If his vibrant paintings and colorful songwriting is any indication, the mind of Cris Kirkwood is a lively place indeed. Just ask the 51-year-old musician and artist himself, who tends to live in his head often.That’s not a slight against Kirkwood — a founding member of highly influential local rock…
During next weekend’s annual Saint Patrick’s Day Faire in downtown Phoenix, thousands of convivial revelers will flock to the Irish Cultural Center’s Great Hall or the adjacent Margaret T. Hance Park to mark the Celtic holiday in style.One place they won’t be gathering to celebrate St. Paddy’s, however, is inside…
The gang-related shooting outside of the Clubhouse in Tempe last Friday continues to make waves in the local music scene as venue management has announced the cancellations of this weekend’s performances by NYC hip-hop duo Mobb Deep and Boston rap trio The Dean’s List.California-based hip-hop promoter Sean Healy Presents, who…
Plush Old Town Scottsdale dance parlor Wild Knight will take on more of a European flair this coming week, which should mesh well with all the vaguely Medieval décor that fills its walls. A pair of the continent’s biggest electronic dance music pioneers will be in the house over the…
Cobra Commander, Optimus Prime, Doctor Who, and The Avengers. Is this the makings of one of those epic comic book crossovers that always gets the geek world excited?Nope, it’s just a sampling of some on the numerous heroes and villains that were depicted by the finalists this year in Phoenix…
Tempe Police officials have revealed the identity of the suspect in custody from Friday night’s gang-related gun battle in the parking lot of the Clubhouse Music Venue. At a news conference earlier this afternoon, Tempe cops identified Raynon Keswun Jones, a 19-year-old gang member, as the individual who was arrested…
The second night of the two-day Arizona Porn Star Ball on Sunday evening had all the makings of a pimp hip-hop show: Strippers, half-naked freaks, adult film starlets, loads of talent, and a performance by one of the best rappers in the country in Kool Keith. All it needed was…
See also: Shooting at Nipsey Hussle Concert in Tempe Last Night Injures 13 People. Suspects Still at Large Tempe police have arrested one suspect and are currently searching for two others in connection with last night’s massive shooting outside of the Clubhouse Music Venue during a hip-hop concert. According to…
See also: Tempe Police Arrest Suspect in Connection With Clubhouse Shooting, Will Also Investigate Music Venue Itself Violence and panic erupted outside of the Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe last night as a fight between concertgoers at the Nipsey Hussle show escalated into a shooting that wounded 13 people. According…
When most folks pass through the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation they likely see nothing but its blight, squalor, and the harsh living conditions of the desolate landscape. Artist Douglas Miles, however, sees nothing but inspiration for his work. That includes all of his most recent ink on paper drawings…
For the past month or so, there’s been some scuttlebutt on the web and in the local media that Arizona could become a refuge for adult filmmakers eager to flee the recent law passed by L.A. requiring condom use in hardcore video shot within the city limits. This speculative exodus…
The name Bigie Meanmugg doesn’t just allude to Shaun Cheney’s stature or appearance. Its also a tip of the hat to the big sound of his frenetic disco-house and electo mixes, which have a flair for R&B smoothness, and knob-twisting bombast. He’s also got ample talents in graphic design, as…
Korn and Sluggo Comerica Theatre Thursday, March 1 James Blake would’ve been in absolute hell watching Korn last night. The waifish English electronica producer, who’s loudly decried the overflowing machismo and thuggish aura of Americanized dubstep, would’ve seen his worst nightmare writ large and lit with high-tech spotlights. More than…
Steve Nash fared far better during Thursday night’s game then he did in his five minutes of meager court time in last weekend’s All-Star Game. The 38-year-old Suns captain (who’s reportedly being sought by the Dallas Mavericks and two other teams per the latest trade scuttlebutt) earned a double-double with…
As any DJ-producer hyphenate will tell you, it takes a huge investment of both time and money to get into the beat-crafting game. It also helps to have some primo equipment and a few skilled and savvy mentors to help guide the way if you have any hopes of becoming…
By the time you finish this sentence, an estimated 141,290 people will have glanced at online porn somewhere in America. And within the next 39 minutes, a skin flick, possibly featuring a local starlet, will be created and uploaded to the Interwebz. That’s because the online porn-making industry is a…
Everything blooms in splendorous springtime, whether it’s stunning wildflowers, amorous feelings, or hope. Specifically, the blind faith present in baseball fans that this year is finally the year that your favorite team will bring home the Commissioner’s Trophy. Before staking out your spot along the ticker-tape parade route, there are…
Neither Ryan Fontana nor Aaron Cool are illegal in nine countries. Nor do they reek of pure gasoline or Bigfoot’s wang. Truth be told, there are scant similarities between Sex Panther the Orange County-based DJ twosome and Sex Panther the fictional musk of Anchorman fame. Fontana and Cool don’t settle…
As enchanting and entertaining as Grimes’ performance was at the Rhythm Room on Monday night, the real action was taking place outside of the CenPho music venue. While the Canadian indie artist charmed the crowd with her captivating voice inside, a chaotic scene unfolded in the Rhythm Room’s parking lot…
Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres: Peoria Sports Complex All week long we’re sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments. Hooters, Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, and IHOP. There’s no…
Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox: Camelback Ranch All week long we’re sharing suggestions of where to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks near each spring training stadium. Have a favorite spot baseball fans should hit? Leave it in the comments. Widely considered one of the crown jewels of…
For those who aren’t familiar with the complexities of the Gregorian calendar, tomorrow is certainly going to be unique. During Leap Years such as 2012, an extra day (February 29) is added to the datebook in order to balance out the eternal rotation of the earth around the sun. Since…
