Through the eyes of its die-hard fans, Orange County punk rockers Social Distortion should be content to crank out formulaic songs of impulsive teen-angst and rebellion in the vein of “Mommy’s Little Monster” and “Another State of Mind” over and over, right? They could, but enigmatic frontman and band originator…
Final Four weekend is finally upon us, and (as you’ve probably heard by now) there’s a lot going on. Other than the games themselves, the biggest thing is undoubtedly the March Madness Music Festival featuring Aerosmith, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, The Chainsmokers, and other high-profile acts. However, it’s not the…
A few years back, I wore a shirt that had a hole in it to a rehearsal for a storytelling event. The organizer asked me why I was wearing it; I gave her an honest answer: “Because I’m fucking broke.” I couldn’t help but think of this exchange tonight as…
Shots fired.
The Orwells’ Mario Cuomo once had a skate ramp built in a loft he shared. Bandmate Matt O’Keefe’s description of the vocalist’s crazy digs sounded like a scene from the Ben Stiller male-model comedy Zoolander. On the run from assassins, the film’s titular character hides out in the apartment of…
If you have a business with a roomy courtyard, why not use it throw a concert? The folks at the Crown on Seventh (the complex that houses Okra Cookhouse, Phoenix Ale Brewery Central Kitchen, The Root Salon, and more) are doing just that at their multi-business hub that mixes retail shops…
It’s one helluva big week in the Valley of the Sun. The Final Four bounces into town later this week, bringing with it a number of big events, including an enormous concert series featuring Aerosmith, Macklemore, and The Chainsmokers. There are other things happening this week, of course, like a…
If only we could bankroll them all.
Prepare yourself, mortals, the land of Westeros is coming to the Valley this weekend. The long-awaited and much-hyped Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience will bring dragons and sword-slinging characters to Comerica Theatre on Sunday, March 26, for fans of the hit HBO show to enjoy. It ain’t the only…
This guy knows how to pluck, trust us.
Sleigh Bells’ instrumentalist is a man of many interests.
The band has musically morphed many times over the years.
Their live shows are never boring.
Irish cheer and overpriced beer.
Almost as fun as the Red Wedding.
Got any big plans this week? You really oughta, considering it’s going to be nice out (more or less) and there’s plenty going on around town. That’s especially true when it comes to live music, as there are tons of notable shows happening. For proof, look no further than our…
Just another reason to celebrate.
It’s going to be one busy weekend. Naturally, there will be more Saint Patrick’s Day parties on Friday than you can shake a shillelagh at, fella, each offering a bounty of green beer and enough shepherd’s pie and corned beef to feed all of County Clare. Meanwhile, the latest Pot…
And with that, the Final Four Music Festival lineups are complete. Keith Urban will headline the AT&T Block Party at Margaret T. Hance Park on Thursday, March 30, organizers announced today. His performance will precede Chainsmokers, Macklemore, and Aerosmith, who will play the park during the following two days. The…
