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Judas Priest at Arizona State Fair
Let’s get it out of the way straight off the bat: I’ve never been big Judas Priest fan. I don’t dislike the band, mind you, but I’ve never really delved in beyond the hits.
I went into last night’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum with only a few goals: I wanted to hear Rob Halford scream like a banshee (those Christmas records left me in doubt of his cred); I wanted to hear Glen Tipton and Richie Faulkner (K.K. Downings’ replacement) shred the duel/dual guitar thing…full story.
Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkestra at Crescent Ballroom
The only thing missing from the Crescent Ballroom last night was a haze of cigar smoke as Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta channeled their inner Perez Prado to dazzle an eager crowd with their unique brand of mambo.
Packing the stage with 12 musicians in all, Mendoza and his troupe set a pace that was less feverish, and more on the funky side. Decked out in white coats and black ties, the Tucson boys made the new ballroom feel like a swanky soiree…full story.
Boobapalooza at Rhythm Room
As much as my inner-feminist resents a show called “Boobapalooza,” last night’s Rhythm Room breast cancer benefit was rather respectful. Uh, in its own way…full story.
