Fear Factory fans disappointed by the band’s last-minute cancellation of their Clubhouse gig over the holidays have a reason to roar again. The death metal legends, who’ve been kicking around the music world for more than two decades, have rescheduled the show for April 24. Fear Factory was originally scheduled…
Former Phoenix Suns player (and current New York Knicks superstar) Amar’e Stoudemire was reportedly a big fan of the Scottsdale’s Old Town scene and the many swanky and stylish clubs populating the district. So it’s not much of a shocker that Amar’e is apparently planning a return trip to his…
The final minutes of last night’s game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center were pulse-pounding, but Planet Orange ultimately lost to their Pacific Division rivals by a score of 99-95. Although Jared Dudley was definitely the star of the night, leading the Suns…
THURSDAY 6 27th Avenue Bar: R&B Thursdays (old school, R&B) AZ/88: Josh One (rare groove, urban funk) Bar Smith: Bass, Lettuce, & Techno (deep bass) Bikini Lounge: DJ Shane Kennedy (jazz, blues, country, R&B, rarities) Bobby C’s: DJ Willie B. (old school) BS West: Intravenous Thursdays (goth, industrial, electronic, ’80s)…
New York-born DJ/producer Eli Escobar probably has developed a serious case of burning ears by now, considering how many folks have praised the electro-house hustler’s kinetically charged remixes online during the past few years. Music bloggers across the globe have gushed about the glitchy and aurally enticing soundscapes he creates,…
It’s mere minutes into J.R. Phillips’ turntable set at Dirty Pretty in Scottsdale and the dapper DJ is already sweating. Between the heat generated by a dance floor packed with bodies and his rapid efforts behind a laptop and mixers, the 26-year-old (who performs under the moniker D-JR) has developed…
The year 2010 was a fairly big one for local acts. Just read music editor Martin Cizmar’s lengthy piece from last week’s issue, in which he details 10 great albums by some of the best bands in the Valley. Two groups who also had a banner year were Mesa’s Authority…
While the rest of Scottsdale were welcoming the dawn of 2011 with block parties, bizarre bonanzas, and beer-soaked bashes, the folks over at the Rogue were spending their New Year’s Eve in a far more subdued fashion. That’s not to say the party wasn’t popping at the south Scottsdale dive,…
Rx Bandits Scottsdale’s Ultimate Block Party December 31, 2011 When Matt Embree, Steve Choi, and the other members of SoCal ska-punk reggae-rock band Rx Bandits signed up to headline Scottsdale’s Ultimate Block Party New Year’s Eve some months ago, they probably thought it to be a smart idea at the…
Name: Thomy Hoefer AKA: Prince $$ Current gigs: Right now I do random spots at The Vig, but that’s like if someone needs me to fill in. Otherwise, Fridays I do Sticky Fingers with William Fucking Reed and then Cheap Thrills with Jared Alan on Saturdays at Brick. Genres spun:…
THURSDAY 30 27th Avenue Bar: R&B Thursdays (old school, R&B) Airia Nightclub: Ladies Night with DJ Circle, & D-JR (hip-hop, Top 40, remixes, house, electro) AZ/88: Josh One (rare groove, urban funk) Bar Smith: Bass, Lettuce, & Techno with DJ Josh Lestis, & DJ OG (deep bass) Bikini Lounge: DJ…
Former Live frontman (and all-around sensitive New Age guy) Ed Kowalczyk will headline the New Year’s Eve spectacular taking place at CityScape, 1 East Washington Street. Expect the alt-rock troubadour, who launched his solo career after Live broke up last year, to shed a tear or two as he strums…
The Valley’s nightlife landscape was as tumultuous and volatile as ever in 2010, as more than a dozen bars and clubs came and went over the past 12 months. But while heavy hitters such as Club Rain or Forbidden blinked out of existence, downtown Phoenix’s Bar Smith, 130 East Washington…
The Valley’s nightlife landscape was as tumultuous and volatile as ever in 2010, as more than a dozen bars and clubs came and went over the past 12 months. But while heavy hitters such as Club Rain or Forbidden blinked out of existence, downtown Phoenix’s Bar Smith, 130 East Washington…
Local musician Michael Red is giving up smoking. Turntablist William Fucking Reed hopes to get more socially active. And Silver Medallion’s Oren J. plans on taking up painting. So what’s your New Year’s resolution? Better get thinking, as 2011 is mere days away. In the meantime, peruse our annual compilation…
If you missed out on last Thursday’s action-packed memorial to the soon-to-be-shuttered Eastside Records, tonight provides one more opportunity to raise a toast in honor of the store. A half-dozen local rock and punk bands will present a final farewell to Eastside this evening at CenPho dive bar Philthy Phil’s…
Unless you’re planning on planting yourself at home to avoid the usual drinking and driving drama, New Year’s Eve always mean parties…and plenty of ’em: parties at clubs, in the street, and even at palatial mansion or two. But a party on a pedestrian bridge somewhere in Phoenix? You gotta…
Big changes took place in the Valley’s nightlife landscape, to say the least. Music venues, nightspots, and dance clubs alike all entered and exited the scene. The loss of some (say like Jugheads, PHiX, or the Copper State Tavern) were mourned greatly, while other more reviled establishments (Club Mardi Gras)…
It wasn’t a very happy holidays for the Phoenix Suns, who suffered abundantly during Christmas week because of their always shoddy defense and sleigh-loads of missed opportunities. Indeed, Santa must’ve had the Suns marked on his “naughty” list, as Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick delivered three straight losses to Planet Orange, including yesterday’s defeat by fantastic…
Like the small number of unfortunate souls are required to do every year, DJ Louder will be toiling away at his job on Christmas while the rest of us are engaging in mass amounts of holiday cheer. But don’t you dare pity him, as the 32-year-old will be spending the…
After six endless weeks of endless hype, treacly commercials, and non-stop carols, we’re only 48 hours or so from the arrival of Christmas morning. But you don’t have to wait until then to get your presents, as Up on the Sun is presenting y’all with 10 inexpensive activities to be…
THURSDAY 23 27th Avenue Bar: Tasty Thursdays with DJ Manage, & DJ Android (old school, R&B) Afterlife: Naughty ‘n’ Spice with DJ S6, & more (hip-hop, electro) AZ/88: Josh One (rare groove, urban funk) Bar Smith: Bass, Lettuce, & Techno with DJ Josh Lestis, & DJ OG (deep bass) Bobby…
