Show Review: Sam Smith is unapologetic and free on Gloria: The Tour in Phoenix
It was Sam Smith’s angelic vocals on “Stay With Me” that captured the world in 2014, a launching point for an illustrious career full of smash hits, genre-crossing collaborations, and world tours. So it was only fitting that the same song opened Gloria: The Tour, which stopped in Phoenix over the weekend and captured Smith’s […]
Show Review: Counting Crows brings the Banshee Season Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre
A relaxing, entertaining evening awaited fans last week when Counting Crows brought their Banshee Season Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre on Thursday. The longstanding Bay Area rockers took 30 years of music and curated a multi-act setlist that had a little something for everyone. British folk singer Frank Turner provided the opening support for the […]
Show Review: Weezer took Arizona for a ride on the Indie Rock Road Trip Tour
Weezer’s Indie Rock Road Trip Tour rolled through Arizona Financial Theatre this week, changing the station to the classics with their deep cuts setlist. The band was joined by Spoon and White Reaper for a sold out, energetic romp that brought the longtime fans to their feet for the weirdest little downtown dance party. White […]
Show Review: Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour is a display of creative excellence at Phoenix stop
“Hi, Arizona.” A greeting from the Queen sent the crowd into a frenzy. Light from the massive motherboard bounced off the fans’ shiny, sparkling silver outfits and turned the entire inside of State Farm Stadium into a 60,000-capacity disco ball. Beyoncé had arrived (finally) and the BeyHive was buzzing. The “finally” note is because the […]
Show Review: Snoop Dogg’s High School Reunion Tour draws fans of all ages at sold out Arizona concert
California love came to the desert this week when Snoop Dogg’s High School Reunion Tour landed at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. West Coast heavyweights (and Wiz Khalifa, the East Coast outlier) drew a sold out crowd ready to beat the heat with their favorite tunes and a cloud of cannabis. DJ Drama got the tunes […]
Show Review: Culture Club dances the night away on The Letting It Go Show
Not even a howling Arizona dust storm could curb the crowd’s enthusiasm for The Letting It Go Show last week. Headlined by Boy George and Culture Club, the 80s came alive at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre for one very special evening. Berlin opened the night with a soaring set that put vocalist Teri Nunn front […]
Show Review: Foreigner is proudly old school on Farewell Tour stop in Phoenix
“With this rise of AI and technology, I think it’s important to say that we’re playing and singing all of this live,” Foreigner frontman Kelly Hansen announced during a break in the band’s set. “No computer bullshit — we’re old school, just like you!” Cheers reverberated around the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, jam-packed […]
Show Review: The Offspring lets the good times roll on energetic headlining tour
Generations of fans braved another scorching Arizona evening to party with The Offspring and friends on their Let the Bad Times Roll Tour. The band was joined by Simple Plan and Sum 41 for a show that had good times rolling with killer tunes and plenty of nostalgia. Sum 41 announced their final days as […]
Show Review: Noah Kahan’s Stick Season Tour turns Phoenix into a choir at sold out stop
The hot Arizona desert is so far removed (both physically and metaphorically) from the dreary cold Northeast, but that didn’t stop fans from shout-singing “Stick Season” along with Noah Kahan at a sold-out Arizona Financial Theatre. The Stick Season Tour, sharing its name with Kahan’s most recent album, also features frequent collaborator Joy Oladokun. And […]
Gallery: Bryan Adams is ‘So Happy It Hurts’ at Phoenix tour stop
There’s arguably no better way to celebrate a 40+ year career than with a worldwide arena tour, and the one Bryan Adams has embarked on is aptly named: So Happy it Hurts, sharing its title with the album he released last year. Making and playing music after all this time is certainly something to be […]