Show Review: Dylan Gardner brings new sound to life at Valley Bar
“I probably look a little different from the last time I was here.” Singer-songwriter Dylan Gardner took his new sound (and new look) on the road, bringing the Let’s Get This Started Tour to Valley Bar on Friday. Local group Damn the Weather opened the evening with their brand of folk-rock and the perfect touch […]
Show Review: Bad Suns wrap up Away We Go Tour in Tempe
After skirting around the Valley on their Away We Go Tour, Bad Suns treated Tempe Marketplace to a free show on Wednesday as a conclusion to their tour and a preview to their new album. Opener MRCH started things early with their brand of ethereal indie pop. The sparse crowd could be seen swaying slightly […]
Show Review: Weathers’ retro vibes rock The Rebel Lounge
Finding new sounds under the umbrella of pop-rock is a tall order, but one that California group Weathers manages to great success. They brought their headlining tour to Phoenix on Tuesday, along with a lineup packed with talent. Local glam rockers Sunday at Noon opened the early show, moving the room with the sheer force […]
Show Review: Making new friends with Jukebox the Ghost and The Mowgli’s
It’s safe to assume that if there’s a piano onstage, you’re in for a good time. Jukebox the Ghost and The Mowgli’s kept this promise at the Phoenix stop of the Making Friends Tour on Tuesday. Joined by Arrested Youth, the entire lineup brought the dance party to a packed Crescent Ballroom. The recent addition […]
Innings Festival 2019: Eddie Vedder, Incubus headline diverse festival
Now in its second year, Innings Festival upped the ante with a stellar lineup for the 2019 event. Boasting heavyweight headliners, appearances by MLB legends and even more food and activities, the Arizona-based festival kicked off the spring season. Skies were clear, the weather was a balmy 75 and breezy and fans of all ages […]
M3F Fest: Empire of the Sun, Odezsa, more highlight memorable festival
M3F was a weekend full of fun in the sun as attendees were treated to a full lineup of groovy acts and locally focused arts and cuisines. From the international acts to the perfect weather, its 2019 edition was one to remember. Add to the mix that M3F has streamlined its operations after more than […]
Show Review: The Band CAMINO and Hardcastle sell out rowdy Phoenix gig
“Frenzy” is the best word to describe the process of getting through the door and positioned as close as possible to the stage for The Band CAMINO’s sold out show at downtown Phoenix’s Valley Bar on Thursday night. The mostly-underage crowd was drunk, sweaty, and hyped to see their new favorite band. The Love of […]
Show Review: Bryce Vine’s Headline Tour brought the heat back to Phoenix
In today’s world of hip hop- full of face tattoos, drugs and violence- Bryce Vine is a breath of fresh air. He brought his nearly sold out headlining tour to Club Red on Wednesday, packing the room with ecstatic fans of all ages. Local rapper Futuristic opened the show as a surprise guest, playing to […]
Show Review: Muse shatters expectations on Simulation Theory Tour
Continuing their quest for the largest production in arena rock, Muse stormed through Arizona on Tuesday for their Simulation Theory World Tour. Ohio rockers Walk the Moon owned the stage as the sole openers for the tour. With a scaled back stage setup to make room for Muse’s equipment, Nick Petricca, Kevin Ray, Eli Maiman […]
Show Review: Nothing More speak their Truth to Phoenix at sold out tour kickoff
Breakout rock group Nothing More sold out the first stop of their Truth Tour on Thursday, bringing Of Mice and Men, Badflower and Palisades along for the ride. Palisades opened the lineup to an already packed crowd, many of whom were clearly there for the whole package. Even the smaller stage setup couldn’t contain the […]