Show Review: Bleachers escape the studio to close 2019 with packed Vegas show
When Jack Antonoff gets restless, he summons his people. And they turn out in droves. Bleachers visited Las Vegas’ House of Blues on Saturday for one more jaunt before the final push to the band’s next album. The sold out room filled up early as opener Claud trotted onstage. The sweetly androgynous performer’s high, clear […]
Show Review: Silversun Pickups make triumphant return to Arizona
As Christmas nears and the holiday festivities creep closer to their close, Alt AZ’s Ugly Sweater concert series had its final night this week with Silversun Pickups and support from The Wrecks and The Unlikely Candidates at Tempe’s Marquee Theatre. While the opening acts have made appearances in the Phoenix area earlier this year, Silversun […]
Show Review: Beach Goons sell out explosive show at The Roxy
Watching Beach Goons sell out California’s iconic Roxy Theatre was a spectacle worthy of a a jam-packed Saturday night on the Sunset Strip. The SoCal trio blew the doors off the venue, joined by TheBreezeWithFlo and Mijo Mija. Mexicali group Mijo Mija opened the night with their fun and eclectic sound. The band leaned into […]
Gallery: La Dispute join Touche Amore for emotional double feature in Arizona
It’s been far too long since La Dispute and Touche Amore shared a stage, but dreams came true for both bands and fans last week. The brother bands closed out the 2019 touring season with a joint venture that stopped at The Nile Theater in Mesa. Touche Amore played what amounted to a co-headlining set, […]
Gallery: Snoop Dogg’s ‘I Wanna Thank Me Tour’ turns The Van Buren all the way up
When Uncle Snoop comes to town, you drop everything and go—that’s the law, and everyone in Phoenix who was alive in the 90s was keen to follow it. The Van Buren was sold out for the I Wanna Thank Me Tour, brought to town by Bobby Dee Presents, that also featured Warren G, RJ, and […]
Show Review: Local Natives headline wild third night of Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
Drinks are flowing, ugly sweaters abound, and nearly a dozen bands have their moment in the spotlight. It’s the way of the annual Ugly Sweater Holiday Party, and night #3 did not disappoint. Headliners Local Natives were joined by half alive and Winnetka Bowling League for a theater-packing event. Each group brought their own flair, […]
Show Review: Jingle Bash brings Why Don’t We, Loud Luxury, Bryce Vine to the Valley
Deafening screams of delight filled The Van Buren on Sunday for the 2019 Jingle Bash concert. Hosted by radio personalities from Phoenix’s Live 101.5 station, the show featured Bryce Vine, Loud Luxury and Why Don’t We. Atlas favorite Bryce Vine was up first, and his sunny personality and catchy tunes had the fans dancing and […]
Gallery: Myles Parrish turns The Rebel Lounge into a little piece of home
Myles Parrish brought a little piece of home to The Rebel Lounge on Saturday for his headlining tour. Joined by Derek King and Arizona rapper Trent Stark, Parrish had his audience turned all the way up. Trent Stark and Derek King kicked things off, warming up the crowd with their respective sets. Stark is revamping […]
Show Review: Greyson Chance’s Portraits World Tour lights up The Rebel Lounge
The Portraits World Tour was for the girls, the gays and everyone in between. Singer-songwriter Greyson Chance made his first visit to the Valley in years, packing The Rebel Lounge with devoted fans ready to fall at his feet. Chance shot to superstardom after his piano cover of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” went viral almost a […]
Show Review: New Politics, The Mowgli’s, Plain White T’s are ‘3 Dimensional’ in Phoenix
New Politics, The Mowgli’s and Plain White T’s took over The Van Buren for a triple headlining show that had the room singing at full volume all night. Plain White T’s were the sleeper group of the evening, starting things off strong with a set packed with throwback jams. Frontman Tom Higgenson knows his band […]