Show Review: ONEUS levels up on Reach for Us Tour
The line started in the early hours of the morning and stretched down the street in front of Tempe’ Marquee Theatre as hundreds of fans turned out for the return of ONEUS. The KPOP group brought their most recent tour to Arizona last week, nearly a year after their first run at the same venue- […]
Show Review: Kamp Fest beautifully celebrates the life and legacy of Andy J. Chaves
On a sunny, unseasonably warm afternoon this past weekend, thousands of Arizonans and fans from out of state gathered for a beautiful celebration of life in the form of Katastro’s first ever Kamp Fest. After the loss of singer Andy J. Chaves, the remaining members of the band called up their closest friends for a […]
Show Review: Parkway Drive makes a powerful touring comeback with AZ headliner
After the touring world got put on hold, Aussie heavyweights Parkway Drive had their road time put on indefinite hold. Now it’s four years later and the boys are back with a monumental new tour, selling out Marquee Theatre this week. Things opened up with Currents, bringing their metal-tinged rock to an already packed out […]
Show Review: Corey Harper takes Phoenix into the Future Tense with Valley Bar stop
“You’re on the Future Tense tour!” Corey Harper exclaimed in disbelief to the crowd, who gathered at downtown Phoenix’s Valley Bar on Tuesday night. Harper, who’s on his first headlining tour to support last year’s debut — the aforementioned Future Tense — is amazed that he‘s been stopping in “random cities” and people keep showing […]
Show Review: Ari Lennox’s Age/Sex/Location Tour is R&B perfection in Phoenix
Looking for artists that sound just as good as- if not better than- their albums need only attend an Ari Lennox show. The R&B queen sold out an ecstatic performance at The Van Buren in Phoenix last week and had fans hanging over the barricade in any attempt to get as close as possible. Lennox […]
Show Review: Fitz and the Tantrums turn the ballroom into the dance floor in AZ
It takes nothing short of magic to breathe life into a hotel ballroom, usually the space for conferences, speeches, and other, well, very dry events. But at Fitz and the Tantrums’ show on Saturday night, the fans were on their feet and more engaged than any crowd this reviewer has seen in months. Beach boy […]
Show Review: Jagwar Twin creates magic on the spot at AZ tour kickoff
The first show of a tour is always so special — and when it’s also the first show of the new year, it’s even better. Artists and fans alike are re-energized after the holiday break, the venues are sparkling clean (or as close to it as they get), and everything just feels fresh. Yes? Yes. […]
Show Review: The Sound of Animals Fighting reunites with authority on winter tour
The reformation of The Sound of Animals Fighting was an answered prayer to diehard fans who’d been hoping for new music since the band last released material over a decade ago. This week, the band brought their live show to Marquee Theatre in Tempe to a houseful of dedicated listeners and a lineup of young […]
Show Review: Classless Act ends AZ concert season with the Most Wonderful Tour of the Year
The year 2022 came to a rousing close with Los Angeles’ own Classless Act as they roared through Valley Bar in Phoenix on Thursday night. The breakout rock group played their penultimate show to an adoring audience, keeping the energy high all night. The five piece nearly overwhelmed Valley Bar’s small stage but they made […]
Show Review: David Archuleta spreads holiday cheer with tour closer in Arizona
Anyone looking for a last minute dose of holiday cheer could be found at Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday to see the magical David Archuleta. The former American Idol runner-up turned soulful pop icon invited attendees to experience The More the Merrier Christmas Tour as he closed out the season in Arizona. The […]