General Phoenix Area Shows

[westcoastpirate]

Believe me I wanted to stay for Boys Noize but I had family stuff to do early this morning. My buddy who stayed said Boys Noize was awesome. Diplo introduced Boys Noize as his cousin, which confused a lot of people.

[sin213]

You both get a :nono


How could you not be prepared?! It was cold and wet all day.

had boys noize not been at coachella, we would have stayed. but since we'll get another set at a much better stage, we said fuck it. and i probably would have been fine if it hadn't been for that little hole on the sole of my right shoe. i didn't even know it was there...and the left one was fine. oh well...this could have been sooo much better, had it been last weekend or today. it would have been warmer at night, no rain, probably could have done slides today and definitely could have last weekend with 100 degree weather.

i will give myself a :nono as well tho...we weren't glad to leave early, but were just getting way to wet/cold and didn't want to get sick before coachella. that would have been even worse than leaving early.

[NachoCat]

Sound Blizzard

Had a great time. Was cold and rainy for the first hour or so but it then cleared up and was fine. First was cut Chemist. I thought the first half of his set was total garbage. The second half of the set was completely different and much better. Mixed dead prez "Hip Hop" and "shook ones".

Porter Robinson. Wow. Tore the place up. Never heard of this guy before but he was impressive. I knew a lot of the tracks he was dropping but it was the way he was mixing them. Just teasing the crowd with the drops. He starts bringing in DP's "one more time" and at the normal drop brings in some other track with some nasty dirty bass. then he brings it back and does it again. He's doing shit like this his whole set , very impressive mixing skills. The crowd was in a frenzy for most of his set and I loved it.

After that I was at the Dnb Stage the rest of the night basically. I would have loved to check out some of Boys Noize set but, friends came late at about midnight. Met us over at POD and there was like 10 of us just gettin down to some seriously rad DnB and I just couldn't leave. Its been quite some time since I have been to a good DnB show and I was just having a blast. (Sorry no review on Boys Noize Dylan)

The production value as far as the stages was great by AZ standards. I do agree the sound was a little on the weak side though. All in all a very good show I thought.

[chairmenmeow47]

i wanted to go, but the coldness, wind & rain kept me from going. if i had bought an advance ticket, i might have made it out, but i choose to spend my money on kites earlier in the day instead. and i stand by my choice.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Nacho- :nono
Ivysaur- :thu

[Mr. Dylanja]

Wow, I really should've seen Boys Noize :nono

[NachoCat]

My thoughts exactly

[sin213]

Wow, I really should've seen Boys Noize :nono

THIS

guess we should have toughed it out. who would have EVER thought we'd have to choose between Chems and Boys Noize. worst. conflict. ever.

[denies the day]

We got to Aquachella(!) around 7:30 and were completely miserable. But it stopped raining around 8 pm and we watched Cut Chemist put on a brilliant set of his own productions and remixes. Porter Robinson was not thrilling although a lot of people were there by then and got caught up with him. We took that time to explore the park and hang around.

Spank Rock and Amanda Blank were ok. Diplo was predictable as always but still had us dancing and jumping around. Boys Noize was sick as hell. So much raw energy and the sound was near perfect.

I was totally prepared to hate on this party but really couldn't. Great main stage and pretty decent sound when you stood mid-way between the stage and soundboard. Everyone in my crew said you couldn't hear Eliot Lipp over the sound from the main stage so I didn't even go to the side stage the whole night. The only thing that sucked was the $4 bottles of water. And the strange bleach substance on our shoes.

[Alligator Bogaloo]

Dear Arcade Fire,

I'm sorry the crowd sucked ass tonight. I'm sorry that you had to tell us multiple times to rock out, dance, and have a good time. I danced, yelled, clapped, and had a great time throughout the entire show. It's too bad that the majority of the people in the venue just stood there and had not a fuckin' clue as to what was happening in front of them.

I'm sure you decided that halfway through the set that you weren't ever going to come back and I can't blame you. Just know that there are some people here that can have a good time at a concert and appreciate your efforts and talents. I'm looking forward to being in a crowd at Coachella that will actually appreciate the show and let you know it. To the minority that tried to have a good time, thank you. To the majority that just stood there, next time stay the fuck home. You don't deserve to go to such a good show.

Yours Truly,
Micah

[EmLeaux]

Dear Arcade Fire,

I'm sorry the crowd sucked ass tonight. I'm sorry that you had to tell us multiple times to rock out, dance, and have a good time. I danced, yelled, clapped, and had a great time throughout the entire show. It's too bad that the majority of the people in the venue just stood there and had not a fuckin' clue as to what was happening in front of them.

I'm sure you decided that halfway through the set that you weren't ever going to come back and I can't blame you. Just know that there are some people here that can have a good time at a concert and appreciate your efforts and talents. I'm looking forward to being in a crowd at Coachella that will actually appreciate the show and let you know it. To the minority that tried to have a good time, thank you. To the majority that just stood there, next time stay the fuck home. You don't deserve to go to such a good show.

Yours Truly,
Micah

It's hard for some fans to rock out in Comerica/Dodge Theatre, but the venue does not provide a sufficient excuse to sit there with your thumb up your ass while perhaps the best live show Phoenix will see this entire year is right in front of you.

Complaining will get us nowhere, but I felt so embarrassed when Win kept begging everyone to at least nod their heads or dance in the aisles.

[amyzzz]

Damn that sucks that the AZ crowd was so lame.

[bucketofpower]

Whiz Khalifa - Mesa Amphitheatre on 6.28
The Decemberists - Mesa Arts Center on 8.11

[captncrzy]

After seeing Cut/Copy on Friday, I highly recommend going to that show here.

[TomAz]

I felt so embarrassed when Win kept begging everyone to at least nod their heads or dance in the aisles.

The more I've thought about this the more this has irritated me. It's the entertainer's job to please the crowd, not vice versa. The crowd sat there like they were watching TV because it sounded like a TV. Win, you want folks to act like it's a rock show? Turn the fucking volume up so that it sounds like a rock show.

[westcoastpirate]

CSS tomorrow night has been postponed.

[faxman75]

I don't exactly know what to say but the show I saw tonight at the Rhythm Room was about the most fun I have EVER had at a local show and I don't want that to sound like an overstatement. I don't know how after three days in the desert and returning exhausted I managed to sing, dance and mosh all god damn night but I did and it was everything I had ever hoped a Titus Andronicus show would be and that doesn't take away from their great Coachella performance but this was something different. I don't even think it was sold out but the energy from the crowd and the fans is nothing you see on a regular basis in Phoenix. Amy the violinist who seems to rarely speak but always smile came to the mic to say 'this was the most fun I have had during this entire tour' and she was damn near giddy when she said it. The band several times made mention to how much they adore playing Phoenix and how they love how punk rock the crowd in Phoenix always is. They embrace it and they must have played about 4 punk covers during their 90+ minute set. Singing, chanting, dancing, moshing and embracing strangers all night long as this celebration was one no one wanted to end but singer Eric Harm said they didn't really know any other songs at that point.

