Fuse Fridays

There’s been a regime change at dope downtown Phoenix danceteria Bar Smith, as popular flairtender Chase Crain and a few of his fellow employees (including DJ Senbad and manager Edson Madrigal) recently purchased the bi-level beat emporium and are now running the show. But while Bar Smith’s brain trust may…

Blondie’s Sports Bar Coming to Mill Avenue

Looks like the vacant spot formerly occupied by The Library Bar & Grill ain’t gonna be vacant for much longer. Las Vegas-based sports bar Blondie’s is planning opening its second location at the downtown Tempe property, which is situated at Fifth Street and Mill Avenue beneath Hooters and dance club…

On Tap feat. DJ Senbad

A couple of signs you’ve made it big as a DJ: Not only is a major venue in town willing to supply you with serious bank to provide fresh beats, but it’s also plastered a big effin’ picture of your face on the wall. Such is the case with Sean…

Crotch Rockitt’s Lady Gaga Party

Semi Precious Weapons frontman Justin Tranter is definitely a party animal in the third degree. Poke around the Internet and you’re bound to find gossipy accounts of his after-dark exploits of drinking, DJing, and debauching with the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Kate Moss, and Perez Hilton. The androgynous and outrageous…

Love/Hate Tuesdays

To paraphrase the almighty Mark Twain, reports of Cherry Lounge’s demise were greatly exaggerated. Sure, you might’ve heard rumors about how the crimson-colored Mill Avenue club was forced to temporarily shut down in late June (necessitated after a minor spat with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control). But…

Outlaw Country Brunch

Hidden amongst the dozens of rock, punk, and hardcore bands that DJ Johnny Volume cites on his MySpace page as musical influences are many of country music’s greatest rebels. There’s David Allan Coe (of course), not to mention Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and all three generations of Hank…