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Putting the BBQ In Punk Rock

The Fourth of July bring out your usual patriotism and fireworks. For me, and a lot in the Phoenix punk scene, it brings other fantastic traditions and get-togethers. The annual Pre-Independence Day Barbeque is one of those amazing events. This is put on by Bo, of the Industry, and his wife Marcia, of Bowcat, alongside a bunch of their punk musicians and friends. I started attending them about three years ago. I have had a blast and made new friends at every one of them. This year mine kicked off…

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Every Show Joe Says Go! 7-27-2017

Back on Thursdays! Plus you should check out the shades I have on! Well, perhaps not, but watch them to find out what the heck I’m talking about and then head out to some music for the next seven days. Be sure to post about any bands you like, share them with friends, etc. See you out at a show! Thursday 27 The Ghoulies with the Surfside IV and the Apaches at Yucca All Get Out with Souvenirs, Baseline at Rebel Lounge Willetta, Oshwa, and Vance Nowe at Last Exit…

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Punk, Punk, and More Punk

It was a night that brought together friends from everywhere. Our usual scene of friends joined by those we love when they come to town. For me there was new music and friends to meet with Year of the Fist too. This midweek show was one of the reasons I wish I didn’t have work the next day. This night at the Yucca Tap Room was five bands of significant energy, character and fantastic music. The guys of Creepsville 666, who are becoming a regular attraction on this site, opened…

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Every Show Joe Says Go! 7-21-2017

Your weekly Every Show Joe Says Go! segment coming to you on a Friday! The next seven days with a bunch more shows than the last week or two! Hopefully see you at a show! Friday 21 The Sink or Swim with The Ricky Fitts, Good Boy Daisy, and Nothing on the Moon at Rebel Lounge LMI with Heatstroke, Nosebleed, Deathride, Gimp, and Innocent EYES at Fifty One West Perfect Sense, Moment of Ruin, Vices to the Grave, and Burgandy Jurk at Rips Bar org’s A Midsummer Night’s Scream with…

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A Trio of Terrific Music

There are some bands that you are guaranteed to see some amazing music every tour they have. Streetlight Manifesto is just one of those bands. You could say they are bedfellows with some legends of Ska and talented solo acts. Over the years they have introduced me to acts like Sycamore Smith and Dan Potthast’s solo work. Their own music puts them atop the upper echelon of my favorite bands. Without worry, a tour with Ogikubo Station, Jenny Owen Youngs, and Streetlight Manifesto was going to be a blast.  …

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Good Vibes and Good Causes

After a full day of Warped Tour, would you go on to do two days of two shows? Some people may say no. For me, the answer is a yes. This may be how I earned the nickname that spawned this site. Although with it being a Saturday, I got a full night’s rest. I would start over at the Marquee Theatre and end my music adventure between three spaces in the Yucca Tap Room center. Up first was the big reason I was at the Marquee, to watch the…

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Sugar, Spice, and a Dash of Punk

What do you do after spending about ten hours out at a Warped Tour in Phoenix? If you’re me, you take the day off to rest and go out to music the next night. Plus given Harper and the Moths are taking time off to put toward a new album, the Real Fits show was on the top of my radar. The night opened on a fantastic touring band, then flowed into great local acts across two air-conditioned venues. That touring act would be Beachwood Coyotes from L.A. These awesome…

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Every Show Joe Says Go! 7-14-2017

The weekly concert calendar is raring to go to help you find some music the next seven days. As usual, now putting my cheat sheet below too. Enjoy! Friday 14 First or Last EP release show with LightSpeedGo, Rundown Roommates, and Alex Squared at Yucca Tap Summer Sessions with Burgandy Jurk, Strelitzia, Forming Stories, and Changing at the Nile Theater Exploding Oranges with Andy Warpigs, Elna Rae at Time Out Lounge Boy Oh Boy, Diners, The Darling Sounds, and Willetta at Trunk Space People Who Could Fly EP Release Party…

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Warped Tour: Part Two

Onto part two of the longest time I’ve spent attending a Warped Tour in over a decade of going. This brings with it a band that brought controversy after the Phoenix stop, two bands from across a body of water, and a whole lot of energy across the entire six. This is part two of an amazing day of music and one of the best Warped Tours for me in a few years. Starting off right where I left off in part 1, we come to the Dickies. They are…

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Warped Tour: Part One

The amount of times I have gone to Warped Tour over the years is in the double digits. I have never gone for a full day in all these years until today. The triple digits routinely found here are the biggest reasons. However, armed with a photo pass for the first time and a ton of bands I didn’t want to miss, I made sure I was there at open. The only casualty was not glancing at the schedule to find our local girls in Doll Skin were a 1PM…

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