With the first day of M3F under my belt, I was more excited going into the second day. I had already discovered so many new to me musicians and bands that it created a bigger anticipation for the second day. The sun was out this time that added warmth and to that feeling that it was going to be a good day. As for the festival, it did live up to that growing anticipation and the bar set by the day prior. First of the music would be another solid…
Read MoreThe now by the name M3F festival has been running since 2004. The three in the name originally coming from McDowell Mountain Music when it started in Scottsdale in view of the McDowell Mountain range. Since then, it has only grown and grown, moving into bigger digs in downtown Phoenix at Margaret T Hance Park. It only made sense for them to remove the direct name of McDowell Mountain and rename to the acronym of M3F. My first attending of the festival was in 2016 where I watched Beck for…
Read MoreMarch is here and many musical options are there for your concert going in just week one in Phoenix! Friday 4 (All times AZ/MST times unless otherwise noted) D.I. with 80*D, Corky’s Leather Jacket, and No Gimmick at Pub Rock Live. – 7 PM M3F 2022 Day 1 with Bryce Vine, Jungle, Zhu, Bea Miller, A R I Z O N A, Jai Wolf, Franc Moody, Goth Babe, Two Feet, and more at Margaret T Hance Park. – 2 PM to 11 PM Punk at the Blooze with Kickin’ In,…
Read MoreThis week is packed with rad live music in Phoenix, to the north in Flagstaff, and south in Tucson. Take your pick, be safe and have fun at a show! Friday 25 (All times AZ/MST times unless otherwise noted) The Breakup Society with Scorpion Vs Tarantula and French Girls at Chopper Johns – 9 PM Gnarwhal Jrz at the Lost Leaf. Masks asked indoors. – 9 PM Dirty Lingo Reunion with the Runner Up and Brian Champian at the Rockbar. – 7 PM The Borrowers with The UAPS, Metropolis Man…
Read MoreThe very first time I saw PEARS was in a Las Vegas backyard in 2015. That was near the beginning with their first album under their belts and Fat Wreck had just signed them. Since then, they have only gone up in trajectory in success, music writing and performances. That includes their self-titled 2020 release being their best to date. However, they never had a chance to tour on it until now. The great one two punch of the tour included Neighborhood Brats who unfortunately dropped due to continuing issues…
Read MoreThis week ebb’s and flows with a few returning locals and favorite touring artists visiting! Friday 18 (All times AZ/MST times unless otherwise noted) Koffin Kats with Outlaw Inlaws, Vacant Skies at the Rebel Lounge. Proof of vaccination or negative test required. – 8 PM Sara Robinson Band with Indigo Kidd and the Bittersweet Way at Last Exit Live. – 9 PM Bullet Babe with Mannequins, Junk Drawer, and the Fiends. Masks Required. DM a band for address. – 8 PM Crop Killer, El Googly Diablo, The Stillnites, and the…
Read MoreShows and streams that just fit perfectly around the Super Bowl and whatever you call Valentine’s Day this week! Friday 11 (All times AZ/MST times unless otherwise noted) 25 Years of Fatskins with Fear City, StrikeFirst, Liberty & Justice, 21 Gun Salute, and Splatter Pattern at Yucca Tap Room. Proof of vaccination or negative test required. – 7 PM Beach Bums with Bummer Girl, Astrologer, and Glue Sticks at the Nile Underground. Proof of vaccination or negative test required. – 7 PM Bloody Valentine Party featuring Trash Can Romeos, The…
Read MoreShows picking up this week as we start February and with a few cool local events including the Rock Lottery return and Fatskins anniversary! Friday 4 (All times AZ/MST times unless otherwise noted) The Woodworks with Chrome Rhino, Fairy Bones at Last Exit Live. – 8 PM The Control Freaks with Puppy and the Handjobs, The Rebel Set at Chopper Johns. – 9 PM El Perro with Mississippi Nova at Yucca Tap Room. Proof of vaccination or negative test required. – 8 PM Illustrated Minds with Something Outrageous, Black Mountain…
Read MoreThings continue to stay light, but with a few awesome shows and friends playing this week! Friday 28 (All times AZ/MST times unless otherwise noted) Deke Dickerson with Franks & Deans, The Surfside IV at the Yucca Tap Room. Proof of vaccination or negative test required. – 8 PM Barefoot with Blu Joy, Natural Flavors and Chad Rubin at the Rebel Lounge. Proof of vaccination or negative test required. – 8 PM The Struts with World’s First Cinema and Charming Liars at the Marquee Theatre. Proof of vaccination or negative…
Read MoreThe week really lightening up after the past couple, but a few cool gems of shows to go check out this next week! Friday 21 (All times AZ/MST times unless otherwise noted) Guttermouth with Chaser, Squared, and First Front at Yucca Tap Room. Proof of vaccination or negative test required. – 7:30 PM Prime Society with the Color 8, Rozotadi, River Smyth at the Rebel Lounge. Proof of vaccination or negative test required. – 8:30 PM Snailmate with The Minibosses, Debras House at the Monte Vista Lounge, Flagstaff. – 9:30…
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