The Rhythm Room is probably my favorite venue in Phoenix, it's an intimate venue with some of the best sound in town. I need to sleep now as I have to get up in about 5 hours but this was a beautiful ending to a wonderful weekend of music.

[LickTheLizzard]

i wanted to go so badly, but my body said no. :(

[TomAz]

yep. same here. plus i don't think Amy the guitarist is actually going to marry me.

[Gribbz]

Cut Copy blew me away at Coachella. Y'all need to see them in August.

[Vic Viper]

has the dirty vegas show on may 4th at rhythm room been mentioned yet? probably going to check that out. $10.

[sin213]

After seeing Cut/Copy on Friday, I highly recommend going to that show here.


Cut Copy blew me away at Coachella. Y'all need to see them in August.

ya, i'll be at that show for sure.



CSS tomorrow night has been postponed.

this is good news for me...i wasn't going to go cause it was too soon after coach. i'll go to the rescheduled one.

[westcoastpirate]

I had no idea Lupe Fiasco is playing Mesa Amphitheater this Thursday April 21st. Lupe Fiasco's new album sucks but the first two albums are great.

[Gribbz]

Luckymanonline is such a piece of shit.

[Fig Neutron]

Row G for the Decemberists.

[mountmccabe]

I am quoting all of the bands listed in the first post. It has been a little while since this has been updated (oops, Coachella) so it is worth a gander for many.



April 25, Monday - Amon Amarth @ Nile Theater
April 28, Thursday - Raekwon @ Club Red
April 30, Saturday - The B-52s @ Wild Horse Pass Casino
May 3, Tuesday - Crystal Stilts @ Rhythm Room
May 4, Wednesday - Dirty Vegas @ Rhythm Room
May 7, Saturday - Sepultura, Belphegor, DRI @ the Clubhouse
May 7, Saturday - the Low Anthem @ Icehouse
May 8, Sunday - Portugal. The Man, TommyboyUNM @ Martini Ranch
May 10, Tuesday - P Diddy @ Wild Horse Pass Casino
May 10, Tuesday - Man Man @ the Clubhouse
May 11, Wednesday - Eisley @ Martini Ranch
May 11, Wednesday - William Elliot Whitmore @ Hard Rock Cafe
May 15, Sunday - of Montreal @ Marquee Theatre
May 17, Tuesday - Joan of Arc, Air Waves, Knesset @ Rhythm Room
May 18, Wednesday - the Black Angels, Sleepy Sun @ Rhythm Room
May 18, Wednesday - The Death Set @ Trunk Space
May 18, Wednesday - Bone Thugs N Harmony @ Marquee
May 19, Thursday - Voodoo Glow Skulls, LookOutLook @ Rhythm Room
May 23, Monday - White Denim @ the Sail Inn
May 25, Wednesday - Earth, Wind & Fire @ Comerica Theater
May 26, Thursday - John Vanderslice, the Whisperlights @ Rhythm Room
May 28, Saturday - the Twilight Singers, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's @ Clubhouse
May 28, Saturday - Danzig @ Marquee
May 30, Monday - Gruff Rhys (of Super Furry Animals) @ the Rhythm Room
May 31, Tuesday - Cage the Elephant, Manchester Orchestra @ Marquee
May 31, Tuesday - Killing Joke @ Martini Ranch
June 1, Wednesday - Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr @ Rhythm Room
June 2, Thursday - Crystal Antlers @ Rhythm Room
June 6, Monday - Old 97's @ Martini Ranch
June 10, Friday - Cake @ Mesa Amp
June 10, Friday - Times New Viking @ the Sail Inn
June 11, Saturday - Meat Puppets @ Clubhouse
June 14, Tuesday - Matt & Kim, the Thermals @ Marquee
June 15, Wednesday - Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae @ Comerica Theatre
June 15, Wednesday - Bill Callahan @ Rhythm Room
June 16, Thursday - Rush @ US Airways Center
June 17, Friday - Motley Crue, Poison, New York Dolls @ Ashly Furniture HomeStore
June 18, Saturday - The Maine, Augstana @ Marquee
June 20, Monday - Thao and Mirah @ Rhythm Room
June 22, Wednesday - Black Lips, Cerebral Ballzy @ Rhythm Room
June 23, Thursday - Allison Krauss & Union Station @ Comerica Theater
June 28, Tuesday - The Glitch Mob @ Club Red
June 28, Tuesday - Wiz Khalifa @ Mesa Amp
June 30, Thursday - New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys @ US Airways Center
June 30, Thursday - My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult @ Martini Ranch
July 3, Sunday - Dropkick Murphys @ Marquee
July 7, Thursday - Dave Bazan, Rocky Votolato @ the Sail Inn
July 17, Sunday - Ben Folds @ Marquee
July 25, Monday - A Perfect Circle @ Comerica Theater
August 3, Wednesday - Katy Perry, Robyn @ Comerica Theater
August 7, Sunday - Warped Tour @ Ashley Furniture HomeStore
August 11, Thursday - the Decemberists @ Mesa Arts Center
August 12, Friday - Cut Copy @ Marquee Theatre
September 2, Friday - Sade @ US Airways Center
September 3, Saturday - Def Leppard, Heart @ Ashley Furniture HomeStore

[Somewhat Damaged]

The performance I'd most want to see is Robyn's, but I'm not about to buy a ticket to a Katy Perry concert. Hopefully Robyn will get a good response & come back later in the year to the Marquee. Oh, and P Diddy is already relegated to Native American casinos? Funny. Thanks for doing this, John.

[bucketofpower]

yes, it goes without saying, but thanks for keeping this updated and organized :)

[LickTheLizzard]

So many assholes at railroad revival. This just makes me miss coachella.

[Alligator Bogaloo]

I agree. At least old crow rocked!

[LickTheLizzard]

old crow were awesome as usual. edward sharpe was mediocre at best, which was really disappointing because that is who i wanted to see most. i went into the show tonight not really caring about mumford and sons, but they were so good. the crowd was one of the worst i have ever been a part of, but i would say that mumford and sons made it all worth it. they made a fan out of me.

[Gribbz]

I wonder when Cut Copy will sell out.

[captncrzy]

I hope it last another week until we can get them.

CSS rescheduled for October 1. Too bad we will be at ATP.

[westcoastpirate]

Oct 1st is a Saturday night. Hell yes!

[I.F.A.]

July 17, Sunday - Ben Folds @ Marquee

Paging Dr. Ivy!!


Any one going to Cake? I'm considering it... Also, probably Cut Copy, since it's just a few days after my birthday.

[faxman75]

Damn, I don't think i'm going to any of those shows. I should probably buy my ticket to Okkervil and Titus in Tucson pretty soon though.

[chairmenmeow47]

BEN FOLDS BITCHES!

this is fate. i become single and my future husband returns to the valley. i am going to be anxiously awaiting the next payday to buy tickets. FUCK YES. MARRY ME BEN FOLDS.

i will probably be at portugal the man with tommy as well. bitches.

anyone going to patton oswalt thursday? i'm thinking about it.

[TomAz]

I am quoting all of the bands listed in the first post. It has been a little while since this has been updated (oops, Coachella) so it is worth a gander for many.

