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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

The Peach Kings // Live @ Rebel Lounge // 7.6.16

by Jason Robey - July 10, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ -- Hot off the heels of their supporting spot on a national tour with Cyndi Lauper, Los Angeles Indie rockers, The Peach Kings, returned to Phoenix to kick off their headlining Night Sweats tour on Wednesday night, to a warm greeting by an

Cage the Elephant // Live @ Gila River Arena // 6.26.16

by Jason Robey - June 30, 2016June 30, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey GLENDALE, AZ -- The Cage the Elephant/Portugal. The Man summer tour came to a close with a high energy show in Glendale this past Sunday night. Chicago rockers, Twin Peaks, kicked the show off with a 30-minute set, made up mostly of songs from their latest album,

The Stone Foxes // Live at Crescent Ballroom // 5.7.16

by Jason Robey - May 13, 2016May 13, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ -- The Stone Foxes may be from San Francisco, but any time they play in Phoenix, the crowd treats it like the return of local heroes. This Saturday’s energetic show at the Crescent Ballroom, which also featured two bands that are actually from

ALBUM REVIEW: White Denim – Stiff

by Jason Robey - April 15, 2016

Article by: Jason Robey Stiff, the latest album by Austin indie-rockers White Denim, is an addictive mix of styles that manages to stand out in an oversaturated genre of bluesy garage-rock bands. From the first chords of opening track, “Had 2 Know (Personal),” the nine-song album plays like a modernization of