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The Ska Prom and a Spring Fling

March 26, 2017March 26, 2017 Every Show Joe2 Tone, Arizona, Bluegrass, Bowcat, Cave Creek, Chris Murray Combo, Country, Folk, Jack the Cat, John La Porte, Journey West, Matamoska, Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold, Ska, Ska Prom, Ska Punk, Tempe, The Effects, The Steady 45s, Yucca Tap Room

Spring is a time where the temperatures in Phoenix would be summer time for the rest of the country. Growing up here I’ve become acclimated to it, making it just a great time to get outdoors. With it brings the celebrations and the prom seasons too. This Saturday night was a combination of both for me, with a Spring Fling and taking in another annual Ska Prom. I made my way to the gorgeous Cave Creek for the first time for my friend’s, Jason, Spring Fling. This was my first…

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Punk Rock Straight Outta Yorkshire

March 25, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, C:28, First or Last, Punk, Tempe, The Bastards, Yucca Tap Room

What better way to usher in a weekend than with some high paced, punk rock? Coming off a week where I had a house sale to deal with on top of the normal ebb and flow, I was exhausted enough to have an unexpected nap after work. By the first song of First or Last, I already could tell I was too relaxed for a punk show. This couldn’t stand, so with a beer given to me, we started the process into matching the fast paced sounds of the night.…

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T.P.F.R.

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Bear Ghost, Big O, Hip Hop, Last Exit Live, MC Lars, Mega Ran, Nerdcore, Phoenix, Punk, Random, Rock

I will admit at the top that my experience and knowledge of hip hop isn’t that strong. This includes dating back to early nineties hip hop, where the extent is a little of Wu-Tang and having listened to a bunch of Beastie Boys. It was more that I couldn’t relate to it. Enter the Nerdcore genre, where these were lyrics and topics that bring out things I’m familiar with. For an example of how engrained into some of the nerdcore topics I am, my left arm includes two video game…

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An Old St. Patrick’s Day Tradition Returns

March 19, 2017May 31, 2017 Every Show JoeAlternative, Alternative Rock, Arizona, Bouncing Souls, Chandler, Fitz and the Tantrums, Flogging Molly, Harper and the Moths, Less than Jake, NOFX, Pot of Gold Festival, Punk, Rawhide, Rundown Roommates, Ska, Ska Punk

Flogging Molly spent about one third of my life playing St. Patrick’s Day in Phoenix. They spoiled Phoenix with the best way to celebrate the holiday. A couple of those years they came through with their regular tour on top. Then after a long stint living in Los Angeles, they relocated the band to Detroit. This meant a harder trek than just four to five hours every year, and so the Phoenix tradition came to an end. In its ashes, they started doing the Salty Dog Cruise, which for some…

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Making St. Patty’s Day Pink

March 18, 2017March 18, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Creepsville 666, Inept Hero, Krovak, Psychobilly, Punk, Rockabilly, Skull Drug, Tempe, Venomous Pinks, Yucca Tap Room

One of the longer running punk bands in the valley are the Venomous Pinks. Over the last couple months the hard work they have been putting has been paying out dividends. They are now signed to a label, Squid Hat out of Vegas. They have an opening slot on the main stage of this year’s Punk Rock Bowling. Now the first fruits of labor under Squid Hat released with a great new EP titled “We Do It Better,” with two of the hardest songs I’ve heard from them titled “Pizza…

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Ruining… or Making Your Grandma’s Music Better?

March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 Every Show JoeAlex Squared, Arizona, Contradiktion, Franks & Deans, Punk, Skull Drug, Tempe, Yucca Tap Room

Expressions are a great way to engage with an audience. The more animated on stage the more entertaining it can make a performance. Tonight felt like the culmination of a couple of the most expressive performers in our scene getting together. The first two are perfect compliments to each other too. Franks and Deans brought on top one of the most unique punk performances I have seen. The night opened up with the guys from Payson, Alex Squared. This fast paced group of punks right away showed their appreciation for…

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Celebrating St. Patty on the Ides of March

March 16, 2017 Every Show JoeAndy Warpigs, Arizona, Bloody Rogue Bastards, Celtic, Celtic Punk, Folk Punk, Punk, Rugged Rogues, Tempe, Whiskey and the Barrels, Yucca Tap Room

It is never too early to start drinking. That seems a good mantra to apply to any day, but, in addition, to starting to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. While two days off, it didn’t keep some of our best Celtic bands from putting together a show over at the Yucca Tap Room. I can say it was a lot of fun, and a little confusing to start off. The band that had me scratching my head a little was the Rugged Rogues. These guys certainly dressed the part with kilts…

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What is a Genre?

March 13, 2017 Every Show JoeActive Bird Community, Alternative, Alternative Rock, Arizona, Celebration Guns, Emo, Indie Rock, Owen, Phoenix, Rebel Lounge

I have had two discussions on what real Emo music is, and both times have been at Rebel Lounge this year. They have also occurred when I was catching a band or musician in a band that is Emo appropriately. While appropriate to describe Owen, and Mike Kinsella, I will stick to my guns that our two openers are not in that category. However, all of the music tonight was great. It kicked off with Celebration Guns, who I so far have lived up to my word to see more…

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Indeed, Viva PHX

March 12, 2017March 12, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Crescent Ballroom, Fucked Up, Jeff Rosenstock, Joyce Manor, PAO, Phoenix, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, Phoenix Masonic Temple, Rozwell Kid, The Menzingers, Viva PHX, X

I’ve been going to Viva PHX since it started. I think it is hands down, the best music festival that is put on in the Phoenix area all four years. The price proposition to the amazing amount of great music in about twenty places certainly contributes to it. That is in addition to that I love it more due to the atmosphere of music around downtown Phoenix. Viva PHX is the hearing music bouncing through alleys and off buildings walking through downtown Phoenix. This year was no different, just bouncing…

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An Anniversary for Local Music

March 11, 2017March 11, 2017 Every Show JoeAcoustic, Alternative, Alternative Rock, Arizona, Jane 'N The Jungle, KWSS, Manic Monkeys, Pho Cao, Rock, RUCA, Sara Robinson Band, Scottsdale, The Pleasure Victims, Upsahl

Last night was like a show I used to see at Sail Inn. Made up of amazing musicians, some of the best female vocals, and watched Sara Robinson sing at Sail Inn before too. Tonight these super talented musicians and bands came out in celebration of Dani’s ten years with KWSS. It was a celebration and thank you for getting some great local music in front of people in the valley. The night opened up with the talented RUCA. This is going to be sentiments echoed a lot through this,…