Innings Fest 2022: Fans celebrate festival season kickoff with Foo Fighters, Tame Impala, much more
It’s not officially spring in Phoenix until the Innings Festival visits the Valley- and their first post-pandemic lineup rocked our world this weekend. With headliners like Foo Fighters and Tame Impala, an impressive roster of MLB stars and stunning weather, thousands of fans took over Tempe Beach Park for a weekend of sunshine and good […]
Show Review: Mayday Parade ramps up the nostalgia on self-titled anniversary tour
The last few years have found Mayday Parade revisiting their back catalog on a series of album anniversary tours. Last week, a jam packed crowd at The Van Buren celebrated the 11th trip around the sun for the band’s underrated self-titled record. With a new singer and new music rolling out, Real Friends performed with […]
Show Review: Aminé’s Best Tour Ever lives up to the hype in Phoenix
He doesn’t visit the Valley often, but when Aminé comes to town, the place sells out. The Best Tour Ever packed The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix on Saturday and absolutely lived up to its name. Opening the show was energetic and charismatic rapper Cochise with a quick but memorable set. The young emcee makes […]
Show Review: Macklemore headlines wild night at the Birds Nest
With the spectacle of the Waste Management Open comes some of music’s biggest names for the Birds Nest concert series. Friday saw the return of the Mack(lemore), along with Quinn XCII for an evening of beautiful weather and a crowd eager to keep the party going. Quinn XCII is a frequent Arizona visitor and for […]
Show Review: ATEEZ closes The Fellowship: Beginning of the End tour with emotional California show
The last few months have found more and more KPOP groups headed to the States- culminating with two nights of ATEEZ at The Forum in Los Angeles. The eight-piece group had ecstatic fans packed to the rafters of the iconic venue as they performed a massive setlist over the course of three incredible hours. As […]
Show Review: Shinedown brings the heat at packed Phoenix show
Whenever iconic rock band Shinedown visits Phoenix, the fans turn out in droves for a chance to sing some classic songs with one of the most consistent groups in music. The band returned this week following a new album announcement and some new music mixed in with the familiar favorites. Eager attendees crowded the barricade […]
Show Review: Eric Nam sells out massive There and Back Again Tour kickoff in Phoenix
In the two long years since Eric Nam last visited Phoenix, he’s taken the independent musician route, released an album and come back stronger than ever. Finally, his There and Back Again Tour kicked off at The Van Buren to a massively sold out crowd on January 24. The evening began with newcomer and rising […]
Show Review: Dead Poet Society treats Phoenix to “most fun show” they’ve ever played
After years of festival appearances and joining friends on the road, Dead Poet Society is on their first headlining tour and kicked things off at Phoenix’s Rebel Lounge for the “most fun show [they’ve] ever played in the USA.” Local group popsiclestickairport opened the gig and instantly set the mood that we were at a house show, […]
Show Review: IDK How’s Thought Reform Tour starts off strong in Phoenix
It’s the season for tour kickoffs and Phoenix has been home to several so far. Adding to the list is I Don’t Know How But They Found Me- affectionately known as IDK How- who started The Thought Reform Tour at The Van Buren on Tuesday. Joined by Beach Goons, the alt-rock trio finally took a […]
Show Review: Set It Off’s Welcome to Elsewhere Tour starts in Phoenix
With a new album almost in our hands, Set It Off couldn’t wait to bring their new music to an audience. The Florida trio kicked off their Welcome to Elsewhere Tour in Phoenix on Friday, bringing along a stellar lineup of old friends and new voices. No Love for the Middle Child has been in […]