Show Review: Great Good Fine Ok treats AZ to a little slice of The Paradise Tour
Everyone with taste in the greater Phoenix area turned out for a little slice of The Paradise Tour with Great Good Fine Ok. The band once again brought their impeccable energy and colorful dance party vibes to The Rebel Lounge this week. The duo of Luke Moellman and Jon Sandler is also joined by Carey […]
Show Review: Orville Peck brings The Van Buren full circle on Bronco Tour stop
Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt in March of 2020, Orville Peck was on track to tour all year on his debut album and visited The Van Buren for its final show before the pandemic took over. This week saw his and the venue’s redemption as he returned for a […]
Show Review: Conan Gray glows at sold out Phoenix tour stop
Conan Gray whirled into Phoenix on Monday glowing from a weekend Coachella performance and a renewed vigor to be back on the road after so much time away. His nearly sold out North American tour drew hundreds of hysterical (in the best way) fans to The Van Buren for a night of feeling everything all […]
Show Review: Jacob Collier weaves his own tapestry of sound at The Van Buren
To witness Jacob Collier’s live show is to experience a magical construction of sound, woven together by sheer joy and talent. His Djesse World Tour visited The Van Buren this week and mesmerized a roomful of devoted fans ready to soak it all in. Forgoing an opener is a rare move, but we needed the […]
Show Review: Hippo Campus shows off new sounds at sold out AZ concert
Sometime in the last few years, Hippo Campus became the kind of Tumblr mood board indie darlings that sell out venues and inspire tattoos. Perhaps it’s because they nailed the feel-good summer rock on their debut (2017’s Landmark) or because they’re growing up right alongside their fans, with earnest lyrics about the trials and tribulations […]
Show Review: PUP returns to Portland on high energy world tour
Last week, Portlanders were recovering from the latest date that snow has been recorded in city history. A surprising overnight storm brought several inches of cascade concrete but that didn’t stop fans from gathering at Crystal Ballroom for PUP’s return to the States. The Canadian emo-punk group brought their driving, honest music to a roomful […]
Show Review: Wallows’ Tell Me That It’s Over Tour celebrates new album in Phoenix
Wallows is riding the high of a brand new album on a mostly sold out tour this spring. The Tell Me That It’s Over Tour hit The Van Buren like a tidal wave, packing the iconic Phoenix venue for a Sunday night party only this band could throw. Spill Tab provided the only support for […]
Show Review: Clairo and Arlo Parks bring stunning Sling Tour to Tempe
The Sling Tour is in full swing and hordes of fans turned out to release all their emotions as Clairo and Arlo Parks turned Marquee Theatre into a therapeutic venue on Tuesday. British singer Arlo Parks may be soft spoken between songs, but her vocals soared to the ceiling. Devoted fans perched themselves on the […]
Show Review: Joywave cleanses The Nile with colorful AZ show
If you were at The Nile in downtown Mesa on Saturday night, you know who was the star of the show. It wasn’t almost monday, despite the fans that were movin’ and groovin’ the whole time during their set. It wasn’t even Joywave, the beloved headliner who is out on their Cleanse tour, promoting the […]
Show Review: Yungblud’s Life on Mars Tour concludes with huge sold out AZ show
The category was camp and the Life on Mars Tour delivered in spades for the final stop in Phoenix on Saturday. Led by manic British rocker Yungblud, the tour also featured Palaye Royale and Poutyface, drawing a sold out crowd to The Van Buren for a night of wild shenanigans. Newcomer Poutyface started things off […]