Black Joe Lewis is playing the MMMF this Sunday.

[TomAz]

Also George Thorogood and the Destroyers on Friday night and KC & The Sunshine Band on Saturday night at the Big Red Rib & Music Festival. I have free passes if anyone is interested. ha ha.

[denies the day]

I wonder when Cut Copy will sell out.

You guys really think Cut Copy will sell out the Marquee months ahead of their show? Their set last weekend was so good.

Excited for Man Man in two weeks!

[bucketofpower]

Also George Thorogood and the Destroyers on Friday night and KC & The Sunshine Band on Saturday night at the Big Red Rib & Music Festival. I have free passes if anyone is interested. ha ha.

*ahem* KC & The SunLIFE Band

[westcoastpirate]

You guys really think Cut Copy will sell out the Marquee months ahead of their show?

Yes I do think it will sell out, I don't know how far in advance but if the Black Keys can sell out Mesa Amphitheater 2.5 months in advance for a weeknight show anything is possible.

It is Arizona, though.

[chairmenmeow47]

Black Joe Lewis is playing the MMMF this Sunday.

what is that fest again? i really liked the coachella set.

[sin213]

McDowell Mountain Music Festival

http://www.mmmf.net/2011/

[chairmenmeow47]

thanks. that website is awful.

[sin213]

yeah, it really is. it's set up more like a blog than a site...

[faxman75]

Also George Thorogood and the Destroyers on Friday night and KC & The Sunshine Band on Saturday night at the Big Red Rib & Music Festival. I have free passes if anyone is interested. ha ha.

A lady at work handed me a pair of passes to this. I just handed them back to her. George Thorogood and the Destroyers was my first concert. I was living in Chicago and visiting Arizona for the summer and my dad took me to see the show at Desert Sky Pavillion. I considered going for nostalgia but ultimately passed.

[Gribbz]

You guys really think Cut Copy will sell out the Marquee months ahead of their show? Their set last weekend was so good.

Excited for Man Man in two weeks!


Yes I do think it will sell out, I don't know how far in advance but if the Black Keys can sell out Mesa Amphitheater 2.5 months in advance for a weeknight show anything is possible.

It is Arizona, though.

I think it will sell out, just not months in advance. I say this for a few reasons: 1. Every single one of their other shows have sold out.
2. It's on a Friday.
3. No Tucson show. A ton of people will be driving up for this.

EDIT* Also, I feel like I've been hearing Zonoscope everywhere.

[captncrzy]

You dare to diss KC

[I.F.A.]

I actually strongly considered asking for Tom's ticket - I'd see KC & The Sunshine Band.

Also, I just noticed in the general Upcoming Shows thread -

Death Cab for Cutie

Aug 15
Comerica Theatre Phoenix, AZ, us - 6:30 PM

[amyzzz]

I actually strongly considered asking for Tom's ticket - I'd see KC & The Sunshine Band.

Also, I just noticed in the general Upcoming Shows thread -

Death Cab for Cutie

Aug 15
Comerica Theatre Phoenix, AZ, us - 6:30 PM
Oh shit.

[amyzzz]

I know no one cares, but I am taking my daughter to see Eisley at Martini Ranch May 11. If anyone somehow happens to like them, maybe I'll see you there.

[I.F.A.]

Oh shit.

I will for sure be getting tickets.

[amyzzz]

There's no price listing yet on Ticketmaster. I might go.

[Gribbz]

I should probably buy my ticket to Okkervil and Titus in Tucson pretty soon though.

I need to do that as well.

[westcoastpirate]

There's no price listing yet on Ticketmaster. I might go.

FYI, silverplatter says tickets are onsale for Death Cab on Saturday at 10am. $35-$40.

[chairmenmeow47]

i've seen death cab for cutie like three times and i don't even like them. i wish he'd just do the postal service.

[amyzzz]

My kids kinda like dcfc, but I'm not sure if I need to see them or not.

[Gribbz]

i've seen death cab for cutie like three times and i don't even like them. i wish he'd just do the postal service.

Dntel!

[MissingPerson]

Sorry for intruding, but were any of you guys at the Arcade Fire show a while ago? If so, did you see exactly what went down between Win and that photographer dude during Rebellion? Doesn't look like that big a deal in any of the videos I can find, but they don't show much, and a photographer friend of mine wants to know.

[LickTheLizzard]

Sorry for intruding, but were any of you guys at the Arcade Fire show a while ago? If so, did you see exactly what went down between Win and that photographer dude during Rebellion? Doesn't look like that big a deal in any of the videos I can find, but they don't show much, and a photographer friend of mine wants to know.

i was right up front, and i don't remember anything happening with a photographer.

[captncrzy]

We were on the rail and we didn't see anything.

[MissingPerson]

Yeah, it really doesn't look like that big a deal from anything I've seen, but somebody's suggested Win "attacked" a photographer's camera and all the photogs are up in arms about it. Seems to me that if Win Butler attacked anybody's anything onstage at in front of a couple of thousand people it would have surfaced a bit sooner?

I know he definitely did have words with one dude, and had the others kicked out early, but that's a long way from actually attacking him.

[bucketofpower]

Yeah, it really doesn't look like that big a deal from anything I've seen, but somebody's suggested Win "attacked" a photographer's camera ...

not meaning to be an a-hole in quoting myself:


the photographer lifted his camera really close to Win's guitar. Win got pissed, gave him the bird, almost hit the photographer in the face with his guitar, and then proceeded to tell him to get the eff out.

i was in the pit, about 4 people back in the center. directly after the photographer got really close to Win's guitar, Win actually took a swipe at the camera. and i should amend my comment in saying that Win almost *poked* the photographer in the face with his guitar, not hit him with it (which could, in fact, imply attacking him).

photographer got close-->Win swiped the camera-->Win gave bird-->Win almost pokes photographer-->Win tells him to gtfo-->photographer leaves-->fin.

[MissingPerson]

Alrighty, cool. I'm gonna quote that on the AF forum, if that's cool.

[NachoCat]

Hi. I would like to listen to some drum and bass. Can someone please inform me of drum and bass happenings. Please include events featuring the following; A) Drums B) Bass C) Both A and B at the same time.

Thank you

[I.F.A.]

There's a spot called The Quincy downtown (called such because it's owned by a guy named Quincy - it's off of 16th st & McDowell) which does frequent after parties - I haven't been in ages, since I'm an old lady and rarely stay up that late any more, but they seem to have something just about every weekend. Some of the Sub:conscious people are involved, so there's usually some sort of D&B - Dehga seems to play there frequently. If you add Jason Ayers on Facebook (you can find him on my list), he usually posts about what's going on.

Otherwise, there hasn't been anything to my knowledge since the last Sub:con event at Bar Smith.

Okay, so I guess that there is a more Jungle oriented event going on at The Black & Tan on June 4th. Starts at 10p, $10 at the door. Bizzy B, with locals Kipp-Killigan, DeepFreq, JonBoy, & Nappe. I can't figure out how to link the flyer, because Facebook's new picture gallery system blows. But, it's also on Jason's page somewhere.

You should also like this on Facebook - if there's a D&B event in Phoenix, it will be posted there: http://www.facebook.com/#!/SubConsciousDNB

Aaaaaaaand, that's all I've got.

[M Sparks]

May 31, Tuesday - Killing Joke @ Martini Ranch

Holy shit.

[NachoCat]

Thanks :)

[bucketofpower]

Alrighty, cool. I'm gonna quote that on the AF forum, if that's cool.

no worries mp

[chairmenmeow47]

IFA, press F5 on the lame pictures on facebook to get a picture you can link to. becca taught me that :)

[westcoastpirate]

Also George Thorogood and the Destroyers on Friday night and KC & The Sunshine Band on Saturday night at the Big Red Rib & Music Festival. I have free passes if anyone is interested. ha ha.

Tom I'm interested in the passes for George Thorogood tonight. I know this is probably too late but I'm taking a shot.

[chairmenmeow47]

with the news that becca is coming to town, i may need to go to cut copy :)

lastly, friday cannot come soon enough for me to buy ben folds tickets. i read yesterday he's married and was heartbroken. i don't want to feel like an "other" woman when i seduce him.

[I.F.A.]

with the news that becca is coming to town, i may need to go to cut copy :)

lastly, friday cannot come soon enough for me to buy ben folds tickets. i read yesterday he's married and was heartbroken. i don't want to feel like an "other" woman when i seduce him.

Ivy, I'm buying my Cut Copy ticket today, so I'll grab you one if you'll get me a Ben Folds ticket when you buy yours.

And, TRAGEDY. I'm so sorry for your loss. ;)

[chairmenmeow47]

DEAL!

and i know. he's been married a few times though, so maybe i still have a chance ;)

[I.F.A.]

You can be his next ex-wife!

Aaaaand, Cut Copy tickets have been purchased. :)

[chairmenmeow47]

i can't remember if any marquee types still read this thread. any indication on ticket sales for ben folds? i will literally explode if i can't see him, but i'm worried i can't reasonably afford tickets until the 20th. if anyone has any insider knowledge, it would ease my anxious heart. thanks :)

[Mr. Dylanja]

What kind of music does Ol' Benny play? Would I recognize anything? I literally have know idea what he sounds like.

[chairmenmeow47]

well, i'm sure you heard "brick" in high school "she's a brick and i'm drowning slowly, off the coast and i'm getting nowhere".

he's extremely talented. plays piano. but if you were to youtube, here's what i'd recommend as some of my personal favourites:

narcolepsy
bastard
cigarette
annie waits
landed
his live cover of champagne supernova cause it's fucking hilarious

also, youtube "ben folds chat roulette" pretty funny. i essentially think this is the most perfect man alive. he's hilarious, talented, and can make me cry.

[chairmenmeow47]

i also started looking at setlists, but then stopped myself. i really don't want to get my hopes up for this show like i did for the ben folds five show in 1999 that i missed. i saw a few covers and ben folds five songs he does and decided just not to look any further because now i want them too lol.

[faxman75]

I saw him open for Tori Amos years ago and he puts on a great show. I never really listened to any of his full albums but he was definitely good live. I've seen Tori dozens of times over the years and he's one of the only openers that was quality.

[Vic Viper]

dirty vegas put on a great show last night @ rhythm room. it was my first time at the venue and its a great little space; amazing sound for what seems like a tiny blues club.

steve smith was overly energetic for the entire set, bouncing and jumping around on the stage with every song. got most of the place dancing and didn't cop out just because it was probably a crowd of MAYBE 50 people. set was a little heavy on material from their newest album, but it all sounded great. they played just about every song i'd want to hear from them.

band stayed around afterward to sign albums and chat with the fans; my girlfriend (who was ecstatic to see them) got a picture with all 4 of the guys. good night, i hope to see them again.

[chairmenmeow47]

i still can't believe dirty vegas is relevant in any way shape or form lol. glad it was a great show though :)

[Vic Viper]

i still can't believe dirty vegas is relevant in any way shape or form lol. glad it was a great show though :)
to be fair, their career was basically destroyed from the start with that single. they're pretty underrated imho. their first 2 albums are chock full of competent synthpop/dance music; catchy tunes that might be lacking in substance but "have a beat and you can dance to it". the newest is a little more 80s rock, clearly influenced by the recent "dance punk" boom.

i don't know about relevance, but how relevant are most of the artists that get attention on these boards? *shrug*


plus i really like steve smith's voice.

[chairmenmeow47]

i haven't heard a thing about them in like 9 years. but i'm glad they were good; the show just seemed outta nowhere.

[Vic Viper]

i haven't heard a thing about them in like 9 years. but i'm glad they were good; the show just seemed outta nowhere.
oh i totally agree. dirty vegas playing rhythm room in phoenix, az? i thought my gf was joking when she told me about it. i kept checking leading up to the show to make sure dirty vegas wasn't some new 3-piece blues act and someone had made a huge mistake in promoting a defunct early 2000s dance act.

maybe apollo 440 can play the clubhouse next.

[chairmenmeow47]

dj jean opening for apollo 440!

[Vic Viper]

let it be known that i have been ready for the launch since 1999.

[M Sparks]

I always mixed up Dirty Vegas with Who Da Funk.

[Gribbz]

oh i totally agree. dirty vegas playing rhythm room in phoenix, az? i thought my gf was joking when she told me about it.


I saw them on Tuesday. It was actually really good... never heard their music prior to the show. I expected Dirty Vegas to fuck around on some CDJs or something. I was rather surprised to find out it was a live band. Synth, guitar, drummer, etc.

The lead singer had a lot of charisma and the band definitely had stage presence. $5 dollars well spent.

[chairmenmeow47]

DRUGS ROCK AND ROLL BAD ASS VEGAS HOES LATE NIGHT BOOTY CALLS SHINY DISCO BALLS

also, ben folds tickets PURCHASED. i have way too much anxiety about this show lol.

[NachoCat]

That song reminds me of the Icehouse , downtown.

[I.F.A.]

It reminds me of Hot Pink.

Also, THANKS IVY!

[chairmenmeow47]

That song reminds me of the Icehouse , downtown.

me too. the first time i heard it was rolling & walked into the icehouse as foxforce5 was playing it and everyone was going nuts. back when they still had the plastic blue panels hanging from the doorway. good times.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Is that who does that song? I love that song.


I really wish that Identity Fest would've came through AZ.

[NachoCat]

Its funny how songs can bring you back like that. Sometimes they bring back memories you would have never remembered again until you hear a specific song.

Days go by - Dirty Vegas

Went down to Tucson for a desert party. Couldn't find the place for a while. Once we did find it , it was late , maybe around midnight. We parked so far away we could just hear the distant pulse of the bass. The stars were unbelievably bright that night, you could see the Milky Way which I wasnt used to because of all the light pollution in Phx. As we got a little closer and could actually make out the music Days go by was playing. I just remember walking up and seeing all the people dancing and I felt unbelievably happy. What a good night

[Mr. Dylanja]

I loved the video for that one too.

[NachoCat]

...I really wish that Identity Fest would've came through AZ.

Yeah I was dissapointed to see Albuquerque on there . Its like they drew a huge circle around Phoenix and went everywhere else.

