Critic's Notebook

Readers wanted to know about Phoenix venues past and present, concert news and Maynard James Keenan.

The renowned saxophonist is lighting up Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda theater with Christmas cheer.

Johnny Zapp, Truckers on Speed, and Big Finish will rock Phoenix this weekend.

For frontman Jim Louvau, it’s a chance to do something new: play music and exhibit his photography in one event.

The album features covers from JFUNK/Jerusafunk, Golden Boots and No Stones, among others.

“Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story” is a new documentary about the longtime L.A. rock band.

From epic concert halls to intimate rock bars, here are the top spots in Phoenix to see a show.

The trio of turntablists want to participate in charity events and bring more women into the local DJ community.

Everything to know about the vibrant new EDM event headlined by TiÁ«sto, Fisher and Carl Cox.

The band discuss their final album as both a celebration of the late Andy Chaves and a career-defining effort.

Phoenix’s most infamous EDM collective is putting on a rager in a unique location. What to know.

Seven nights of spooky celebrations await at bars and clubs across the Valley.

The one-night punk festival will bring together punk music and puppies for a Howl-O-Ween event.

The infamous Arizona dance party staged one last blowout with fire, freaks and a lot of fake blood.

Some of the biggest names in local music will be there to celebrate the record label.

It was a night heavy on the rock ‘n’ roll and the 1990s nostalgia.

This is the cream of the crop of the Valley’s long-standing punk scene.

The iconic album, packed with signature L.A. punk acts, remains a landmark movie soundtrack 40 years later.

Legendary DJs and producers will peform at the two-night event at Rawhide on Nov. 22 and 23.

Odadjian’s cannabis brand, 22Red, has been a part of the Arizona weed landscape since 2020.

The NSFW evening included a vendor market, local bands and some eye-popping performances.

Where to find pool parties, dance parties and other after-dark events in the Valley from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2.