This was a Saturday that I had consigned to staying in. It was the beginning of a more stressful period at my day job, and I always have pictures to catch up on. I posted it to Facebook to try to hold myself to it. Alas, it seems that music calls to me despite all the attempts to stay in. Music brings me to a place I enjoy being. So, I went over to Last Exit Live to catch a mix of bands I mostly didn’t know. Opening up was…
Read MoreNights of discovering new music are fun. They can be brought on because I already know a band on the bill. They can be by happenstance that I decided to go check out a new show. However, tonight it was a combination of factors including the man, Matt, who was putting on the show. I met him at the last Good Ol’ Joel performance, and conveniently they were on this show too. Between Matt being a great salesman to get my interest peaked and Good Ol’ Joel, they had me…
Read MoreA little later, but more relaxing done on a Saturday update! As always, be sure to share any music you come across that you think is awesome! Pics, video, and music! Just share it with friends! Saturday 19 AJJ with Treasure Mammal at Trunk Space Felony Records Night with Flag of Fire, The Lucky Eejits, LightSpeedGo, and First or Last at Rogue Bar Cult of the Yellow Sign, T.O.S.O., Kawaii Robot Shark at 51 West Facemelter Jam with Hermanos Cabrones, Angels and Aliens, Painting Fences, Sleep for the Weak and…
Read MoreIf there wasn’t a genre I did not catch enough of during the pre-Independence Day celebrations, it was Ska. Thanks to the actual Fourth of July, that was remedied. It had one of my favorite voices to hear sing in the Steady 45s and a regular staple of our local Ska scene, Bowcat. Plus Leigh, of Krovak, jumped on for some punk and folk acoustic songs to open up. To say I had a blast, would be an understatement. First, if you have never caught a Krovak show, you should.…
Read MoreAfter a busy week leading into feeling under the weather, the videos are back! And they are called “action figures.” Anyways, hope this helps find some shows and navigate the busy Saturday! And, as always, if you like a band fucking share it, post it, bring a friend to their next show! Thursday 10 Rubedo with The Insects, The Banter, Reubot, Hollowpoint Vigils, Pain Proof Punks, and Justin Webb at Pub Rock Live Miss Moody, The Doyenne, The Invisible Teal, and Wrong Whole at Yucca Tap Room Nirantha, Anna C,…
Read MoreOne of the merits since the Trunk Space started the Indie 500 was catching new bands. You can show up for a known band, but stick around until your eyes won’t stay open. In that time you see a large mixture of genre. You see bands you never knew the name of that stick in your memory as you leave. Good Ol’ Joel is one of those bands I first saw at the 2016 Indie 500. One thing that stuck with me was their guitarist made a skateboard into his…
Read MoreThe second half my Independence Day traditions for a few years running is the one packaged with Broloaf. They do their annual Independence Day Meltdown every year, usually the Saturday before or on July Fourth. For one, if you have seen a Broloaf show then you know they bring the boom. For two, you get a package with great bands joining them for the celebration. This night was opened up with an old familiar, Skull Drug. It was their usually high energy, fast paced set. Though this year with a…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreBack 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…
Read MoreIt 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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