Show Review: Waterparks sneaks out of heaven for rowdy Phoenix performance
God’s favorite boy band Waterparks snuck out of heaven for a packed show at The Van Buren in Phoenix this week. They were joined by Loveless and Pollyanna for a rowdy night in the pit. New Jersey group Pollyanna concluded their brief run on this tour with a raucous set to open the show. This […]
Show Review: Hans Williams brings intimate, healing performance to Valley Bar
Fans of Noah Kahan will undoubtedly enjoy the musical stylings of his fellow Vermonter Hans Williams. The folksy singer-songwriter brought his headlining tour to Valley Bar this week and drew an enthusiastic crowd to the iconic Phoenix basement for a powerful show. Arizona native Jacob Wright opened the show with impressive vocals and songwriting, creating […]
Gallery: Night Lovell hopes his fans are happy with sold out Phoenix tour stop
The walls of The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix were shaking and the bass could be felt from the street when Night Lovell’s I Hope You’re Happy Tour visited Arizona. The kids turned out in droves to sell out the packed show and the energy could be felt from every corner of the room. Fans […]
Show Review: Fall Out Boy’s So Much For (2our) Dust sets Orlando ablaze at sold out Kia Center
It was a night of firsts as Fall Out Boy’s So Much for (2our) Dust landed in a muggy Orlando for a sold out show. Joined by Arizona’s finest Jimmy Eat World and The Maine, the packed Kia Center had a crowd on its feet for what turned out to be a very special stop […]
Show Review: Yung Gravy heats up chilly Ostrich Festival in Chandler
Normally Phoenicians avoid the cold at all costs, but the Ostrich Festival in Chandler was the place to be in the Valley on Friday night as teens and early-20s fans packed Tumbleweed Park for a chance to see Yung Gravy. Despite the damp and chilly weather, the rapper was thrilled to be back […]
M3F Festival 2024: Longstanding AZ event shakes things up with new location, eclectic lineup and more
Another successful M3F Fest is in the books, and the 2024 edition was one to remember: acts that drew thousands of fans, interactive experiences, art installations, and more — all happening at the festival’s new home in Steele Indian School Park in midtown Phoenix. There was plenty of backlash when the fest announced its location […]
Extra Innings Festival 2024: Second spring weekend ends with Noah Kahan, Dave Matthews band and so much more
Extra Innings Festival day two opened bright and early for another sunny Saturday at Tempe Beach Park. Eager fans had another stellar lineup for the last day of this extended festival, culminating with the long-awaited appearance of Dave Matthews Band to close out the event. The afternoon kicked off with New York’s up and coming […]
Extra Innings Festival 2024: The best weekend of the spring extends its run with inaugural country event
Extra Innings Festival made its highly anticipated debut this year as an extension of the popular Innings Festival, taking place at the picturesque Tempe Beach Park. The festival, perfectly timed to coincide with Spring Training (and Arizona’s most enjoyable time to be outside), offered attendees a unique blend of live music, baseball-themed activities, and an […]
Innings Festival 2024: Young the Giant, Macklemore, Hozier and more close out another epic fest weekend
The dust settled from an eventful day one (although the cloud kicked right back up again) and fans once again descended on Tempe Beach Park for another beautiful day at Innings Festival. The final day of the first weekend got started early with a great lineup of artists that really brought the party to the […]
Show Review: Stephen Sanchez takes Phoenix back in time at The Van Buren
Phoenix traveled back in time this week when Stephen Sanchez stepped out of the past and onto The Van Buren’s stage. The 21-year-old crooner transformed the venue into a club from a bygone era and mesmerized his sold out audience in the process. After achieving massive online success with “Until I Found You”, that success […]