Upcoming Shows
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Thursday, May. 17, 2012
Junior Brown
- 07:00 PM
- $27-35.00
- Details
- Musical Instrument Museum
“With a voice that ranks in the low registers somewhere between Johnny Cash and James Earl Jones, Junior Brown provides the soundtrack that makes you want to become a long hull freight trucker. Reason being, just to listen to his nine studio albums while driving over the Rockies from the east coast to the west coast, and then do it again.”—Reverb.
Aside from his hard-to-classify style, Brown is known for the unique sound he pulls from the guitar he created—one that combines the standard six-string with the steel guitar, yielding what he calls a double-neck “guit-steel.” - Fortunate Youth @ Martini Ranch May. 17
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Thursday, May. 17, 2012
Eric Hutchinson
- 07:00 PM
- $19
- Details
- Crescent Ballroom
Hutchinson has been widely acclaimed for his prowess as a pianist, songwriter, and performer. He has been called "one of the most talented singer-songwriters that Boston has to offer and placed second at the 2002 Los Angeles Songwriter's Grand Slam.
Graffiti6 opens the show. 21+. Tickets available at Stinkweeds. -
Thursday, May. 17, 2012
Jeff the Brotherhood, Wooden Indian and North Dakota
- 07:30 PM
- $12
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Jeff the Brotherhood is the duo of Jake and Jamin Orrall from Nashville, Tennessee. The two brothers tour relentlessly, playing over 200 shows a year and released their latest album We Are the Champions in 2011. Get set for a unique night of music, these guys deliver a mesh of "psychedelic, classic rock, kraut-punk, garage pop, monster metal, scrungy, filthy, fizzy and fresh" music.
Opening this show will be Phoenix's Wooden Indian and Tempe's North Dakota. All ages show -
Thursday, May. 17, 2012
The Shondes, Daniel Hart
- 07:30 PM
- $8
- Details
- Trunk Space
The ladies of The Shondes make punk rock that doesn't have to sneer, spit, or rip apart it's throat. Sure there's power chords, some swearwords, and a defiant radical stance; but it's honest--not a fashionable pose. There's even room for a full-time violinist and Soul (capital S). It's exactly what you'd expect to come from Brooklyn, and not at all at the same time.
With Daniel Hart, THE in-demand Violinist for St. Vincent, The Polyphonic Spree, Flesh the Racist Crayon, and Pattern is Movement, with a growing fan-base of his own. He recently touring with Phoenix's own Michelle Blades! Hart is a supremely confident musician who doesn't need the spotlight, but knows how to hold it when it comes.
Our very own Haymarket Squares open the show. All ages. -
Thursday, May. 17, 2012
Contradicktion, Jack The Cat and Abraham Drinkin'
- 08:00 PM
- $
- Details
- Hollywood Alley
Hollywood Alley gets the weekend going early with this show featuring Contradicktion, Jack The Cat and ska punk band Abraham Drinkin' from Phoenix. 21+ show
- Buster Blue @ Rogue Bar May. 17
- Blunt Club @ Yucca Tap Room May. 17
- Spooky Cool @ Lost Leaf Gallery May. 17
- HERITAGE ACADEMY MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL @ Mesa Arts Center May. 18
- Indigo at the Park @ Club Red May. 18
- The Parlotones/2 Minute Pizzas/13 to the Gallows @ Martini Ranch May. 18
- Kryptonite's 1 Year Anniversary @ Underground May. 18
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Friday, May. 18, 2012
Rammstein
- 07:00 PM
- $45-$79.00
- Details
- Jobing.com Arena
German Industrial Rockers, Rammstein will hit it big to Glendale's Jobing.com Arena.
- Plot Lines and more @ Conspire May. 18
- EL TRI Con INSPECTOR y LA LUPITA @ Comerica Theater May. 18
- The Persuaders @ District Stage - Desert Ridge May. 18
- Leah & Stephanie @ AMC Fountain Stage at Desert Ridge May. 18
- Ghetto Cowgirl @ The District Stage at Tempe Marketplace May. 18
- Scott & John of Hello Swindon @ Barnes & Noble Fountain at Tempe Marketplace May. 18
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Friday, May. 18, 2012
Pick and Holler
- 07:00 PM
- $15-25
- Details
- Desert Botanical Garden
Making their Music in the Garden debut, Pick & Holler reincarnates their influences of “old dead fiddlers and banjo pickers” to create a unique and enchanting old time string band performance.
