If manufacturing sick-ass mixes and phat sounds were a crime, then The Gaslamp Killer undoubtedly would have fried in the electric chair by now. The 25-year-old turntablist genius is a certifiable freak, whether he’s sporting kinky hairstyles or molesting the wheels of steel to spit out his filthy-sounding experimental flows…
[jump] Phoenix was already considered to be a major underdog going into the match-up with El Lay at the Staples Center, and surviving a battle with a competent Pacific Division foe a couple of nights prior didn’t help their cause. The Lakers made it look easy in the 20-point rout,…
I certainly hope that Flo Rida is a patient man. First he was supposed to be a part of this year’s Phooson at Cricket Pavillion, but the event was moved to Tucson. Ain’t no thang but a chicken wing, as he moved his appearance over to the Celebrity Theatre. That…
HARL♥T at Mondrian Scottsdale (Friday) With all the action that happens on a typical weekend night in Old Town Scottsdale, the scene could easily be described as a circus. In the case of tonight’s edition of HARL♥T, it’s gonna be quite literal, as Jen Deveroux’s sexed-up dance night will feature…
Jeezum crow, its gonna be cold this weekend. Really cold. Like in the 30s. So unless hypothermia is your bag baby, better throw on an extra sweater or down plenty of spirits when venturing out to tonight’s freezing First Friday at the various and sundry art hotspots in and around…
Chaz Anderson is deeply involved with preparing a Red Brazilian behind the bar at Scottsdale’s Olive & Ivy, muddling and mashing raspberries and fresh lime slices into a fragrant mix. Meanwhile, a 40-something Scottsdale socialite watches on while enjoying a repose at the Canal district imbibery after a whirlwind shopping…
Then again, if you had his job of tending bar and pouring drinks for the booful babes, captain of industry, and other top-shelf clientele who frequent Scottsdale’s snazzy Olive & Ivy on a regular basis, it probably wouldn’t be much of a challenge clocking in for your shift. The 27-year-old…
There’s a standard formula that’s worked well for the PHX’s DJ/dance scene. If something hits it big in another city, be it S.F. or NYC, chances are it may just work here as well. (Just look at how well electro played out at Valley clubs after being imported to our…
Anybody who’s ever attended one of Peachcake’s free-spirited and vibrant gigs would likely attest to the fact that the indie-pop band’s ever-optimistic frontman Stefan Pruett is the eclectic poster child for positivism and imaginative thinking. So it’s only natural that the 24-year-old’s other pet project, Planet Awesome (a collective of…
A Metro light-rail train crashed into a passenger van earlier this afternoon in Central Phoenix, resulting in a spectacular wreck but just a few minor injuries. The collision occurred just after 4 p.m. near Washington and 19th streets, when a westbound train and a late-model white Chevrolet Express came together, causing the vehicle…
Here’s another rather unique opportunity for local musicians: If you’re a bloke who looks and sounds like the late John Lennon, the folks Paradise Valley Community College’s music department want to speak with you. More to the point, they’re hoping you’ll audition for their upcoming recreation of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely…
Aficionados of the often-overlapping genres of country, Americana, folk, and roots music should be pretty ecstatic after reading this post. That’s because a number of acts from said musical forms will pay visits to the PHX in the coming weeks and months. San Diego’s Johnny Cash tribute band Cash’d Out…
This past weekend, the hipster dance peeps mourned the loss of Homme Lounge. Now it’s the rock and indie crowd’s turn to start shedding a few tears, as the Ruby Room Lounge is shutting down tomorrow night. Rhonda Hampton, wife of Ruby Room owner Greg Riggins, announced the music venue’s…
It simply stated, “see u above the rim buddy.” While the Suns superstar may not have made good on the friendly jibe by slam-dunking over the 6-foot-10 power forward during Phoenix’s battle against the Raptors on Sunday at the Air Canada Centre, Nash was plenty busy helping to lift his…
Better bid a fond farewell to Homme Lounge, 138 West Camelback Road, as the CenPho danceteria/gay bar/hotspot is shutting its doors for good after this weekend. But before co-owners Jeremy Johnson and Terry Walter turn over their keys to the landlord, the joint’s gonna go out with a big-ass bang…
When it comes down to it, pumpkin pie is hardly manna from Heaven. Same goes for the mincemeat and rhubarb versions, for that matter. In fact, unless Anthony Bourdain is running the kitchen, whatever post-gorge pastry that’s going down your gullet will likely be pretty unremarkable. Instead of suffering through…
The cats at Live Nation sent out an e-mail blast late yesterday trumpeting that Minnesota power-pop band Motion City Soundtrack and NYC’s The Bravery will be joining Rivers Cuomo and his crew for the concert, which pretty much justifies the $36.50-$46.50 ticket price. The show goes down Friday, January 15,…
You can catch the Dr. Rev. Stephen Strange and his cohorts doing their bizarre sideshow exploits at any number of locales throughout the PHX: During First Friday on behind MADE art boutique, at the upcoming Fiesta Bowl block party on New Year’s Eve, and even the occasional corporate party. As of earlier…
After this weekend, no one’s gonna be home at Homme Lounge. According to co-owner Jeremy Johnson, the CenPho danceteria/gay bar will be shutting its doors forever as of Saturday morning. “It’s a major bummer for sure that’s going to upset a few people,” he says. It’s something of an understatement,…
Since you’ll probably wanna save as much scrilla as possible for the holidays ahead, here’s the skinny on how to party hard at penny-pinching prices. Dancegiving at Cream Stereo Lounge (Wednesday) The turntable tag team of Thomas Turner and Timothy Heit will spin up some food for the hungry in…
One of the highlight’s of last year’s concert season undoubtedly was the superstar-studded Phooson put on by 104.7 KISS FM last December at Cricket Wireless Pavillion. (Relive the coverage by Martin Cizmar and Jonathan McNamara in all its glory). It was certainly an interesting affair from beginning to end, offering…
The Phoenix Suns have seen their fair share of memorable duos over the past four decades of playing basketball in the Valley, including capable combos such as Alvan Adams and Gar Heard from the ’76 Sunderella team and the talented twosome of KJ and Thunder Dan in the early ’90s…
