Think comic conventions are only for geeks, nerds, and losers? Well, we may not argue with that, but we will argue that being called a “geek” and a “nerd” are no longer derogatory terms. Those guys who picked on Bill Gates for wearing glasses so thick he could see into the future during the ’70s are now probably the same guys who fix Gates’ plumbing when one of the 18 toilets in his mansion is on the fritz — if they’re lucky.
Fight Club *Sadisco, Blow By Blow (with Video) On Saturday, January 17, the twisted minds behind the monthly *Sadisco events hosted their annual “Fight Club” themed *Sadisco at J-Heads. The scene was post-industrial-apocalyptic, as revelers meandered around the perimeter of the venue among precarious chain link fences, newspaper trash, and…
On Saturday, January 17, the twisted minds behind the monthly *Sadisco events hosted their annual “Fight Club” themed *Sadisco at J-Heads. The scene was post-industrial-apocalyptic, as revelers meandered around the perimeter of the venue among precarious chain link fences, newspaper trash, and spray-painted signs that said things like “I am Jack’s inner homosexuality.”
San Francisco by way of Fresno rock newbies Stone Foxes dropped by Phoenix’s Ruby Room Saturday night as part of their Sweep The West Tour. The band is young, fresh and full of talent – not to mention they possess some incredible rock chops. The band can rip it up…
Sometimes you just need to see a little live music on a Friday night, and without much on the concert schedule this weekend (The Music of Led Zeppelin – A Rock Symphony! Smashmouth!) I found myself at Chyro Arts in Scottsdale to see San Diego’s Long Live Logos. Turns out,…
The first batch of bands for SXSW, the large music industry trade show, conference and festival every year in Austin Texas, have been announced. Unlike my Coachella post earlier this week, the list comes straight form SXSW.com so we know it is right (but subject to change). This year’s line…
In anticipation of the upcoming live comedy show this Sunday at the Marquee Theatre featuring Adult Swim goofballs Tim & Eric, I feel I must bring to light the magnificent music video directing skills of Eric Wareheim (the nice young fellow on the right). Wareheim is the more musically inclined…
Mid-’90s hitmakers Sponge are scheduled to perform tonight at the Edge 103.9’s Third Thursday in Scottsdale.Is it just me, or does it feel like the ’90s never ended at The Edge 103.9? Not only does it seem as if every time I flip on the local alt-rock radio station they’re…
A Rocket to the Moon is scheduled to perform Friday night at the Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe. With Monday being Martin Luther King Day, chances are most of you are gonna get three whole days of relaxation and recreation this weekend (that is, unless “the man” is making you…
As reported on this past Friday, Fleet Foxes have been named the musical guest for this Saturday’s episode of Saturday Night Live with host Rosario Dawson. Lorne Michaels booked the band to perform a week after sugary-sweet teen pop-star Taylor Swift graced the stage, ushering in the second time Fleet…
Ministry of Love is scheduled to perform Friday at PHiX Gallery. There’s something of an indie/alt-rock bent to this weekend’s slate of concerts, as numerous shoegazers, mop-toppers, and other shabby chic types will be performing around these parts sometime in the next 72 hours. For instance, Friday features Minuiature Tigers…
Reel Big Fish’s trombone player Dan Regan (left) and vocalist Aaron Barrett. See more shots in our Reel Big Fish slide show. Dear Reel Big Fish, I never thought it would end like this, but I think we’re gonna have to call it quits. After more than a decade, I…
Happy New Year, Phoenix. A lot of stuff has happened since we gave the axe to 2008. Take a look at the events you’ve missed this weekend and keep on scrolling down for a quick look back at our New Year’s coverage. First Friday on January 2, 2009 Costumed freaks,…
See more shots in our Bob Log III slide show.I’m not usually much for gimmick bands, but when Phoenix’s paltry post-holiday concert calender has us planning to review Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and Reel Big Fish within a week, options are limited. And so it was that I found myself at…
Strung Out singer Jason Cruz lends his vocals on Valley hardcore/hip-hop artist Intrinzik’s “Live Fast, Die Young,” a track from Intrinzik’s latest disc Fall Guy: Resurre6t7on. The single and the disc can be found on iTunes. Intrinzik will open for (hed)p.e. at the Marquee Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 14…
Theresa Andersson is scheduled to perform on Sunday at Modified Arts. The holiday season is finally over, which means we’re close to the end of the interminable “dry period” of big-name concerts as band’s put away their egg nog and start touring again. So who’s on tap for this weekend?…
Steve Perry (a.k.a. MC Large Drink) jumps and jives for the crowd. (Photos by Jonathan McNamara)I’m at war with myself over last night’s Cherry Poppin’ Daddies show.While the fanboy part of me (who’s followed the band since picking up Kids on the Street in 1997) was jazzed at seeing one…
Welcome back! We hope you had a sufficient amount of ho-ho-hoing and present opening to last another twelve months. Just in case you haven’t, here’s a package of some of the stories and photos you may have missed during the holiday. Light Rail Launch Hundreds of thousands turned out to…
Valley Metro pulled out all the stops for yesterday’s debut of the 20-mile light rail system we’ve been writing about all month. They had parties scheduled at pretty much every stop on the line — though, honestly, I’m not sure there was anything beyond an unmanned purple tent full of fliers…
Down AKA Kilo is scheduled to perform Friday at the Sets in Tempe. This weekend’s lineup of concerts isn’t exactly big on star power. Sure, there are few major names scheduled to perform in the Valley over the next two nights (including local superstars The Maine, Latin hip-hopper Down AKA…
Santarchy A hundred or so pub crawlers dressed as jolly old St. Nick went in search of booze in a bar hop they affectionately refer to as Santarchy. Not enough Santa for you? The big man himself also made a stop at Salty Senorita in Peoria this weekend brining a…
It’s nearly 1 a.m. and I’m a few drinks into the night. I’m at Tempe’s Last Exit Bar & Grill to watch Violet Wild, one of my favorite local pop-rock bands who used to play anywhere and everywhere a year ago and pretty much whored themselves out in the local…
