Show Review: Joy Oladokun brings an intimate, soulful night to The Van Buren
Some shows feel larger than life, but some—like Joy Oladokun’s stop at The Van Buren this week—thrive in their intimacy. Playing to a modest but deeply devoted crowd, Oladokun transformed the space into something far more personal, weaving together humor, vulnerability, and raw storytelling. This was more than just a tour stop—it was a homecoming. […]
Show Review: AMPERS&ONE breathes new life into K-pop with invigorating Arizona performance
A flood of young fans (and one very excited dad) piled into Mesa’s Nile Theater when AMPERS&ONE brought their aptly named My First_ in North America tour to Arizona. The freshly minted K-pop group- made up of Kamden, Brian, Jiho, Siyun, Mackiah, Kyrell, and Seungmo- turned the iconic theater into a spectacle of energetic dancing […]
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. […]