Arizona – Page 18 – Every Show Joe

Surprises Abound

May 31, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Ese, Punk, Tempe, The Fighting 48th, We Might Be Wasted, Western Settings, Yucca Tap Room

Just because I’m heading to Punk Rock Bowling the next day doesn’t mean I’m going to miss some awesome music the night before. It does mean this goes up after though. The night was full of surprises catching bands like the Fighting 48th and Ese for the first time, while bands I already love with We Me Be Wasted and Western Settings. Opening up was a band I didn’t know was comprised of so many awesome musicians from our scene, the Fighting 48th. This includes Jimmy from the Tribulators, Roy…

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We Came To Party

May 25, 2017 Every Show JoeAndy Warpigs, Arizona, Celtic Punk, Cumbia, Folk Punk, Nomada, Pinata Protest, Punk, Tempe, Whiskey and the Barrels, Yucca Tap Room

Not every show can be described as partying. The party aspect is dictated more by the personalities and the music. This early week show leans heavily on the party with a few dozen new acquaintances and friends’ aspect. From that alone, there is a great enticement to attend a Piñata Protest show. The lineup was the same as the last time they performed at Yucca, and continue to be great choices to be part of this party. First band and change of the night were Whiskey and the Barrels opening…

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A Little Bit Rock ‘n Roll, A Little Bit Horror

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 Every Show JoeAcoustic, Arizona, Buried in Red, Chip Hanna, Country, Creepsville 666, Horror Punk, Psychobilly, Punk, Redneck Nosferatu, Rockabilly, Tempe, Yucca Tap Room

It isn’t often I see the same out of town band twice within a month. When they leave a great first impression though, of course, you will find me back. Redneck Nosferatu were rolling through town once more, this time at the Yucca Tap Room. They were joined by Buried in Red, Creepsville 666, and the great punk icon, Chip Hanna. Opening up were the fantastic three piece, Buried in Red. This night being my first to capture them closer with a camera, I noticed more about them. Aaron is…

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Skankin’ is Back!

May 21, 2017May 21, 2017 Every Show Joe2 Tone, 2 Tone Lizard Kings, Abraham Drinkin, Arizona, Bowcat, Cultura Libertaria, Rocksteady, Ska, Tempe, Viernes 13, We Might Be Wasted, Yucca Tap Room

Ska revival might actually be going on. As this year trudges on, it certainly feels like the genre is starting to flourish again. From both newcomers and the established greats, I know there have been more ska shows that I’ve attended this year. As my second love, only to Punk, in music, I am enjoying this extraordinarily. Tonight was the return of Viernes 13 to the Yucca Tap Room accompanied by a solid mix of ska and punk. Opening up was the one not skirting the border of the two…

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Ska Punk Is Dead

May 20, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Craven Moorehead, Go Punk Yourself, KUPD, Pub Rock Live, Punk, Scottsdale, Ska, Ska Punk

Well, no, it’s not dead. However, our local radio icon of the Ska Punk persuasion, Craven Moorehead, put together the first of possibly many nights under the name of “Ska Punk is Dead.” It is where fans of the genres can enjoy some punk rock and ska, have some beers, and meet other fans of the genre. There was some dancing too. The night is made up of a custom mix of songs chosen by our Go Punk Yourself DJ, and joined by two musicians from the local scene putting…

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Far From Half Baked

May 19, 2017 Every Show JoeAlternative, Alternative Rock, Arizona, Baked, Dent, Indie Rock, Phoenix, Rebel Lounge, Twin Ponies

Tonight was a favorite pair of local bands. Both times I have seen Dent, it was with Twin Ponies. They are a great compliment to each other. Tonight I could boost that to say that all three bands, including Baked, were awesome together. They made for a fantastic night of music at the Rebel Lounge. Up first were the awesome guys of Dent. This was my first time seeing them without the projector of fun imagery. They didn’t need it, bringing a good rock and alternative blend to the stage.…

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Music on a Monday

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Country, Dirty Sunset, Folk, Pub Rock Live, Rock, Scottsdale, The Banter, The Roosevelts

Tonight was a night to go see a friend play. With that meant it was additionally one of those nights going in mostly blind to the rest of the lineup. Of course, going in blind to the two other bands turned out to reward. Both the Roosevelts and Dirty Sunset were excellent, plus another great time catching the Banter tonight. Dirty Sunset opened up with a fantastic, full of energy folk sound from right here in Phoenix. They are full of guys who like to move around as they play.…

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It Isn’t All Painting and Fences

May 14, 2017May 15, 2017 Every Show JoeAlternative Rock, Arizona, Dwarf, Hostile Work Environment, Indie Rock, Painting Fences, Pho Cao, Rock, Scottsdale, Zero Degrees North

Last night was one of those where I could have been in six places at once. I put catching the EP release show for Painting Fences atop my list. With it came some of the best stage lighting I’ve seen at Pho Cao and two bands new to me. It included a couple extra guests during the Painting Fences set too. It was a blast to be at. If seeing Zero Degrees North for my third Saturday in a row does not show how high in regard I hold them,…

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Skanky Bones

May 13, 2017May 13, 2017 Every Show Joe2 Tone, 2 Tone Lizard Kings, Arizona, Mr Incommunicado, Ska, Tempe, Yucca Tap Room

A night of ska, that’s what my Friday night was. I arrived to hear that a band dropped off, and it would be longer sets for two of our local ska scene offerings. I’ve been going back and forth on this, but I’m starting to believe we have a growing and blossoming ska scene in Phoenix again. The offerings are of a great quality too. Tonight two of our best, Mr. Incommunicado and the 2 Tone Lizard Kings were what I got to take in. First up is one of…

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Raking It In

May 12, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Pub Rock Live, Punk, Rock, Scottsdale, Surf Rock, Together Pangea

With a cover band, it tends to be hard to tell the true personality of the musicians. However, when you go to a Me First and the Gimme Gimmes show, the personalities shine the most. Tonight was a bigger example of this when you bring in awesome personality of the openers touring with them. The sold out crowd was in for a treat from all three bands on Wednesday. If there was a contest for best band name to tour with Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, it would be…