fun. is playing a Phoenix-area show on their tour after all — an in-store signing and performance at Zia Records in Chandler. Touring in support of their upcoming record, Aim and Ignite, which we reviewed in last week’s paper, the new project by former Format member Nate Ruess will stop…
One of the things I like most about New Times Music Editor Martin Cizmar is disagreeing with him. We’ve had some fun arguments and discussions on music, culture, the role of the press and even Eazy E. Which is why I felt compelled to write this post completely and unequivocally…
Haggis is back. And they have a show planned at Mesa’s Hollywood Alley on Saturday, Aug. 29. The rock band, who has been around for years although they rarely gig these days, will perform with desert rockers Truckers on Speed and N.A.P.P.The show starts at 9 p.m. and cover is $3…
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong isn’t a fan of cell phones at concerts. “Put away your cell phones, this is a fucking live concert!” he yelled at Saturday night’s show at U.S. Airways Center in downtown Phoenix. Still, the Valley of the Sun was ablaze with tweets from the show…
Arguably the best new punk band of the decade — Against Me! — is coming to a super cool small venue in Phoenix next Sunday and you can see the show for free.Kia, the South Korean car maker, is bringing one of the cooler events of the summer to Phoenix…
contestants coming, and that’s not the only big show coming in October, as Boys Like Girls, the Atticus Tour, and Tech N9ne all bring their shows through town. Still, the thing we’re most excited about is not a concert but a speaking date by author David Sedaris in May. Sure, it’s…
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Brian “Head” Welch, the former Korn guitarist turned God-faring Phoenix resident (read our cover story here) has canceled dates on his upcoming tour, including a show in Flagstaff on August 26. The statement from his publicist:Brian “Head” Welch became ill during the past few days, cutting short his August 19…
If you were one of the jilted music fans who got burned when Bob Dylan wimped out of his scheduled outdoor performance a couple weeks back, the folk rock legend has a way to make it up to you: He’s putting on a free show…sorta. Dylan is set to perform…
Daughtry, who canceled their show Tuesday because singer Chris Daughtry came down with laryngitis, has rescheduled. The almost Idol now comes to The Marquee on Monday, October 13. Tickets are $20 and on sale here.Be sure to check out the hilarious response the Twittersphere had to his cancellation here…
From a historian’s perspective, it’s probably impossible to pinpoint the exact year humanity — or at least the rich, Western portion of it — peaked. There are thousands of related theories out there, many even offering up the zany possibility that it hasn’t yet. So maybe it’s unfair of me…
The wind howled, the rain began to slice through the air like wet daggers, and every terrifying bolt threatened instantaneous incineration. Wide-eyed and screaming, fans ran for their lives as though aliens were attacking, but Peter Bjorn and John and a few brave souls held fast against the brutal maelstrom,…
Alas, Long Wong’s is long gone, but forgotten? Naw. You can still feel the place, every time “Hey Jealousy” resurfaces on throwback ’90s alternative radio, every time Roger Clyne leads a hot ‘n’ sweaty sing-along in his size-30 black Wranglers. This weekend, local music fans will get a double dose…
I’m not going to lie to you — I am still reeling from the absolutely awful news that Micachu & The Shapes canceled their recent North American tour, including their September 14 stop at The Rhythm Room. My comfort, however, comes in the form of Texas indie pop band Eisley…
Hope Modified Arts’ soundguy is ready: Bad Veins play the downtown venue Monday, August 31. The Cincinnati duo does an intricately-layered brand of indie rock you’d expect a band to par down significantly live. They use a third member to avoid that, instead aiming for precision, which should make for…
Usually we confine our Crowdsourced posts to shows that actually happened. However, last night’s Daughtry show, canceled because Chris (of almost Idol fame) came down with laryngitis, prompted some interesting tweets:@CHRIS_Daughtry 1/2 Ok. Here goes: Just came back from the Doctors & I have viral laryngitis. Doctor has ordered me…
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Delightfully Swedish new wave rockers The Sounds are planning a world tour in support of their latest album, Crossing the Rubicon, and they just so happened to include Tempe on their massive list. The Sounds built their reputation with their infectious 2002 debut Living in America, putting them on the…
[jump] The circumstances behind the cancellation are somewhat murky. We spoke with the folks at Venue of Scottsdale, who told us they had contract negotiation issues with Coe’s people and were unable to come to an agreement. The show was supposedly moving to Last Exit Bar & Grill in Tempe, but…
Tonight’s Daughtry show at The Marquee has been postponed as Chris has come down with viral laryngitis. We were all set to review the show for you, but will instead be playing Wii. We’ll have the reschededuled date for you soon…
