Show Review: Yung Gravy heats up chilly Ostrich Festival in Chandler
Normally Phoenicians avoid the cold at all costs, but the Ostrich Festival in Chandler was the place to be in the Valley on Friday night as teens and early-20s fans packed Tumbleweed Park for a chance to see Yung Gravy. Despite the damp and chilly weather, the rapper was thrilled to be back […]
Show Review: Charlotte Sands’ headlining tour brings empowering energy to Crescent Ballroom
Crescent Ballroom got a heavy dose of girl power this week when Charlotte Sands brought her headlining Can We Start Over? Tour to Arizona. The alt-pop powerhouse was joined by Cloe Wilder and Senses for an intimate show filled with starstruck fans. She may have only just turned 18 but singer Cloe Wilder already knows […]
Show Review: Grouplove shimmers at sold out Phoenix tour stop
“You’re an artist,” Hannah Hooper insisted as the crowd cheered in response. She was arguing, mid set at Grouplove’s sold out show at The Van Buren on Saturday night, how you’re an artist if you make art. Simple as that. Full time, part time, even if nobody sees your art. And that’s what saved Grouplove, […]
Gallery: Tough Luvv Fest brings Three 6 Mafia, City Morgue and more to stacked Mesa show
Hardcore and hip hop came together for a weird and wild time at Tough Luvv Fest, held at Mesa Amphitheatre on Saturday. With a long list of acts performing from early afternoon into the late evening, there was an artist for every eclectic taste found in the offbeat crowd. Atlas arrived as the sun was […]
Gallery: Paul Russell and Shaggy headline the 34th Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival kickoff weekend
The Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival kicked off its 34th year on Friday night with the first of two weekends featuring live music, carnival rides and- of course- actual ostriches. The beloved East Valley event provides fun for all ages and families flocked to the neon lights shining from the Ferris wheels and other attractions for […]
M3F Festival 2024: Longstanding AZ event shakes things up with new location, eclectic lineup and more
Another successful M3F Fest is in the books, and the 2024 edition was one to remember: acts that drew thousands of fans, interactive experiences, art installations, and more — all happening at the festival’s new home in Steele Indian School Park in midtown Phoenix. There was plenty of backlash when the fest announced its location […]
Extra Innings Festival 2024: Second spring weekend ends with Noah Kahan, Dave Matthews band and so much more
Extra Innings Festival day two opened bright and early for another sunny Saturday at Tempe Beach Park. Eager fans had another stellar lineup for the last day of this extended festival, culminating with the long-awaited appearance of Dave Matthews Band to close out the event. The afternoon kicked off with New York’s up and coming […]
Extra Innings Festival 2024: The best weekend of the spring extends its run with inaugural country event
Extra Innings Festival made its highly anticipated debut this year as an extension of the popular Innings Festival, taking place at the picturesque Tempe Beach Park. The festival, perfectly timed to coincide with Spring Training (and Arizona’s most enjoyable time to be outside), offered attendees a unique blend of live music, baseball-themed activities, and an […]
Show Review: The Rocket Summer celebrates 20 years of ‘Calendar Days’ with jubilant AZ tour kickoff
It was just a calendar day- but the second one spent with The Rocket Summer’s Bryce Avary in less than one year. Phoenix fans packed The Rebel Lounge on Tuesday night to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of Avary’s debut album, Calendar Days, and were treated to an extra special set full of favorites from […]
Show Review: Juanes lights up Arizona Financial Theatre with hit-filled performance
“It’s been so long,” Juanes exclaimed as he finally addressed the crowd at Arizona Financial Theatre on Tuesday night. After a handful of songs, the packed venue wanted nothing more than to cheer for the Latin star. Juanes took the stage nearly half an hour late — because of course he did — but it gave […]