Show Review: Spencer Sutherland shines at The Drama World Tour kickoff
It’s all about the DRAMA and Spencer Sutherland served up just that at his North American tour kickoff this week. The flamboyant singer was joined by two fierce openers on this cross country road trip and they all brought plenty of their own flair to The Van Buren’s stage. The ethereal Cloe Wilder practically floated […]
Innings Festival 2025: The Killers, Boyz II Men and so many more round out an incredible weekend in Tempe
The Fall Out Boy madness dissipated overnight and Innings Festival day two started fresh with a heavy dose of Arizona heat and yet another day of amazing music. Headlined by The Killers and Boyz II Men, Saturday’s crowd skewed just a little older as fans of both bands relived an era that still holds up […]
Innings Festival 2025: The seventh Inning(s) stretch opened a stellar weekend with The Black Keys, Fall Out Boy, much more
The hottest weekend of the year (so far) dawned bright and sunny over Tempe Beach Park to kick off the seventh edition of Innings Festival. Friday’s lineup had dedicated Fall Out Boy fans running for the barricade the moment gates opened while the rest of the crowd milled between stages, participated in the many brand […]
Show review: almost monday brings beachy vibes to Phoenix on Dive Tour
Beachy vibes are the last thing you’d expect to find in a landlocked state in the winter, but such is the power of almost monday, who brought a slice of Southern California to Phoenix on their Dive Tour this week. Support for this run comes from Adrian Lyles — yes, Jet from High School Music: […]
Gallery: Cursive brings new album to eager Crescent Ballroom audience
Fans craving live music packed Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom this week when Cursive’s Happiness is in the Devouring Tour rolled into town. The Nebraska post-hardcore outfit is celebrating 30 years alongside their brand new album and all that nostalgia had a strong impact on their Arizona fans. The band’s chosen setlist was a blend of old […]
Show Review: Hinder comes Back to Life with Phoenix tour kickoff
The concept of “divorced dad rock” has evolved from a running joke into an honest revival of bands experiencing a nostalgia resurgence. OKC band Hinder approached this resurgence with vigor on their Back to Life Tour as they stopped at The Van Buren to kick things off this week. Local opener CZYK brought friends, family […]
Show Review: Cooper Alan gets Arizona dancing at his To the Bar Tour
Arizona concert goers traipsed into Tempe’s Marquee Theatre on Saturday wearing their finest cowboy boots to dance along with Cooper Alan at his To the Bar Tour. The atmosphere was light, the drinks were flowing and the fans were more than ready for Alan’s take on modern country music- with his own cheeky twist. Alan’s […]
Gallery: Foster the People opens first tour in seven years in Phoenix
It’s been 14 years since the release of Torches and seven years since Foster the People has been on the road, but eager fans packed The Van Buren in Phoenix anyway to see opening night of the Paradise State of Mind Tour. Good Neighbours, who are direct support on this run, brought their feel-good catalog […]
Gallery: Night Cap launch West Coast tour with convivial Phoenix show
“I’ve seen them, like, a hundred times,” a fan assured me before Night Cap’s headlining set at Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix on Monday night. “They’re my favorite Austin band.” High praise for one of the live music hotspots of the U.S., and the group certainly delivered. The simply titled West Coast Tour also features […]
Show Review: MISSIO’s triumphant dance party returns to The Rebel Lounge
One thing about MISSIO is they always have something cooking, and the fans never go hungry. Case in point: five albums in five years, most recently with 2024’s I Am Cinco that featured 26 songs. “We have a lot of music in our catalog,” vocalist Matthew Brue mused at the duo’s show at Phoenix’s Rebel […]