Show Review: Connor Price throws an all-ages party on the Family & Friends Tour in Tempe
For concert enthusiasts who are also parents, the opportunities to take the whole family to a show are few and far between — thematic content, onstage antics, and fan behavior are just a few things that can go awry. But multihyphenate Connor Price has created a space where fans of all ages are welcome, and […]
Show Review: The Rocket Summer returns to the road to celebrate 20 years of ‘Hello, Good Friend’
Southern California has long held a large piece of Bryce Avary’s heart so it was only natural that visiting Anaheim would feel like coming home. The singer-songwriter performs under the name The Rocket Summer and this spring marks 25 years of the band and 20 years of Hello, Good Friend– so Avary took to the […]
Show Review: Nessa Barrett brings her sultry Aftercare Tour to sold out Phoenix stop
Not many artists elicit a “no camping” warning from the venues they play, but the arrival of Nessa Barrett and Ari Abdul came with an announcement from The Van Buren in Phoenix: Fans cannot be on the property prior to 2:30pm on the day of the show. But even with only a few hours between […]
Show Review: NCT 127 brings the noise to Los Angeles for the final stop of Neo City – The Momentum World Tour
A sea of neon green washed over Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena as thousands of NCTzens turned out for NCT 127’s final stop of the Neo City- The Momentum World Tour. Fans wielding the group’s signature lightstick and dressed in futuristic outfits to match the tour’s theme eagerly waited for the show to begin, filling the […]
Show Review: Saint Motel lights up a rainy night in Phoenix
A rare rainy evening in downtown Phoenix couldn’t dampen the excitement at The Van Buren. Saint Motel took the stage to a packed house of fans who braved the weather, and from the first notes, it was clear the crowd’s enthusiasm was through the roof. The unusual drizzle outside only made the cozy venue feel […]
Show Review: The Forever Love Fanmeet brought Thai actors Daou and Offroad to excited NYC audience
The world of Thai dramas crossed the ocean last weekend when actors Daou and Offroad held their first North American fanmeets in New York. The Forever Love Fanmeet sold out day one and packed day two at the Melrose Ballroom as fans traveled from all over the city and even the country for a chance […]
Gallery: Eric Bellinger romanced Phoenix on his Around the World Tour
R&B standout Eric Bellinger made his way back to Arizona for his Around the World Tour to party with a hyped up crowd at the Nile Theater last week. Fans were ready to dance the night away at the historic venue and Bellinger made sure both his vocals and his style were on point for […]
Show Review: Lauren Mayberry performs full debut album at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom
Lauren Mayberry really is that girl. The CHVRCHES frontwoman released her debut solo album, Vicious Creature, in December and hit the road earlier this year, stopping at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom to play it in full. “It’s everyone’s worst fucking nightmare,” she jokes about her solo project, for the vocalist to strike out on their own. […]
Gallery: mxmtoon is joyful in Arizona on her Liminal Space Tour
The Liminal Space Tour found its home in Phoenix on Friday night, with mxmtoon and Luna Li gracing The Van Buren with their collective presence. The indie pop singers drew a dedicated audience to the iconic Arizona room and created an environment of light, positivity and free expression. Between songs and slight technical difficulties, Luna […]
Extra Innings Festival 2025: Day two delivers a grand finale with Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, much more
Just after noon on Saturday, the second and final day of Extra Innings Festival was off and running, welcoming fans back for another sun-soaked day of incredible performances, unforgettable moments and a whole lot of magic under the Arizona sky. With the Home Plate and Right Field Stages buzzing with energy, the second half of […]