Show Review: Punk Rock Christmas brings loud, festive holiday spirit to Arizona
Nothing properly encapsulates the holiday spirit quite like punk rock- at least that’s what the lineup of the 2025 Punk Rock Christmas expressed in Chandler last week. A rowdy array of classic punk acts tore up Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on Saturday, drawing a solid crowd of all ages who braved the cold for […]
Show Review: FLOW brings beloved anime series to life with Naruto the Rock tour
Beloved Japanese anime series Naruto was celebrated in style on Sunday night with FLOW’s Naruto the Rock tour at Celebrity Theatre. The rock group whipped out a setlist of songs from the series alongside some original work to bring iconic moments from the anime to life onstage. Fans of all ages dressed up in their […]
Gallery: The Aces turns Walter Studios into their Gold Star Baby nightclub on headlining tour
Phoenix’s Walter Studios transformed into The Aces’ own Studio 54 when their Gold Star Baby Tour visited Arizona last week. The quartet brought Lydia Night with them to round out a show that was pure girl power from start to finish. Lydia Night is venturing out on a solo journey after the dissolution of The […]
Show Review: Danny Brown showers Marquee Theatre in stardust
Alternative rapper and singer Danny Brown sprinkled some stardust on Tempe’s Marquee Theatre this week. His headlining Stardust Tour was rounded out by Underscores and Femtanyl and it was a night of chaotic beats and helter skelter performance art. Underscores- the stage name of singer April Harper Grey- strolled onstage, suitcase in hand, to a […]
Street Eats and Beats Festival 2025: Inaugural event celebrates AAPI culture with food, fun and music for the whole family
The first annual Street Eats and Beats Festival took over Solano Park last weekend for three days of food, family friendly fun and plenty of incredible music. The AAPI-centered festival was created by the Arizona Asian Chamber of Commerce and WavCo AZ, bringing people together to uplift the AAPI community in Phoenix. A stacked lineup […]
Show Review: Hannah Bahng’s Misunderstood World Tour sells out Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom
The imminent Thanksgiving holiday couldn’t prevent Phoenix fans from packing into Crescent Ballroom for a sold out stop of Hannah Bahng’s Misunderstood World Tour. The Aussie singer-songwriter is forging her own path into dreamy indie pop and bringing her “Blues” along for the journey. She was joined by Mad Tsai for an energetic show that […]
Gallery: Taylor Acorn blazes into Crescent Ballroom on headlining fall tour
Alternative rock singer and force of nature Taylor Acorn swept into Crescent Ballroom last week with a new album and a set curated to keep the room on their feet. She whipped her signature blonde and red hair in time with the beat of nearly 20 songs and the fans were right there, reaching for […]
Show Review: Grandson turns Dallas upside down on the Inertia Tour
A country in upheaval needs a strong voice and that voice currently belongs to Grandson. The outspoken, politically savvy rock singer visited Dallas’ House of Blues last week on the Inertia Tour to vent some well-placed anger and find a kernel of hope in the center of a mosh pit with hundreds of like-minded fans […]
Gallery: Jagged Edge’s Cuffing Season Tour brings the party to Arizona
The party this week was at Arizona Financial Theatre when Jagged Edge’s Cuffing Season Tour landed in Phoenix. The Atlanta R&B group had the room packed and ready to groove with their setlist of throwback hits and a great opening lineup to start the show. In case you haven’t been paying attention, we’re in the […]
Dreamy Draw Music Festival 2025: Day two was a musical holiday with Vampire Weekend, Father John Misty and much more
2025 had the luck of the (Dreamy) Draw and day two of this year’s festival boasted a jam-packed lineup with a little something for everyone. Scottsdale Civic Center Park filled up quickly with fans not wanting to miss a moment of the action- here’s all our favorite sets from Saturday! Heartfelt Sentiments in Stereo With […]