Im thinking about the San diego show... Mayyyybe

[Mr. Dylanja]

Is it a weekend Fri/Sat date?

[NachoCat]

Fri of Labor day weekend.

[amyzzz]

To be fair, no one really wants to be in AZ in the summer.

[bucketofpower]

*ahem*

Weird Al

6.9.2011 - Flagstaff - Pine Mountain Amphitheatre
6.10.2011 - Chandler - Wild Horse Pass Casino
6.11.2011 - Tucson - Fox Tucson Theatre

[LickTheLizzard]

*ahem*

Weird Al

6.9.2011 - Flagstaff - Pine Mountain Amphitheatre
6.10.2011 - Chandler - Wild Horse Pass Casino
6.11.2011 - Tucson - Fox Tucson Theatre

fuck yes.

also...

leftover crack
may 23rd - clubhouse

face to face
july 1st - nile theater

[thewoodenman]

I saw them on Tuesday. It was actually really good... never heard their music prior to the show. I expected Dirty Vegas to fuck around on some CDJs or something. I was rather surprised to find out it was a live band. Synth, guitar, drummer, etc.

The lead singer had a lot of charisma and the band definitely had stage presence. $5 dollars well spent.

truth! i was there as well and had a great time. was kinda bummed they ended early though, thought they would be on till at least one. the full band was indeed fantastic.

[chairmenmeow47]

i had never really heard portugal the man before, but i enjoyed their show last night. thanks to tommy for taking me. we had a really good view and they seem like a good live band; they all seemed really into what they were doing. the lasers were cool. i dunno that i'd go listen to them on my own, but definitely a fun live band.

[M Sparks]

*ahem*

Weird Al

6.9.2011 - Flagstaff - Pine Mountain Amphitheatre
6.10.2011 - Chandler - Wild Horse Pass Casino
6.11.2011 - Tucson - Fox Tucson Theatre

Damn it, I used to do the TV advertising for Pine Mountain Amphitheatre, I could have gotten on the guest list.

EDIT- Weird, PMA's website links back to the Flagstaff Orpheum's website (same management), and this show isn't on the calendar. Even when they had separate websites, the PMA shows always appeared on the Orpheum's calendar.

[higgybaby23]

I'm looking for guidance on purchasing my Cut Copy tix. I'm 99% sure that I will be going, but would like to wait to purchase tix. Anyone think this show will sell out? If so, sooner or later? Thank you in advance for any opinions on this matter.

[LickTheLizzard]

anyone going to Man Man @ the clubhouse tonight? their new album comes out today and i've heard good things about their live show.

[MissingPerson]

Their albums are pretty pointless, but their live shows are a riot.

[Gribbz]

I'm looking for guidance on purchasing my Cut Copy tix. I'm 99% sure that I will be going, but would like to wait to purchase tix. Anyone think this show will sell out? If so, sooner or later? Thank you in advance for any opinions on this matter.

I think it will later than sooner. Who knows though... Arizona is weird in that regard. Here's what I wrote on the matter last month:


I think it will sell out, just not months in advance. I say this for a few reasons: 1. Every single one of their other shows have sold out.
2. It's on a Friday.
3. No Tucson show. A ton of people will be driving up for this.

EDIT* Also, I feel like I've been hearing Zonoscope everywhere.

EDIT* Does Stateside ever give a heads up when tickets are selling well/fast? I know the Rialto does...

[LickTheLizzard]

man man was a blast. i still can't get into their albums, but it all makes sense when you see them live. i haven't seen a phx crowd this hyped up on a tuesday night in a loooong time.

95bpJJ5YSU0

[NachoCat]

Looks like fun!

[westcoastpirate]

Is anyone going to Of Montreal on Sunday at the Marquee?

[amyzzz]

That's this Sunday? Damn, I could take my other daughter to that. Except for the random nudity.

[LickTheLizzard]

Is anyone going to Of Montreal on Sunday at the Marquee?

i think i'm going to try and make it. i have to check my work schedule.

[amyzzz]

I'm a definite maybe.

[Timestretch]

Didn't even know this thread was here. I'm going to on Sunday.

I also saw Etienne De Crecy is scheduled on his myspace to play at the Venue in June! Hypercube?!!!

[Alligator Bogaloo]

Is anyone going to Of Montreal on Sunday at the Marquee?

I'm thinking about going, are you going Tomas?

[captncrzy]

I also saw Etienne De Crecy is scheduled on his myspace to play at the Venue in June! Hypercube?!!!

Wha???

[westcoastpirate]

I'm thinking about going, are you going Tomas?

I'm thinking about it. We'd have to find a babysitter though.

[amyzzz]

I have that catchy Of Montreal Outback Restaurant song stuck in my head today.

[Gribbz]

Etienne De Crecy's Coachella set was pretty bad.

Sirens!

[westcoastpirate]

His set, or his visuals? I don't think his set was bad at all, but a lot of people were disappointed with the visuals. His new album is supposed to be pretty good. I haven't heard it though.

[denies the day]

I also saw Etienne De Crecy is scheduled on his myspace to play at the Venue in June! Hypercube?!!!

Sans cube.

[Gribbz]

His set, or his visuals? I don't think his set was bad at all, but a lot of people were disappointed with the visuals. His new album is supposed to be pretty good. I haven't heard it though.

Eh, I thought every aspect was boring. Just my opinion.

I actually haven't heard any of his recorded material.

[Timestretch]

Sans cube.

Too bad. It does get repetitive after awhile. Drop the Lime is also scheduled on that show. Haven't seen him live, but I like the album.

[mountmccabe]

This Will Destroy You is playing at the Rhythm Room on Monday.

Can I go to this and Black Angels/Sleepy Sun on Wednesday? Damn, busy week.

[westcoastpirate]

I actually haven't heard any of his recorded material.

Pick up live on Neptune, it's pretty good.

[sin213]

Phaorahe Monch
Club Red - 6/21
$10

[westcoastpirate]

Wow ^

[higgybaby23]

Phaorahe Monch
Club Red - 6/21
$10

Nice!!

I would be willing to give Etienne another chance. His set underwhelmed much like the Deadmau5 sets I've seen. They both failed to bring things to any sort of climax. And we all know how frustrating that can be.

[Mr. Dylanja]

I liked Etienne. I'm going to try and be at Pharoahe, and...


THE FIVER IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




(I better start working on my mau5head)

[LickTheLizzard]

Doctor P & Flux Pavilion
june 9th - venue of scottsdale

[insbordnat]

I'm going to the DTL/EDC show (hopefully). It's the same night as my g/f birthday and not sure if she's down but we'll see.

Also - correction to the Dry River Yacht Club show with Fishbone - Both FB and DRYC are playing at the Yucca Tap Room (instead of FB playing @ DRYC). You really should check out DRYC if you haven't seen them before. A lot of cool cats.

[mountmccabe]

Also - correction to the Dry River Yacht Club show with Fishbone - Both FB and DRYC are playing at the Yucca Tap Room (instead of FB playing @ DRYC). You really should check out DRYC if you haven't seen them before. A lot of cool cats.

