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12.12.11Cults Set To Return To Phoenix And Tucson In 2012Barring the long-predicted apocalypse slamming down in Phoenix and ruining all our fun, one of the indie world's favorite bands is coming back to Phoenix and Tucson for what's sure to be another stellar set of gigs. Stateside announced earlier today that the band will touch down at Club Congress on March 18th and at Rhythm Room on March 19th. The overwhelming amount of hype that the band has received since before they even released a record shows zero sign of showing down, so I'd recommend you get your tickets far in advance to avoid missing these shows. I'll be ...
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12.07.11Childish Gambino And Danny Brown Set To Destroy ScottsdaleYesterday brought an announcement that nearly made me spill my coffee all over my keyboard out of excitement. Two of my favorite rappers that I discovered this year are coming to Scottsdale together on what's sure to be one of the best bills of the early months of 2012. Childish Gambino and Danny Brown released two of my favorite records of 2011, and they've both been on constant repeat as 2011 comes to an end. You probably know Childish as Donald Glover, an actor and comedian, and now rapper. Dude straight kills it on Community and his raps are much ...
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12.07.11Doomtree Brings The No Kings Tour To ScottsdaleThe Minneapolis-based hip hop group Doomtree released one of the most impressive albums of the year in this humble Phoenician's view. The group is made up of some of the hottest names in the underground scene and has a sound that is hard to be pinned down and will instantly make you recognize one of their tracks when you hear it. However, where the group really shines is in the live arena, and we're all in for a taste of that experience come February. That's because on February 4th Stateside and UM are teaming up to bring the collective to ...
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12.07.11You Should Have Taken Acid With Neon IndianIf you managed to miss out on the opportunity to ingest said drugs with Neon Indian the last time they were in town, you'll luckily get another chance to turn on, tune in, and drop out. Or, if you don't partake in such recklessness, you can simply come and dance your ass off to some electronic-indie goodness. You'll have to wait a few months, as they're not coming to town until April 12th. However, the wait will be well worth it, as they'll be doing a live set at Boomstick, the best dance night that Thursdays in Phoenix has to ...
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11.29.11ROAR Release Music Video For “I Can’t Handle Change”Local indie band ROAR just released a new music video that manages to be funny, heartwarming, and highly entertaining at the same time. It also does a damn good job of selling the band as a local act that you should pay attention to. "I Can't Handle Change" is the title track for the band's EP, that you can download right over here. After you watch this video, you should be primed and ready to come see the band open up for Andrew Jackson Jihad at Crescent Ballroom on December 17th. The killer locals lineup also features Sweetbleeders, Empire Of ...
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11.17.11Crescent Ballroom Hosts Mr. Meeble’s Homecoming Tomorrow NightMr. Meeble just returned home after a whirlwind 18-date tour throughout Europe. It's really exciting to see a talented band from Phoenix make the hop across oceans and play countries like Czech Republic, Servia, Spain, and Portugal. The tour was reported as a successful endeavor and they're now ready to finish it off with their last Phoenix show for the year. The show is a 21+ event at Crescent, which means you can expect some booming sound to go along with Meeble's laser show. I'd recommend arriving early, as the all-locals lineup is worth skipping out on being fashionably ...
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10.24.11Switch Is Coming To Crescent Next Month!I think it's fair to say that the secret is out when it comes to Crescent Ballroom, the newest and greatest venue in downtown Phoenix. I've yet to talk to a single person that wasn't absolutely thrilled with the spot, and I've got to say I share the same opinion. From the sound, to the benches in the back, to the multiple bars and fantastic food, there isn't much I can complain about. I would like the front lounge and outdoor bar to be a little bigger, but that's just nitpicking at this point. I think one of the best ...
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10.10.11CSS And MEN Come To Crescent Ballroom Tomorrow Night!It's been a couple of crazy busy weeks for me, and unfortunately I haven't had much time to update this blog. Luckily I have had time to catch a couple of shows at the brand new Crescent Ballroom downtown. I've got to say that I'm absolutely in love with this venue, and not just because Stateside advertises on this blog. This is exactly what Phoenix has been needing. The sound is amazing, the layout and size of the venue are just right, and there are multiple bars filled with delicious drinks. Best of all, this will drastically cut down on ...
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09.20.11The Life Aquatic Screens At The Royale On FridayI finally got a chance to check out The Royale over the weekend when I went to see the deliciously-warped film The Last Circus. I don't think I could even begin to describe what I witnessed throughout the couple of hours I spent watching it, but it's something the less squeamish amongst you have to witness. As for the theater, I love the space. Even though it appears to be unfinished, the spot is already dripping with class and they've been screening some really wonderful films. They're showing one of my favorite films on Friday night for their monthly Cult ...
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08.14.11FilmBar Celebrates Six Months Of Independent Cinema, Downtown StyleI'm pretty shocked by how fast time flew by, but it appears FilmBar is already celebrating their six month anniversary on Friday, August 19th. The independent movie theater, and beer and wine lounge, has quickly become my favorite spot in Downtown Phoenix. It's the kind of place I could spend all day at, between seeing a flick and enjoying conversation with friends in the lounge. A lot of other people have become thrilled about the vibe at this new Downtown institution, as you can tell by the crowd that lines up at the bar most nights. Since said fans have been ...
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