Having some of the Valley’s most creative minds together in one room could be an overwhelming experience. With so much to talk about, it might be hard to learn something from everyone in just one night. That’s where PechaKucha 20×20 comes in. The event originated in Tokyo, Japan, and allows…
Crystal Bowersox called Shania Twain “glowing” tonight on American Idol, and it’s true–Twain emits an ethereal vibe whenever she’s around and seemed to work some magic on the contestants as they all took on her songs.Overall, the cast did a great job, proving they’re a solid top six who deserve…
Gretchen Gerber Larsen The improviser performs regularly with Valley Fever Improv and has a show with the Improvised Book Club Sunday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at Space 55 What’d you eat for dinner last night? Carne asada tacos, homemade by my coworker’s wife. Favorite food: Navajo tacos Least favorite…
You know you’ve made it big when your band’s T-shirt is featured on reality television. Phoenix band Blessthefall, who is playing a couple dates in Russia in October, is certainly proud of the national exposure they’ve encountered after some threads bearing the band’s name made it onto truTV’s “World’s Dumbest…
In case you were at Coachella this past weekend, or don’t watch SNL any more because it’s lost all its humor, here are two delightful (gag) performances by trashy singer Ke$ha that would make even Ashlee Simpson cringe. They are so incredibly awkward, they might actually make you feel sorry…
This eye-catching flier comes courtesy of Mesa indie musician Austin Gibbs, who plays this Friday, April 23 with a bunch of local bands at The Trunk Space in Phoenix. Not really sure what it means, but it definitely is eye-catching. The girl’s blue eyes are brought out even more by…
Temperatures are heating up, and you know what that means — it’s time to break out the swimsuit from the back of your closet, add a couple minutes (or hours) to your treadmill time, and get ready to mingle with strangers (sans clothes) as pool parties invade the club scene…
When you have only 1 minute to sing to people, it’s sort of hard to inspire them. That was the problem the contestants had last night on American Idol, when the seven contestants and four judges were forced to cram their singing and commentary into a measly hour, making for…
Forget the same old music you’ve always gotten high to this 4/20 holiday. Why don’t you consider Anarbor, a Phoenix-based band who’s releasing their debut full-length album, The Words You Don’t Swallow, today. It’s no coincidence the group, signed to Hopeless Records, decided to drop the album today. In fact,…
Just like back in junior high school, when gobbling up biographies of Hanson and Jonathan Taylor Thomas was the norm, there’s a new book all about Lady Gaga on bookstore shelves–Lady Gaga: Behind the Fame.It’s definitely unauthorized, and Gaga, or Stefani Germanotta, as she was born, didn’t give the author…
Ryan Avery The performance artist will be featured with Father’s Day at The Real Coachella Saturday, April 24 at The Trunk Space at 8 p.m. What’d you eat for dinner last night? I went to Olive Garden to visit some of my family. I ate the cheese ravioli with alfredo…
Maybe you loved your prom and were voted into Prom Court and got lucky that night and had the perfect dress and everything was oh-so-magical and memorable.Or maybe, like most, things went wrong on prom. Your date ditched you halfway through, you spilled punch on your tux and you ended…
These days, farmers’ markets are getting mighty crowded, and organic, locally grown ingredients are popping up on more restaurant menus than ever. It’s as if people are finally striving to know where their food actually comes from instead of giving in to the fast-food gods. There’s still so much more…
Sounds like things got pretty crazy at the Vampire Weekend concert last night at Marquee Theatre. Someone threw up, and girls and guys alike lusted after the band–although it seems like the crowd was filled with underaged peeps. Here’s what was happening on the interwebs after the show. @yourreddress vampire…
In what was either a Freudian slip or a bid to stir up controversy, Ryan Seacrest commented to Adam Lambert on American Idol Tuesday night, “My tongue is not nearly as talented as yours.” Sadly, that was one of the most exciting parts of this season of American Idol.Even though…
Cora Blouch The singer and knitter performs in the Amazing Grace II program with the Phoenix Chorale May 1-2 and May 9 at various venues in the Valley, and her Bewilderknits merchandise is sold at MADE, Practical Art and Ecocentricity What’d you eat for dinner last night? Homemade wild rice…
Phoenix rock band Vayden has a busy summer ahead of them. The group’s lined up a monthly gig at Los Angeles’ famous Whiskey a Go Go, every fourth Friday from May through July, then they’re heading to Germany for the Dithmarscher Festival. You can check out the globetrotting band when…
It seems like, after Selena Gomez, the Owl City concert may have brought some of the youngest fans Marquee Theatre has ever seen to the venue. The tween-friendly artist’s non-offensive lyrics and sugary sweet melodies sold out the spot, bringing both kids and their parents to the show–which, judging from…
Common folk weren’t the only peeps to check out Muse and Silversun Pickups last night at US Airways Center. Apparently a famous face, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, was also in the audience checking out the show. To offset the fact the band doesn’t alter their set list, they tried…
You can’t help but feel a little dirty when looking at this flier for Honey Pistol’s show at Long Wong’s this Saturday, April 10.Ladybugs are supposed to be pretty and sweet–not insects you’d expect to see banging each other. But hey, at least they’re doing it on a flower, and…
The musical merit of Owl City is a hot topic of debate among fans and critics. Most critics would say that the music of Owl City, the solo project of Adam Young, is pretty much a clone of the electro-pop by The Postal Service. It’s impossible not to hear the…
In an age where it still takes years for celebrities to come out (ahem, Clay Aiken) a happening such as Phoenix Pride’s 10 Days of Pride is as relevant today as when it began 30 years ago. The festival of events is complete with plenty of parties, lots of opportunities…