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Friday, May. 18, 2012
Mishka/Anuhea
- 07:30 PM
- $17
- Details
- Crescent Ballroom
Mishka's biography has an almost cinematic sweep. He spent most of his early life on a boat in the Caribbean, sailing from island to island with his seafaring parents and older sisters. A child of the islands, it was almost inevitable that he'd be drawn to reggae, Rastafari, and the natural mystic that inhabits his music and his soul. Talk About is his fourth album and the second release for Matthew McConaughey's j. k. livin label.
With a delicate balance of fragility, strength and sass, Hawaiian born singer/songwriter Anuhea blends engaging lyrics, acoustic soul, pop, rap and reggae into a style that has earned her a reputation as Hawaii's #1 female artist. Anuhea's signature guitar rhythms, sultry vocals and honest song writing weave acoustic soul, R&B, jazz and hip hop with pop appeal, making Anuhea Hawaii's next rising star.
With Micah Brown. This show is 21+ Tickets available at Stinkweeds. -
Friday, May. 18, 2012
Debbie Davies
- 08:00 PM
- $10
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Debbie Davies has been playing professionally since the early eighties but the foundation for the style of blues she delivers on the guitar was created in the sixties. Growing up Debbie Davies was influenced by U.K. blues guitarists such as Eric Clapton during an era when women only picked up an acoustic guitar.
Today Davies is a well-respected artist in the blues scene, winning the Blues Music Award for Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist in 1997 and 2010.
21+ show -
Friday, May. 18, 2012
Blunt Club Anniversary - Day 2 - Benefit for Ross Wincek
- 08:00 PM
- $5
- Details
- Hollywood Alley
The Blunt Club is turning 10 and Hollywood Alley was one of its former locations. This show is only $5 folks and half the proceeds go to Hollywood Alley owner Ross Wincek who suffered a stroke recently.
The night will feature Blunt Club classic deejays @Organic Dominic Khin Htay, Tommie Laurie Tricky T, John Hyder and Pickster One.
Emerg Mcvay will be hosting this evening with live sets by Mighty Mouse Bill Powell and Ill Alan Taylor The Anglo. There will also be live art by Dumps, Ray Rivas, Griffin One, Queenloopy, THNK 9000 and more, plus painting raffles. The night will also feature spoken word by Catalyst aka Aran Kelly, plus plenty of giveaways and raffles.
21+ show with half the proceeds going to Ross Wincek - Japhys Descent, Tres Lunas, Sun Ghost @ Roxy Lounge May. 18
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Friday, May. 18, 2012
DAWA CD Release Party
with Special Guests Rasta Farmers and Casper From Hopiland
- Grandma's Boyfriend @ Trunk Space May. 18
- RAC w/BLAQUE PANTHER DISCO, PRINCE$$ @ Bar Smith May. 18
- Moguai @ Wild Knight May. 18
- Earsweat @ Red Owl May. 18
- The Worrymen, Tramps & Thieves @ Ice House Tavern May. 18
- Revolvr @ Bar Smith May. 18
- Abraham Drinking @ Lost Leaf Gallery May. 18
- Reel Big Fish @ Scottsdale Civic Center Mall Amphitheater May. 19
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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Rez-il, E-Ternal, D-Mighty, Throbble and Herb
- 04:00 PM
- $13
- Details
- Big Fish Pub
Afton Shows brings this lineup to the Big Fish Club this evening. The event features:
Rez-il from Window Rock - native hip hop
E-Ternal
D-Mighty
Throbble
Herb
All ages show -
Saturday, May. 19, 2012
The Rendering
- 05:00 PM
- $
- Details
- Nile Theatre
The Rendering with Greeley Estates, Beneath The Surface. All ages.
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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Waters Duo / Joe Myers / Steve Bodinet
- 06:00 PM
- $10.00
- Details
- Pranksters Too
The Waters Duo @ 11pm (The Fabulous Krystal & Sturgis, talented, wonderful people and great original artists! And maybe surprise guests,maybe even 2 sets!)
The Amazing Joe Myers @ 10pm (Always incredible for our shows!!)
Justin Simison @ 9pm (1st time player for our series, heard many good things!)
