Gallery: CJ Ramone was ready to dance with Bowery Electric
“Let’s see if we can make you dance a little bit.” That more or less sums up a Saturday night with CJ Ramone, former member of legendary punk band The Ramones. The audience may have skewed towards middle age, but it was clear that age didn’t matter. During hits like “Rockaway Beach”, the mid-40’s men […]
Gallery: PRETTYMUCH carry on boy band legacy with new twist
Boy band culture is alive and well, but it’s got a new twist thanks to the rise of hip-hop and beat-driven genres. The updated sound has become part of many an artist’s repertoire, but it is especially apparent with groups like PRETTYMUCH, a Los Angeles five piece formed by Simon Cowell and associated with French […]
Show Review: Fans congregate for a night of chaos and emotion with Frank Iero and the Future Violents
A dedicated group of emo kids and punk rockers filled Crescent Ballroom with eager buzzing in their excitement for Frank Iero and the Future Violents on Tuesday. The former My Chemical Romance guitarist brought this third incarnation of his solo project to Arizona, joined by Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly. The humble and unassuming Rickly took […]
Show Review: What’s our age again? Blink-182 celebrates 20 years of Enema of the State
Blink-182 has been a staple in rock music since the 90’s, and suddenly, we’re celebrating 20 years of their seminal album, Enema of the State. The band is commemorating this record with a cross-country tour, playing it in full, along with an assortment of their other hits. Joined by Lil Wayne and Neck Deep, the […]
Gallery: Slipknot incinerates Phoenix at Knotfest Roadshow
Musical juggernaut Slipknot swept into the Valley on one of the hottest days of the year for a Knotfest Roadshow that only turned up the heat. Behemoth and Gojira opened the night, playing to a slowly-arriving crowd. The sun was still shining and both bands and fans were drenched in late afternoon sweat, rocking out […]
Gallery: Twin XL return home for sold out headliner
With catchy, whimsical tunes like alt radio favorite “Good,” it’s no wonder why Twin XL are the perfect summertime band. And it’s no wonder why their first headlining show was a quick sellout that kicked off the weekend—Thursday is the new Friday, especially in the dog days of summer—with a packed dance party to the […]
Gallery: Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World throw it back for nostalgia-filled Arizona show
Two powerhouse rock acts from the 90’s brought the Summer Gods Tour to Arizona last week. Third Eye Blind was joined by Jimmy Eat World for an epic evening of nostalgia, while also looking towards new music and more years with each band. Arguably the biggest band to come out of Arizona, Jimmy Eat World’s […]
Gallery: Bowling for Soup and Reel Big Fish party on a Tuesday in Tempe
It’s been 25 years of Bowling for Soup and these rockers aren’t ready to stop yet. Joined by ska staples Reel Big Fish for a co-headlining summer tour, the bands filled Tempe’s Marquee Theater to the brim- not bad for a weekday night. Reel Big Fish took the direct support slot for the Arizona stop […]
Show Review: Robert DeLong will ‘See You in the Future’ after closing tour in Phoenix
Phoenix is so lucky to be blessed with a Robert DeLong appearance at least once a year, a fully immersive indie rave orchestrated with video game controllers and interactive lights. It’s a lot for a Monday night, but fans laced up their dancing shoes and and filled the Crescent Ballroom anyway. Early in the night, […]
Gallery: Alex di Leo shines at solo Arizona appearance
Carefree melodies and hook-heavy songs create the perfect soundtrack for a Sunday night, the time when the Scaries are looming and you just want a few more hours of escape before the work week ahead. It means Alex di Leo is your perfect performer, especially on this solo tour that is much more low key […]