Ahahaha. Something about that sounded wrong but I was distracted enough that I couldn't suss it out. Correcting.

[I.F.A.]

Phaorahe Monch
Club Red - 6/21
$10

Excellent. Definitely going to try to make this one.

[NachoCat]

THE FIVER IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



What?????????????????

[Mr. Dylanja]

He's playing The Convention Center in September.

[NachoCat]

What in the hell does "the Fiver" mean?

[Mr. Dylanja]

:nono

[sin213]

the fiver = :nono

i've seen him multiple times and can't understand what the allure is...other than the lightshow.

[sin213]

Buckethead!
The Nile
June 17th

not sure how much...

[NachoCat]

Ive seen him twice. Definitly not the greatest thing ever , Definitly not the worst. He gets a lot of crap which I dont understand.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Hello Phoenicians. Hope you all are doing well in the heat. I just popped in to see what shows will be happening while I'm back in town; looks like I'll be hitting up Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and perhaps Etienne De Crecy if I'm feeling like it that day. Otherwise things look a bit dry concert-wise this summer.

[captncrzy]

...cut/copy?

[Gribbz]

^ That. I think Cut Copy is the only show I'm really looking forward to this summer.

[amyzzz]

So Of Montreal was pretty awesome last night. I took my daughter, but she fell asleep on the chairs.

[Mr. Dylanja]

^ That. I think Cut Copy is the only show I'm really looking forward to this summer.

Okay, gang, hit me with some Cut Copy recommendations please.


I agree that this summer is really bad, Jason's just in denial.

[sin213]

lol

i dont know what you are talking about...

[NachoCat]

Im no Cut Copy expert by any means but how bout this one....

FblMhN-tdSA

[Gribbz]

Okay, gang, hit me with some Cut Copy recommendations please.


I agree that this summer is really bad, Jason's just in denial.

I just made a Cut Copy mix for my sister. Includes setlist material and few other songs. Want it?

Also:

jArQ-FcTI3E

[Mr. Dylanja]

Fo' shizzle, Grizzle.

[captncrzy]

YeZ6CRecPDk

Same song; diff view of the crazy crowd. One of the best sets of the weekend.

[Gribbz]

Crowd sing a longs are my favorite part of live videos.


Sent, Dylan.

[captncrzy]

Singalongs really are what separates us from the animals.

[captncrzy]

Ok, got an invite from Jared Allen re: Etienne. Here's the lineup:

Faux Show
Saturday, June 18
8pm-230am
Location TBA

Starring:

Etienne de Crecy
Drop the Lime
Dillon Francis

Also featuring the usual local DJ's: Jared, Pablo Gomez, William Reed, Sean Watson, etc.

fauxshowaz.com

[LickTheLizzard]

i will be at this will destroy you tonight.

[LickTheLizzard]

really great show tonight. i hadn't listened to them much before but it was very intense.

HClf41qW1T0

[higgybaby23]

Faux Show
Saturday, June 18
8pm-230am
Location TBA

Starring:

Etienne de Crecy
Drop the Lime
Dillon Francis



Drop The Lime is a worthy addition. Tix price will make or break this one for me.

[insbordnat]

Drop The Lime is a worthy addition. Tix price will make or break this one for me.

It should be interesting whether he does a DJ set or one of his live shows. My money is on DJ set but given these live sets are what he's been doing recently it's anybody's guess:

******************************

O: What can we expect from Drop the Lime live? Is the performance an extension of the DJ set or is it an entirely new approach?

DTL: Entirely new approach. I’m on guitar and singing, there are two back up singers who swing dance together and with me, and there’s a live drummer. We keep the set clubby, and energy flowing the same way I tend to build my DJ sets, but it’s definitely more of a concert, versus a straight up DJ event.

Source: http://www.iheartcomix.com/blog/o-s-k/preview-drop-lime-live-classixx-mndr-bosco-delrey-and-samo-soundboy

[chairmenmeow47]

i've created a thread in which we can list regular places/events where we can DANCE! please come visit, contribute, and dance :)

dancing, dancing, DANCING! (http://www.coachella.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2174689#post2174689)

[westcoastpirate]

Kurt Vile & the Violaters, July 31st, Rhythm Room

[captncrzy]

Faux Show feat. One Man Party (Steve from Soulwax). June 11, Brick

[NachoCat]

DJ HYPE

June 30th

UK thursdays

DnB

[I.F.A.]

^Nice! I'll plan on attending.

[chairmenmeow47]

soooo much drama in the old school ravers group about that show lol. i'd like to say i'm going, but it's the night of our big implementation here at work and i'm not sure what that's going to look like.

aaron, are you going to melt or ben folds in july (sunday before melt)?

[I.F.A.]

Really? I'm going to have to take a look - I haven't been reading any of the posts.

[chairmenmeow47]

i couldn't sleep last night & was going through the posts in the group. there's a TON of activity. some of it's been deleted. there's been lots of drama i missed apparently.

[captncrzy]

LOL DJ Hype raver drama. Ravers are so sensitive.

[I.F.A.]

They really are...

[denies the day]

DJ HYPE

June 30th

UK thursdays

DnB

Interesting. But if it's at that nightmare Cherry Lounge or School of Bros or whatever the fuck it's called, I prolly won't go.

[denies the day]

Does anyone here like Treasure Mammal? His (now their?) shows are always fun but my friends don't seem to think so.

[I.F.A.]

The state fair concert lineups always amuse me....

Concert Lineup to Date:
Trace Adkins 10/15
Billy Idol 10/16
Judas Priest 10/21
Miranda Cosgrove 10/23
3 Doors Down 10/26
Darius Rucker 10/27
Bret Michaels 10/28 (note new date)
Snoop Dogg 10/29
Weezer 11/2
Old School Jam 11/4


I have to admit that I'm ever so slightly tempted to see Snoop.

[sin213]

isn't that last years line up?

[Gribbz]

Interesting. But if it's at that nightmare Cherry Lounge or School of Bros or whatever the fuck it's called, I prolly won't go.

School of Bros sounds promising.

[I.F.A.]

isn't that last years line up?

Aren't they essentially the same every year?


And, no, it is this year's - my mom is on their mailing list and just forwarded the announcement to me.

[sin213]

Aren't they essentially the same every year?


And, no, it is this years - my mom is on their mailing list and just forwarded the announcement to me.

essentially yes....but this is almost identical. snoop was there last year, same with bret michaels and the old school jam (tho the participants this year may be different). then weezer was there the year before that.
snoop is even the same day as last year. lol

[Mr. Dylanja]

How was Bret Michaels, Ja$in?

[sin213]

:nono

[sin213]

http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bret-michaels.jpg

you know you can't resist these eyes!

[Mr. Dylanja]

My bad, that's clearly a question for Faxman.

[I.F.A.]

I don't think I even paid attention to the concert line up last year. Too funny that Snoop is on the same day.

I know that the fair circuit has always pretty much been considered the place where once popular performers go to die, but I've actually seen some good shows at the fair (true story: my First Concert Ever was Peter Paul & Mary at the state fair when I was like 5, and my First Concert Ever By My Own Choosing was Live* at the fair in 99).



