Hidden amongst the dozens of rock, punk, and hardcore bands that 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 Williams’…
Song: Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse, “Dark Night of the Soul” (featuring David Lynch) Context: It may have only gotten a B+ from Jay Bennett, but Danger Mouse’s long-awaited collaboration with the late Mark Linkous gets an A+ in my book. It’s a well-crafted and multifaceted album filled with sonic gems, particularly…
Depending on whom you ask, hipsters either provide salvation or ruination to dive bars. When fashionable types latch onto a particular hole-in-the-wall, they tend to bring a ton of additional drinkers wielding disposable income. At the same time, all the attention can erode a dive’s cool factor and turn it…
The dollar may not go as far as it used to (especially in these tough economic times), but the Blooze Bar’s Tumbleweed plans on stretching the $4,600 jangling around in his pocket as far as it will possibly go. That’s the exact amount that was generated by a pair of…
Song: Glacier Saints, “The Devil” Context: The Seattle-based male/female duo will be filling the Trunk Space with their haunting indie-electro tunes and soulful singing later tonight. Lady Lazarus, Hug-of-War, and Michelle Blades will also perform. (Click here for more details). 03 The Devil by Glacier Saint…
To put it mildly, Juan Gutierrez has had an inconsistent season for the Arizona Diamondbacks. But despite all the blown saves, earned runs, and other bullpen buffoonery, the Venezuelan-born reliever managed to shake off demons and provide an ace performance on Saturday night as closer against the Florida Marlins. Gutierrez’s used…
In case you’re not up on all the latest hip-hop news, Mr. Earl Simmons (a.k.a. DMX) got himself sprung from Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s tender care earlier this week after spending four months incarcerated in the county hoosegow. “THE DOG IS OUT THE CAGE!!” exclaimed the hardcore rapper’s Twitter on Wednesday…
Name: Jimmy Ng, Jr. AKA: Silent J Current club nights: Thursdays and Fridays at Afterlife in Scottsdale.Genres spun: Electro, Dutch, dubstep, hip-hop, mash-ups.Craziest shit you’ve seen at a club? I would say seeing one guy get maced for trying to get into a fight with a girl, and blindly trying to…
Elizabeth Quintanilla (a.k.a. DJ Alkemé) prefers her jams to be sexy and slow. We’re talking seductive joints like Sade’s “The Moon and the Sky,” John Legend’s “No Other Love,” or even Estelle’s “Come Over.” The kind of torrid tracks that provide a sultry slow burn and are sure to heat…
Mondays are quite the bitch. Not only are there four gruelingly tortuous workdays ahead of you, but there’s nothing but summer reruns on the tube, to boot. Since you’re probably gonna be feeling the blues, you might as well listen to ´em, too — namely, those blasted out by Bill…
The dance music hits will once again be pumping inside the sparkling red interior of Cherry Lounge & Pit, as the Tempe nightclub is scheduled to re-open tonight after enduring a two-week closure. The Mill Avenue danceteria, which closed down temporarily on June 23, will once again be open for…
‘ve been meaning to compile a list of the PHX’s “Top 10 best DJs” for a while now; especially with all the record-spinning talent that are currently populating this ‘berg.Not to tip my hand too much, but when said ranking finally sees the light of day, Pickster One will likely…
Phoenix Fire Department officials suspect that last week’s blaze that gutted the Blooze Bar in North Phoenix was caused by “electrical issue” in the building’s attic. According to Captain Scott Walker, the fire (which swept through the neighborhood bar and live music venue early last Wednesday morning) is being considered…
First Friday in Downtown Phoenix (Friday):Music editor Martin Cizmar has already filled you in about Shawn Anderson’s killer show later tonight at tonight’s edition of the monthly art walk, but that ain’t the only gig going down. In addition to the rockers of the Madera Strand and Underground Cities hitting…
Name: Mara Arrieta AKA: DJ Mara of the E.P.C.S.(one half of the group), the other member being Disko Da.Current club nights: Fuse Fridays all the way baby.Genres spun: Electro house, riddim, UK funky, tropical, disco. How did you get started as a DJ? Once upon a time in a land not…
Unless the weathermen on the boob tube are lying through their bleached white teeth, Independence Day weekend is surely gonna be a scorcher. But though most the Valley will be sweating their collective asses outdoors watching fireworks and whatnot, Markus Schulz and his fans will be kicking it within the…
Flames engulfed North Phoenix rock club the Blooze Bar early this morning, leaving the interior of the renowned music venue located at 32nd Street and Cactus charred and largely destroyed. According to the Arizona Republic, the fire began within long after last call at just before 4 a.m. Obviously no…
Failure, thy name is Dontrelle Willis. The 28-year-old lefty didn’t last very long during the Arizona Diamondbacks’ lopsided loss to the Saint Louis Cardinals last night, and after looking at his stat line for the game, it isn’t surprising. D-Train provided a real stinker for the D-Backs that was like…
It’s hard to believe it’s only been a year since the King of Pop’s untimely death. Today marks the anniversary of the sad occaision and a few DJs in the PHX are marking the occaison with tribute nights and mixes. William Fucking Reed and the rest of the Sticky Fingers…
lthough downtown may or may not be ovah (depending on the particular mood of our fair editor Martin Cizmar), but in the meantime, East Phoenix might just be coming alive when it comes to live music. In addition to the venerated Rhythm Room and its two decade legacy as blues…
Name: Elizabeth Quintanilla AKA: Alkemé Current club nights: Thursdays: Azúl at San Carlos, Fridays: Fuse at Bar Smith, Saturdays: Z Girl Club. Guest spots at other venues such as Cream Stereo Lounge. Genres spun: All that encompasses sexy…mmm, I love me some sexy. Yet, I love what gets the crowd…
