Album Review: Portugal. The Man – Woodstock

ALBUM REVIEWS

by Jason Robey - July 13, 2017

Article by: Jason Robey Featured Image Cred: Rolling Stone Alaskan indie-rock band, Portugal. The Man, hold nothing back on their ambitious new album, Woodstock. Their eighth full-length studio album, their first since Evil Friends four years ago, treads heavily into experimental, psychedelic ground on each of the ten songs, while always returning

The Black Lips // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 06.18.17

by Jason Robey - June 23, 2017

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — Atlanta punk rockers, The Black Lips, brought their high-energy live show to the Crescent Ballroom last Sunday. The room was alive with the bouncing and moshing of their following, as they plowed through an hour-long set, comprised of 18 songs, and spanning

Bob Schneider // Live at Crescent Ballroom // 05.05.2017

by Jason Robey - May 7, 2017

Photos and review by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — Austin singer/songwriter Bob Schneider visits Phoenix a couple times a year, always packing the venue with a loyal fanbase and a handful of new converts. Sometimes solo, sometimes with a full band, he always leaves the crowd wanting more, and Friday's show

Bleached // Live at Valley Bar // 05.03.2017

by Jason Robey - May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Photos and review by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — Los Angeles punk band, Bleached, concluded their latest tour with an energetic stop at the Valley Bar Wednesday night. The room began filling up well before the opening band, Wax Castle, took the stage. Local to Phoenix, Wax Castle gave the crowd

The Wind + The Wave // Live at Valley Bar // 4.10.17

by Jason Robey - April 16, 2017

Photos and review by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — Austin indie folk rockers The Wind + The Wave returned to Phoenix Monday night to perform for an enthusiastic crowd at the Valley Bar. The night kicked off with an hour of music from Portland, OR songwriter, Haley Johnsen. Performing solo, with a

Hazel English & Hawai // Live @ Rebel Lounge // 2.26.17

by Jason Robey - March 4, 2017March 4, 2017

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey Phoenix, AZ -- Greeted by a growing valley following, Orange County indie band, Hawai, returned to Phoenix on Sunday night to give area fans a taste of the music they’ll be offering later this year. The evening kicked off with a half-hour of tunes by the

Mike Doughty // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 1.31.17

by Jason Robey - February 7, 2017

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey Phoenix, AZ — Well-seasoned and innovative alternative rocker Mike Doughty made his fourth Phoenix-area appearance in twelve months at the Crescent Ballroom on Tuesday night, still finding new ways to deliver his unique style of songwriting every time. Touring to support his latest studio album,

From Indian Lakes // Live @ Rebel Lounge // 10.26.16

by Jason Robey - November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — London’s Wild Wild Horses kicked off a night of indie rock and pop-catchiness to a near-capacity crowd at the Rebel Lounge Wednesday night. The band’s 30-min set captivated the audience with songs from their debut EP, Ordinary Life, plus a couple others.

Alice In Chains // Live @ Talking Stick Resort // 9.30.16

by Jason Robey - October 3, 2016October 3, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Relative to their nearly thirty-year career, Alice in Chains has released a rather small catalog of material, the latest of their five full-length studio albums coming more than three years ago. Yet, the hunger their fans have for their live show keeps them

O.A.R. and The Hunts // Live @ Livewire // 9.14.16

by Jason Robey - September 18, 2016September 18, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey SCOTTSDALE, AZ - In the heart of Oldtown Scottsdale, AZ, one would never know it was a Wednesday night. Between the crowded parking, the sidewalks crawling with people, and the block-long line in front of Livewire, it certainly didn't feel like people had to work