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Did I Say I like a Rocking Guitar?

The annual Viva PHX music festival has been a place to see the bands that I love playing and catch some new ones. This year that included the guys of Rozwell Kid and their praise of the AT&T moon. Granted, these guys were touring with Jeff Rosenstock and the Menzingers so I would have caught them no matter where they played. However, they jumped high onto my radar once I saw them play at Viva PHX. For the first tour since, they came through with two bands I hadn’t heard…

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Every Show Joe Says Go! 9-28-2017

This week’s line up is strong, and a bunch of music for you guys and gals to run out to the next couple days. As always, be sure to share any music you come across with friends! Thursday 28 1916 with Cockswain, Reason Unknown, and Whiskey and the Barrels at the Yucca Tap Room Keith Okie and Rebel Sol with Kill Babylon Coalition, Nubian Fyah for Reggae Night at Shady Park Nightmare Sonata with The Cult of the Yellow Sign, The Invisible Teal, Usagi, and Schux Famicom at Time Out…

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The Overlapping Tastes

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…

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DIY Punk At the Rats Ass

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…

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Punk Pals

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.…

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A Little Taste of Americana

It has been longer than I like to go between posting shows. At the volume I attend, this thing just piles up. Unfortunately, the day job that has funded this for four years has let me go. The past couple weeks have been applying to jobs and getting used to the additional stresses. I want to say an up front apology for the longer delay. With that though, I’m excited to get back on this. The show I left off with was that of Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold, two…

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Every Show Joe Says Go! 9-21-2017

Back for another week after an off week. A lot more music to be found for the next seven days too! Be sure to share all you catch with your friends too! Thursday 21 Tour De Fat themed event: The Stakes, Fairy Bones, and Sunset Voodoo at Rebel Lounge Junius, Black Mare, Mustard Gas & Roses at the Yucca Tap Room Pedal Challenge PHX with Dent at the Trunk Space Friday 22 Unity Through Kickoff Festival Day 1 Includes Marvel Years, Sunset Voodoo, Haymarket Squares, Dirty Sunset, Japhy’s Descent, Sara…

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Every Show Joe Says Go! 9-8-2017

A loaded weekend and a solid week of music. Be sure if you like what you are seeing, be sure to share it with friend! Pics, video, or just some of their music! Friday 8 Vic Ruggiero with Bowcat, The Rebel Set, and Diego Galvan at the Trunk Space The Limit Club, Creepsville 666, and the Fourskins at Chopper Johns Ass Wipe Junkies, Era of Extinction, and Fatal Hit at the Jester’s Courthouse Jessica Hernandez and the Deltas with Fairy Bones at Rebel Lounge Homegrown Battle for Alt AZ Dia…

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Every Show Joe Says Go! 9-1-2017

Another week, and another Every Show Joe Says Go! A rare afternoon update, but there’s a bunch of shows to help navigate tonight and tomorrow. Be sure to be safe this Labor Day weekend, and share all the music you find that you love with your friends! Friday 1 Fatskins with the Generators, Bricktop, Hardknocks, The Industry, 21 Gun Salute, and The Dead End at Club Red Tiger Army with Dave Hause and the Mermaid, Amigo the Devil at Marquee Theatre Def Yeti, Dirty Hairy, and Cadaver Dabba Doos at…

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Every Show Joe Says Go! 8-24-2017

Squeezed it into a busy week and before a trip to California for It’s Not Dead! Hopefully I see you out there at some music! Plus cover for me while I’m not in town on Friday! As always, be sure to share pictures, music, or just the band names of those you catch that you think are awesome! Thursday 24 Murphy’s Law with Broloaf, Bricktop, and Countime at Rebel Lounge The Toasters with South Central Skankers, Mr. Incommunicado and The Effects at Pub Rock Live An Acoustic Evening with Katastro,…

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