to metal in the Valley — just check out the…

5 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

The year 2015 A.D. is pretty much in the books, so its time to turn the page and start looking ahead at what’s on tap for the new year, starting with the first “can’t miss” concerts that will kick things off. And during the first weekend of 2016, that includes…

Puddles Pity Party Is the Most Bizarre Cover Band Around

It could be said that a lot of clowns grace the stage at Crescent Ballroom, but just over a year ago, the term held a little more weight when Puddles Pity Party visited for a fun night of music and, uh, you know, clowning around. Puddles himself is a sad…

11 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

Only a handful of days remain until 2015 turns into 2016 and there happens to be great concerts and live music events to check out almost every night. That’s especially true of Thursday, December 31, as tons of local bands and DJs will be out celebrating the occasion. Check out…

6 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

Yes, we’re well aware that Christmas happens to take place this weekend and — in all likelihood — most of y’all will be busy with trimming the tree, decking the halls, making the yuletide bright, and whatnot. If you need a break from all the holiday hullabaloo, there happens to…

Kepi Ghoulie Is a Rock ‘n’ Roll Shark

California-based musician Kepi Ghoulie, who primarily handles vocal and bass duties in his projects, is a man on a mission. He tours nonstop playing his signature garage-y, catchy, pop-punk songs, is continuously making new music, and creates original art that he sells at shows. He was in Chixdiggit, and spent…

Z-Trip to Perform at Livewire on New Year’s Eve

Fans of the Valley’s old-school dance music scene are about to get a chance to check out some of their heroes from back in the day in action once again. That’s because some of Phoenix’s more legendary turntablists and selectors will be hitting the decks over the next couple of…

4 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Week

For reasons you can probable imagine, there isn’t much of a concert calendar this week. That said, here are some picks if you’re interested in seeing some live music before the holidays. Waka Flocka Flame – Monday, December 21 – Livewire Waka Flocka Flame is an artist known just as much…

The 5 Best Concerts in Phoenix This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further. Here are the best concerts happening this weekend. Check out our comprehensive concert calendar for more options. Kottonmouth Kings – Friday, December 18 – Joe’s Grotto Twenty-one years after Kottonmouth Kings’ humble beginnings in the Orange County town of Placentia, it’s…