Gallery: Tenacious D imagine the end times on Post-Apocalypto Tour
According to Jack Black, it’s been over 15 years since Tenacious D visited Arizona. Judging from the size and ardor of the crowd, time is irrelevant when it comes to Black and his duo partner Kyle Gass. Backed by a stellar band to round out their sound, Tenacious D treated Phoenix to a full performance […]
Gallery: White Reaper vies for title of World’s Best American Band
Fresh off the release of their first Elektra record, You Deserve Love, White Reaper and friends Criminal Hygiene are on the road and ready to get rowdy. The tour stopped by downtown Phoenix’s Valley Bar on Sunday night and even though neither group is from the Valley, it felt like a homecoming party for the […]
Gallery: Sum 41’s Order in Decline Tour rocks Marquee Theatre
Sum 41 threw it all the way back to mark the 15th anniversary of Chuck on Sunday. The band was joined by The Plot in You and The Amity Affliction for a heavier show than fans have been used to in recent years. The mosh and circle pits were raging and fans from all genres […]
Gallery: Katastro’s Tropical Heartbreak Festival takes over Tempe Marketplace
A night of local love and good vibes came together for Katastro’s Tropical Heartbreak Festival at Tempe Marketplace on Friday. The band brought out The Sound Bombers and Bikini Trill, along with local rap group Belaganas, to celebrate the release of their newest album. The Sound Bombers and Bikini Trill opened the night, getting the […]
Gallery: Judah & the Lion give Phoenix a midweek pep talk
When the Pep Talks Tour rolled through Phoenix on Wednesday night, the people were ready. Fans ventured to The Van Buren for a little bit of folk, a little bit of hip hop, and a whole lot of rock n’ roll from Judah & the Lion and supporting act Flora Cash. Flora Cash met on […]
Gallery: Stand Atlantic and The Faim bring epic coheadliner to Phoenix
Australia exported some of its best up and coming talent to the States for Stand Atlantic and The Faim’s co-headlining run. These killer groups visited Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom on Wednesday, joined by WSTR and Point North. Point North and WSTR took their opening band duties very seriously, warming up the room for the main attractions […]
Show Review: Badflower’s OK I’m Sick Tour packs Club Red
“This is the last time you’re going to see this lineup in a club this size.” While Badflower singer Josh Katz was mostly being tongue-in-cheek, there’s no doubt that this statement will come to pass. Badflower, Weathers and Dead Poet Society blew the doors off Mesa’s Club Red on Tuesday for a night filled with […]
Show Review: Mystic Truth Tour is one magic moment with Bad Suns
From tiny shows in Tucson clubs to The Van Buren last week, Bad Suns’ career trajectory is shooting them straight to the top. The California quartet drew an impressive weekday crowd for the Phoenix stop of their Mystic Truth Tour, joined by Liily and Ultra Q. Ultra Q (formerly known as Mt. Eddy), have rebranded […]
Gallery: Bring Me the Horizon’s Threesome Tour kicks off in Phoenix
Bring Me the Horizon’s visual experience came to Arizona on Thursday, filling an ecstatic Comerica Theatre for the first stop on the band’s Threesome Tour. Joined by Sleeping with Sirens and Poppy, the British rock juggernaut’s visit was highly anticipated in the wake of last tour’s canceled show. Poppy and Sleeping with Sirens warmed things […]
Show Review: The Band Camino and Valley win over packed Arizona show
The Band Camino is your new favorite band and this is not up for debate. The Memphis quartet rolled into a sold out Phoenix show at The Van Buren to win the hearts of a packed room on Wednesday. Toronto indie rockers Valley were the only support for this tour, and it quickly became clear […]