Today's Shows A Taste of the Week
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Saturday, Jul. 31, 2010
William Leadpistol, The Green Lady Killers and Adam’s Evil
- 08:00 AM
- $5
- Details
- Hollywood Alley
William Leadpistol plays a smoking mix of western swing and punk. The Green Lady Killers out of Phoenix will be on hand to deliver another powerful set of garage rock. Phoenix's Adam’s Evil will open the night with a set of gothic post-punk.
- Deceptor, Voltrum, Warhead, Volatile, Exmortus, Aces High & many more! @ Club Red Jul. 31
- Low Definition @ Martini Ranch Jul. 31
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Saturday, Jul. 31, 2010
Paper Tongues, Neon Trees, Civil Twilight
- 07:00 PM
- $13
- Details
- Clubhouse Music Venue
Bang the Gong Tour with Paper Tongues, Neon Trees,Civil Twilight and more..
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Saturday, Jul. 31, 2010
Lady GaGa with Semi Precious Weapons
- 07:00 PM
- $49.50-$175
- Details
- US Airways Center
Looks like Halloween comes twice this year. Pop Ultra Diva, Lady Gaga, is going to make your summer hotter or ...weirder.
- Knee Deep Experience @ The District Stage at Tempe Marketplace Jul. 31
- Leah Koestner @ Barnes & Noble Fountain at Tempe Marketplace Jul. 31
- Jess Hawk Oakenstar @ AMC Fountain Stage at Desert Ridge Jul. 31
- The Delrayz @ District Stage - Desert Ridge Jul. 31
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Saturday, Jul. 31, 2010
Gehenna
- 08:00 PM
- $FREE
- Details
- Yucca Tap Room
The infamous Gehenna return to AZ to reign their HC terror once again. Also performing are Vastum (SF), Landmine Marathon, Elders and Pigeon Religion. FREE SHOW! 21+
- Ratt @ 910 Live Jul. 31
- Rhythm Room All Stars @ Rhythm Room Jul. 31
- Jitters @ Rogue Bar Jul. 31
- Sour Mash Project, Headline Bluegrass Band, Groove Noodles & Bluegrass Revival @ Sail Inn Jul. 31
- Three 6 Mafia @ Venue Of Scottsdale Jul. 31
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Saturday, Jul. 31, 2010
What Laura Says and The Swigs
- 09:00 PM
- $5
- Details
- Compound Grill
Coming north from Tucson is The Swigs, a band that brings together music styles such as alternative, experimental and rock. Headlining the evening is What Laura Says, a local band that plays a stellar style of mellow indie rock with a roots influence.
- Sour Mash Project, Headline Bluegrass Band, Groove Noodles and Bargrass Revival @ Sail Inn Jul. 31
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Tuesday, Nov. 09, 2010
Bad Religion
- 06:30 PM
- $25
- Details
- Marquee Theatre
Bad Religion with Bouncing Souls, Off With Their Heads
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Friday, Aug. 27, 2010
Calexico - Artists for Action
- 06:30 PM
- $Free
- Details
- Marquee Theatre
Artists for Action, Viva Arizona.org is pleased to announce its Phoenix Voter Registration Concert and Rally on August 27, 2010 at the Marquee Theatre with performances by Calexico, Miniature Tigers, Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta, Big Son featuring Sam Means of The Format and Jeff and Chris of Reubens Accomplice, Sand Rubies, Salvador Duran, Kinch, and more… The event is free for anyone that pledges to vote on November 2nd. Voter registration will be available for first time voters and those who need to update their registration. In addition, representatives from local non-profit human rights and immigration organizations will be there to provide information about SB 1070, immigration, and related human rights issues.
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Tuesday, Nov. 09, 2010
Best Coast w/ Sonny & the Sunsets
- 08:00 PM
- $
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Best Coast come to town touring on their fun new album "Crazy For You".
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Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010
GORILLAZ
- 08:00 PM
- $
- Details
- Dodge Theater
GORILLAZ bring their world tour to Phoenix! After headlining Coachella & Glastonbury, Damon Albarn brings his "virtual" band to the intimate confines of the Dodge Theater!
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Monday, Sep. 27, 2010
Surfer Blood/The Drums
- 07:00 PM
- $15
- Details
- Clubhouse Music Venue
Buzz bands you don't want to miss Surfer Blood / The Drums
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Saturday, Oct. 09, 2010
Caribou
- 08:00 PM
- $15
- Details
- Clubhouse Music Venue
Missed them this year? Caribou returns!
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Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
K-OS W/ SHAD & ASTONATALIS
- 08:00 PM
- $13
- Details
- Chaser's Nightclub
K-os, born Kevin Brereton, is a genuine neo-crossover rap n’ roller who’s music, much like your Ipod, might speak to hipster club kidz, pop chart gazers, Canadian indie rockers, dirty south electronic rap renegades, or reggae rude boys simultaneously. As it should - his rhyme and crooning skills took root in arguably the most polyglot and multi-cultural city on the planet, Toronto. And he’s quite vocal about his not belonging to any one genre - he belongs to them all. Says K-os: “I’m a historical opportunist who’s grown up on everything from Dylan to Marley to KRS-One… I’ve never seen myself as just a hip hop artist”.
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Friday, Aug. 27, 2010
The Tubes featuring Fee Waybill and The Static Session
- 09:00 PM
- $32
- Details
- Compound Grill
Originally a Phoenix product, The Tubes came to national prominence early on in their career with their outlandish and legendary live shows. The band was no novelty act, creating a catalog of great songs such as "White Punks on Dope", "Talk To Ya Later" and the U.S. Billboard Top Ten single "She's a Beauty". Get to the show early, The Static Session will be opening the show. This band plays a well-crafted style of shoegaze that recalls early Creation-era music from the U.K.
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Friday, Sep. 17, 2010
Modern English
- 09:00 PM
- $32
- Details
- Compound Grill
Wait, Modern English is still around? The band that created one of the eighties best tracks, "I Melt With You"? Not only is Modern English, led by Robbie Grey on vocals, still around, they just released their seventh album Soundtrack this year. This band was never the "one-hit-wonder" the media portrayed them to be, with a great catalog beginning with their 4AD Records release Mesh and Lace to the present.
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Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010
Jónsi
- 07:00 PM
- $30
- Details
- Marquee Theatre
Lead singer of Sigur Ros, Jónsi!!
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Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's
- 07:30 PM
- $15
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Margot & the Nuclear So and So's return to the Valley with a new release called Buzzard.
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Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010
Chuck Mead / Flathead
Anyone familiar with the retro-hillbilly band BR5-49 will know Chuck Mead as the Robert Redford look-a-like who plays lead guitar, shares lead vocal responsibilities and is pretty much the smooth talking front man of the band. He claims that he and Gary Bennett formed a partnership after they met in a bar and had a contest to see who could sing the most Johnny Horton songs - not a bad reason to form a band. Come see him at 910 Live with FLATHEAD 21+
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Saturday, Sep. 25, 2010
Michael Franti and Spearhead
- 06:30 PM
- $30
- Details
- Marquee Theatre
They headlined McDowell Music Festival last year! Michael Franti and Spearhead are coming to the Valley and bringing their blend of funk, jazz, reggae, folk and rock with mixed of political activism. Their new album is The Sound of Sunshine.
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Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010
Rasputina w/Larkin Grimm
- 08:00 PM
- $15.00
- Details
- Compound Grill
Rasputina returns with "Sister Kinderhook", their 6th studio album and 9th overall. The Brooklyn cello trio has continued to create eccentric Baroque-Folk, driven by anachronistic vocal harmonies and cello-led arrangements. Young God recording artist Larkin Grimm opens the show.
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Sunday, Sep. 05, 2010
!!! (chk chk chk)
- 07:00 PM
- $17
- Details
- Clubhouse Music Venue
Start dancing the night away! !!! are coming back! Their new album, Strange Weather, Isn't It?, comes out in late summer!
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Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
I Wrestled A Bear Once w/ Sky Eats Airplane, The Chariot
- 06:00 PM
- $13 adv/$15 door
- Details
- Nile Theatre
I Wrestled A Bear Once
Sky Eats Airplane
The Chariot
Chelsea Grin
Vana
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Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010
Bane
- 07:00 PM
- $10 adv/$12 door
- Details
- Underground
Bane
Trapped Under Ice
Cruel Hand
Alpha & Omega
Run With The Hunted
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Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010
Frightened Rabbit w/ Plants and Animals
- 07:30 PM
- $15
- Details
- Clubhouse Music Venue
Frightened Rabbit finally rescheduled their show after that Icelandic volcano that canceled their entire tour early this year! Their latest album The Winter of Mixed Drinks are getting rave reviews. Tickets available at Zia Records Stinkweeds, and Hoodlums.
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Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010
Social Distortion
- 06:30 PM
- $30
- Details
- Marquee Theatre
Something to be thankful for during your Thanksgiving week! LA Punk Gods, Social Distortion returns to the Valley with Lucero and Frank Turner!
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Saturday, Sep. 25, 2010
Ratatat
- 08:00 PM
- $25
- Details
- Venue Of Scottsdale
This just in...Ratatat coming to Scottsdale. The NY electro returns with new album called LP4. Tickets go on sale on 7/9 and will be available at Zia Records, Stinkweeds, and Hoodlums.