Mr Doug D.C. Williams-Solo @ 8pm (Long time valley veteran player, music store owner, released many great projects, played under to many names to even get started with!!)
Mr Steve Bodinet @ 7pm AZ Family TV Journalist who keeps us informed about all things AZ. (Possibly to be joined by the wonderful Ed Sloat on guitar and a great Harmonica player in town from VA.!)
Ms Cottonwood Stone @ 6:15 starting out the evening, long time veteran, singer/songwriter, wonderful voice. -
Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Mickey Hart Band
- 07:00 PM
- $35-40
- Details
- Musical Instrument Museum
Drummer, composer, author, and ethnomusicologist Mickey Hart is best known for his nearly three decades of propelling the Grateful Dead and serving as half of the percussion team known as the Rhythm Devils. With coconspirator Bill Kreutzmann, he introduced audiences to the global polyrhythms that, decades later, would inform his current explorations of “vibrations that make up the infinite universe” on his new Mickey Hart Band recording,"Mysterium Tremendum".
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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
5th Annual Chico Chism Memorial Birthday Bash
- 07:00 PM
- $8
- Details
- Rhythm Room
A special night at the Rhythm Room with the Chico Chism Birthday Tribute Show! The party will feature performances from George Thomas and the Flamekeepers, Bill Tarsha and the Rocket 88s, Bob Corritore and many more special guests. 21+ show
- Ghost Bear @ Red Owl May. 19
- Peppermint James @ District Stage - Desert Ridge May. 19
- Scott & John of Hello Swindon @ AMC Fountain Stage at Desert Ridge May. 19
- Knee Deep Experience @ The District Stage at Tempe Marketplace May. 19
- Hans Olson @ Barnes & Noble Fountain at Tempe Marketplace May. 19
- CENTENNIAL SERENADE @ Mesa Arts Center May. 19
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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Emby Alexander
- 07:00 PM
- $Free
- Details
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
w/ Halocene, Manufactured Defects, The Westhill Brothers
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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Violence Girl, by Alice Bag
- 07:30 PM
- $
- Details
- Trunk Space
Author reading and mini-concert! w/ Special guest Shovel.
Supported by Fluke Fanzine! -
Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Spiritualized
- 07:30 PM
- $22-$25
- Details
- Crescent Ballroom
The space sounds of J Spaceman and his band Spiritualized are returning to AZ after 9 year absence here. Their new album is inspired of the band's live experiences of performing their masterpiece album, "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space".
Nikki Lane opens the show. 21+ Tickets available at Stinkweeds. -
Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Jackson Dife and Topstitch
- 08:00 PM
- $5
- Details
- Hollywood Alley
Jackson Dife from Phoenix - rock, folk and blues
Topstitch from Tempe - alternative rock
More artists to be added to this 21+ show - Stateline @ Club Red May. 19
- Buskin Cuffs @ Martini Ranch May. 19
- The Industry @ Tempe Tavern May. 19
- Rhythm Dragons, Roadrunner Gunner, & The Limit Club @ Blooze Bar May. 19
- Robot Tank, Gomi, Domo @ Ice House Tavern May. 19
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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Morning Teleportation/GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS (venue change)
Great Lake Swimmers have long been a word-of-mouth favorite in their home country of Canada for whom critical mass was inevitable. They've been regarded as a national treasure by the CBC, with "Lost Channels" (2009) topping the charts at CBC Radio 3 and on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart. In the U.S., Lost Channels debuted at #10 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and was a favorite among influential bloggers and NPR staff. The band has received public endorsements by the likes of Feist, Robert Plant, NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams and cyclist Lance Armstrong. The latter two have both raved about the band on their personal websites; the former have handpicked the band to open shows and whole tours. Josh Groban has been known to open his show with a Great Lake Swimmers cover, and the band has shared the stage with such varied artists as Calexico, Sarah Harmer, Bela Fleck & The Sparrow Quartet, Hayden, Goldfrapp, and Bill Callahan of Smog. This show has moved to Sail Inn.
With the combined energy of a basement party, a back-room jam session, and a futuristic hootenanny, Morning Teleportation's raucous, off-kilter explosion of enthusiasm is guaranteed to raise a smile.
