September 25, 2017 – Every Show Joe

The Overlapping Tastes

September 25, 2017October 17, 2017 Every Show Joe2 Tone, Arizona, Fishbone, Los Kung Fu Monkeys, marquee theatre, Psychobilly, Punk, Reggae, Reverend Horton Heat, Rockabilly, Ska, Strung Out, Tempe

If you told me there would be a tour with Reverend Horton Heat, Fishbone, and Strung Out on it, I would have given you an askew response. I think highly of all three bands, but together on one stage I wouldn’t imagine. However, it makes complete sense after a little thought. There are a bunch of crossover fans from the three genres of punk, ska, and rockabilly. With that, we got fantastic performances plus a great surprise in the opening Los Kung Fu Monkeys. Entering the show I had a…

Concerts

DIY Punk At the Rats Ass

September 25, 2017October 17, 2017 Every Show JoeApathy Cycle, Arizona, Ass Wipe Junkies, Manual Sex Drive, Phoenix, Psychobilly, Punk, Rats Ass, Rockabilly, We Might Be Wasted

The DIY scene goes hand and hand with the punk scene. Many come in the form of homes turned into venues. A couple DIY spaces are official establishments that cater to a broader range like 924 Gilman and our own local Trunk Space. One of the better ones to pop up was the Rats Ass. The venue since this show has shut down. Although fear not, it has reopened under a new name. Even under the new name, you must “ask a punk” to find the address. I arrived late…

Concerts

Punk Pals

September 25, 2017May 21, 2020 Every Show JoeAlex Squared, Arizona, First or Last, LightSpeedGo, Punk, Rundown Roommates, Tempe, Yucca Tap Room

Personality is the word I would use to describe the night. This will be repeated throughout below. Personality is the most common trait of every band that played the First or Last album release. A unique acoustic set from Rundown to the hard rockers of Alex Squared. Opening up was Rundown Roommates in a more unplugged form. Elliot and Tyler sat adorned stools on the Yucca stage. They both had acoustic instruments, guitar and bass. Like their full band sets they kept the charm you find in a regular set.…