Show Review: Phoenix goes down the rabbit hole for Ashnikko’s Smoochies Tour
A sold out crowd at The Van Buren went down the rabbit hole with Ashnikko this week for the first night of the North American leg of the Smoochies Tour. The electropop singer had her Phoenix audience in the palm of her hand for a magnetic, eclectic setlist of new tracks and fan favorites. Alice […]
Ostrich Festival 2026: Weekend one brings all the music and family fun to Chandler
Springtime in Arizona means the annual return of the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival. Now in its 36th year, the event found a new home at the Rawhide Western Town and Event Center but the spirit of the event- and the all-important presence of the ostriches- is still alive and well. Weekend one featured an all-star […]
Show Review: Colony House and mercury bring warmth and joy to The Van Buren
“Not bad for a Tuesday night,” Colony House’s Caleb Chapman remarked as he looked out at the audience who had assembled in Phoenix for the 77 Tour. Indeed, there was a right-sized crowd at The Van Buren — not so many that you couldn’t dance along to some of the best indie tracks of the […]
Show Review: Rich Brian brings the hype to Phoenix on Where Is My Head? Tour
Rich Brian found his people in Phoenix this week, as his Where Is My Head? Tour landed at The Van Buren. With no opener and an early start time, fans were treated to over two hours of highlights from the Indonesian rapper as he took everyone back to the beginning of his career all while […]
Show Review: Joyce Manor starts spring tour at The Van Buren in Phoenix
Joyce Manor’s I Used To Go To This Bar Tour really brought the Phoenix fan community together for a packed show this week. Their tour kickoff made for a special night at The Van Buren, alongside Militarie Gun, Teenage Mortgage and Combat. Combat and Teenage Mortgage bathed the room in deep red light for opening […]
Show Review: Badflower’s spring tour celebrates new music in Phoenix
It’s been nearly two long years since Badflower has visited Arizona and the fans in Phoenix have certainly missed them. The band returned to the Marquee Theatre this week, bringing a new album and plenty of energy to their eager audience. Storming the stage first was Russian pop princess AnDy Darling and her masked band. […]
Show Review: The Hyperyouth Tour brings Joey Valence & Brae back to Phoenix
Arizona was ready to get rowdy on a Thursday night when Joey Valence & Brae’s Hyperyouth Tour touched down at The Van Buren. The duo brought along Detahjae to get the party started early for the Monster Energy-sponsored run. Detahjae spent every moment of his sprint of a set quite literally running from one end […]
Show Review: The Strumbellas’ Into Dust Tour brings joyful energy to The Van Buren
The Strumbellas just want everyone to throw their worries away- at least for the 85 minutes they have onstage each night of their spring headlining tour. The Into Dust Tour visited The Van Buren this week, filling the Phoenix venue with smiling fans and positive energy- a warm respite from the troubles outside for one […]
Extra Innings Festival 2026: Country music fans took over Tempe Beach Park for a weekend of dancing and family fun
Arizona fans broke out their best hats and cowboy boots to get a little bit country with it at Extra Innings Festival last week. The two day extravaganza boasted a stacked lineup of country and Southern rock acts, alongside baseball legends and plenty of activities to explore between sets. Atlas was there to boot scoot […]
Show Review: The Summer Set returns home for Meet Me at the Record Store Tour in Phoenix
A hometown show always carries a little extra special weight and that feeling was in the air last week when The Summer Set returned to Phoenix on their current headlining run. The Meet Me at the Record Store Tour turned The Van Buren into the band’s own little corner of heaven in celebration of their […]