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Suns Trump Golden State, Minnesota Over the Weekend
Frye was fantastic in both games. He grabbed 22 points during Friday night’s home opener (including sinking six of seven three-point shots from downtown and landing eight rebounds) as Phoenix easily steamrolled the Warriors in a 123-101 victory. The 26-year-old also got plenty of help from teammate Steve Nash, who…
Phish Festival 8 in 140 Characters or Less
God bless Al Gore for inventing the Intarwebz. Besides being a place for needless arguing and rampant free porn, the global information superhighway is allowing music fans from around the world to experience Phish Fest 8. Not everyone is as lucky as music editor Martin Cizmar and got to make…
Haunted House Review: The Gauntlet
BY JENNIFER FRY Where: The Gauntlet at Golfland in Mesa. 155 W Hampton Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 Overview: The Gauntlet is a dark, indoor attraction focusing on mazes and diversion tactics. The theme is The Black Plague in Europe in the 1300s. Without the narrator at the beginning, the theme may…
DJ Dossier: William Fucking Reed
It’s somewhat fitting that two of the most influential dance events are ending on the same night in (roughly) the same area. Last week, DJ Dossier profiled Sadisco* czar Squalor (who ending their monthly parties as of tomorrow night) and this week it’s William Fucking Reed’s turn. More than five…
10 Things Under $10 This Halloweekend: Midgets, Death Racing, Vampires, and More
If the Ghost Ball proves too crowded or too douchey for your tastes, Cap’n Mike and his kooky crew have a more unpretentious option for your All Hallows Eve. A big chunk of Winfield Scott Plaza will be fenced off for a two-day indoor/outdoor extravaganza of live bands, drunken distractions,…
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Steve Nash Helps Suns Squeak Out 109-107 Win Over Improved L.A. Clippers in Season Opener
One of the countless questions hanging over the Phoenix Suns’ 2009-2010 season was whether the team’s 35-year-old captain still had any hustle left despite his advancing age. Apparently, he does, since the dude pretty much single-handedly carried the Suns to victory on Wednesday night in its season-opener against the Los…
Satan’s Diesel Dicked 666* Circus
Change is in the air for the monthly freakfests held by Sadisco*, as the cadre of dance-music demons are switching things over to a biannual format after this weekend. (Don’t fret, party monsters, the dope DJ collective will still be presenting the annual Fight Club Sadisco* in January.) But before…
Full Tilt Boogie
Party with the Gecko Brothers, Santanico Pandemonium, and an array of blood-sucking party monsters at Dos Diablos’ wicked Halloween wingding. A prize of $100 will be awarded to the winner of the “Best Salma Hayek Snake Dance” competition, while $50 cash prizes go to those who’ve dressed to impress in…
Concert Review: Jello Biafra at the Clubhouse Music Venue
[jump] As I mentioned in my preview of the concert from this week’s issue, the Guantanamo School of Medicine are the closest in both spirit and sound to that of the Dead Kennedys. Guitarist Ralph Sight and bassist Billy Gould seem to channel the spirits of East Bay Ray and…
DJ Dossier: Squalor
Change is in the air for the monthly freakfests held by Sadisco*, as the kooky cadre of industrial music dance demons are switching things over to a biannual format after next weekend. (Don’t fret, the dope DJ collective will still be presenting the annual Fight Club Sadisco in January). Next…
10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Free Freakfests, Steamcroween, and REM
Dos Equus is putting on a rather primo party in Scottsdale, the creators of local web comic Monster Commute are holding a celebration of their own, and there’s a bit-time pop-punk shindig over in Mesa. Read on for the full details. The Most Interesting Show in the World at Venue…
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Recipe: Rhythm & Blues From Rhythm Room
The Rhythm Room has built a reputation over the past two decades as the Valley’s premier destination to hear the best in rootsy, down-home music like the blues, Americana, and rockabilly. But what about its drinks? Not so much. That’s not to say that bartender Mona Watkins doesn’has never gotten…
Gym Class Heroes Headline ASU’s Homecoming Concert This Wednesday
Arizona State University’s Programming and Activities Board must’ve had a major bankroll at its disposal for this year’s homecoming week (which starts tomorrow) since the student-run organizations is bringing in Travis McCoy and the rest of the Gym Class Heroes crew for the occasion. The rap-rock group will headline a…
Bon Jovi Comes To Glendale on February 24
You can scribble in Bon Jovi on said list as the Jersey fivesome are coming to Glendale early next year on their upcoming world tour. John Francis Bongiovi, Richie Sambora, and the boys have reserved a date at Jobing.com Arena on Wednesday, February 24, in what’s sure to be a…
The Pogues in 140 Characters or Less
Witness the progressions of Pete Icke’s opinions in regards over the course of yesterday evening in regards to The Pogues’ concert at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe. Much like the topic of my review of the show, the 39-year-old music blogger from Gilbert was questioning whether or not to spend…
Concert Review: The Pogues More Than Justify A $60 Ticket Price
“Tell me why people are willing to pay $60 to see an old fucking Irish punk band.” This was the mandate that was handed down by music editor Martin Cizmar when I mentioned my desire to review last night’s appearance by The Pogues at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe. As…
Behind the Bar: Mona Watkins at Rhythm Room
Like any bartending pro, Mona Watkins has a cadre of regulars and knows their preferred poison by heart. Thing is, a good chunk of her return customers are bit more noteworthy than your garden-variety barfly or martini sipper. As one of the main barkeeps and manager at the Rhythm Room,…
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The Kickback
How’s this for a lazy Sunday-afternoon experience? Hang out with Power 98.3 personality Karlie Hustle and the hottie divas of the Fresh Fiends on the funky and laid-back patio of Padre’s Modern Mexican Cuisine, 1044 East Camelback Road, while resident DJs M2 and Tricky T spin downtempo, hip-hop, electro, and old…
Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine
Old punks never die, they just reunite with their former bandmates and start touring again. Just like The Zeroes, the Subhumans, Agent Orange, and Flipper before them, Jello Biafra is back. And if you shut your eyes while listening to his new band, the Guantanamo School of Medicine, it sure…
The Return of Jello
Old punks never die, they just reunite with their former bandmates and start touring again. Just like The Zeroes, the Subhumans, Agent Orange, and Flipper before them, Jello Biafra is back. And if you squeeze your eyes shut while listening his new band, the Guantanamo School of Medicine, it sure…
Tonight: Vice Magazine Throws The Desert Bender Party
Let it never be said that there’s never anything rad to do in Phoenix, especially since there’s an overabundance of awesome events going down this evening. Not only are Shane MacGowan and the Pogues visiting Tempe tonight, but the Monsters of Folk Tour will be hitting the Orpheum and Valient…