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A Skankin’ Fourth

August 14, 2017May 21, 2020 Every Show Joe2 Tone, Acoustic, Arizona, Bowcat, Folk, Krovak, Leigh Dekay, Punk, Ska, Tempe, The Steady 45s, Yucca Tap Room

If 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.…

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That Patriotic Meltdown

August 5, 2017May 21, 2020 Every Show JoeArizona, Broloaf, No Year, Old Fashion Assassin, Punk, Skull Drug, Tempe, Yucca Tap Room

The 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…

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Putting the BBQ In Punk Rock

July 29, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Ass Wipe Junkies, Bowcat, Celtic Punk, Era of Extinction, Killer Neighbors, Kiwanis Park, Punk, Ska, Tempe, The Industry, Whiskey and the Barrels, Working Mutts

The 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…

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Punk, Punk, and More Punk

July 25, 2017May 21, 2020 Every Show JoeArizona, Creepsville 666, Psychobilly, Punk, Rockabilly, Shovel, Some Kind of Nightmare, Tempe, Venomous Pinks, Year of the Fist, Yucca Tap Room

It 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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A Trio of Terrific Music

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Every Show JoeAcoustic, Arizona, Folk, Jenny Owen Youngs, marquee theatre, Ogikubo Station, Ska, Streetlight Manifesto, Tempe

There are some bands that you are guaranteed to see some amazing music every tour they have. Streetlight Manifesto is just one of those bands. You could say they are bedfellows with some legends of Ska and talented solo acts. Over the years they have introduced me to acts like Sycamore Smith and Dan Potthast’s solo work. Their own music puts them atop the upper echelon of my favorite bands. Without worry, a tour with Ogikubo Station, Jenny Owen Youngs, and Streetlight Manifesto was going to be a blast. …

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Good Vibes and Good Causes

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Every Show Joe51 West, Alternative Rock, Arizona, Contradiktion, Corky's Leather Jacket, Country, Double Nickles Collective, Downtown Brown, Ethan 103, Good Boy Daisy, marquee theatre, Nomada, Punk, Reggae, Rock, Soul, Tempe, The Banter, Torn at the Seam, Yucca Tap Room

After a full day of Warped Tour, would you go on to do two days of two shows? Some people may say no. For me, the answer is a yes. This may be how I earned the nickname that spawned this site. Although with it being a Saturday, I got a full night’s rest. I would start over at the Marquee Theatre and end my music adventure between three spaces in the Yucca Tap Room center. Up first was the big reason I was at the Marquee, to watch the…

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Sugar, Spice, and a Dash of Punk

July 18, 2017 Every Show JoeAlternative, Alternative Rock, Arizona, Beachwood Coyotes, Burgandy Jurk, Fairy Bones, Harper and the Moths, Hollowpoint Vigils, Indie Rock, New Wave, Phoenix, Punk, Rebel Lounge, Tempe, The Real Fits, Time Out Lounge

What do you do after spending about ten hours out at a Warped Tour in Phoenix? If you’re me, you take the day off to rest and go out to music the next night. Plus given Harper and the Moths are taking time off to put toward a new album, the Real Fits show was on the top of my radar. The night opened on a fantastic touring band, then flowed into great local acts across two air-conditioned venues. That touring act would be Beachwood Coyotes from L.A. These awesome…

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No Noise Complaints Here

July 1, 2017May 21, 2020 Every Show Joe2 Tone, Arizona, Big D and the Kids Table, Bowcat, Doped Up Dollies, Left Alone, Ska, Ska Punk, Tempe, Yucca Tap Room

This was a Sunday night I was looking forward to for a bit. It had been about four years since I last caught Big D and the Kids Table. It was a fantastic time hanging with them at the Warped Tour bowling event. In addition to catching their set the next day, I ran into members of the band, like Ben and Derek, around Warped Tour throughout consistently. The interactions just cemented how great these guys and the Big D are. After that I was bugging their drummer Derek every…

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A Summer Birthday

June 27, 2017June 28, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, C:28, Contradiktion, No Gimmick, Punk, Rundown Roommates, Tempe, Venomous Pinks, Yucca Tap Room

This marks the third birthday show put together by a friend. It was a full punk lineup, varied from the prior two shows. This time it was celebrating Summer’s birthday and she brought out five shining examples of the Phoenix scene. How she managed to stay closer to sober the entire night is the only enigma I have. The first of the music was her boyfriend’s band, Rundown Roommates. These energy filled guys didn’t hold anything back. I’m starting to get used to seeing Freddy behind the drums regularly. He…

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The Good Folk

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Chip Hanna, Country, Folk, Ghost in the Willow, Honkey-Tonk, Ike Fonseca, Leonhardt, Tempe, Time Out Lounge

There’s nothing like good folk and acoustic music. Tuesday night was a mix of some I’ve seen before, and some I haven’t, expanding the list of musicians I like. I discovered Ike Fonseca and Ghost in the Willow, and catching the talented Chip Hanna and Leonhardt once again. Opening up was Leonhardt, who from the sound of it was driving back that day to Phoenix. Lucky for us, we got to catch him play a set. He plays with a guitar and drum box like Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold…