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Come Party at Dawn at The Dirty Drummer in Phoenix This Weekend

Come Party at Dawn at The Dirty Drummer in Phoenix This Weekend

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Paul Oakenfold, Decadon, Valley Fever's Rooster Club

Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Paul Oakenfold, Decadon, Valley Fever's Rooster Club

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How Has the Pandemic Affected Phoenix Musicians? We Talked to 12 of Them.

By Chris Coplan
Apr 26, 2021

For these local acts, COVID has been a time of both exciting growth and frustrating delays.
The Best Country Bars in Greater Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times
Mar 26, 2021

Where to drink and hear both kinds of music — country and western.
Legendary Phoenix Music Venue Mr. Lucky’s Is Up for Sale Again

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jan 19, 2021

The west Phoenix property and its iconic sign are in serious disrepair.
Phoenix Concert News: Country Thunder and Justin Bieber Reschedule for 2021

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jul 28, 2020

Country Thunder won't be happening this year after all, y'all.
The Sugar Thieves Sing of Modern America With a Dual Album Release

By Chris Coplan
Jul 6, 2020

The fusion-centric band's new LPs address everything from race to environmentalism.
WestWorld of Scottsdale Will Host a Virtual Garth Brooks Concert Next Weekend

By Jennifer Goldberg
Jun 18, 2020

Round up your friends and head to Scottsdale for some country music.
Arizona's 40 Most Influential Musicians

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 11, 2020

A "who's who" of the most iconic, most important, and most influential musicians and bands who are associated with our state.
Wade Cota Takes Baby Steps Toward the Spotlight

By Sara Edwards
May 1, 2020

The American Idol finalist on his journey through hell and back.
How Performing Covers Is Helping Local Musicians #PlayItForward

By Jason Keil
Apr 17, 2020

Jim Bachmann added a new twist to the Facebook Live performance.
An Unearthed 2009 Interview With John Prine

By Serene Dominic
Apr 8, 2020

The gifted songwriter died yesterday of complications related to COVID-19 at the age of 73.
Everything You Need to Know About the Coors Light Birds Nest 2020 Concerts

By Jason Keil
Jan 27, 2020

The party starts January 29.
Rascal Flatts Will Say Goodbye to Phoenix This Year

By Jason Keil
Jan 7, 2020

Here's what we know so far ...
Kiefer Sutherland's New Record Shows His Reckless Side

By Amy Young
Dec 9, 2019

The actor famous for playing Jack Bauer is quite the country-blues musician.
American Idol's Brooke White Paves Her Own Country Path

By Sara Edwards
Oct 2, 2019

Her new album of California country is a breath of fresh air.
11 Country-Western Dance Nights

By Phoenix New Times Music Writers
Sep 23, 2019

Two-step the night away.
Roosters Country is the Valley's Home for Outlaw Country

By Chris Coplan
Sep 17, 2019

The Mesa honky-tonk features cold beer, outlaw music, and zero drama.
Four of Willie Nelson's Greatest Moments in Pop Music

By Douglas Markowitz
May 20, 2019

There's more to Willie than just country.
Ride the Pony: Orville Peck Makes Stunning Cowboy Debut at The Van Buren

By Gerrit Feenstra
May 10, 2019

No one cared who he was until he put on the mask.
The Cactus Blossoms Shine on Independent New LP Easy Way

By Gerrit Feenstra
Apr 29, 2019

David Lynch's favorite country band stops in Phoenix.
Country Thunder Arizona 2019 Set Times, Tickets, and More

By Benjamin Leatherman
Apr 12, 2019

Everything you need to know about the four-day country and western festival, y'all.

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