Concerts – Page 21 – Every Show Joe

A Fund-Rager

May 8, 2017 Every Show JoeAlex Squared, Andy Warpigs, Arizona, Contradiktion, Folk Punk, Gaby Kaos, LightSpeedGo, Punk, Punk Forefront, Reason Unkown, Rico Caldera, Rundown Roommates, Skull Drug, Tempe, The Bombpops, Venomous Pinks, Yucca Tap Room

What do you think of when you think of Cinco de Mayo? You’re saying Punk Rock, obviously. Oh wait, you mean Mexico celebrating a victory over a French army when things looked dire. Actually, I’m sure it is actually more of the alcoholic variety in most people’s thoughts. Tonight was an example of a group of great musicians and artists that came together to help Punk Forefront produce our zine. Another example in the past week and a half of how fantastic the music scene and beyond is. Opening up…

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Taking In Some Horror Punk

May 4, 2017October 19, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Cadaver Dabba Doos, Creepsville 666, Psychobilly, Punk, Redneck Nosferatu, Rockabilly, Tempe, Time Out Lounge

Discovery is one of the special ingredients of life. Tonight I was familiar with one of the bands, but didn’t do any research on what to expect from the other two. What I discovered was two more bands with personality. You can add Cadaver Dabba Doos and Redneck Nosferatu to that list alongside Creepsville 666 already on it. All three of them combined for a great middle of the week show. First on the bill was the Cadaver Dabba Doos. They have been playing a bit these days, but this was…

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Rallying For Riley

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 Every Show JoeAerico, Alternative, Arizona, Bowcat, Heatstroke, Kill Your TV, Madd Dog Tannen, Punk, Rundown Roommates, Tempe, The Industry, True Rivals, Two Bit Johnnies, Yucca Tap Room, Zero Degrees North

Cancer is a disease that is tragic for anyone to have. It is worse when it happens to a kid, who has to then grow up quickly when they should be enjoying their lack of responsibilities and dreaming about their future. You have seen me attend and bring it up on here before, when we had a benefit show for Hunter Keener. However, another family of a friend has had it strike for a nephew who is only eleven and now diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma Cancer. I tend to avoid…

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A New Perspective

April 29, 2017May 13, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Dephinger, Punk, Svetlanas, Tempe, The Plainfield Butchers, Yucca Tap Room

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…

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I Still Love You

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Bowcat, Crescent Ballroom, Mind Upside, Phoenix, Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska, The Slackers

If 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…

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Big Eyes for CJ Ramone

April 26, 2017May 20, 2020 Every Show JoeArizona, Big Eyes, CJ Ramone, No Gimmick, Phoenix, Punk, Rebel Lounge, Rock

Nostalgia 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…

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What’s R and R When There’s Music Nearby?

April 24, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Mr Incommunicado, Rock, Rock 'n Roll, Ska, Surf Rock, Surfside IV, Tempe, The Phenomenauts, Yucca Tap Room

Living 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…

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A Dreamcar With An Exxxtra Element

April 24, 2017 Every Show JoeAlternative, Arizona, Crescent Ballroom, Dear Boy, Dreamcar, Exxxtra Crispy, Garage Rock, New Wave, Phoenix, Punk, The Pueblo

A 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…

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No Trick For JT’s Birthday!

April 16, 2017 Every Show JoeAcoustic, Arizona, Bluegrass, Folk, Jimmy Roca, Johnny Lee, Josh Williams, Loops, Mesa, Rock, The Harp

Tonight 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…

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Neither Girls Nor Russians

April 14, 2017October 19, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Bad Funk, Punk, Rock, Russian Girlfriends, Tempe, Time Out Lounge, Wax Castle

Music 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…