It’s funny how life often serves up some unexpected twists and turns, some of which wind up being positive. Just ask the Justin Warfield or Adam Bravin of She Wants Revenge who probably couldn’t have predicted he’s be spending most of 2016 on a lengthy tour celebrating the 10th anniversary…
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Feeling a little frightened? Can’t say we blame you, considering the depressing state of the world these days. There’s the impending prospect of either a Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump presidency (although the former is rapidly becoming more likely than the latter), the always precarious economic situation, and the fact…
From Harley Quinn to Harambe, here’s what you’ll see.
It seems like everyone you know has a reason to attend Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest this year. Your friends are hoping to get a photo with Eleven from Stranger Things. Meanwhile, your boss is dying to get his copy of Iron Man #128 (featuring infamous “Demon in a Bottle” arc)…
The Arizona State Fair has never been short on astounding spectacles or amazing sights. There are the flashy and glitzy rides that dot the midway each and every year, of course, not to mention all the gonzo thrills of demolition derby and monster truck races in the grandstand and the…
BOO! Arizona at Rawhide this past weekend had everything you could want in a Halloween-themed electronic dance music festival. There were loads of eerie decorations, including a ginormous skull onstage that loomed behind DJs, a cannonade of lasers lighting things up, a spooky atmosphere augmented by the bass-heavy sounds blasted…
Any way you slice it, 2016 has been one helluva year for AJ Styles. As a matter of fact, it’s been quite phenomenal. In the span of just 10 months, the future hall of famer known as “The Phenomenal One” went from wrestling on the independent circuit and over in…
Valley concert promoter Charlie Levy’s growing empire of downtown Phoenix music venues is about to get even larger. That’s because he’s gearing up to open two different spots by this time next year, including a 1,000-person capacity spot that will be his biggest venue to date. Earlier today, Levy told…
Crescent Ballroom celebrates its fifth anniversary today. It’s hard to imagine what downtown would look like without the venue, which in terms of influence seems older than it is. But back in 2011 owner Charlie Levy just wanted to create a venue with character. “Strip it down to the bare…
When Trunk Space owner Steph Carrico was searching for a new spot for her displaced venue, she had a “wish list” going of what she wanted in a location. It had to be in downtown Phoenix, first off, and also needed sufficient parking and proximity to light rail. A unique…
The music world doesn’t happen on its own. What we see on the surface is the result of passionate people behind the scenes, writing, creating, organizing, promoting, and working tirelessly to bring music to the venues, bars, and houses of Metro Phoenix. We will look at 25 here, some familiar,…
It’s an ordinary afternoon and Bob Corritore is doing what he does best: talking about the blues. Sitting at a desk inside his Scottsdale residence, the renowned harmonica player and blues guru flips through a file drawer filled with two-and-a-half decades of flyers and gig posters from the Rhythm Room,…
Don’t look now, but it seems as though professional wrestling is fast becoming an accepted part of geek culture. Seriously. For proof, you can look no further than all the coverage the WWE gets in the geek press or on websites like Nerdist. Or, more locally, there’s the fact that…
To many folks, Halloween is sort of a big deal. For these die-hards, it’s more than just another occasion marking the calendar, and is likely the biggest holiday of the year and something that takes weeks, if not months, of preparation and anticipation. Conversely, there are those who enjoy Halloween,…
Electronic dance music fandom is nothing if not diverse. And we witnessed this fact firsthand during the Mad Decent Block Party’s recent stop in the Valley this past weekend. Over the course of back-to-back nights, we encountered EDM fans of every shape, size, and description. Rave kids and club junkies?…
It looks like Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest is about to get a little hustle, loyalty, and respect. One of the most iconic and recognizable wrestlers in the history of the WWE will be appearing at this year’s Fan Fest event next month. And, just in case you haven’t guessed it…
Rawhide’s going to be a major hotspot for electronic dance music fans this fall – and some of the biggest DJs in the biz will be spinning there. No, the kitschy theme park and events venue hasn’t become the home of some newly built ultra-lounge or danceteria recently. Instead, it…
Think you’ve got a good understanding of the world and how it works? Better have a seat, pal, since we’ve got some bad news: Everything you think you know is probably wrong, or, at the very least, a half-truth. No, really. Think fingerprints are an infallible methodology of forensic science?…
Been by the Crescent Ballroom lately for drink or a show? You might’ve noticed a big change being made to its entrance and exterior. More specifically, the outdoor patio in front of the downtown Phoenix music venue now sports a brand-new second level. It’s been under construction for the last…
Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest organizers have been busy lately unveiling a slew of celebrities and geek icons that will appear at this year’s event. And it includes some pretty famous names. Over the past week, they’ve announced a total of five special guests for Fan Fest, which takes place next…
The Womack, the Chez Nous-inspired nightspot created by Tucker Woodbury’s Genuine Concepts, will open its doors on September 30. Now, the plan is to recapture some of the Chez Nous vibe in The Womack by bringing in some of the same musicians that once played the classic Phoenix club. The…
