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 […]
Year in Review 2022: Olivia and Taylor pick standout albums from this year’s killer releases
2022 was inundated with new music- artists got back in the swing of creativity, headed out on the road and filled our ears with tunes from every genre. You’ve seen Atlas attend shows across the country so picking our standout albums of this year was a labor of love and anguish. Nevertheless, here are Taylor […]
Show Review: Dominic Fike closes 2022 with sold out Tempe tour stop
Dominic Fike closed his banner year with a sold out tour, the penultimate stop of which landed in Arizona last week. The singer-songwriter and his band sold out Marquee Theatre, filling the venue with rabid fans, lots of lights and warm energy. While the music was stellar and the night was flowing along with Fike’s […]
Show Review: The Struts brings glam rock energy for night two of the Ugly Sweater Holiday Party concert series
The Marquee Theatre decked the halls for the holiday season, welcoming The Struts on Sunday for night two of ALT AZ 93.3’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Party concert series. The British glam rockers drew an eclectic crowd of all ages for a night of rollicking, cheeky fun. We’ve been watching The Struts grow and evolve over […]