But I digress. MC Hammer may have been too legit to quit in 1991, but the man is not too legit to play Fort McDowell Casino this July. He, along with KISS, Ted Nugent, Lil’ Kim, The Game and Ricky Skaggs round out a colorful week of show announcements.Oh, and…
Brian Wilson’s last few high-profile tours have tended to be been big, classy affairs. You know, Pet Sounds in its entirety with a symphony at the Hollywood Bowl — that sort of thing. Those shows promote the image so many of us like to have of the semi-retired genius: tanned…
When one thinks of Japanese punk, exotic locales like the hard-hitting streets of Osaka come to mind. Well think again, gaijin. Turns out the Valley’s got its own J-punk band called Toybox and they’re releasing a brand-spankin’ new album called Stay Alive tomorrow at Big Fish Pub…
Just when we thought that the only things to come out of the Garden State over the last few years were the Jersey Shore brats and corrupt politicians, DJ Italian Sensation goes and proves us wrong. The Newark native certainly knows his way around a pair of turntables, as evidenced…
Some big name bands are boycotting Arizona over SB 1070? Who needs ’em when you’ve got such big name acts as Toby Keith, Southern Culture on the Skids and, um, Wang Chung coming to town! Dammit, Arizona is screwed.While it’s nice that some bands still decide to play Arizona in spite…
The Big Event Clad in too many bracelets and sucking on pacifiers, raver chicas and chicos hit Firebird International Raceway on Friday, May 23, for some dance action courtesy of The Big Event. Check out all the beats and bass in these photos. Minus The Bear at Marquee Theatre To…
To be totally honest, I sorta figured the Suns playoff game and the Lost finale would upstage Minus The Bear’s Sunday night concert at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe. I mean, Sunday shows are sort of dicey proposition to begin with, let alone when there’s such stiff competition. Also, harsh…
This is the first in a series of reviews on weekly events at local bars. Having lived in the Valley my whole life, I only recently realized that tons of bars offer weekly events featuring bands that are staples of the music community. The shows are nearly always free, and the…
Though New Times is typically not known for writing about things good for the under age 10 crowd, we do appreciate it when people who play “kids” music do an interesting job. Phoenix has a few upcoming events that you would be a-ok for you to bring the kiddies. Like, for…
Glee at Dodge Theatre You would not know that from last night’s world premiere of the hit Fox musadramedy Glee’s touring stageshow at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, where a cadre of stars from the show reprised “Bad Romance” dressed in some of Lady Gaga’s famous space-agey outfits, including that awesome…
Zomg, you guys! This week’s show announcements include the Jonas Brothers with Demi Lovato. If that news doesn’t make your day, then I don’t know what to tell you. What’s that you say? Jonas Brothers not quite your bag? Well then let Limp Bizkit, Ice Cube, American Idol Live, Lilith…
Lady Gaga is a free bitch, baby.Bitch. Bitch. Bitchhhhhhhh.You would not know that from last night’s world premiere of the hit Fox musadramedy Glee’s touring stageshow at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, where a cadre of stars from the show reprised “Bad Romance” dressed in some of Lady Gaga’s famous space-agey…
After watching the Besnard Lakes hour-long set at the Sail Inn on Friday night I thought to myself, that had the Montreal band been around in the ’70s they may have been one of the biggest bands in the world. I say this for a couple reasons. The most obvious…
For those who are still complaining about the lack of local music heard on the airwaves today, they obviously haven’t checked out KWSS 106.7 FM, a station dedicated to all local and indie music–which is really cool because you’re just as likely to hear bands such as Coheed and Cambria…
Merle Haggard at Mesa Arts Center Merle Haggard’s Sunday show at Mesa Arts Center demonstrated the old outlaw to be an outlier. The California native didn’t play a long set — just a little over an hour, actually — but he looked and sounded great, despite songs like “Tonight, The…
Go to see a few country legends in concert and you begin to notice a strong correlation between the number of drinkin’ songs in those artists’ catalogs and the condition of the specimens on stage. George “No Show” Jones, for example, looked about how you’d expect a man who first…
The details of this year’s Arizona Fall Frenzy were revealed last week, showcasing an impressive lineup for the event’s second year. Devo, Stone Temple Pilots, The Cult, Primus and Weezer round out a variegated lineup that shows much more promise than 2009’s version. Fall Frenzy helps lead the way for…
There have been quite a few celebrities who have come out against SB 1070 recently. Ricky Martin, Shakira and, of course, Rev. Al Sharpton. The involvement of these people make sense given their ethnic and political backgrounds. How Damian Abraham, a.k.a. Pink Eyes, the frontman of Toronto hardcore outfit Fucked…
Hoodstock is scheduled for this weekend in Tempe.This weekend’s event is (CORRECTION) not the same event called Hoodstock in Tempe which has its own wikipedia entry. It’s also not the Oakland Dance party of the same name or the Miami rap showcase of the same name. Whew. This is the…
Due to a guest list snafu, we were unable to attend last night’s Coheed & Cambria concert. Here’s how we imagine the show might have gone, had we actually seen it: Coheed & Cambria put on the show of a lifetime last night at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe. The…
An Arizona Tattoo Expo Ink Explosion An explosion of ink overwhelmed the Mesa Convention Center this past weekend. The Arizona Tattoo Expo exposed attendees to a nonstop barrage of tats and piercings. There was even a naked Megan Fox appearance…well sort of…see photos. Adult Swim Launch Party at Days Inn…
In a self-deprecating attempt to mock his bearded appearance, former Late Night and Tonight Show host Conan O’Brien remarked Friday night that he did, indeed, bear a resemblance to the plaid-wearing, paper towel-hocking Brawny Guy.Of course, O’Brien had to qualify his resemblance with the fact that he only looks like the…
