Local Musicians Play Dylan Tribute At Yucca Wednesday

Turns out it’s too hot for Bob Dylan in Phoenix — the legendary singer-songwriter canceled his Tuesday show at Camelback Ranch — but you’ve got another chance to get tangled up in Bob next Wednesday as Jim Bachmann (check out Jim playing an Alan Jackson cover for The Sun Sessions…

Bob Dylan Cancels Phoenix Concert Due To “Excessive Heat”

: Phoenix, Arizona gets rather warm during the summer months.Is this a good reason to avoid scheduling an outdoor concert at a minor league ballpark in suburban Glendale for mid-August? Probably. But, if such a concert a concert is scheduled — as Bob Dylan did, by planning to play the Camelback…

DJ Dossier: mig50

There are countless reasons why folks move to the PHX: new jobs, lower cost of living, uh…hotter women. DJ mig50 came here because of the Shizz. The 26-year-old musician became a die-hard member of the local music discussion board while living in Missouri and decided to relocate to Phoenix in…

The Edge 103.9 Goes Dead Air

We’re not sure what’s going on over at The Edge 103.9, but they’ve had at least 15 minutes of dead air now. Obviously the station is still in upheaval from their format “modification” and is controlled by creditors last we checked. Mechanical problems? Lawsuit from Shepherd Fairey? We’ll keep you…

Miniature Tigers To Tour With fun.

fun.’s second tour won’t come to Phoenix, but there is a little local flavor to be had when the new project by former Format mamber Nate Ruess hits the road later this month. Phoenix indie act Miniature Tigers, who recently opened for Ben Folds on his East Coast tour, has…

In Honor of John Hughes

As you may have already heard, John Hughes died of a heart attack today while visiting his family in New York. Hughes directed such films as Pretty In Pink, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club and many more. This one’s for you, Mr. Hughes…

You Heard It Here First: Wild Beasts

It’s recently come to my attention that there are other blogs out there, Stereogum in particular, who are head over heels for English rockers Wild Beasts. I listened to some of their songs from their upcoming release Two Dancers (out 9/8 on Domino) and immediately fell in love with the band’s…

Steven Tyler Airlifted to Hospital, T-Pain For Florida State President, Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album?

Rolling Stone: Aerosmith’s Tyler Airlifted to Hospital After Falling From Stage Rolling Stone: Seacrest “Stunned,” Jackson “Shocked” By Abdul’s “Idol” Exit Rolling Stone: “Birthday” Video From “The Beatles: Rock Band” Premieres Pitchfork: Dead Man’s Bones (Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields) Reveal Cover, Tracklist NME: Bob Dylan To Release Christmas Album?…

Phoenix Expats Lymbyc Systym Bring a Mix of Old and New

When we last checked in with former Valley mainstays Lymbyc Systym in early 2007, siblings Mike and Jared Bell were getting ready to release their first full-length album, Love Your Abuser, on Mush Records. In the 21/2 years since, the duo has released a remix version of that same album,…

Bob Dylan in His Wife’s Hometown

Bob Dylan can’t even get a decent drink in his wife’s backwater of a hometown. Perhaps that’s why he carries a gun during most of his new record, Together Through Life. He’s just an ordinary citizen, looking for someone to love, in “If You Ever Go to Houston” (a town…

Where It’s Legal to Sleep with a Jonas Brother

When you’re tasked with writing about the Jonas Brothers, it can be hard to get enthused. All I could think to myself was, “Couldn’t it have been Miley Cyrus instead?” Then I could have written an epic road trip itinerary to take you out of Arizona and into the promised…

Lucero Coming to The Clubhouse in November

It seems every week, if not every day, I have a fantastic new show announcement for The Valley. This week’s edition brings us Lucero, a Valley favorite judging by the last time they packed the Rhythm Room. Their sixth album and major label debut, 1372 Overton Park, is due out…

Lady Miss Kier of Deee-Lite DJs Adult Swim This Weekend

William Fucking Reed is celebrating his 32nd fucking birthday at this Sunday’s Adult Swim, and ’90s dance music diva Lady Miss Kier will be in attendance offering many happy returns. The vivacious and glamtastic songstress, best know as the former front woman for Deee-Lite will provide a guest DJ set…