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Friday, Aug. 13, 2010
Abstract Rude w/ Musab
- 09:00 PM
- $8
- Details
- Hidden House
Abstract Rude stands as one of hip-hop’s most accessible healers. Abstract Rude co-founded the Project Blowed workshop — the longest running open mic youth workshop in the world. This is sure to be an intimate and energetic performance from this Rhymesayers MC. 21+
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Saturday, Sep. 11, 2010
Sea Wolf
- 07:00 PM
- $13
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Sea Wolf returns to the Valley to do Solo Accoustic tour! Tickets available at Zia Records, Stinkweeds, and Hoodlums.
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Wednesday, Sep. 22, 2010
Dungen
- 08:00 PM
- $13
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Swedish Psych-Rock Gods Dungen return to Phoenix to support their new album "Skit/Allt". Tickets go on sale on 7/9 and available at Zia Records, Stinkweeds, and Hoodlums.
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Thursday, Oct. 07, 2010
Street Dogs
- 06:30 PM
- $$15 / $17
- Details
- Clubhouse Music Venue
Street Dogs featuring Mike the original front man for the Dropkick Murphys with Devil’s Brigade feat. Matt Freedman from Rancid, Flatfoot 56, Continental, and Casket Life.
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Monday, Oct. 04, 2010
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
- 08:00 PM
- $15.00
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are coming to Phoenix in support of their new album The Brutalist Bricks that came out back in March on Matador.
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Monday, Aug. 23, 2010
Hot Hot Heat w/ 22-20s, Hey Rosetta
- 06:30 PM
- $15
- Details
- Martini Ranch
Canadian Indie band, Hot Hot Heat just released their 4th album called Future Breeds that blends what they do best "synth-trashed, dance-throbbed anthems". Just added: 22-20s, Hey Rosetta
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Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010
Ravi Shankar
- 08:00 PM
- $40-$70
- Details
- Mesa Arts Center
Named the "Godfather of World Music" by George Harrison, Ravi Shankar's talent has earned him high praise, and his genius and talent has been compared to that of Mozart. Legendary virtuoso sitarist, composer, teacher, and writer Shankar is India's most esteemed musical ambassador and a singular phenomenon whose artistry crosses cultural and musical boundaries.
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Friday, Sep. 17, 2010
The Walkmen
- 07:00 PM
- $14
- Details
- Clubhouse Music Venue
It's been a while since The Walkmen have graced a small stage here in PHX (if you missed them opening for KoL last year in Mesa, you're forgiven) This time, they'll be touring to support their latest release, LISBON, which drops just days before this show. Also festival vets JAPANDROIDS will open so this show will be a must-see!
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Saturday, Jul. 31, 2010
What Laura Says and The Swigs
- 09:00 PM
- $5
- Details
- Compound Grill
I was really jazzed when I was in Chicago July 14-18 and saw a CD from What Laura Says at Reckless Records there! These guys always put on a good show.
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Sunday, Aug. 01, 2010
Here We Go Magic w/ Beach Fossils
- 07:30 PM
- $10
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Great Show! Looking forward to both bands. Check them out if you haven't heard them.
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Sunday, Aug. 08, 2010
Kitten
- 07:30 PM
- $8
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Just listened to the tracks they have up on MySpace... liking their sound. Add to that, Futurekind are the local openers for the show! Should be a fun Sunday night!
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Friday, Aug. 06, 2010
Zagadka, Out of Reverie, Sputniq and You Lost Me At Cortez
- 06:00 PM
- $FREE
- Details
- Stinkweeds
Come see some great bands from New Mexico and some from Phoenix at Stinkweeds during August's First Friday. This show will be free, so at least stop by and support the bands!
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Sunday, Aug. 01, 2010
Here We Go Magic w/ Beach Fossils
- 07:30 PM
- $10
- Details
- Rhythm Room
After seeing HWGM in odd settings like at the Rialto post-Wilco show or in a big festival, it'll be nice to see them in the friendly confines of our dear Rhythm Room.
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Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers
- 07:30 PM
- $54-$64
- Details
- Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
One of my favorite actors and comedians! I don't want to miss this!
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Wednesday, Aug. 04, 2010
Off With Their Heads w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad
- 07:00 PM
- $8 adv/$10 door
- Details
- Underground
Off With THeir Heads is one of the neatest new punk bands around. Just signed to legendary punk label Epitaph big things are in store. And you can not go wrong with a little Andrew Jackson in your life, or even more Jihad for that matter.
This Ain't Kansas These shows will sell out soon
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Friday, Aug. 27, 2010
An evening with: The Maine
- 06:00 PM
- $15 in advance/ $17 day of
- Details
- Nile Theatre
An evening with:
The Maine
with special guests This Century
This show will sell out!
