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: Thursday packs The Nile Theater on a Thursday
Seeing Thursday play a nearly sold out show on a Thursday is a confluence of events hardly experienced, but a roomful of elder millennials came out of retirement for just that last week. Joined by Cursive, The Appleseed Cast and Nate Bergman, these veteran rockers came out swinging for an evening of good vibes and […]
Show Review: Briston Maroney sells out intimate Sunflower Tour stop in AZ
“It’s been crazy tonight” was the sentiment of venue security upon arriving at Phoenix’s intimate Rebel Lounge for Briston Maroney’s Sunflower Tour. Did they use the word rabid? Perhaps. Either way, the room was packed from wall to wall with eager fans who wanted a mere glimpse of the Tennessee-based singer-songwriter. In fact, it was already a […]
Show Review: The River is Rising Tour flowed through Phoenix with Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
Arizona Federal Theatre hosted Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators this week, bringing multiple generations of rock fans out for a night on the town. The River is Rising Tour finds the rock supergroup promoting their newest album and their incredible energy lit up Phoenix Tuesday evening. In his signature chaotic curls and top […]
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: Polo & Pan’s colorful Cyclorama Tour visits Arizona
French EDM duo Polo & Pan made a splash in Tempe last week with a packed out Sunday show. Fans of all ages and demographics put on their most colorful attire to dance the night away to an eclectic mix of genres blended into the pair’s electronic umbrella. Dressed in identical white jumpsuits, Paul Armand-Delille […]
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 […]