*I was 16 and had a crush on Ed Kowalczyk. Don't hate.

[Mr. Dylanja]

My first show ever was The Beach Boys at the state fair.

[I.F.A.]

^Nice.

The Beck show in 06 or 07 (can't remember which) was actually really awesome. And I'm still pissed at myself for missing Weird Al and Bob Dylan when they were there a couple of years ago.

I saw Live again when they were back in 09(?), for nostalgia's sake, and it was just.... kind of sad.

[Gribbz]

Bob Dylan is really really bad live... doubt you missed much.

[Alligator Bogaloo]

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be at the Rhythm Room tomorrow night. I got a couple of tickets for myself and a friend. Should be a good show. New Orleans brass funk will be in the house! Be there!

[I.F.A.]

Really? I have to admit that I only got in to his music within the last couple of years. He was here right around the time I really started listening to it, actually. Which was a huge part of the reason I wanted to go.

Kind of a bummer that he's not good live. I mean, he is 70 though so I'm sure he's not what he used to be...

[Timestretch]

Snoop at the fair is a g-rated show. Lots of changes in song lyrics.

[sin213]

I don't think I even paid attention to the concert line up last year. Too funny that Snoop is on the same day.

I know that the fair circuit has always pretty much been considered the place where once popular performers go to die, but I've actually seen some good shows at the fair (true story: my First Concert Ever was Peter Paul & Mary at the state fair when I was like 5, and my First Concert Ever By My Own Choosing was Live* at the fair in 99).



*I was 16 and had a crush on Ed Kowalczyk. Don't hate.


My first show ever was The Beach Boys at the state fair.

LOL

my first show was Green Day......at the FAIR! hahahah

it must be the one place that parents were ok with letting kids go for their first time.


Snoop at the fair is a g-rated show. Lots of changes in song lyrics.

totally....we were all looking at each other with weird looks on our faces when he was switching words out. i was like....that's not very gangsta! caving in to pressures to not swear or talk about killin cops...lame.

[amyzzz]

My first show ever was The Beach Boys at the state fair.
I think I saw that. One of the times.

[amyzzz]

Holy shit Miranda Cosgrove is gonna be there? I might have to take my kids. They ADORE her.

[I.F.A.]

Last year I was there on a day when some Disney teen starlette (have no idea who) was performing, and the line was RIDICULOUS.


Pre-teen daughers: reason #1,423,784 why I am not having children.

[amyzzz]

Triple post: my first fair show was Crystal Gayle.

[Mr. Dylanja]

1-800-amy-zzzz

[mountmccabe]

I really enjoyed that Bob Dylan show at the Fair. His voice isn't what it once was but then again it never was. Also I almost got into a fight and then ate some fried cheesecake.

[amyzzz]

Last year I was there on a day when some Disney teen starlette (have no idea who) was performing, and the line was RIDICULOUS.


Pre-teen daughers: reason #1,423,784 why I am not having children.
I tried to see Chicago at the fair with my best friend when I was 10, but it filled up before I could get in. :( And we went right after school too. We just went on a bunch of fair rides instead.

[I.F.A.]

Also I almost got into a fight and then ate some fried cheesecake.

I'd like to hear more about this cheesecake.

[I.F.A.]

Also, I was there one day when I was in high school, and Hanson was performing, and I almost went... you know, for the lulz. But, I resisted because I didn't want people to think that I was seriously there to see Hanson. And also because it was at the same time as the demolition derby, and watching cars run in to each other > Hanson. Even for the lulz.

[denies the day]

Are we doing first shows ever? Robert Palmer... at the fair.

[Somewhat Damaged]

My first show was Alanis Morissette/Tori Amos at America West Arena. I was a little older, though, 19. True fact: that was the second Phoenix-area performance of Ms. Morissette's I had purchased but my parents didn't let me go to the first one (back in 1996). They didn't like her (lyrics were too risque) so my master plan was to "spend the weekend" at my friend's to get out of the house, sneak off to Greyhound, somehow pay for a ticket and navigate my way to the show without a debit card. Oh, and then get back without them being any the wiser. And I would've gotten away with it, too, if I wasn't for my meddling dad eavesdropping on my phone calls.

[bucketofpower]

My first show should have been at the fair: Nirvana in '93, but my parents wouldn't let me go, being all of 11 years old...sigh.

First show was Korn/Metallica in January '96.

[Timestretch]

My first show should have been at the fair: Nirvana in '93, but my parents wouldn't let me go, being all of 11 years old...sigh.

First show was Korn/Metallica in January '96.

That Nirvana show was my first. I remember listening to the first Kid Rock album on the way there. It was all gangsta rap. It was the first show of the In Utero tour with Mudhoney. Nirvana opened with Heart Shaped Box and closed the show with Cobain jumping into the crowd. We got stuck in the bleacher seats and as soon as the lights went down we rushed past a big security guard and ran onto the floor.

The best Kiss show I've ever seen was also at the fair. No big stage show. Just a great set list of songs they don't usually play on tour. Opened with Creatures of the Night. They played Parasite, She, Lick it Up, Heavens on Fire. Bruce Kulick on guitar and Eric Singer on drums. The next time I saw them was on the first reunion tour with Ace and Peter and I didn't think it was as good as the fair show.

[NachoCat]

While we are on the subject. My first show was Cypress Hill / ICP / the Phunk Junkeez at Peoria Sports complex. I crowd surfed and made out with a girl with boobs. King of the world!

[captncrzy]

My first show was Y&T and Yngvie Malmstein at Celebrity Theater. My second show was Guns and Roses at Celebrity Theater.

I don't remember my first fair show, but I remember seeing Alice Cooper there. And I saw the Pet Shop Boys there about five years ago--a fantastic show.

[chairmenmeow47]

i want to hear about john almost getting in a fight.

[captncrzy]

Bob Dylan, fighting, diarrhea. That was quite an evening for you boys.

[TOOLRAGE]

[QUOTE=bucketofpower;2178790]My first show should have been at the fair: Nirvana in '93, but my parents wouldn't let me go, being all of 11 years old...sigh.
QUOTE]

I would have to place this show in the top 5. I was able to make it to the floor as well. I tried to get my cousin to go w/ me and my brother that day, but she wanted to go to work. I bring that up to her whenever I can.

Part of the state fair list for 2011 is out...Weezer, judas priest, 3 doors down, snoop dogg again.

[amyzzz]

I saw that Nirvana fair show with my mom. So we stayed in the upper seats.

[Mr. Dylanja]

I was at the fair during the show and didn't go :nono

SUPERFAIL

[NachoCat]

Glitch Mob

Club Red 6/28

Advance Ticket Price : $18.00
Day Of Show Ticket Price : $20.00
Door Time : 8:00 PM
Age Restrictions : All Ages

http://clubredrocks.com/?p=841

[amyzzz]

We might go to Glitch Mob. (If Jacob decides he wants to go)

[Mr. Dylanja]

I heard on the radio that Dilated Peoples were coming to town, didn't catch any details though. As anybody heard or seen anything about it? I guess I should check the New Times. I think Dilated is one of the better live hip hop acts around.

