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In a case of “why?” and “how did this even come about?,” (editors note: to sell energy drinks) once Phoenix-based indie rockers Miniature Tigers will face Philadelphia legends The Roots in a turn-based, Red Bull-sponsored rock battle November 20 in Scottsdale.
The whole thing is going down at American Junkie, situated in the heart of Scottsdale’s nightlife district. The bands will battle it out on stages across N. 75th street and the whole thing will be hosted by Akrobatik featuring DJ Senbad and DJR. Tickets are $10. Event info can be found here.
I’m not a betting man, but…
I’m going to go ahead and put my money on Questlove and Co., even
though there will probably be some bullshit Arizona bias towards the
Mini T’s. This is the same band, might I remind you, that moved to
Brooklyn from Arizona to record their latest album Fortress,
because they knew there was zero opportunity, living in Phoenix, for
them to get a song (“Gold Skull”) and the rest of the album produced by
Alan Palomo (better known as Neon Indian) and Chris Chu from The Morning
Benders, respectively.
Never seen The Roots live?
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Do yourself a favor and get your ass out to American Junkie that Saturday.
