Show Review: The Struts sparkle at Tucson’s Rialto Theatre
The Rialto Theatre’s classic neon lit up downtown Tucson last week when glittery British rockers The Struts rolled into town to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their electric debut album. Joined by Dirty Honey, it was a night of music with an old school vibe and very new school energy. The room was buzzing by […]
Show Review: The Head and the Heart is warm and inviting at Arizona Financial Theatre
Tuesday night at Arizona Financial Theatre saw The Head and The Heart bring their Aperture Tour to downtown Phoenix, filling the room with the kind of warmth and connection that has defined their career. The evening began with Tyler Ballgame, whose relaxed stage presence and warm songwriting pulled the audience in from the very first […]
Gallery: Royel Otis brings new album to life at Marquee Theatre
Sunday night at The Marquee belonged to Royel Otis. The Australian duo stopped in Tempe as part of their Meet Me in the Car North American tour, bringing their new album Hickey — released at the end of August — to life for a packed house. The night opened with Bby, whose set warmed up […]
Gallery: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats are gritty and soulful at Arizona Financial Theatre
Monday night at Arizona Financial Theatre saw Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats bring their South of Here Tour to Phoenix, delivering a set full of grit, groove and soul. Hannah Cohen opened the evening with an understated, captivating set. Her smooth vocals and reflective songs set a warm, thoughtful mood before the Night Sweats […]
Show Review: The Format returns to the stage with sold out Madhouse on McDowell
“I’ve been waiting to say this for about the last 20 years- we are The Format!” The crowd of over 10,000 fans at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum went wild at Nate Ruess’ introduction to the band’s first show in nearly two decades last week. Nestled in the heart of Phoenix at the annual Arizona […]
Gallery: From Ashes To New rocks out in Phoenix on the New Disease Tour
The Van Buren had a solid crowd last week when From Ashes to New brought their New Disease Tour to Phoenix. The heavy rock group leveled up their production for a show that was visually exciting and included all the fans’ favorite songs. Until I Wake and Magnolia Park got the audience fired up with […]
Shaky Knees 2025: Final day at Piedmont Park is a melting pot of musical experiences
The final day of Shaky Knees 2025 cemented Piedmont Park as the festival’s rightful new home. From sunlit afternoon discoveries to a closing run of powerhouse performances, Sunday struck the balance between playful, nostalgic, and downright electric. If the first two days proved Shaky Knees could adapt, Day Three declared it triumphant. The day began […]
Show Review: Duckwrth and De’Wayne bring the All American Freakshow to Phoenix
Back on a headlining tour for the first time since 2022, Duckwrth is bringing the bold and fearless world of his critically acclaimed third studio album, All American F️ckBoy, to life. He’s calling it the All American Freak Show Tour, an experience that’s a “high-voltage collision of punk, rock, hip-hop, and raw performance art.” Rounded […]
Show Review: Aminé’s Tour de Dance turns up at Arizona Financial Theatre
Arizona was looking for a “Vacay” and they found it with Aminé’s Tour de Dance last week. The feel-good rapper has graduated to Arizona Financial Theatre’s sweeping stage and the audience turned up and turned out on a Thursday night. Aminé physically boxed in his performance with three walls of LED screens for artwork and […]
Riot Fest 2025: Reunions and full album plays closed out 20th anniversary celebration
The final day of 2025’s Riot Fest was another Midwest scorcher now that the rain had passed Chicago by. With such a stacked lineup awaiting them, fans turned up early on Sunday to camp out on the barricade for the likes of Green Day, Idles, Inhaler and so much more. Atlas jumped into the pit […]