At the risk of pissing off that Dos Equis guy, Jeff Bridges is truly one of the most interesting men in the world. Besides bringing one of the more memorable characters in film history to life with his portrayal of “The Dude” in The Big Lebowski, the venerated actor is…
It’s widely believed that punk rock will never, ever die. And apparently, the same goes for local punk legends Authority Zero. Taking their cues from bands like NOFX and Lagwagon, the Mesa foursome has found longevity in churning out the same three-chord epics that put them on the map back…
Keeping up with hipster trends is a bit like predicting the rapture: It’s downright impossible. So if the trendy world of fixed gear bikes has cruised right under your radar undetected, don’t jam your gearbox. These brakeless, single-gear cycles — dubbed “fixies” by those in the know — have become…
Alt-rock act She Wants Revenge is a musical rarity. Armed with the ability to wear their influences on their sleeves without sounding too derivative, the duo of Justin Warfield and Adam 12 write songs that make nods to decades past without coming off as anachronistic. Since the release of their…
Somewhere between the seemingly oblivious brilliance of indie quirkster Daniel Johnston and the meticulously calculated humor of Andy Kaufman lies the character that is Ryan Avery. A consummate entertainer and performance artist, the 24-year-old is a skilled showman who offers amusement to anyone witnessing his antics, including his starring role…
Comedian Kevin Farley may have spent most of his career living in the rather large shadow cast by his late brother Chris, but he’s finally managed to emerge from the shade. Fourteen years after his big bro’s death, the younger Farley has a fairly healthy movie career going and is…
For some aerobically inclined folks, summertime means lacing up the kicks, slapping on the sunblock, and hitting the pavement running. Though most of us would rather retreat indoors and swap the scenery for a treadmill and some AC, the sun-loving sadists of the Arizona Road Racers don’t mind going for…
It’s been more than two decades since psychobilly star Mojo Nixon famously howled, “Elvis is everywhere,” and the declaration still rings true today. A Presley fan built his own version of Graceland recently, another compilation of hits is in the works, and come this weekend, the King of Rock ‘n’…
Tell the average Valley resident that a few hundred barbarians are running wild down in Florence, and they might logically assume that there’s been a prison break. If you hear any reports this weekend of rowdy and raucous throng descending on the sleepy hamlet to the south, don’t fret. It’s…
When it comes to video game music, gone are the days of 8-bit monophonic flurries and onomatopoetically challenged effects that sounded as if they were hammered out by King Koopa on a Casio keyboard. These days, intricate and dynamic scores of such titles as Jade Empire and Beyond Good &…
With the rampant popularity of animated shows such as South Park, Family Guy, and American Dad (not to mention the entirety of Adult Swim, for that matter), it’s fair to say that the notion that cartoons are only for kids has long been put to pasture. Ever since its debut…
It’s that time of year again, like it or not. Flip-flops are out in full force, tank tops are trumping turtlenecks, and carnivorous culinarians are unleashing their “I’m Grillin’ So Everyone’s Chillin’” aprons. Sounds like the perfect time to crack open a cold one, fire up the flames, and stage…
Imagine that all of life’s exchanges were limited to twenty seconds. Okay, now get your mind out of the gutter. With a guaranteed timestamp, awkward moments such as bumping into an ex, dealing with the curmudgeonly not-so-little lady at the DMV, and having a prostate exam would all be substantially…
Sandwiched between Phoenix and Tempe, Scottsdale often looms in the shadows of two cities that are generally perceived as more artist friendly. But who’s buying that art? Where do the folks who appreciate the artists live? Sure, it’s easier to find a cheap beer in Tempe or to find a…
The Arizona Aloha Festival presents one of those rare opportunities in Tempe where you may happen upon some dancing buff guys with tribal tattoos who . . . wait for it . . .aren’t poseur frat boys. To sweeten the deal, these Pacific playboys will be wearing loincloths and working…
Artist Michael Marlowe brings new meaning to the term “ballsy.” Though his work won’t leave you feeling testy, you will end up seeing several testes. That is, if you mosey on down to the After Hours Gallery sometime between now and March 30, when the locally based installation artist has…
At the risk of being redundant, the Phoenix Psychic Fair will be coming to the Crowne Plaza on Sunday, March 6. How is this redundant? If you’re asking, then you might not be psychic; in which case, the Phoenix Psychic Fair is coming to town on Sunday, March 6, so…
Artist Michael Marlowe brings new meaning to the term “ballsy.” Though his work won’t leave you feeling testy, you will end up seeing several testes. That is, if you mosey on down to the After Hours Gallery sometime between now and March 30, when the locally based installation artist has…
For the third consecutive year, Tempe has decided to make official that activity which every college kid will be doing anyway on Saturday, February 26, which is bar hopping. Only, to make it sound less Fat Tuesday’s and more Casey Moore’s, it’s called “pub crawling.” Instead of featuring crappy DJs,…
Bookworms, are you ready to rumble? World Wrestling Enterprise legend Chris Jericho will soon be pile-driving into town to smack down his latest hardcover on yo’ ass. Jericho – an actor, wrestler, and musician who, in recent years, has added “author” to his beefy resume – will be flexing his…
Have you been taken home by aliens more than you have by humans? Do you find yourself wishing you could stare into the cosmos each night if you weren’t still living in your parents’ basement? Do you give a crap about crop circles? If so, then you just might be…
For eight consecutive weekends a year, theater geeks, gamers, and D&D fanatics emerge from their man caverns and don their gay apparel in hopes of realizing their deepest medieval fantasies. Surly wenches will frolic and mystic fairies will descend as the enchanted, easternmost land of Apache Junction surrenders thirty acres…
