Regardless of where you end up this Halloween weekend, do us a favor: show up in costume. Halloween may not be until Monday, but that’s a school night, so we won’t blame you for getting ‘yer spookified ya yas out this weekend. Each Friday we pick five must-see shows, join…
Did you know there was a Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee? Did you know that the Hall of Fame has officially endorsed Tempe’s Rockabilly Reunion? Well, according to the Reunion’s site, it is. This weekend sees the first annual three day chop-top fest (Wait, first annual reunion? Ah,…
The six musicians of Hollywood Undead blend an eclectic mix of musical tastes — old school hip hop, heavy metal and classic rock, to name a few. The band wears masks, updated this year based of inspiration from masks created by the fans. The band ha toured the world, helped…
Bane hasn’t issued a full-length album since 2005, but that doesn’t keep the band from hitting the road. The latter comes natural, but regarding the former? “We have to be under insane pressure to get a song done, and if we’re under that pressure, we get it done,” says frontman…
Judas Priest at Arizona State Fair Let’s get it out of the way straight off the bat: I’ve never been big Judas Priest fan. I don’t dislike the band, mind you, but I’ve never really delved in beyond the hits. I went into last night’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum with only…
As much as my inner-feminist resents a show called “Boobapalooza,” last night’s Rhythm Room breast cancer benefit was rather respectful. Uh, in its own way. I guess if you consider vintage footage of pinups dancing with bouncing, healthy breasts on white sand beaches respectful, then that works. Even the flyer shows…
OK, so maybe Stinkweeds staffer Dario Miranda isn’t exactly running around flashing his bits and pieces but he might as well be. We’ll get to that later. In Phoenix, Monday nights traditionally belong to DJ Shane Kennedy and his “Torch and Twang” evening at Carly’s Bistro where he plays everything…
Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta Crescent Ballroom Friday, October 21 The only thing missing from the Crescent Ballroom last night was a haze of cigar smoke as Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta channeled their inner Perez Prado to dazzle an eager crowd with their unique brand of mambo. Packing the…
Judas Priest Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair Friday, October 21, 2010 Let’s get it out of the way straight off the bat: I’ve never been big Judas Priest fan. I don’t dislike the band, mind you, but I’ve never really delved in beyond the hits. (I think…
We often start off our weekend roundup of concerts by talking about how much there is to in Phoenix on any given weekend. And we’re never lying — we swear — but this weekend is really packed. Saturday alone is bursting: internet star George Lindell MCs the Property Six CD…
Shows at the Yucca Tap Room are nearly always free, but rarely are they this eclectic. Tonight hip-hop, indie rock, world music, and blues are scheduled to be featured on the Tempe hotspot’s stage. Tonight sees the release of MOE’Z ART’s The Beast. This hip-hop artist is Brooklyn-born, Paradise Valley-raised…
Jimmy Buffett Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion October 20, 2011 It was, as Jimmy said, paradise in the desert last night. You can sum up the Buffett’s fans intentions with one simple word: party. Parrot Heads are known for relaxing and enjoying a cold one together, and the audience felt like…
St. Vincent Crescent Ballroom Thursday, October 20 On the lightrail ride home, the words of a friend: “Do you think she was wearing that ring to ward off potential stalkers or is there something she isn’t telling us?” Sounds like a funny question, but it isn’t all that unreasonable. St…
Today, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known to the world as Snoop Dogg, turns 40. He’s scheduled to share his birthday in Phoenix, performing at the Arizona State Fair tonight. Both of these things say a lot about how rap has changed since Snoop’s debut record, Doggstyle, hit record stores…
Chromeo Marquee Theatre Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Often, weekends leave me plagued by choice. There’s always so much going on. Where do I go? What do I see? It’s not the sort of thing that normally happens on a Tuesday. But last night provided a few concert options. There was…
Three Halloweens ago, Radio Phoenix launched an alternative to corporate radio in the Valley. After three years of thriving online, the listener-supported station is celebrating its success with a little shindig. Phoenix might be far from the Bayou, but that doesn’t meant we don’t have our share respectable blues and Cajun-style…
When I was young, my family attended a church in Chandler where we would have a “Harvest Fest” on October 31, an alternative to the perceived Satantic nastiness of Halloween. I still got to dress as Superman; I still got to eat piles of sugary candy; and I still got…
Paul Simon Comerica Theatre October 18, 2011 On October 13, Paul Simon celebrated his 70th birthday. Judging by Monday night’s performance at Comerica Theatre, the legendary singer-songwriter doesn’t appear to be letting his age slow him down. He was full of energy and put on a nearly two-hour performance that…
48 Hours Festival was insane. Picture this: more than 20 heavy-hitting rock bands, VIP pool cabanas in the middle of a Vegas parking lot, and lounges with such names as Debauchery and the Godfather, moonshine, strippers, and massages, all fenced in at the Luxor Festival Grounds in Las Vegas. After…
Foo FightersUS Airways CenterOctober 16, 2011 Last night I got my face melted off by one of the greatest acts in present-day rock ‘n’ roll. Everything about the band’s show, from the guitar showdown to their two hour and 45 minute set, proved why the Foos deserve their place on…
Ade KassimErnest Greene of Washed OutWashed OutCrescent BallroomSaturday, October 15, 2011Exactly how much interaction that needs to occur between an artist and audience at a live show? “Chillwave” is generally associated with the idea of bedroom-created, computer pop, with the expectation being that the musician will basically perform straight from…
Greyhound SoulIt’s big music weekend here in Phoenix. We’ve already mentioned the JFA/Father Figures/Asses of Evil/Anarchy Taco party at Hollywood Alley; the chilled-out sounds of Washed Out, Tour de Fat, and Foo Fighters, but each weekend we bring five shows that may have slipped through the cracks, shows you probably…
