If you happen to be hanging out at any of the Valley’s dance events this coming weekend, be sure to listen closely. It might be hard to hear over the massive cacophony of beats getting slung, but you might just hear a few sobs coming from the DJ booth. That’s…
First Fridays in December are something of a big deal. Although the mercury will likely dip into the 40-degree range, we’re expecting a horde of culture vultures will be traipsing about Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue in order to make the scene and scope out potential Christmas gifts. Thing is,…
As winter approaches, the nights will inevitably grow both colder and longer. If you’re looking for somewhere to simultaneously get both warm and wild, consider spending a few hours amidst the frenetic bodies gathered at the Madison Event Center, 441 West Madison Avenue, for the annual Hard Dance Nation on…
Tonight’s a big night for the Copper State Tavern, as the Glendale punk bar and music venue is celebrating its second anniversary. Unfortunately, it’s also the joint’s final night of existence, as owner Dave Wyma is closing after this evening’s celebration.It’s sort of a “best of times/worst of times” proposition…
In the hours following the tragic death of Abay Lattin (a.k.a. Carnegie from Silver Medallion) over two months ago, his bandmate Oren J. Schauble told me the following in regards to the group’s future: “It’s going to be tough, but I’m going to keep going and come up with something…
Steve Nash is hurting right now, badly. Back and heel issues are ailing the aging Phoenix Suns superstar, who’s already plagued by lingering groin problems. And it’s affecting his play. Nash battled through these injuries, particularly during the three games that took place over the long Thanksgiving Day weekend, but…
Name: Randell Carlton Green AKA: DJ Rolemodel Current club nights: Tuesdays at ACME, Fridays at Smashboxx, Saturdays at American Junkie. Genres spun: You name it and I have it. Origin story: Started off as a radio DJ while in college. I was actually fired for playing “Rape Me” by Nirvana…
The changes to Scottsdale’s night scene just keep on coming. Earlier today, we brought word that tiki spot Drift Lounge was about to blink outta existence. And now, it appears as though another longtime spot is about to get a makeover and a new identity. Which spot are we referring…
Although the five-day Thanksgiving holiday technically doesn’t start until tonight, those in attendance at Martini Ranch’s Retox Sundays shindig this past weekend got a jump on the festivities. They drank down plenty of beer and booze, smoked flavorful shishas, danced to the sounds laid down by DJs, and witnessed the…
Unless you happen to be some hermit living by yourself in a Hoarders house, chances are good that you’ll be hanging out with your friends and family sometime during the next few days. But instead of sipping and supping with dear Aunt Mary or crazy Uncle Bob over the Thanksgiving…
Old Town Scottsdale is losing one of its more recognizable nightlife landmarks in the next couple days, as Drift Lounge is closing after the Thanksgiving weekend. The haute Hawaiian-style paradise located on 75th Street is heading off into the sunset, giving Trader Vic’s sole domain over the tiki-style fun in…
The Thanksgiving weekend just got a little less fun if you happen to be a fan of punk icons Social Distortion. We’ve gotten word that the legendary band has cancelled both of their sold-out appearances at the Marquee Theatre tonight and tomorrow evening due to a “family emergency.” There’s a…
[jump] Chief among them is defense. Phoenix’s D was laughable on Saturday at the Time Warner Cable Arena as they allowed Charlotte, a team that was averaging around 90 points a game, to rack up a total of 12 points. Guarding seemed to be an alien concept to Alvin Gentry’s…
East Phoenix gay bar Nu-Towne Saloon was the unfortunate victim of an devastating fire earlier this week, which reportedly caused “extensive damage” to its interior. Please refrain from making any jokes involving any wordplay with “flames” or “flaming,” thank you very much. Per reports by KTVK and FOX-10, the blaze…
There’s something of an unwritten law here in the Valley that dictates the following: Anything remotely cool will eventually either die or start to suck. Don’t believe me? Try tuning into KUKQ on your car radio while heading over to the Mason Jar or Jugheads to catch a show, followed…
ddie Lebario (a.k.a. DJ Manchester) is old school, just like his favorite musical genre.As you’ll read in this week’s version of DJ Dossier, the cat has been spinning up the hits inside local clubs since the mid ’90s. And more often than not, said hits have typically been from the…
Who’d win in a fight between local legends Miniature Tigers and the hip-hop icons of The Roots? Although its feels like we’re making a Sophie’s Choice between our two favorite children, here’s our pick: The consensus amongst the New Times is that Questlove and his crew would probably wipe the…
When the nightlife gods taketh away a country bar in Mesa, they ultimately giveth one as well.Mere weeks after AZ Country USA closed its doors, the good ol’ folks behind Graham Central Station are opening a brand new boot-scootin’ bunker this Friday on the opposite end of the city. It’s…
Name: David Kevin StricklerAKA: DK Strickler Current gigs: Retro Hi-Fi Sundays at SideBar, and private/public events on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays. Genres spun: House and all it’s varied sub-genres, space and indie disco, organic lounge and downtempo.How did you get started as a DJ? Fell in love with EDM back in…
We’re kicking it old school with our latest edition of “10 Things Under $10” by pimping a few unique shows by a handful of the Valley’s more legendary musicians. Cris Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets is holding a special gig at Carly’s Bistro tomorrow night with his longtime girlfriend Ruth…
If there’s any truth to the saying that DJs are only as good as the music that’s coming out of their speakers, then Chris Lund (a.k.a. Left/Right) might just be one of the best beat-jugglers in the biz. The Texas-born turntable trickster, whose work has been lauded by the likes…
Smashboxx in Old Town has been open for a couple weeks now, and the crowds couldn’t be bigger. We paid a visit to the “sports bar by day/lounge by night” this past weekend and witnessed a throng of the skinny and the stylish both inside the place and outside on…
