Some of the best things you do can do in life are seeing other people’s takes on the things you love. This could be how they play a sport, or a different political stance. In the case of tonight, that is a new perspective on a genre of music from the Russian group, the Svetlanas. Adding to my intrigue about the band, they are currently banned from reentering their home country. I don’t think I knew what I was going to see until I saw it, but wow, what a…
Read MoreIf punk is my number one love in music, then Ska is a close number two. Punk was my gateway to it, discovering it when Craven Moorehead would play the Ska Punk Show song mix weekly on the FM airwaves. Started with Less than Jake and wondering what these horns are doing in there making it a little more danceable. I went down that rabbit hole and years later find me in love with the genre. That includes the Slackers being one of my top loves within it. The lineup…
Read MoreNew place, same weekly tradition! Got you covered for shows coming up. I’m going to put into here the text version that I draft up to go from below. So hope that helps! See you out there around some music! Thursday 27 The Slackers with Bowcat and Mind Upside at Crescent Ballroom New Chums, The Key Pieces, El Sonida De Reposa, and Heavy the Lightweight at Yucca Tap Room Team Solo Patch release show with House of Stairs and the Stakes at the Rebel Lounge Trunk Space Unplugged with George…
Read MoreNostalgia holds a strong grip on a lot of humanity. When you bring in nostalgia for a band that helped usher in the punk genre, you’re going to attract a lot of people looking for that original sound. While I enjoy watching CJ Ramone play some covers of The Ramones, what I enjoy more is watching him do his original stuff. He brought along Big Eyes for the tour, plus one of my local favorites, No Gimmick, opened up the Phoenix stop. Despite No Gimmick being a band for about…
Read MoreLiving closer to one of my favorite venues to visit is a luxury. Although when you go to it after your first day of moving things, may not always be the best for your energy. Regardless, I was going to take in some music after being deprived of it while I was busy packing most of the prior week. I mean, it was a quick trip from the new place. It entailed hearing three genres of music in one night too, with the Phenomenauts being a mix of a couple…
Read MoreA great musician is a great musician no matter the genre. In this case, we have what most people have labeled a “super band.” Dreamcar is made up of Davey Havok, of A.F.I., and Tony, Tom, and Adrian of No Doubt. The magic is that they aren’t playing any genre most adoring fans are familiar with, and it comes together in magnificent form. Before we get to Dreamcar, however, there were the guys in Dear Boy opening up the show. They were the perfect complement to open. I would best…
Read MoreI’m moving the next two days, and packing the last week, so look for activity to ramp back up after this weekend! However, I did make sure to record this week’s Every Show Joe Says Go! last week to make sure it wasn’t missed! To add to it, the Slackers show includes Bowcat and Mind Upside. When I recorded, whatever I looked at didn’t list them yet. Hopefully you guys and gals will be out at shows the next week, plus hopefully I see you at one once I’m done…
Read MoreTonight was one of those nights about being with friends and celebrating a birthday. It just happens that JT has some super talented musical friends to celebrate with. Over the years he has been putting on great shows in Phoenix, helping get local musicians in front of the eyes and ears of more people. You can see the awesome cake that Kristin made for him too. Plus he is one of the tallest people I know. Let’s start this write up off with a Happy Birthday JT! Opening up the…
Read MoreMusic festivals tend to give you a great amount of music for your buck. However, they make it hard to catch every band and musician you came to see. Either they overlap parts of the set, or the entire set at times. Such was the case when I first saw Russian Girlfriends during the Rebel Riot. Sandwiched between the 2 Tone Lizard Kings and Broloaf, I only caught a portion jumping between the outdoor and indoor stages. Tonight was where I fulfilled catching a full set from the talented group…
Read MoreNext week I move closer to Tempe and the music I go to, but still getting this one done. I may not be out as much because of it, but hope this helps you guys fill that void for me! I do plan to have one of these recorded for next week regardless! Hopefully I see you at a show!
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