This year’s big fundraiser for the Phoenix Symphony is going to be a little different. First, it’s going to be in mid October instead of on New Year’s Eve. Second, Donna Summer is the featured performer. Yes, the incomparable Donna Summer, known for such hits as “Love to Love You…
Song: Toby Keith, “Should’ve Been A Cowboy”Context: I often think this to myself (substituting “Park Ranger” for Cowboy, since I’m a lefty) but with Toby coming to town Sunday it’s a perfect tune for today. Toby Keith – Shoulda Been A Cowboy…
Song: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, “Last Days”Context: Heard this song from Ted Leo’s new album for the first time a couple days ago and loved it. I asked them to spin it on KWSS 106.7’s The Morning Infidelity this morning. Ted Leo – Last Days by cizmar…
Ever wanted to learn a ton of shit about the music biz without going to Brooklyn to get P. Diddy a cookie or riding in a van with Ian MacKaye as he talks about not eating animals or drinking beer? Mesa Community College has you covered.MCC has been beefing up…
KWSS 106.7, “Arizona’s Alternative Radio,” hosts Adam Carolla this Friday. The former Man Show co-host, Crank Yanker and Loveliner will chat with Morning Infidelity host Beef Vegan before his run of weekend dates at Tempe Improv.Check out a podcast from last time Carolla was on TMI here — including a…
Song: MF Doom, “My Favorite Ladies” Context: This video from The Onion. Hit play and open this link in a new window to get the effect. MF DOOM – MY FAVORITE LADIES (JIMMY WHOO RMX)…
The Train Tracks has been going for over a year now with Arizona bands. The idea, however, has always been to be like a localized Black Cab Sessions, with bands coming through town to hop on the Phoenix light rail and sing a song or two.Charlotte, North Carolina’s Paper Tongues…
Song: Arcade Fire, “Ready To Start”Context: As Michael Lopez mentioned earlier, you may or may not have heard that Arcade Fire has a new record out today. Ready to Start by Arcade Fire…
Local uber-producer Bob Hoag is owed a lot of favors in this town. The Atari-turned-knob-twister-turned-Love Me Nots Drummer has had half the bands in town come through his well-regarded Flying Blanket Studio in Mesa (even if the Black Cactus guys want no part of it) and routinely gets out-of-towners through.What,…
Song: Turn Back, O Man! “French Wife”Context: Is this band breaking up or not? “New project in the works” + hype = ??? Either way, this is a fun story song. French Wife by turnbackoman…
Lady GagaUS Airways CenterJuly 31, 2010There’s no doubt that Lady Gaga’s sold-out Phoenix show was the most hotly- anticipated concert on a lackluster summer schedule that’s been hard hit by the Great Recession and the Soundstrike.Actually, tickets to The Monster Ball Tour sold out months ago (sell-outs are usually a…
Song: Lady Gaga, “Starstruck”Context: When Lady Gaga updated her Facebook status to say she was hanging out in the Arizona desert. 37,291people (and counting!) “liked” it. The fame, indeed. Lady Gaga – Starstruck…
Song: Wavves, “When Will You Come”Context: Listening to the new Wavves record for the first time. Wavves, “When Will You Come” by gardnerz…
Are you interested in seeing Calexico, Miniature Tigers, Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta, Big Son (featuring Sam Means of The Format and Jeff and Chris of Reubens Accomplice), Sand Rubies, Kinch, and more for free?Yes?Are you sure?OK, you can, and all you have to do is pledge to vote on…
Phoenix music fans hoping for a little relief from The Soundstrike in the wake of Judge Susan Bolton’s decision to issue a temporary injunction blocking parts of the law are going to be disappointed.The boycott is still on, says group representative Javier Gonzalez.From a statement released by the group within…
Song: Japandroids, “The Boys Are Leaving Town” Context: None, just a great song. Japandroids – The Boys Are Leaving Town by TheFilthyTab…
Dear Conor,Open letters about SB 1070 are all the rage right now, so I’m writing you one. I enjoyed the letters you and Arizona promoter Charlie Levy exchanged a few weeks ago and I thought your essay on the topic was thoughtful and sincere, though dead wrong.Anyway, I’m writing because…
Tool singer Maynard James Keenan’s side project Puscifer has released a soundtrack to the documentary about his winery. Sound Into Blood Into Wine compiles 12 tracks that accompany Blood Into Wine and will be available September 7, the same day the film comes out on DVD.Most of the tracks are actually…
Song: Miniature Tigers, “Tropical Birds”Context: Mini T’s release Fortress at Rhythm Room tonight — offering you the chance to see a real live Rock & Roll Mountain Troll. Miniature Tigers – Tropical Birds by ashesofcolor…
The Love Me Nots have scrapped all remaining 2010 tour dates after singer Nicole Laurenne was diagnosed with breast cancer. The problem turned up during a routine exam and the prognosis is good after surgery, says a press release from the band’s label.While concerts have been canceled, the band will…
Song: Barenaked Ladies, “Pinch Me”Context: Last night’s BNL show reminded me how much I like this song. Barenaked Ladies – Pinch Me by user5865792…
Barenaked Ladies Dodge Theatre July 25, 2010Ed Robertson is probably the more talented of the two founding members of Barenaked Ladies. Creative input aside, Robertson is a master chameleon, both able to mimic the boisterous nerdiness of ex-frontman Steven Page and do all the little things Page could never do,…
