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  Photographer Remembers a Friend: Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington

  June 19 at 7 a.m.

  Regular New Times contributor Jim Louvau photographed the late Linkin Park singer for almost a decade. An exhibit opens Friday, June 21, at monOrchid.

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  'Celebrating the Life of Chester Bennington, a Photo Exhibit by Jim Louvau'

  June 18 at 3:15 p.m.

  It’s been almost two years since the death of Chester Bennington, Phoenix native and beloved singer for Linkin Park. Phoenix photographer, musician, and Phoenix New Times contributor Jim Louvau, a close friend of Bennington who often took his picture both onstage and off, is sharing the photos he took of the singer in a new exhibit called “Celebrating the Life of Chester Bennington, a Photo Exhibit by Jim Louvau.” The opening reception happens from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at monOrchid, 214 East Roosevelt Street. You need to be at least 21 to attend. Tickets are $35, and a portion of the proceeds will go to 320 Change Direction, a charity dedicated to raising mental health awareness co-founded by Bennington’s wife in the aftermath of his suicide.

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  How Does the Phoenix Music Scene Survive the Summer Slump?

  June 6 at 6 a.m.

  Fewer big tours means more local ingenuity.

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  Country Superstar Brad Paisley 'Bucked Off' at Ak-Chin Pavilion

  June 1 at 12:42 a.m.

  On the second night of Brad Paisley's 2019 World Tour, the country superstar performed to a full house at Ak-Chin Pavilion on Friday May 31. Fans were introduced to Chris Lane and Riley Green, who opened up for Paisley. Cowboy hats and boots were everywhere and there seemed to be a beer in just about every hand. Green opened up the show with his original songs "Bettin' Man" and "In Love by Now." Lane serenaded the crowd with some of his own tunes, but the crowd erupted and eagerly joined in when he started singing old country classics. However, they were no match for  Paisley, who sang hits like "Ticks, I'm Still A Guy," "Celebrity," "She's Everything," and "Bucked Off."
  Photos by Leavitt Wells

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  Party Nails Is Using Pop Songs to Blossom Into Her 'Full, Colorful Self'

  April 25 at 7 a.m.

  Part flower-child, part '80s diva.

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  Harsh Vibrations: The Worst Albums to Listen to While Celebrating 4/20

  April 17 at 7:20 a.m.

  Whether sonically or emotionally daunting or just not apropos for the occasion, these records are sure to harsh your mellow.