Tempe’s The Maine has MySpace tweens and teens eating out of their hands. And can you blame them? With their emo haircuts, skinny jeans, and songs filled with bouncy choruses about girls, love, and boys who just want to have fun, it’s not hard to see their charm. MTV has…
With its two final out-of-town members making the big move from Flagstaff to Phoenix, Caecelia is ready to unleash its unique brand of indie/electronic music on the Valley. The band’s keyboards, guitars, and cello are the perfect complement to its heavily electronic sound. Caecelia’s music is filled with angst-ridden lyrics,…
How do you want to spend your New Year’s “Rockin'” Eve? At home, sitting on the couch watching Ryan Seacrest struggle to host another bloated celebration from Times Square, biding your time until the ball drops? Sure, that telecast will feature some more popular artists performing their hits, but those…
A decade ago, the neo-swing movement was in, er, full swing. That damned commercial for The Gap, featuring models foxtrotting and Lindy-hopping to Louis Prima, was cluttering our TV screens, and the retro wailing of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and The Royal Crown Revue was choking the airwaves. Near the…
If nothing else, we can thank Styx for burning the phrase “domo arigato, Mr. Roboto” into the public’s memory — forever. Though the band is most respected for the string of staple hits it contributed in the ’70s, it is remembered, like an athlete who hung just a bit too…
When it comes to metal, humor is as dead a horse as you can get. Let’s face it: In the post-GWAR era, there arguably isn’t any new boundary of shtick that hasn’t been breached. Yet bands keep on flogging away. And, while the boneheaded insistence on sophomoric humor results in…
If anybody deserves to celebrate this weekend’s debut of P-town’s newfangled Metro light-rail system, it’s the party people down at Homme Lounge. Like many along Camelback Road, the staff and patronage of the ultra-fly nightspot have suffered through the seemingly endless track construction that snarled traffic and caused massive headaches…
DJ Ian Frost is scheduled to spin on Christmas night at the Blunt Club in Tempe.The next two days are gonna be a overwhelming whirlwind of presents, family, and plenty of yuletide fun and frolic for many Valley urbanites. But if you get tired of sucking down watered-down egg nog…
The Dead Eyes of London rock the house at last week’s Third Thursday concert.’Tis the season for giving, so it’s appropritate that Valley rock outfit The Dead Eyes of London have a special holiday gift for local music fans: a free downloadable copy of their latest disc, Here Comes the…
Show: Foxboro Hot Tubs at the Brickhouse Theatre, May 26.Hundreds of people stood in line for hours to get into this sold-out show. The now-defunct Brickhouse Theatre was packed to capacity — so much so that a few people passed out and had to be treated for heat exhaustion outside…
Where: Stop #3, Central Avenue and Camelback: Applebee’s (201 E. Camelback Road, a three-minute walk from the stop) Drink: Applebee’s Main Street ‘Ritas (in strawberry, mango, or wildberries flavors) for $3.40 before 7 p.m., or for $7 after 7 p.m. Scene: Applebee’s is the only drinking hole within walking distance of…
The lovely Lady Santas of the Rhythm Room. Click here for a slideshow of the Party Crasher’s weekend adventures. There’s a plethora of parties that go down each and every weekend in the PHX. Whether it’s hot DJ nights at Valley clubs, after-hours raves out in the sprawl, or house…
Neil Percival Young during the late ’60s. Here’s some irony for you. In November 1968, future rock ‘n’ roll hall of famer Neil Young was paralyzed with fear before his solo show at the Canterbury House in Ann Arbor. According to a recent NPR story on the music legend, he…
By Wynter HoldenNow that Christmas is nearly here and two of the Hanukkah candles have already been lit, it’s time to get that lazy shopper’s booty in gear and finish off the endless lists we know you have. Bratz for your little brats? Got ’em. Skull belt buckle for emo…
Show: Fred Green at SRC Fields at ASU, November 3.This Tempe trio’s gig at the “Rock for Solar” event was one of the best local shows that nobody saw. Granted, the event took place on a Monday evening and was packed with “be green” propaganda, but Fred Green’s been one…
Kinch, one of my favorite local bands (and you’ll find out just how favorite when my column on the top 10 local CDs of the year drops next week) has posted a new video chronicling the recording of their upcoming record in Austin. You can click below to see the YouTube version…
Where: Maizie’s Cafe & Bistro (4750 N. Central Ave., 602-274-2828). It’s a 10- to 12-minute walk north of the station, and it’s your best bet for drinking in the vicinity.Drink: De Bortoli Chardonnay (Australia, 2007). A glass will cost you $7.50. There’s a nice wine selection, some decent liquors, a…
Billy Bob Thornton as Willie T. Stokes, the model for Bad Santas everywhere. Everyone deserves to be a little dirty, even jolly old Saint Nick. In fact, we’re sure he’s probably in major need of a stiff shot and a lap dance right about know, especially since he’s likely hip-deep…
Bartenders make it aaallllllll better. Slideshow.The Southwest corner of 7th Ave and McDowell has rocked a pretty decent daytime clientele since Starbucks and Pei Wei took over the building. Now, we expect that corner to be bumpin’ well until last call with the new addition of SideBar. This hot little…
The Dirty Devil has become a dropout, literally. The sinful-sounding ASU watering, located at 560 South College Avenue in Tempe (within stumbling distance to Sun Devil Stadium), transformed into the jock-oriented College Dropouts this past weekend. While the Dirty Devil’s jet-black color scheme and weekly hip-hop dance night went away…
It was a year of transition for the New Times music section, with Niki D’Andrea being promoted to staff writer and Martin Cizmar taking over as music editor. And so, for the rundown of the 10 best shows of the year appearing, we’re teaming up to bring you five shows…
Where: George & Dragon (4240 N. Central Ave.; 602-241-0018). It’s a five-minute walk north from the station, and it’s pretty much the only thing in the vicinity.Drink: Tetley’s ale ($4.75). Tons of English ales on draft, as well as all the usual domestic suspects. G&D serves some decent pub grub…
