Show Review: New Found Glory take songs from the screen to Phoenix
We may not have asked for Jordan Pundik in an Elsa (think Frozen) dress and wig, but New Found Glory’s From the Screen to your Stereo to Your Town Tour gave us just that and much more. Phoenix locals Doll Skin started early, catching attendees as they entered The Van Buren. The band repeatedly thanked […]
Show Review: Jon Bellion’s genius comes to life on Glory Sound Prep Tour
In the chaos of today’s music, there are voices that soar above the rest. Jon Bellion is, without question, one of those voices. His epic Glory Sound Prep Tour visited Phoenix on Friday, filling Comerica Theatre with dancing and dizzying lights for an unforgettable concert experience. Bellion’s latest discovery, Lawrence, opened the evening with a […]
Show Review: The Struts bring grit, glam and Glorious Sons to Tempe
When you’re ‘Young & Dangerous’ like The Struts, you don’t need a break—and you can certainly circle the globe on your tour and stop through cities twice. And thankfully Tempe made the cut for a second visit (after last November’s date) because we can always use some sparkle in the summer. Their direct support, Ontario […]
Show Review: Priests and Sons of an Illustrious Father defy genre at Valley Bar
The colorful characters that make up Priests and Sons of an Illustrious Father took over Valley Bar on a Tuesday night for a celebration of music that defied the weekday doldrums. With only two bands on the lineup, Sons of an Illustrious Father took the opening slot, smiling at the crowd’s eager faces. The trio, […]
Gallery: Geographer graces Crescent Ballroom with groovy synths and beats
Mike Deni was determined to bring the crowd back to life on Monday night. Going by his stage name, Geographer, he and his live band created a dreamy setlist of what he describes as “soulful music from outer space” that combines elements of indie pop and electronica. The San Francisco-based project started with Deni found […]
Gallery: Anberlin makes their 2019 comeback with strong Phoenix show
It is the year 2019 and Anberlin has risen from the dead. Since playing their final shows in 2014, fans had nearly lost hope that the band would ever return. Instead, they’ve come back strong, playing a nearly sold-out show at The Van Buren last week. I the Mighty provided the only support for the […]
Gallery: Ziggy Marley and Michael Franti remind Mesa to ‘Stay Human’
Some shows are for moshing, some shows are for dancing, and some are for kicking back and enjoying the “soul rock” that’s the backbone of reggae. The last was certainly the case at Ziggy Marley and Michael Franti’s Stay Human Tour that stopped in Mesa over the weekend. Both artists are huge proponents of peace, […]
Gallery: Train and Goo Goo Dolls treated Phoenix to greatest early aughts hits
There aren’t many reasons to go outside in Phoenix in June, but thousands of fans brave the heat every summer to see their favorites rock the amphitheater at Ak-Chin Pavilion. Usually the site of country concerts, the venue hosted Train and Goo Goo Dolls on Wednesday night to the delight of fans old and new. […]
Artist Spotlight: Great Good Fine Ok are a dance-pop dream duo at Crescent Ballroom
The gentlemen of Great Good Fine Ok are fairly lowkey offstage. Singer Jon Sandler and producer/multi-instrumentalist Luke Moellman could be found relaxing backstage before their show at Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom on Wednesday. Onstage, however, the reticent Moellman transformed into an instrumental mastermind- a wizard on the keys (and keytar!), effects and everything in between. He’s […]
Gallery: Aly and AJ spread love and solidarity on the Sanctuary Tour
Aly and AJ returned to Phoenix on Tuesday, filling The Van Buren with rainbows, dancing and a message of love and solidarity for their eager fans. The duo was joined by Armors, a three-piece indie rock group with grooves to spare. The band was an excellent warm-up for their headliners, bringing an early audience to […]