Toby Keith at Cricket Wireless Ampitheatre on 8/8/2010 I have to admit I went to Toby Keith’s show at Cricket only partially to hear classics like “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” and “How Do You Like Me Now?!” Sure, it’s always nice to hear Toby belt out his Blue Collar anthems,…
Deceased, Rumplestiltskin Grinder, et al.UB’s Restaurant & BarAugust 8, 2010 In most Christian sects, Sunday is typically reserved as a day of rest, but last night at UB’s there was no rest for the wicked, as six bands converged on this Mesa club to provide a night of demonic delight…
Michigan-bred singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens will bring his banjo to Mesa Arts Center on October 22.”Sufjan himself scheduled the trek, which takes him to some of the continent’s most notable venues, like New York’s Beacon Theatre and The Chicago Theatre,” says Stateside Presents, which is promoting the show. “A pretty big…
Well, it looks like Lady Gaga’s not the only one who can’t keep her mouth shut about political issues during concerts. At last night’s Toby Keith show at Cricket Wireless Pavilion in Phoenix, Trace Adkins decided to let the Valley know just how he weighed in on the whole SB…
Toby KeithAugust 8, 2010Cricket Wireless AmpitheatreI have to admit I went to Toby Keith’s show at Cricket only partially to hear classics like “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” and “How Do You Like Me Now?!” Sure, it’s always nice to hear Toby belt out his Blue Collar anthems, and, yes, Toby…
Mark Chapman, the man who killed John Lennon in December of 1980 is scheduled to be interviewed by the parole board of the Attica prison in New York next week, NME reports. He’s currently serving a sentence of twenty years to life for Lennon’s murder. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Yoko Ono encourages…
If you’re going to play a festival, there’s a delicate balance to walk. Sure, you’re an artist enthusiastic to show off your careful crafted work to an appreciative audience, but while there are going to be some of your fans in attendance, there will be a ton of people who…
There are people who just don’t like music festivals. It won’t matter who’s on the bill or whether the show is in the middle of the desert or the center of a city; they’re just not interested in seeing bite-size sets crushed by an often bikini topped mob. Don’t get…
The bummertime of summertime is more than halfway done, with only six weeks or so until the heatlamp that is the blazing sun starts giving us some much-needed mercy. Need something to do in order to make the time fly by faster? Hit up tonight’s First Friday in downtown Phoenix,…
Frankie Muniz’s band You Hang Up will finally make its [triumphant/embarrassing/predictable/mediocre/incredible?] Phoenix debut with a show at Scottsdale’s Martini Ranch on September 4.It’s been nearly a year since the band hired on the former Malcolm In The Middle child star as a drummer (before ever actually hearing him play in…
Welcome to 21 Questions, a regular feature where PHXmusic.com goes to the favorite hangout of a notable Phoenician and asks the “big” questions. This week we met up with DJ William Reed at Middle Eastern restaurant Fattoush in Phoenix. Reed walks into Fattoush and greets the staffers like they’re family. Our…
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…
This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars. The show: Ronnie Winters at Rosie McCaffrey’s. The look: Standard Irish pub. The smell: Residual from pub food consumed earlier in the evening. The taste: Thick, dark, beer. Three words/phrases to describe the night:…
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…
This song is not worth writing about because it’s catchy, and it’s not necessarily sung well, either. But the story behind Mike Posner’s “Cooler Than Me” is an interesting one, and it’s become such a strong force on the Billboard Hot 100 scene, that it’s not really going anywhere any…
When running a radio station without the confines of corporate ownership and the need for mainstream FM commercial viability, the charts have the freedom to run wild. Radio Phoenix then, is always a mix of indie chic, local cool, and a hint of the unexpected. This week is no exception.The…
Name: Adam Anthony O’Suna, Sr. Nickname: Suna, brah! Current club nights: I play out when the opportunity presents itself. On guest rotation at Skyline on Fridays, Solstice on Saturdays, and Retro Hi-Fi about every month or so. Genres spun: Real house, jackin and good deep with a solid groove (but…
Artist: Arcade FireTitle: The SuburbsRelease date: August 3Label: MergeHere’s something I did not know until after multiple listens to Arcade Fire’s new record: The suburbs are not what they seem. Here I’d lived 40-plus years (including my first 18 years in the suburbs) thinking that suburbia provided an idyllic backdrop for…
This week’s music feature is on the local band Snake! Snake! Snakes!, who are starting to get a lot of national attention, particularly from the college radio world. Despite their burgeoning success, the group has a bit of a problem a la Spinal Tap: They can’t hold onto a drummer.Chris…
Music editor Martin Cizmar and I are back with another podcast, in which we discuss the overratedness of The Gaslight Anthem, the bleak Danger Mouse/Sparklehorse collaboration, my failed attempt at concert promoting, the return of Crowded House, and a bunch of other stuff that you didn’t even realize you needed…
Mark Matos used to live in Tucson, where he played with a rising indie band called Campo Bravo. Then he had a road to Damascus moment while out on tour, experiencing an epiphany while tripping on LSD. His new band, Os Beaches, is located in San Francisco, where they attempt…
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…
