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Tom Johnston Helps Celebrate 50-Plus Years of Doobies

Tom Johnston Helps Celebrate 50-Plus Years of Doobies

The Music Man of Sedona Rules With Chapman Stick

The Music Man of Sedona Rules With Chapman Stick

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So You Want to Be in a Band — What Else Are We Going to Do?

By Tom Reardon
Sep 20, 2022

If music is what you want to do with your life, or even your spare time, there is a lot to consider.
Johnny Zapp Desires a Music World With 'More Rock' and 'Less Assholes'

By Timothy Rawles
Sep 15, 2022

This may be the most personal record of Johnny Zapp's professional career.
Musician Dave Alvin’s New Highway a Peerless Lyrical Odyssey

By Mark C. Horn
Sep 13, 2022

The veteran singer-songwriter shares a collection of his writings, encompassing lyrics, poems, short stories and eulogies from his 40-plus-year odyssey of music-making.
Jesse Valencia Wants to Be The First Band On Mars

By Chris Coplan
Aug 31, 2022

The actor-singer-writer explores the psychedelic stars for his debut solo album.
Love & Drugs: The New Album by Anarbor Sounds Different Than the Others

By Timothy Rawles
Aug 30, 2022

Lead singer Slade Echeverria says this record hits differently.
TJ Friga Goes From Punk to Introspection in Building New Band

By Gannon Hanevold
Aug 26, 2022

Best known for being the lead guitarist for beloved Phoenix punk group Playboy Manbaby, TJ Friga is veering off in an introspective direction with his new band called hhharpies.
Valley Favorites The Venomous Pinks Are Growing Up Right Before Our Eyes

By Tom Reardon
Aug 25, 2022

For longtime fans of the band, it must be inspiring to see how The Venomous Pinks have grown during their career.
The Sweet Story Behind the New-Ish Candy & Records

By Chris Coplan
Aug 25, 2022

The Sunnyslope shop, which opened in January 2022, is a grand tale of romance, community, and super clean vinyl.
Tempe's Travis Stacey Gets Assist From Logic as Recording Artist

By Gannon Hanevold
Aug 23, 2022

Spending years as a music journeyman, working with sound and lighting at various venues and live sound companies in the Valley, Travis Matylewicz landed a record deal in a matter of months as Travis Stacey.
Phoenix Rapper Pariah Pete Takes Personable Approach to Get His Words Heard

By Gannon Hanevold
Aug 19, 2022

Pariah Pete has a permanent chip on his shoulder, and his musical influence comes from everywhere.
Sundressed Frontman Trevor Hedges Looks Like a Real 'Winner' This Year

By Gannon Hanevold
Aug 12, 2022

In 2022, the frontman celebrated the Tempe-based punk band's 10th anniversary, released the group’s first new single in two years, and even got married.
The Must-Hear Songs by Phoenix Musicians of July 2022

By Chris Coplan
Jul 26, 2022

With new releases from Heavy Breather, JPW, Paper Foxes, and more.
Our Favorite Metro Phoenix Concerts From the First Half of 2022

By Jennifer Goldberg
Jul 25, 2022

Puscifer, Foo Fighters, and more.
Maynard James Keenan Talks the Upcoming Puscifer Tour, Wine, and Why He Still Loves Arizona

By Jennifer Goldberg
Jun 8, 2022

Puscifer will play Arizona Federal Theatre on Saturday, June 11.
Meat Puppets' Derrick Bostrom Talks Touring, the New Live Album, and What's Next

By Amy Young
Jun 1, 2022

After four decades, the Phoenix music legends are still in tune with each other.
Five Great Bars for Live Music in Metro Phoenix

By Mer Norwood
Mar 25, 2022

Live music is available every night of the week all over the Valley.
The Bayou Bandits' Joshua Strickland Is Rocking Arizona — Southern Style

By Timothy Rawles
Mar 21, 2022

Lead singer Josh Strickland said bye-bye to the bayou and amen to Arizona.
Stuff We Overheard at Innings Festival 2022 in Tempe

By Phoenix New Times Writers
Mar 2, 2022

The fans are almost as entertaining as the bands.
How New Phoenix Band Goldwax Revival Is Bringing Fresh Energy to Vintage Soul

By Jennifer Goldberg
Mar 1, 2022

Their debut concert is this weekend at Crescent Ballroom.
Chuck Hall & The Brick Wall's 1987 Killer Debut Album Rereleased

By Tom Reardon
Feb 15, 2022

Chuck Hall and The Brick Wall are fondly remembered after the band's eponymous local classic gets reissued by Fervor Records.

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