Show Review: Orville Peck returns to the rodeo on the Stampede Tour
Orville Peck’s stampede thundered into Arizona this week for a two-stepping good time at Mesa Amphitheatre. Guests at the rodeo arrived in their best boots and tassels to sway along with the country crooner as he returned to the road after a well-deserved break from touring. With support from Emily Nenni and Nikki Lane, it […]
Gallery: Fontaines D.C. is effortlessly cool at The Van Buren
The only thing you need to know about Fontaines D.C. is that they’re cooler than your favorite band and they’re gunning for that top slot. With a packed house at The Van Buren in Phoenix this week, the Dublin rockers proved that they fully deserve their rising success and have the chops to back up […]
Show Review: Still Woozy’s Loveseat Tour invites fans to get cozy at packed AZ headliner
There’s nothing quite like a Sunday night show to cap off the weekend, especially when it’s a sold out performance at Tempe’s legendary Marquee Theatre. This past Sunday was one of those unforgettable nights, packed wall-to-wall with fans ready to dance and vibe out to a killer lineup. Still Woozy’s Loveseat Tour, with support from […]
Show review: Joywave keeps the momentum at sold out Phoenix stop
“Oh my god, the HOLE,” Daniel Armbruster remembered, wide-eyed. The Joywave vocalist was musing on previous appearances in Phoenix and teasing the front row fans who claimed they’d seen every local show, including the unforgettable performance at Mesa’s Nile Theater when multiple band members almost fell through the hole in the stage. And the exchange […]
Show Review: Goth Babe lights up AZ with joyful headliner
There’s something electric about a Goth Babe show—an intangible magic that can turn even the most unsuspecting of nights into an unforgettable celebration. This was absolutely the case on Friday when Goth Babe and The Aces took over the Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix. Over halfway through their current headliner, the band showed no […]
Gallery: Yung Gravy is serving country on Grits & Gravy Tour in AZ
The Western trend that has swept music, fashion, and pop culture is bigger than ever, and beloved rapper Yung Gravy joined the movement with the release of Serving Country and the Grits & Gravy Tour that stopped through Tempe’s Marquee Theatre last week. Carter Vail was hand selected by Yung Gravy to open this leg […]
Show Review: Two Door Cinema Club are all about the classics at Arizona Financial Theatre
What a blessing that we’re alive at the same time as Two Door Cinema Club. The Irish trio is back on the road and finally returned to Arizona after five years, and they sound better than ever. Joining TDCC on this run is Petey, who kicked off the show with a tight nine-song setlist and […]
Show Review: Faye Webster’s Underdressed At The Symphony Tour charms Phoenix
Faye Webster brought her Underdressed At The Symphony Tour to the stage at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Sunday, captivating the crowd with her signature blend of laid-back melancholia and bittersweet charm. With Miya Folick opening the evening, the tour- which feels like a deep dive into personal stories and nuanced musicianship- did not […]
Show Review: Within These Walls makes triumphant sold out return to the iconic Nile Theater
It’s a very special day when the Arizona music scene converges on the historic Nile Theater in downtown Mesa and Saturday was no exception. Within These Walls- the iconic celebration of AZ hardcore and beyond- made a triumphant return to the venue and sold out the day long event in style. Taking its name from […]
Show Review: Stephen Sanchez performs timeless set at Arizona Financial Theatre
Our favorite wandering troubadour Stephen Sanchez finally returned to Arizona with an appearance on the (fictional) Connie Co Show at Arizona Financial Theatre this week. The impeccably dressed crooner was joined by The Brook & the Bluff for a show that took the captivated audience back in time with Sanchez’s special sound. The Brook & […]