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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

CooBee Coo // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 9.9.16

by Jason Robey - September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey Friday night at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix was alive with the sounds of popular local music. Even before the doors to the venue opened, the bar and patio were packed and lively, a hint at the party that would be happening inside shortly. Sara Robinson

Hawaii, The Gloomies, & Vista Kicks // Live at Valley Bar // 07.19.16

by Jason Robey - July 24, 2016July 29, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ — The Valley Bar got a nice taste of California’s indie-rock scene on Tuesday night, when Hawai, The Gloomies and Vista Kicks launched their tour in Phoenix. Hawai kicked the show off with a half-hour of their vibrant, upbeat original songs, starting with "Let

Toad the Wet Sprocket & Rusted Root // Live @ Marquee Theatre // 7.10.16

by Jason Robey - July 14, 2016

Article and Photos: Jason Robey TEMPE, AZ — Nostalgia filled the air Sunday at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ as two monster touring bands of the 1990s repeated a double headlining bill last taken to the road 23 years ago. Toad the Wet Sprocket and Rusted Root both acknowledged their