Tempe – Page 6 – Every Show Joe

There Was Cake

June 21, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Creepsville 666, Ham, Psychobilly, Punk, Rockabilly, Skull Drug, Tempe, The Limit Club, We Might Be Wasted, Yucca Tap Room

I know a lot of Gemini that love music. The next of the June birthday shows was for my great friend Tommie. This one was packed full of friends in bands and her boyfriend, Donnie, opening up in We Might Be Wasted. Unfortunately, I was wrapping up the last of the Punk Rock Bowling pictures and arrived late. But knowing Donnie, I’m sure it was awesome. If it included that speedo again, then my eyes were spared something too. Since I arrived late, I ended up starting the night off…

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A Broadcast of Passion

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Authority Zero, Ebinezer, Guttermouth, Howard Til Midnight, marquee theatre, Nomada, Punk, Reggae, Rock, Tempe, Torn at the Seam

“Broadcasting to the Nations” marks the six album release from Authority Zero on a label. Including prior independent releases that puts the notch up to eight. This marks nearly two decades of music from one of the few punk bands to come out of Phoenix with a following across the world. This release show brought one of my favorite punk bands, Guttermouth, to town alongside four local openers with more of a reggae and rock leaning. The first of the night’s lineup was Howard Til Midnight. These guys were the…

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A Ska Mixer

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Brava, Jack the Cat, Ska, Skacore, Tempe, The Effects, Yucca Tap Room

Skacore is a term not found in the Phoenix scene. I first caught the genre outside of this city, when I went on a short tour in 2014 with the local band Nomada. They opened up for the River Ratts in a venue in Riverside. This was one of the craziest pits I’ve partaken in. Your instinct is to skank during the ska parts, but then the hardcore sections of the songs hit and you have yourself a mosh pit. Our headliners this night harken from that genre, sandwiched in…

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What Punk Rock Bowling Hangover?

June 12, 2017June 12, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Bad Funk, Lost In Society, Punk, Rock, Tempe, Time Out Lounge, Upstart 33, Working Mutts, Yucca Tap Room

What do you do after four days straight of punk rock? Go to more punk rock. Unlike my last three years of Punk Rock Bowling, this Tuesday had two awesome punk shows the night I returned. Over at the Yucca Tap Room, Booze & Glory passing through. Meanwhile, at Time Out Lounge the excellent guys of Lost in Society. I split my time between, catching the two awesome out of town openers at Yucca and made it in time for Lost in Society and Bad Funk at Time Out. Opening…

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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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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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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…