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

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

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

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,

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