Yucca Tap Room – Page 4 – Every Show Joe

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…

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Rallying For Riley

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 Every Show JoeAerico, Alternative, Arizona, Bowcat, Heatstroke, Kill Your TV, Madd Dog Tannen, Punk, Rundown Roommates, Tempe, The Industry, True Rivals, Two Bit Johnnies, Yucca Tap Room, Zero Degrees North

Cancer is a disease that is tragic for anyone to have. It is worse when it happens to a kid, who has to then grow up quickly when they should be enjoying their lack of responsibilities and dreaming about their future. You have seen me attend and bring it up on here before, when we had a benefit show for Hunter Keener. However, another family of a friend has had it strike for a nephew who is only eleven and now diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma Cancer. I tend to avoid…

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A New Perspective

April 29, 2017May 13, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Dephinger, Punk, Svetlanas, Tempe, The Plainfield Butchers, Yucca Tap Room

Some of the best things you do can do in life are seeing other people’s takes on the things you love. This could be how they play a sport, or a different political stance. In the case of tonight, that is a new perspective on a genre of music from the Russian group, the Svetlanas. Adding to my intrigue about the band, they are currently banned from reentering their home country. I don’t think I knew what I was going to see until I saw it, but wow, what a…

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What’s R and R When There’s Music Nearby?

April 24, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Mr Incommunicado, Rock, Rock 'n Roll, Ska, Surf Rock, Surfside IV, Tempe, The Phenomenauts, Yucca Tap Room

Living closer to one of my favorite venues to visit is a luxury. Although when you go to it after your first day of moving things, may not always be the best for your energy. Regardless, I was going to take in some music after being deprived of it while I was busy packing most of the prior week. I mean, it was a quick trip from the new place. It entailed hearing three genres of music in one night too, with the Phenomenauts being a mix of a couple…

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The Ebb and Flow of Tuesday

April 12, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Blood Feud Family Singers, Bluegrass, Celtic Punk, Flatfoot 56, Folk, Larry and His Flask, Punk, Punkgrass, Tempe, Yucca Tap Room

Blind purchases can lead to treasures and discoveries. Also, it can lead to a miserable Warped Tour 2011 with bands I just can’t stand listening to, like Gym Class Heroes and Devil Wears Prada. Of course, Less than Jake sits number two under NOFX on my all-time favorites to save that day, but I had to get to their set time with no reentry. While roaming around, and flipping off the Devil Wears Prada stage, I stumbled upon this band setting up with a standup bass. They had more facial…

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The Pleasures of the Ears

April 4, 2017 Every Show JoeArizona, Metal, Nashville Pussy, Old Fashion Assassin, Punk, Rock 'n Roll, Tempe, Yucca Tap Room, Zeke

Expanding on the bands and music that you listen to is one of the greatest pleasures. It lets you see and experience bands you may not have got out to see if you stuck to your bubble. On the flipside, it means you slowly build out a large music collection that gets harder to memorize all the lyrics within. Tonight was another one of those nights, experiencing Zeke for the first time. There was only one local on this show, and that was Old Fashion Assassin. The three piece are…