Show Review: Alt AZ’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Party continues winter tradition in Mesa
The Arizona music scene’s favorite winter tradition, the Ugly Sweater Holiday Party, was in full swing this week in the Valley as Alt AZ 93.3 kicked off its annual bash with Lovejoy, Cannons, and Little Image for its first night in Mesa. The line to enter snaked around the perimeter of Mesa Amphitheater and into […]
Show Review: The first ever TikTok in the Mix brings Cardi B, Niall Horan and much more to packed Mesa event
The inaugural TikTik In the Mix global event kicked off a one of a kind musical experience at Sloan Park in Arizona this past weekend. Boasting a massive lineup of pop music’s biggest stars and complemented by a second stage of TikTok Elevate artists, thousands of fans flocked to the baseball diamond while millions tuned […]
Gallery: Armor for Sleep and The Early November celebrate 20 years of success with moving co-headliner in Mesa
Mildly shell shocked millennials packed Mesa’s Nile Theater last week for a 20 year celebration that really snuck up on a generation. Armor for Sleep and The Early November are meandering about the country playing two iconic albums in full as a special co-headlining treat and, joined by The Spill Canvas, emotions ran high for […]
Gallery: Akon’s Superfan Tour lives up to the name with sold out performance
Akon is back on the road and better than ever- the prolific singer sold out The Van Buren in Phoenix this week with a stunning set of hit after hit all night long. The Konvict Muzik hitmaker emerged with a live band, resplendent in his white fur coat and head to toe sequins. His sound […]
Show Review: Sun Room brings warm Southern California energy to The Van Buren
Nothing melts the winter chill like a large dose of California sunshine and surf rock band Sun Room brought a little piece of San Diego to The Van Buren this week. The quartet got the venue dancing and working up a sweat even against the late fall temperatures. After a successful tour with Louis Tomlinson […]
Gallery: Royal Blood turns up the volume at The Van Buren in Phoenix
UK-based Royal Blood are on a tear through the U.S. on their North American tour promoting Back to the Water Below, and they’re bringing the loudest, crunchiest riffs you’ll hear all season. The blues rock duo stopped by The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix to deliver a rip roaring 18-song setlist to the sold out […]
Show Review: The Trilogy Tour brings the best Latin party hits to Phoenix
With so much star power between them, it’s no wonder why the Trilogy Tour featuring Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, and Ricky Martin packed Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix for a night of Latin flair and plenty of hits. Mr. Worldwide himself was the first on stage, sending the younger end of the crowd into a frenzy […]
Gallery: Aqua took The Van Buren on a trip to Barbie World on their 2023 tour
Danish pop legends Aqua re-emerged with the massive success of the Barbie movie for their Barbie World Tour this year. The trio stopped by The Van Buren in Phoenix for an energetic show that bathed the venue in a wash of bubblegum pink for the night. Fans of all ages flocked to the downtown area […]
Show Review: Eric Nam caps off 2023 with headlining House on a Hill Tour
It’s been an auspicious year for Eric Nam. The multi-hyphenate talent capped a busy 2023 with his headlining tour- fittingly named after this year’s album- with a packed show in Arizona last week. Hundreds of diehard fans fit themselves into The Van Buren for a big show that felt more like an intimate celebration among […]
Show Review: The Japanese House bathes The Van Buren in soft lights and warm energy for headlining performance
“Are there any gays here?” Amber Bain of The Japanese House shouted cheekily at the crowd at The Van Buren this week. Phoenix’s LGBTQ population and plenty of supportive allies showed out for the UK-based indie pop singer who was joined by Quinnie for her headlining tour. Quinnie kicked off the night with an intimate […]