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Sunday, Aug. 01, 2010
Here We Go Magic w/ Beach Fossils
- 07:30 PM
- $10
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Electro popsters and beach-core nerds unite for this radically cool show! Luke Temple's new project Here We Go Magic just released a brand new album "Pigeons" and Beach Fossils are blowing up with their lo-fi soundtrack for daydreaming. This show is all ages. Tickets available at Stinkweeds, Zia and Hoodlums.
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Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010
The National
- 08:00 PM
- $30
- Details
- Marquee Theatre
The National are coming to Marquee on 10/14! Their new album has been landing spots in almost every notable music magazine. It's been a while since they've been through town. Buy your tickets in advance, don't miss out.
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Friday, Sep. 24, 2010
PIXIES
- 07:00 PM
- $37.50
- Details
- Mesa Amphitheatre
Are you kidding? Check out these details and tell me that this is not insane....On this tour, the Pixies will perform all of the songs from Doolittle and its related B-sides, "Weird at My School," "Dancing the Manta Ray," and "Bailey's Walk" among them. Doolittle, the band's third album and the first to chart on Billboard's album charts, includes classics such as "Debaser," "Wave of Mutilation," "Here Comes Your Man," "Hey," and "Gouge Away." An imaginative cinematic production has been created for The Doolittle Tour. Designed by long-time Pixies lighting designer Myles Mangino and designer Paul Normandale, the set features four huge, undulating, eyeball-like spheres flown just below the lighting rig and are part of the concert's light show. Filmmakers Judy Jacobs, Tom Winkler, Brent Felix and Melinda Tupling were brought on board to create 11 films especially for the production. The films are projected onto a massive backdrop video screen to accompany 12 of the 21 songs that comprise the show. Fuck Buttons to open. (Plenty of Fuck Buttons videos on the silverplatterinfo youtube channel) YEAH!!!
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Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010
The Budos Band
The described "Instrumental Staten-Island Afro-Soul", which is The Budos Band! Their new album Budos Band III is out in late August.
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Thursday, Aug. 05, 2010
Ty Segall w/ Baths
- 07:00 PM
- $8.00
- Details
- Trunk Space
Lo-fi, no-frills, DIY, Goner dude Ty Segall comes to town! His new record "Melted" is getting lots of praise. "You're not going to hear many rock records that'll kick you square in the pants quite like this one this year, provided Segall doesn't up and crank another one out by December; the kid's got heart, brains, and quite an ear for a hook, and he throws himself body and soul into these tunes."--pitchfork
With AUTISTIC YOUTH - THE BATHS - CHANDAILS - MANGLED MEN. All ages. Tickets at Stinkweeds, Zia and Hoodlums -
Wednesday, Oct. 06, 2010
Matt & Kim
- 07:30 PM
- $15
- Details
- Clubhouse Music Venue
This just in...Matt & Kim are returning to the Valley!
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Sunday, Sep. 26, 2010
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
- 08:00 PM
- $28.00
- Details
- Orpheum Theater
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings have come a long way since their humble beginnings nearly a decade ago. Steeped in the gilded and gritty sounds of gospel, soul, and funk, this nine-piece act continued to electrify fans, disc jockeys, critics, record collectors, and bloggers the world over with their heart-felt sound. Their devotion to soul music is clearly demonstrated on the band’s four critically acclaimed albums Dap Dippin (2002), Naturally (2005), 100 Days, 100 Nights (2007), and their newest release I Learned The Hard Way (2010), all captured and released by the independent Daptone Records, in Brooklyn, NY. Their albums recall an analog era led by iconic studios like those at Motown and Stax Records and have thrust the fifty-four year old Augusta, GA native and crew into the multimedia limelight. All ages. ztickets available at Phoenix Convention Center box office (NO SVR FEES - 100 N. 3rd Street, 602-262-7272), Stinkweeds Records, Hoodlums Records and TICKETMASTER
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Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010
GORILLAZ
- 08:00 PM
- $
- Details
- Dodge Theater
GORILLAZ bring their world tour to Phoenix! After headlining Coachella & Glastonbury, Damon Albarn brings his "virtual" band to the intimate confines of the Dodge Theater!
Recent Reviews A Random Sampling of What's Up
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+1Despite England's first two games in the World Cup were draws, Athlete were optomistic and played brilliantly at the Rhythm Room.
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Haymarket Squares - Oligarchy from JW Lee on Vimeo.
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+15 new videos added to the Silverplatter youtube channel from this show!
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+1A sold out show, and man was it packed. Fun. was fantastic, as usual. A few tears might have dropped from my eyes when Nate started singing "The Gambler" because he dedicated it to his grandma. When Andrew hit the stage, a few more tears might have dropped because his voice brought back so many good memories for me and it was just jaw dropping. If this a preview of what Something Corporate is going to be like in August, I cannot wait.





