As reported by our sister blog Jackalope Ranch last week, the people behind Monsterland (the two-story haunted house and slasher movie museum located on Main Street that opened last October) are currently planning on transforming part of its property into a nightspot and dance emporium. Monsterland co-owner Kevin Wynn says right now…
The Pistoleros, Ghetto Cowgirl and Dead Hot Workshop at Crescent Ballroom Vintage jangle rockers Dead Hot Workshop, The Pistoleros, and Ghetto Cowgirl brought back a little of Mill Avenue’s glory day sound to downtown Phoenix. Check out the slideshow. Wooden Indian, Spafford, Dry River Yacht Club, Sugar Thieves at Crescent…
It’s been two years since Brandon Lee, longtime bassist for Phoenix-bred trip-hop/alternative band Chronic Future and founding member of indie record label Modern Art Records, moved to Brooklyn, New York. Since then, big things have indeed been happening for B-Lee in BK (along with the rest of the Modern Art Records’…
Jason Devore of Authority Zero is going to be a busy dude for the next couple months. Not only is Authority Zero on tour with the Voodoo Glow Skulls, but the band is prepping the release of a new live album, Less Rhythm More Booze. The band is playing a…
Ward’s sound varies from reverb-drenched acoustic blues to shinning pop. Plus, if a performance from Ward doesn’t inspire enough excitement, the recently reformed fIREHOUSE opens the gig.M. Ward, Snow Patrol, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks and other artists will be showing Phoenix what they’ve got over the next few months.The…
We love the internet here at Up on the Sun — clearly. But there are moments when you need a break, when you’ve read too many disparaging anonymous comments, too many angry rants, or just stared at the screen too long. This comic is about those moments. Enjoy…
So listen up, Goldenvoice. You and I need to have a serious discussion about how I, a loyal customer who can honestly say that the Coachella grounds are my favorite place in the world, got screwed out of tickets this year…
Want to know what new release discs and platters are moving across the Valley at local record stores? We’ve got you covered with another installment of What’s Selling. Guided by Voices fans gotta be lovin’ the recently reformed “classic era” lineup of the legendary lo-fi rockers. This album features the…
Fitz and The Tantrums CityScape: Pre-race concert for the PF Chang’s Rock and Roll Marathon Friday, January 13 See the complete Fitz and the Tantrums slideshow. So much for drinking that Red Bull. All I needed for some real energy was Fitz and The Tantrums. Making their first appearance in…
Wooden Indian, Spafford, Dry River Yacht Club, Sugar Thieves Crescent Ballroom Friday, January 13 Ballrooms are traditionally designated for swanky soiree’s and formal dance receptions. Since it’s opening, Crescent Ballroom has played host to anything but traditional music ensembles and while it might be a tad shy of the opulence…
Friday the 13th is supposed to be unlucky, or at the very least, a little disturbing. Apparently the folks at the uber-hip Sticky Fingers dance party got the memo: tonight the crew of resident DJs host spastic noise-makers Melted Cassettes, described by the crew as being akin to “Aphex Twin,Skinny…
Despite what it does for your record sales, it sucks when a rockstar dies before his time. Hard times came about in 1996 after the passing of Sublime’s vocalist and guitarist Bradley Nowell.Even good ol’ Lou Dog was bummin’. Frankly, I can’t blame him. If I had been more than…
2012 is looking to be a comeback year for infamous Phoenix-born “deathrock” combo The Mighty Sphincter. The mythic band — part of the same Placebo Records scene that birthed JFA, International Language, and many, many more — has always been lead by songwriter Doug Clark, and he says that this…
When you or I get hit up to finance someone’s 12-vinyl disc, pearl handled, hand-carved boxed sets, it will be officially time to pronounce the fan-funding phenomenon dead. Jason Woodbury profiled Kickstarter a few weeks ago, and here we can see it working rather successfully for Loyal Wife, a brand…
It’s been two years since Arizona transplant Michelle Blades’ last album release. During that time the soulful singer-songwriter spent some time in Paris where she turned 21, and put in work on her new record, Mariana. The new album, which is scheduled for release on February 18, is currently streaming…
Cass McCombs and Frank Fairfield Crescent Ballroom Thursday, December 12 It’s a rough night when the opening act outshines the headliner. Maybe it’s just because this particular opening act was especially talented, but seeing rocker de melancholia Cass McCombs take the stage following old timey string multi-instrumentalist Frank Fairfield was…
Hunter Riley Riley is director of programs for the Pat Tillman Foundation. He encourages you to run, walk and honor at the 8th Annual Pat’s Run on Saturday, April 21. Sign up at www.patsrun.com. Cost is $35 and benefits Tillman Military Scholars. When you put your key in the ignition and turn…
Wisdom suggests that ASU students love pizza, and a little time spent on this blog proves that they love making videos. Local rapper Parker King is looking to take advantage of both. He’s shooting the video for his first single, “Pass the Parm” this weekend. The song was inspired by…
Stephen Steinbrink is a pretty busy guy, but it looks like there will be one less thing on his plate at the end of the month: his venue/art-space Yellow Canary Dance Hall will be shutting its doors. We profiled the space as an example of how Kickstarter has helped fund…
If you’ve ever seen the Red Hot Chili Peppers live and in concert, no doubt you’ve witnessed lead singer Anthony Kiedis bouncing around the stage like a silly little freak. Thanks to a recent foot surgery (which involved removing a crushed sesamoid bone and repairing a detached flexor tendon), the…
The brand new issue of Phoenix New Times is on stands and online now. Here’s what we’ve got for your this week: Serene Dominic sits down at Harvey’s Wineburger with Snow Songs, one of Phoenix’s “most evocative and engaging bands” to discuss how bands will get their music out in…
When the news broke that X103.9 would be “shifting formats from alternative rock to a “by Gen-X, for Gen-X playlist,” the natural question was, “Will any of the X103.9 DJs be staying on in the transition?” My103.9 launched today, and the site’s website, My Phoenix Radio, has an answer, in…