With COLD SPECKS, NICO'S GUN. 21+ Tickets available at Stinkweeds. - NEBA, BOTS, The Smith Family Band, Sleepwalk A Robot @ Yucca Tap Room May. 19
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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
AZ'S UNTOUCHABLES
- 09:00 PM
- $10
- Details
- Julie's Chicken and Waffles Fine Dining Theatre
w/ FAMBAM PRODUCTIONS, GRNHOUSE ENT., KSK, CACTUS LEAGUE, TRAP HOUSE ENT., UTC
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Saturday, May. 19, 2012
Voodoo Swing
Live recording of Voodoo Swing! With Pat Roberts & The Heymakers, Moonlight Howlers.
Retro DJ'ing by Nezzy Sweetheart of the Rodeo ; and Burlesque performance by Burlescapades. Europe 2012 kickoff tour for Voodoo Swing. - Ghost 211 and Rue Morgue @ O'Kelley's May. 19
- Sweetbleeders @ Lost Leaf Gallery May. 19
- Vertigo Venus @ Red Owl May. 20
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Sunday, May. 20, 2012
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
- 07:00 PM
- $30-35
- Details
- Musical Instrument Museum
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars rose like a phoenix out of the ashes of a war that wracked their country throughout the 1990s and forced millions to flee their homes. Their music and their story inflamed the passions of fans across the globe through their uplifting songs of hope, faith, and joy. The band is a potent example of the redeeming power of music and the ability of the human spirit to persevere through unimaginable hardship and emerge with optimism intact.
From their humble beginnings in West African refugee camps, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars have performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and matured into one of Africa’s top touring and recording bands. They appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, contributed a song to the Blood Diamond film soundtrack, participated in the U2 tribute album In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2, and earned praise and backing from Sir Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Ice Cube, Angelina Jolie and others inspired by their life-affirming story and captivating music. - Tanya Morgan/Pigeon John @ Club Red May. 20
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Sunday, May. 20, 2012
Milo Greene and Papa
- 07:30 PM
- $10
- Details
- Rhythm Room
Coming to the Rhythm Room from Los Angeles is Milo Greene, a five-piece band that will be releasing its debut album on July 17. We get an early listen to tracks from that disc folks!
Papa is also from Los Angeles and features Darren Weiss of Girls. This alternative band adds old-school punk to the mix. All ages show -
Sunday, May. 20, 2012
NewDee.D Ms.PhixCity
- 08:00 PM
- $10
- Details
- Big Fish Pub
NewDee.D Ms.PhixCity is a 25 year old hip hop artist from Phoenix. Ms. PhixCity has been influenced by female rappers such as Queen Latifah and Missy Elliot and delivers a unique style onstage. 18+ show
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Sunday, May. 20, 2012
Dandy Warhols
- 08:00 PM
- $25
- Details
- Roxy Lounge
The Dandy Warhols are back! They will release their nineth album, This Machine this month and will be coming to Scottsdale in May. Opening are 1776.
- Valley Fever @ Yucca Tap Room May. 20
- Chester Carmer @ Lost Leaf Gallery May. 20
- Daughtry @ Comerica Theater May. 21
- UK - featuring Eddie Jobson, John Wetton, and Terry Bozzio @ Mesa Arts Center May. 21
- I Break Horses @ Crescent Ballroom May. 21
- Whitman & Ezra Buchla, Treasure Mammal , Good Amount, Paul Arámbula and Catechuma @ Trunk Space May. 21
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Monday, May. 21, 2012
Misery Jackals
From Akron, OH, Misery Jackals With Adam Lee Cogswell and Mills End.
- Jason and the Brownstones @ Lost Leaf Gallery May. 21
- Hey Rosetta! @ Crescent Ballroom May. 22
- Jon McLaughlin @ Martini Ranch May. 22
- Dragons and Again Again with Drainbow and Diners @ Trunk Space May. 22
- Suckers @ Rhythm Room May. 22
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Wednesday, May. 23, 2012
M83 (canceled)
- 06:30 PM
- $Canceled
- Details
- Marquee Theatre
bad news, m83 cancels! refunds at points of purchase.
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Wednesday, May. 23, 2012
Sparta
- 07:00 PM
- $16
- Details
- Crescent Ballroom
With At the Drive-In reunited, Sparta returns and will be playing at the Crescent in May! After a 3 year hiatus, the Texan band will be back in the studio during the year to work on new material a follow up to Threes.
- Chandails Tour Kickoff @ Trunk Space May. 23



