Show Review: Dylan Gardner throws dance party on Almost Real Tour
Dylan Gardner returned to his old home in the Valley on Wednesday for the penultimate show on his Almost Real Tour. Local indie band Panic Baby opened the evening, bathing the stage in refracted light for a dreamy vibe befitting their set. Helmed by singer Raquel Willand, Panic Baby is ethereal in their musical stylings […]
Show Review: Panic! at the Disco’s bombastic performance lights up Gila River Arena
The year is 20GayTeen and fans turned out and turned up for their queer prince- Brendon Urie. Pop icon Hayley Kiyoko opened the show, her brand of danceable and relatable music getting sections of the early audience out of their chairs. Known in internet circles as “Lesbian Jesus,” Kiyoko’s rise to fame was immediately explained […]
Show Review: Super Whatevr returns to club shows with King Shelter, Beach Goons
Fresh off a huge tour with Sum 41, Super Whatevr returned to Phoenix on Wednesday, bringing their new fans with them. Joined by Beach Goons, King Shelter and local group Adult Feelings, the show was reminiscent of DIY house shows in the very best way. Adult Feelings got the party started, making sure that all […]
Show Review: Knox Hamilton Take Land-Locked Phoenix to a Beachy Seascape
Knox Hamilton hasn’t had the best record with coming to Phoenix. Last time they were supposed to play in the Valley of the Sun, their van broke down, and they had to cut dates while finding a replacement vehicle. Soon after, they were speeding straight through the desert to make it to their next date […]
Show Review: Vacationer fills Valley Bar with good vibes, dancing for magical show
“We’re the people’s band,” Kenny Vasoli said genially towards the end of a dreamy Vacationer show in Phoenix on Sunday. Based on the late Sunday turnout, this was just a statement of fact. Valley Bar was packed for the late weekend show, with an early arrival for Sego, the evening’s only opener. What started as […]
Show Review: 311 and The Offspring pump positive vibes with Never-Ending Summer Tour
Reggae-rock powerhouse 311 and veteran rockers The Offspring rolled into Phoenix this week, once again proving that you can indeed turn up on a Tuesday. Things started early with the return of former Fueled by Ramen staple Gym Class Heroes. Fans were still slowly arriving as the band jumped right into “Stereo Hearts,” their biggest […]
Show Review: Sleeping with Sirens slows things down with acoustic tour
In the middle of a festival-heavy summer, Sleeping with Sirens called up The Rocket Summer for the appropriately titled Chill Out Acoustic Summer Tour. While SWS has experimented with acoustic tunes before, they are well-known for a much heavier sound. If I hadn’t seen them do this successfully in the past, I would have been […]
Show Review: Stacked Like Pancakes preview new tunes with brash live performance
Stacked Like Pancakes is the oddball band you haven’t heard of- yet. The self-proclaimed “brass-rock” band clamored into Phoenix on the preview tour for their new album Strange Creatures. Local bands 2000 Foot Turtle and Bad Funk kicked off the evening with energetic sets that drew support from their hometown fans. Bad Funk especially had […]
Show Review: Thirty Seconds to Mars closes Monolith Tour with bright, epic show
For nearly 20 years, Thirty Seconds to Mars has been one of the biggest rock acts in the world. With the final date of the massive Monolith Tour, they reminded us why that continues to be the case. The night kicked off with Welshly Arms and K.Flay in the opening slots. Welshly is all raucous […]
Show Review: Citizen charges through Phoenix for raw, emotional show
With so many bands out there, it’s a real treat to see a group move a venue to express their rawest emotions. Citizen is one such band. Joined by Queen of Jeans, Teenage Wrist and Oso Oso, Citizen packed The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix on Wednesday for another sold out show on their current tour. […]