Gallery: Akon’s Superfan Tour lives up to the name with sold out performance
Akon is back on the road and better than ever- the prolific singer sold out The Van Buren in Phoenix this week with a stunning set of hit after hit all night long. The Konvict Muzik hitmaker emerged with a live band, resplendent in his white fur coat and head to toe sequins. His sound […]
Show Review: Sun Room brings warm Southern California energy to The Van Buren
Nothing melts the winter chill like a large dose of California sunshine and surf rock band Sun Room brought a little piece of San Diego to The Van Buren this week. The quartet got the venue dancing and working up a sweat even against the late fall temperatures. After a successful tour with Louis Tomlinson […]
Gallery: Royal Blood turns up the volume at The Van Buren in Phoenix
UK-based Royal Blood are on a tear through the U.S. on their North American tour promoting Back to the Water Below, and they’re bringing the loudest, crunchiest riffs you’ll hear all season. The blues rock duo stopped by The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix to deliver a rip roaring 18-song setlist to the sold out […]
Show Review: The Trilogy Tour brings the best Latin party hits to Phoenix
With so much star power between them, it’s no wonder why the Trilogy Tour featuring Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, and Ricky Martin packed Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix for a night of Latin flair and plenty of hits. Mr. Worldwide himself was the first on stage, sending the younger end of the crowd into a frenzy […]
Artist Spotlight: Vanner is paving their own way with latest album; credits success to close bond and fan support
Earlier this year, KPOP group Vanner released their latest album, VENI VIDI VICI, to a beautiful response from their fans. The group has been through a lot as a unit and this album brings the positive outcomes of all their circumstances to the forefront. We had the chance to sit down with the guys shortly […]
Gallery: Aqua took The Van Buren on a trip to Barbie World on their 2023 tour
Danish pop legends Aqua re-emerged with the massive success of the Barbie movie for their Barbie World Tour this year. The trio stopped by The Van Buren in Phoenix for an energetic show that bathed the venue in a wash of bubblegum pink for the night. Fans of all ages flocked to the downtown area […]
Show Review: Eric Nam caps off 2023 with headlining House on a Hill Tour
It’s been an auspicious year for Eric Nam. The multi-hyphenate talent capped a busy 2023 with his headlining tour- fittingly named after this year’s album- with a packed show in Arizona last week. Hundreds of diehard fans fit themselves into The Van Buren for a big show that felt more like an intimate celebration among […]
Show Review: The Japanese House bathes The Van Buren in soft lights and warm energy for headlining performance
“Are there any gays here?” Amber Bain of The Japanese House shouted cheekily at the crowd at The Van Buren this week. Phoenix’s LGBTQ population and plenty of supportive allies showed out for the UK-based indie pop singer who was joined by Quinnie for her headlining tour. Quinnie kicked off the night with an intimate […]
Show Review: AB6IX finishes a successful North American run in Los Angeles
It’s been a great year for KPOP tours in North America and last weekend was no exception when four-piece boy group AB6IX concluded their latest tour in Los Angeles. The Teragram Ballroom was packed with diehard fans sporting light up headbands and carrying signs in the hopes of getting their bias’ attention. Titled The Future: […]
Show Review: Xikers concludes first North American tour with jubilant San Francisco spectacle
Brand new KQ boy group Xikers concluded their first North American tour with a packed house in San Francisco earlier this month. The rookie 10-piece group- made up of Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter and Yechan- only debuted in March of 2023, but their star has quickly been on the rise […]