Gallery: Korn, Alice in Chains, more crank the volume at Ak-Chin Pavilion
Thousands of fans filled Phoenix’s Ak-Chin Pavilion on Saturday, braving the extreme heat for Korn and Alice in Chains. Fever 333 started the night early with lead vocalist Jason Butler standing onstage in his signature jumpsuit and bulletproof vest, his head covered by a hood. From that moment, the band was a force of nature, […]
Gallery: Loose Buttons preview new music at Baby’s All Right
Loosen up those buttons, folks, it’s time to slide around. At least that’s what New York City’s latest up and coming indie rock band wants you to try for a bit. The rest is up to you. And at Baby’s All Right on Sunday, Loose Buttons followed suit. The band danced around the Brooklyn stage […]
Show Review: Hardcore veterans Alesana prove they’re here to stay at Club Red show
Alesana has been a band for 15 years, and they’re as intense as ever. The North Carolina hardcore group invaded Club Red on The Unkindness of Ravens Tour, joined by Capture, Avoid and more. The night really kicked up a notch when Seattle hardcore outfit Avoid hit the stage. The small but mighty audience lit […]
Gallery: Grace VanderWaal inspires young fans with heartfelt performance
For teenage pop wunderkind Grace VanderWaal, dreams have truly come true. The America’s Got Talent superstar took the stage at The Van Buren last week, ready to shine for her awestruck audience. The 15-year-old lifted the room with her pure and undeniable talent. Her lengthy set included favorites like “Escape My Mind”, “Moonlight” and “City […]
Show Review: Beach Goons cause euphoric chaos with raucous headliner
The Rebel Lounge in downtown Phoenix only hosts 300 people and nearly everyone at Beach Goons’ sold out headliner ended up onstage by the end of the night. The Southern California three-piece was joined by Junkie for one of the rowdiest nights in the venue’s history. Texas band Junkie provided the tour’s direct support and […]
Show Review: Bad Books tug at fans’ heartstrings at sold out show
Crescent Ballroom has never been so hushed as it was on Tuesday evening. Brother Bird and Bad Books visited the Phoenix hot spot for a night of melancholy and comedy gold. Brother Bird, the solo project of vocalist Caroline Swon, played a brief set before her mentors took the stage. Her sweet, high voice was […]
Show Review: Joyce Manor and Saves the Day bring high energy and nostalgia to sold out Webster Hall
Webster Hall filled with excited New Yorkers for an evening of high energy music with Saves the Day and Joyce Manor on Friday. The guys of Saves the Day don’t jump around like they used to, but the nostalgic notes of their signature early-2000s pop punk had the crowd singing and throwing their fists in […]
Gallery: Young the Giant draws returning fans for magical evening
There is a certain magic that Young the Giant bring to a room. The Los Angeles quintet balances memorable alt-rock foundations with an effervescent quality that adds depth to their live performances. This is why you’ll see the same fans at date after date, no matter how many times they’ve seen this band. That rare […]
Gallery: 311, Dirty Heads and more fill Phoenix with perfect summer vibes
Summertime was made for the combined vibes of 311 and Dirty Heads. Both bands visited Arizona’s Ak-Chin Pavilion, along with The Interrupters, Dreamers and Bikini Trill. The balmy summer air perfectly complemented the lineup, with the efforts of Dreamers and The Interrupters getting the early crowd dancing in their seats. Dreamers’ younger audience screamed their […]
Show Review: August Burns Red celebrates 10 years of iconic album with Silverstein and Silent Planet
August Burns Red celebrated 47 minutes of metalcore madness at Playstation Theater and threw down a tour-closing set to remember. Safe to say, Constellations remains a masterpiece. Backed by the stellar acts of Silent Planet and Silverstein, the 10 Years of Constellations tour came to a close. It reminds us why the album remains a landmark […]