[NachoCat]

I heard on the radio that Dilated Peoples were coming to town, didn't catch any details though. As anybody heard or seen anything about it? I guess I should check the New Times. I think Dilated is one of the better live hip hop acts around.

Scratch tour at the Cajon House. Dj Z-trip - Dj Swamp and Dilated peoples w/ Dj BaBu. Best hip hop show Ive ever been to. So much fun. REAL hip hop right there. I'm definitly down for a Dilated show. Hopefully its not just Evidence, he tours solo a lot.


Cant make it to Glitch Mob , but that would be a good show. Someone go and report!

[chairmenmeow47]

Scratch tour at the Cajon House. Dj Z-trip - Dj Swamp and Dilated peoples w/ Dj BaBu.

i got all excited for a second there thinking this was happening soon lol.

[NachoCat]

I dont even think Swamp tours anymore. The guy is ridiculous. I remember him setting his tables on fire at a party at the Icehouse. I thought he was Jesus. The REAL Jesus.

[insbordnat]

i got all excited for a second there thinking this was happening soon lol.

Me too. Fake out. Damnit nacho.

[M Sparks]

LOL

my first show was Green Day......at the FAIR! hahahah

it must be the one place that parents were ok with letting kids go for their first time.

Mine was Oingo Boingo at the fair...but I was 18.

Living in a small town, it was tough. Phoenix was 4 hours away and Vegas was 3. I almost went to the U2 show at Sun Devil Stadium that is in Rattle & Hum, but wound up having to wait until college. And even then, I had to take a bus to Phoenix because I didn't have a car until my second semester.

[M Sparks]

I don't remember my first fair show, but I remember seeing Alice Cooper there. And I saw the Pet Shop Boys there about five years ago--a fantastic show.

That was amazing, and very intimate. (It was only about a third full, more like a small theater show.)

Does that building even get used other times of the year anymore? I know I've seen Depeche Mode there several times, and Rush, maybe more. It used to be a major venue.

[Mr. Dylanja]

I'm pretty sure they use The Madhouse on McDowell for roller derby events.

[mountmccabe]

To be added to the list in a bit:

July 18, Monday - Bob Dylan @ Comerica Theatre
August 3, Wednesday - Woods, White Fence @ Rhythm Room
September 30, Friday - Honda Civic Tour: blink-182, Matt & Kim @ Tempe Beach Park

[JoeCthulhu]

Saw An Horse at the Sail Inn last week and was much impressed.

Looking forward to the Meat Puppets 6/11 at CMV
and The Black Lips 6/22 at the Rhythm Room.

(IFR, The Black Lips were at Coachella 2010 as part of The Almighty Defenders, and put on a hell of a show.)

[Alligator Bogaloo]

To be added to the list in a bit:

July 18, Monday - Bob Dylan @ Comerica Theatre
August 3, Wednesday - Woods, White Fence @ Rhythm Room
September 30, Friday - Honda Civic Tour: blink-182, Matt & Kim @ Tempe Beach Park

Hey John! Don't forget, Toots & The Maytals at the Marquee on 6/21! Toots!

[westcoastpirate]

I didn't see the Elected were playing the Saill Inn Monday June 13th until just now. Going to try and hit that one up for sure.

[Timestretch]

I might go hit up the Meat Puppets at the Clubhouse. I hate the venue, but they put on a great show in Houston last time I saw them about 3 or 4 years ago. It was one of the first shows with Chris back on bass and you could tell he was very eager to play again.

My partial solution to the clubhouse is getting tanked at Horse and Hound before the show. Cheaper drinks and stronger pours.

[Mr. Dylanja]

Speaking of Timestretch, September 8th.

[fetuspiniata]

While we are on the subject. My first show was Cypress Hill / ICP / the Phunk Junkeez at Peoria Sports complex. I crowd surfed and made out with a girl with boobs. King of the world!

PARTYPALOOZA! This was my first show also.

[Gribbz]

I smoked weed for the first time at that show.

[mountmccabe]

Times New Viking and Snow Songs on Friday at the Sail Inn.

I am very excited.

[insbordnat]

Does anybody have info on Classixx playing at Brick on July 15th? I can't seem to get info about this show and Ticketfly says tix are no longer available.

[NachoCat]

Bassnectar

Marquee theater

Sept 8th

[LickTheLizzard]

anyone post this yet?

BATTLES
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:00pm
Venue of Scottsdale

[Alligator Bogaloo]

anyone post this yet?

BATTLES
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:00pm
Venue of Scottsdale

Sweetness!

[denies the day]

Does anybody have info on Classixx playing at Brick on July 15th? I can't seem to get info about this show and Ticketfly says tix are no longer available.

I'm fairly certain you'll be able to get tix at the door for this.

[Gribbz]

anyone post this yet?

BATTLES
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:00pm
Venue of Scottsdale

Saw that. Should be a good show.

What's the capacity for the VoS btw? I haven't been there in a decade.

[mountmccabe]

Is it still around 600?

[bucketofpower]

saw yann tiersen there in january, and the venue is still tiny. 600 sounds about right.

[Gribbz]

Huh. I saw Jurassic 5 there and I remember it being huge. My memory is awful.

[Mr. Dylanja]

I would've guessed at least a thousand.

[westcoastpirate]

Huh. I saw Jurassic 5 there and I remember it being huge. My memory is awful.

I saw J5 there twice and remember it being huge, but then recently saw Ratatat there and it seemed way smaller. Don't know what was up. And the line to get in was ri-di-cu-lous for Ratatat.

[sin213]

anyone post this yet?

BATTLES
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 7:00pm
Venue of Scottsdale


Sweetness!

very sweet!!! i'll definitely be there for that!

it should be interesting too see how it all goes without Tyondai in the band anymore...

[faxman75]

I would've guessed at least a thousand.

Me too. Most of the shows I saw there were when it was called the Cajun House so maybe they made it smaller once they changed the name?

[Alligator Bogaloo]

very sweet!!! i'll definitely be there for that!

it should be interesting too see how it all goes without Tyondai in the band anymore...

I haven't heard the new album yet. Got to get down to Zia and pick it up.

[insbordnat]

I'm fairly certain you'll be able to get tix at the door for this.

I guess I wasn't worried about tickets as much as whether it was still happening.

[westcoastpirate]

Me too. Most of the shows I saw there were when it was called the Cajun House so maybe they made it smaller once they changed the name?

I think I just got bigger and that's why it seems smaller.

[westcoastpirate]

Woah, Aceyalone is playing at Club Red tonight!

[bucketofpower]

it very well could have been my perception. i also was not including the balconies in my estimate, but that venue always seems small.

[sin213]

it only seems small because it is so narrow in the main area. but it actually holds a good amount of people.

is anyone going to Deftones/Dillenger tonight at Mesa Amp? i'll be there...

[JoeCthulhu]

Japandroids - Trunk Space - 9/5/11

[captncrzy]

Yeah, I'm going to go to that one. Bass Drum of Death is opening.

[insbordnat]

Yeah, I'm going to go to that one. Bass Drum of Death is opening.

I just heard them for the first time last night or the night before. Really liked what I heard.