Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres around the Valley. This week, we feature cool musical collaborations. May 12 AVTT/PTTN Did you have The Avett Brothers working with Faith No More’s Mike Patton on your rock music bingo card? It wasn’t on ours, either, but if you’re thinking this collaboration sounds as ill-fated as Lou Reed and Metallica’s album Lulu, we can assure you it’s not....
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Dar Williams | Photo by Ebru Yildiz Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week brings everything from a folk singer and a 1990s alt. rock giant to a session saxophonist and underground house music DJ. Dar Williams Friday, November 19 at Musical Instrument Museum Singer-songwriter Dar Williams performs songs from her 31-year career as a folk musician, plus new...
Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra | Photo courtesy phoenixafrobeatorchestra.com Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week’s shows veer slightly off the mainstream path and down many different side streets, with everything from EDM and African folk-funk fusion to alt. rock godfather Elvis Costello and gypsy jazz. Negativland and Sue-C Tuesday, November 9 at The Rebel Lounge Since forming in the San...
Photo by Carlos Varela Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Some huge music stars are coming this week, led by Guns ‘N Roses and capped off with Latin Grammy award-winner Pepe Aguilar. Guns ‘N Roses Monday, August 30 at Footprint Center The legendary rock band returns for a tour featuring a set list of hits, from “Welcome to the...
Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. Reggae-rock bands, Chicago-style blues, dubstep, and instrumental prog rock top the list this week. Strawberry Girls Wednesday, August 18 at The Rebel Lounge Instrumental prog rock trio Strawberry Girls bring their post-hardcore California sound to town in support of their fourth studio album, Tasmanian Glow. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 18 at The Rebel Lounge, 2303...
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...
Photo courtesy andywarpigs.com Every week, we present a curated list of live music in a wide range of genres all around the Valley. This week, we’ve got American roots music, reggae, rock and a tribute to late Phoenix punk musician Andy Warpigs. The Sugar Thieves Friday, June 25 at the Musical Instrument Museum Following the release of two new albums, Phoenix-based American roots music band The Sugar Thieves will bring their bluesy brand of...
Rebel Lounge owner Stephen Chilton with Reap & Sow Owners Luke Bentley & Lance Linderman | Photo by Charles Barth The leisure and hospitality industries were some of the hardest hit by COVID-19, with employment in these sectors falling from 39 percent to 15 percent in the first few months of the pandemic. In an effort to keep team members employed and sustain their companies, many local business owners found ways to lean on...
The Rebel Lounge reopened its doors this past weekend, unveiling a collaboration with Reap and Sow Coffee. But they haven’t just installed an espresso machine and called it a day, they’ve been very thoughtful about adapting the space. It boasts a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of open space and different seating areas and it has a brighter feel thanks to the new skylights and trendy décor. Reap and Sow is brought to you by the...
