Gallery: Marlon Funaki sells out intimate Crescent Ballroom performance
A sold-out Tuesday night at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix drew a crowd that showed up early and stayed locked in from the start. Harf. opened to a full room, with little separation between opener and audience. The connection was immediate. People who came in early weren’t just passing time- they were fully engaged and […]
Show Review: Devo treats Phoenix to two consecutive nights on the Mutate, Don’t Stagnate Tour
Iconic new wave group Devo was ready to whip Phoenix into shape with two nights in the Valley this week. Night one packed the house at Arizona Financial Theatre while night two provided a more intimate experience at The Van Buren just down the street. Fans of all ages donned their energy domes and yellow […]
Show Review: Midnight Til Morning has fans basking in the ‘Afterglow’ at Crescent Ballroom
Aussie/American pop rockers Midnight Til Morning made a long-awaited visit to Arizona on Saturday for the penultimate stop on their second North American headlining tour. Their devoted fans- affectionately known as Midnighters- packed the house at Crescent Ballroom to catch the group perform songs from their debut EP and celebrate another successful series of shows […]
Show Review: Thursday marks three album anniversaries at the Nile Theater
Nearly three decades into their storied career, New Jersey’s own Thursday still feels like they’re just getting started. The post-hardcore legends made their way to the Nile Theater last week to celebrate a few significant album milestones with a nearly sold out crowd of diehard fans. Singer Geoff Rickly appeared at the back of the […]
Show Review: The Early November and Hellogoodbye celebrate 20 years of excellence in Arizona
Album anniversaries and milestones are always worth celebrating and this week’s fare was a co-headlining run from The Early November and Hellogoodbye at Crescent Ballroom. The two beloved bands sold out the intimate Phoenix room at the tail end of a sweeping spring tour recognizing two iconic albums- The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path […]
Show Review: Hail the Sun sells out iconic Mesa venue with killer supporting lineup
The line was wrapped around the iconic Nile Theater in downtown Mesa this week when Hail the Sun’s Cut. Tour. Fade. Back. visited Arizona for a sold out show. The band has a legion of devoted fans in Phoenix and they turned out in force to catch an incredible lineup that also included Foxy Shazam, […]
Show Review: PRYVT’s serene Back to Reality Tour sells out The Rebel Lounge
The Rebel Lounge became a tranquil sanctuary for indie music lovers on Saturday evening when PRYVT’s Back to Reality Tour finally reached Arizona. The Canadian-Korean duo of vocalist Hanuel and guitarist JT sold out the Phoenix venue, packing the house with longtime devoted fans for a lovely early show. The band’s current touring bassist Yeonggi […]
Gallery: Cannons is incandescent on Afterglow Tour in Phoenix
Indie electro-pop trio Cannons has already dominated radio charts with songs like “Fire For You” and “Bad Dream,” but instead of coasting, they’re staying busy — they’ve reinvented how they work, write, record, and even sound over the past few years. The result? The highly anticipated album, Everything Glows, that they released last Friday. On […]
Gallery: Winyah reaches the next level with energetic Phoenix performance
A sold-out Tuesday night at The Rebel Lounge felt more like a weekend show. Cardinal Bloom opened the night with strong, infectious energy. From the start, they made it clear how much Phoenix means to them, thanking the crowd for consistently showing up. That connection carried through their entire set. At one point, they brought […]
Show Review: Des Rocs brings New York rock ‘n’ roll to the Arizona desert for sold out headliner
A sold out crowd packed into The Rebel Lounge for a different kind of Sunday service this week when Des Rocs brought his New York bluster all the way to the desert. His headlining tour turned the iconic Phoenix venue into a sweaty, steamy rock club as the fans let loose with him and tour […]