Innings Festival 2019: Eddie Vedder, Incubus headline diverse festival
Now in its second year, Innings Festival upped the ante with a stellar lineup for the 2019 event. Boasting heavyweight headliners, appearances by MLB legends and even more food and activities, the Arizona-based festival kicked off the spring season. Skies were clear, the weather was a balmy 75 and breezy and fans of all ages […]
M3F Fest: Empire of the Sun, Odezsa, more highlight memorable festival
M3F was a weekend full of fun in the sun as attendees were treated to a full lineup of groovy acts and locally focused arts and cuisines. From the international acts to the perfect weather, its 2019 edition was one to remember. Add to the mix that M3F has streamlined its operations after more than […]
Show Review: The Band CAMINO and Hardcastle sell out rowdy Phoenix gig
“Frenzy” is the best word to describe the process of getting through the door and positioned as close as possible to the stage for The Band CAMINO’s sold out show at downtown Phoenix’s Valley Bar on Thursday night. The mostly-underage crowd was drunk, sweaty, and hyped to see their new favorite band. The Love of […]
Show Review: Bryce Vine’s Headline Tour brought the heat back to Phoenix
In today’s world of hip hop- full of face tattoos, drugs and violence- Bryce Vine is a breath of fresh air. He brought his nearly sold out headlining tour to Club Red on Wednesday, packing the room with ecstatic fans of all ages. Local rapper Futuristic opened the show as a surprise guest, playing to […]
Show Review: Muse shatters expectations on Simulation Theory Tour
Continuing their quest for the largest production in arena rock, Muse stormed through Arizona on Tuesday for their Simulation Theory World Tour. Ohio rockers Walk the Moon owned the stage as the sole openers for the tour. With a scaled back stage setup to make room for Muse’s equipment, Nick Petricca, Kevin Ray, Eli Maiman […]
Show Review: Nothing More speak their Truth to Phoenix at sold out tour kickoff
Breakout rock group Nothing More sold out the first stop of their Truth Tour on Thursday, bringing Of Mice and Men, Badflower and Palisades along for the ride. Palisades opened the lineup to an already packed crowd, many of whom were clearly there for the whole package. Even the smaller stage setup couldn’t contain the […]
Show Review: KONGOS and Fitness treat Phoenix to prank war in sold out hometown show
The crowd erupted into a chorus of boos, and Max Collins looked completely stricken before cracking a smile. “For not being funny guys, that was really funny,” he laughed. Collins, frontman of L.A. synth duo Fitness, was referring to the prank KONGOS pulled on them before the show when the crowd was encouraged to “boo” […]
Show Review: Jesse McCartney had audience right where he wanted them for The Resolution Tour
Mid-2000’s nostalgia abounded on Thursday night for Jesse McCartney’s return to the Valley of the Sun. Joined by newcomer Whitney Woerz, McCartney’s visit brought out a fanbase that’s a little older, but no less enthusiastic. Woerz opened the evening with a bubbly, infectious performance as the perfect warm-up for our headliner. Making the stage her […]
8123 Fest: Celebrating the awesome impact of a band called The Maine
You Are Ok in 2019. While this was the slogan to kick of The Maine’s album release campaign, it became the de facto theme of the second 8123 Fest. Following the success of 2017’s inaugural Fest, fans from around the world poured into downtown Phoenix for a whirlwind weekend celebrating the 8123 family. Back in […]
Show Review: Andrew McMahon celebrates life, sunshine, and new album in Phoenix
It’s recently dawned on me that Andrew McMahon has been a near-constant presence in my life. From his time with Something Corporate then Jack’s Mannequin and now his latest project, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, his music has been scattered across my life soundtrack. And judging by his lively two full hours on stage Wednesday […]