Incoming: The Get Up Kids, Cracker, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Pinback, Vice Squad

Sure, I've written a little about my love of The Get Up Kids before, but I've never actually got a chance to see them live. That's why I'm so happy to see them scheduled to hit The Clubhouse Music Venue in September. More good news: Jessica Lea Mayfield, the young...

By Martin Cizmar

June 22, 2009

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Sure, I've written a little about my love of The Get Up Kids before, but I've never actually got a chance to see them live. That's why I'm so happy to see them scheduled to hit The Clubhouse Music Venue in September.

More good news: Jessica Lea Mayfield, the young protege of Black Keys front man Dan Auerbach, who really impressed me opening for Annuals back in February, is coming through Rhythm Room again, this time headlining. Should be a great show.

Who else is coming through? Read on for full announcements and be sure to check out Mp3s from Mayfield and The Get Up Kids below.

Kiss Me Again - Jessica Lea Ma...

Ten Minutes - The Get Up Kids

Barcelona: With Meese, Sunday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., $10-$12. Martini Ranch & Shaker Room, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.

Blood on the Dance Floor: With Karate High School, Metroid, Electric Valentine, & The Crush, Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m., $8. Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.

Cracker: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $18-$20. Martini Ranch & Shaker Room, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.

Tommy Davidson: Thursday, July 16, 8 p.m.; Friday, July 17, 8 & 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, 8 & 10 p.m.; Sunday, July 19, 8 p.m., $20. Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.

Jim Florentine: Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 4, 8 & 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 & 10 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 6, 8 p.m., $15-$17. Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.

The Get Up Kids: With Pretty & Nice, Youth Group, & more, Sunday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., $21-$24. The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.

Eddie Griffin: Friday, Sept. 25, 8 & 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 & 10 p.m., $30. Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, 480-921-9877.

Halestorm: With Kill Kapacity, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m., $10-$12. Martini Ranch & Shaker Room, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, 480-970-0500.

Jessica Lee Mayfeild: Sunday, July 19, 8 p.m., $9-$10. Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842.

Nekromantix: With Creepsville 666, & Belfry Bats, Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m., $12-$15.75. The Clubhouse Music Venue, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, 480-968-3238.

Pinback: Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m., $15-$17. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.

Skeletonwitch: With Saviours, Trap Them, Landmine Marathon, & Swallowed Up, Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m., $12. PHiX, 1113 Grand Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-7449.

So Many Dynamos: With Cast Spells, The Valley Arena, The Stiletto Formal, The Constellation Branch, Small Leaks Sink Ships, & more, Sunday, July 19, 6 p.m., $12. Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, 602-462-5516.

Underground HustleMania: With Intrinz Ink, Chalkline Musick, Shaterd Records, Money Rose Entertainment, & Serial Killin Records, Saturday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m., $10. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0607.

Vice Squad: With Lower Class Brats, Calabrese, & Naughty Things, Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m., $12-$15.75. The Sets, 93 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-829-1822.

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