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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out this Week (November 22-28)

Niki D'AndreaNovember 22, 2021

Jake Shimabukuro | Photo by Van Fletcher Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Multiple virtuosos play the Valley this week, including classical guitarist Esteban and ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro. Superstition Jazz Orchestra Wednesday, November 24 at The Nash Led by multi-instrumentalist Mike Crotty, the Superstition Jazz Orchestra will perform classic jazz standards as well as modern music. The set includes...

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out this Week (October 25-31)

Niki D'AndreaOctober 25, 2021

Marc Anthony | Photo courtesy Viva Iquique weblog Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. The fall concert season is in full swing (and full rock) this week, with a spooky jazz show, alt. rock icons, a Latin pop star and more. Primus Monday, October 25 at Arizona Federal Theatre The bass-heavy sounds of alt. rock band Primus boom into town, as...

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out this Week (September 27-October 3)

Niki D'AndreaSeptember 27, 2021

Chaka Kahn | Photo courtesy John Mathew Smith/celebrity-photos.com Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week is all about woman power, as a slew of female superstars including Chaka Kahn and Alanis Morissette come to town. I Am Kawehi Friday, October 1 at Valley Bar Hawaiian pop/electronic loop artist I Am Kawehi was deemed “The Genius One-Woman Band” by Elle...

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Music The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out this Week (August 9-15)

Niki D'AndreaAugust 9, 2021

Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. A diverse lineup this week includes African interpretations of bluegrass music, a celebration of Motown, psychedelic rock, regional Mexican music, and off-the-cuff country. Pascal Bokar Afro Blue Grazz Band Monday, August 9 at The Nash Wednesday, August 11 at Ottowa University Musician Pascal Bokar, born in France and raised in Senegal, West Africa, leads eleven...

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out this Week (August 2-8)

Niki D'AndreaAugust 2, 2021

Photo courtesy The Hardways Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Arguably the biggest concert this week, The Maine at Crescent Ballroom on August 3, has sold out – but there are plenty of other shows (especially in the rock and jazz genres) to keep you entertained over the next seven days. Jiggle Monday, August 2 at The Lost Leaf...

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out this Week (July 26-August 1)

Niki D'AndreaJuly 26, 2021

Brandon Decker | Photo Courtesy Macallan Agency Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Everything from a country band featuring a member of the Gin Blossoms to American Songbook jazz is on tap this week. Honeygirl Trio Wednesday, July 28 at Copper Blues Scott Johnson of the Gin Blossoms and Kira Brown play contemporary, cool acoustic country as two-thirds of Honeygirl...

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The PHiX5 Things to Do This Weekend | July 9-11

Judy HarperJuly 8, 2021

Get Tangled Up in a Murder Mystery Agatha Christie delivers tension and laughter in equal parts in Spider’s Web, through July 11. The comedy thriller boasts an intricate plot of murder, police, drug addicts, invisible ink, hidden doorways and secret drawers. Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 3 p.m. Call for ticket prices. Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, 480-483-1664, desertstages.org. Start Your Day with a Good Sweat...

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out this Week (July 5-11)

Niki D'AndreaJuly 6, 2021

Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Our roundup this week starts with some keen Gen Z pop rock, continues with contemporary blues rock, glam punk, and big-name country, and wraps up with local hip-hop. Veronica Everheart Wednesday, July 7 at The Rebel Lounge At just 18 years old, local sensation Veronica Everheart makes mature indie pop rock that belies her years....

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The PHiX5 Things to Do This Weekend | April 2-4

Judy HarperApril 1, 2021

Support the Arts Community with a Virtual Film America’s cowboy culture and opera’s hallowed traditions come together in Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera. A collaboration of the work of author Zane Grey, composer Craig Bohmer, librettist Steven Mark Kohn and painter Ed Mell, the documentary tells a provocative story about the settling of the West while capturing the artistry behind live theater and the thrill of opening night. Proceeds...

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The PHiXMusic Notes: 5 Music Venues We Can’t Wait to Return To

Niki D'AndreaDecember 10, 2020

Sticky floors. Body odor. Buzzing eardrums. We miss live music. Luckily, local venues have resumed booking shows for next year – even if owners aren’t sure yet what safety protocols might need to be put in place (most plan to post safety measures online closer to reopening). However it looks, we’ll be hitting up these venues ASAP. Crescent Ballroom This former garage in Central Phoenix will host live shows again on January 25, with a...

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The PHiXPhoenix Jazz Girls Rising Empowers Young Female Musicians

Madison RutherfordAugust 25, 2020

Studies have shown that the jazz scene is dominated by men, but saxophonist Mary Petrich isn’t too hung up on that. “I just want to keep my head down, work hard, become a better player and encourage others to do the same,” she says. She and pianist Claudia Bloom are implementing this ethos and empowering young musicians through Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising, an all-female musical mentorship program presented by The Nash. The Phoenix jazz club...

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ListsTop 5 Arts Events: April 10-16, 2017

Nikole TowerApril 9, 2017

1. AZ Wine & Dine – April 13
Arizona continues making its mark on the foodie world with AZ Wine & Dine. The sixth annual event brings together top chefs, restaurateurs and beverage makers from around the state for an evening of sampling. Presented by Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association, the event includes live entertainment, a silent auction, and tastings from boutique wineries and microbreweries. 5-8 p.m. $69-$79. Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, azwineanddine.com, 602-604-0729.