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Miss Saigon Wows ABT Crowds By Nicholas Connell
Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria unleashed a riveting and stunning production of the Broadway hit musical, Miss Saigon last weekend. Directed by Joe Martinez, starring Mark Diconzo as the Engineer, EJ Zimmerman as Kim, and Jason Paul as GI Christopher Scott, this production is a moving expose of love and sacrifice. This modern adaption of the Madame Butterfly opera is set in Vietnam during the fall of Saigon. Mark is seductive and flippant as the Engineer of play and pleasure at the Dreamland brothel in Saigon, where Kim falls in love with Scott. He weaves a tale of quiet desperation in “The Heat is On in Saigon”, ‘Bartering for Kim”, “The Deal”, “The Morning of the Dragon”, and “If You Want to Die in Bed”.
But Puccini never forgets his love story, and in Miss Saigon, EJ and Jason take us to a place of love and hope in “The Movie in My Mind”, “Sun and Moon”, “Unicorn”, “The Wedding”, and “Last Night of the World”. Other great performances are Eymard Cabling as Thuy, Kim’s Vietnamese suitor, Angelo Rios as the Sergeant John, Jacqueline Rez as Scott’s American wife, Ellen, plus the attractive and raw cast of dancers, GI’s, and company members who strutted the stage in colorful fashion at Dreamland and in “Kim’s Nightmare” sequence in Bangkok. All this was supported by Adam Berger, Jeff Kennedy and the powerful ABT band! Mix in some special effects, helicopters, and the lovable young Vietnamese/American child Tam, and you have an adventure worth the travel. For tickets, call (623) 776-8400 or order tickets online at www.azbroadwaytheatre. com.
Out of the Pit!
Presented by Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians Association Orangewood Presbyterian - Phoenix April 26 Sunday 4pm Arizona Opera Orchestra Musicians will be performing an afternoon of great chamber music to benefit the American Cancer Society. Among works to be performed are Beethoven’s Duo for Viola and Cello entitled ‘With Two Eyeglasses Obbligato.’ The second half will feature Stravinsky’s ‘L’histoire du Soldat’ (A Soldier’s Tale), for violin, bass, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. It will be narrated by radio personality Michael Dixon.
The NeverEnding Story
Presented by Childsplay, Inc. Tempe Center for the Arts Through May 17 Saturday – Sunday 1pm & 4pm Parents will remember this beloved 1984 movie from their childhood. Now they can it with their children as Childsplay presents this tale of imagination and hope based on the original book by Michael Ende. Running from bullies, Bastian cracks open a mystical book, the story of the race to save Fantastica from the dark destruction of The Nothing. The Childlike Empress sends the unlikely hero Atreyu on a quest to find the one who can save them all. Atreyu’s adventure takes him to the far corners of Fantastica, through the Swamp of Sadness, across the Magic Mirror Gate, and into the grips of a dangerous werewolf. Ending with a shimmer of hope and a new beginning, this play will give parents and their children a shared experience that will never end.
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Presented by Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Theater 4301 Through May 3 Tuesday – Thursday 7:30pm Friday 8pm Saturday 2pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm A touching and hilarious ‘tell-it-like-it-is’ look at life, Girls Night: The Musical follows five girlfriends as they re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious karaoke night out; and you’ll recognize every one of them! Carol who was born to party, blunt Anita who says it like it is, Liza and her ‘issues,’ boring Kate the great designated driver, and Sharon, the not-so angelic angel who just couldn’t resist tagging along! Girls Night is bursting with energy and is packed with every female anthem you can think of, including ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’, ‘I Will Survive’ and ‘Say a Little Prayer’.
Jazz in the Garden
Presented by Desert Botanical Garden Through June 26 May: Friday 7pm – 9pm June: Friday 7:30pm – 9:30pm Jazz up your Friday nights at the Desert Botanical Garden’s spring concert series. Enjoy evenings surrounded by desert beauty and the sounds of the Valley’s premier jazz musicians. Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events provides a chefattended food station featuring weekly specials for an additional charge. The Patio Cafe will also be open with food for purchase from the daily cafe menu. Cash bar and wine tastings are available with the opportunity to purchase wine by the bottle. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. May 1 - Armand Boatman’s BE-BOP Revolution May 8 - Sherry Petta May 15 - Cinco De Moio May 22 - Blue Mystics May 29 - Margo and Michael Reed
Ring of Fire
Presented by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Through May 30 Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 1:15pm & 8pm Friday 8pm Sunday 1:15pm & 7pm Enjoy a celebration of the songs of the legendary Johnny Cash. Though he is never impersonated, his remarkable life story is told through his music. Ring of Fire is a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. The show features more than 30 of Cash’s greatest hits, including ‘Country Boy,’ ‘A Thing Called Love,’ ‘Five Feet High and Rising,’ ‘Daddy Sang Bass,’ ‘Ring of Fire,’ ‘I Walk the Line,’ ‘I’ve Been Everywhere,’ ‘The Man in Black’ and his final hit, ‘Hurt.’
Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com Man of La Mancha Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Through May 3 Friday - Saturday 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday 2pm The Emperor’s New Clothes Stageworks at Mesa Arts Center Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse Through May 3 Friday 7:30pm Saturday 2pm & 4:30pm Sunday 2pm
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Company Phoenix Theatre April 22 – May 17 Wednesday – Thursday 7:30pm Friday 8pm Saturday 3pm & 8pm Sunday 2pm Private Eyes Chyro Arts Venue Through May 9 Thursday – Saturday 8pm Sunday in the Park with George ASU Herberger College of the Arts Evelyn Smith Music Theatre Through May 3 Friday - Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2pm
Visit the Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com for discount tickets and special offers. This week’s “hot seat” is The Sound of Music presented by Spotlight Youth Theatre. Through May 10 Friday 7pm Saturday 5pm Sunday 2pm Regular Price: $15 Discount Price: $13.50 See this telling of Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic The Sound of Music, the beloved, tuneful story of the Von Trapp family’s resilient love of music set in turbulent World War II-era Europe. Widowed, retired Austrian naval officer, Captain Von Trapp has made his Austrian home one of overly-restrictive and harshly-enforced discipline; one that causes his seven children to be under nourished when it comes to joy and love. Being a nun living in a convent is similarly restrictive and unfulfilling for Maria, who breaks rules to try to change it. The reverend mother decides that Maria, who is not cutting it as a nun, should leave and take on a job as governess at the nearby Von Trapp household in Salzburg. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous, life than they have ever known, and they come to love her very dearly. AZWeeklyMagazine.com
Wild West Musical Stage Show Pioneer Pepper & The Sunset Pioneers Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Ongoing Saturday 6pm (dinner), 7:30pm (show) KC and the Sunshine Band Chandler Center for the Arts April 25 Saturday 8pm Amazing Grace Phoenix Chorale (formerly Phoenix Bach Choir) Trinity Episcopal Cathedral April 25 Saturday 7:30pm Capture the Moment Movement Source Dance Company Tempe Center for the Arts April 24 - 26 Friday 7:30pm Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday 2pm Celebration of Dance/National Dance Week 2009 Golden Lion Productions Herberger Theater Center April 25 Saturday 7:30pm
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AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine Volume 2, Issue 17 April 23rd, 2008 Publisher / Editor Brian Muir brian.muir@azweeklymagazine.com Art Director Kevin Kelley kevin.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com Office Manager Tami Kelley tami.kelley@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Writer Kevin Lambert kevin.lambert@azweeklymagazine.com
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Staff Music Writer Kim Naugle kim.naugle@azweeklymagazine.com Staff Fashion Writer Kinsey Schofield kinsey.schofield@azweeklymagazine.com
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SALES STAFF Nick Connell Senior Accounts Manager nick.connell@azweeklymagazine.com Brian Schreiner Director of Business Development brian.schreiner@azweeklymagazine.com Ryan Hubbell ryan.hubbell@azweeklymagazine.com Christina Forrester christina.forrester@azweeklymagazine.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chad Haire • Christine Capuano Nathan Mears • Robert Mallen THE NIGHTOWL Brent Diggins & Efia Moore brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com FILM WRITERS Stan Robinson • Randy Montgomery ARTS WRITER Nick Connell
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Ring of Fire Rocks Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre By Nicholas Connell
The music of the ‘Man in black’, Johnny Cash, came to town last weekend with Ring of Fire at The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Mesa, and the show was so hot even the fire alarms went off! And that’s no joke! This new hit show featuring over 30 of Cash’s greatest hits will move and entertain anyone who has ever been touched by a Cash song-which meant everyone in attendance on opening night. And the “Circle of Cash” never missed a beat as the “Ring of Fire” played hit after hit! There are so many stars in this regional production that you’ll just have to get a ticket and count your favorites! From “Country Boy” to the heart stopping “Ragged Old Flag”, the cast and orchestra of this show were on a mission to “Walk the Line” for Johnny AZWeeklyMagazine.com
and his music. Led by Peter Roze and Doug Yeomans, who also played guitar on the National Tour, these band members and cast were blazing hot all night! “Hi I’m Johnny Cash” would be an underscore for the stories and feelings that were left on the stage for everyone to see. And what we saw were some great performances by Rachel Goldrick, Katherine Walker Hill, Mike Long, Scott Moreau, Julie Keough, Marija Reiff, Todd Meredith, and Sean Riley who took us down the memory lane that is Johnny Cash. Also lightning sharp were Jason Labrador on fiddle, David Burdett on drums, and Christopher Steven Rose on upright bass. Don’t miss this high-quality production of the Ring of Fire. It’s a music lovers dream to experience a show of shows with Johnny Cash on parade. For tickets, call (480) 3256700 or order online at BroadwayPlamWest.com.
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Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours Offers ‘Glass Act’
Explore the intricate beauty of glass art on a guided excursion with Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours on Saturday, May 2nd. The excitement begins with a behind-thescenes tour of Dale Chihuly’s stunning installation at the Desert Botanical Garden. From the multi-hued rays of Chihuly’s monumental ‘The Sun’ to the whimsical spheres of his ‘Float Boat’, you’ll find countless testaments to the artist’s talent nestled along the Garden’s trails. After your tour, it’s off to the Scottsdale Arts District where you’ll enjoy private glass-art receptions at three prominent galleries.
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Choose from three ‘Glass Act’ options on Saturday: - Private docent tour of Chihuly exhibit and garden from 1-4pm includes trolley transportation from downtown Scottsdale to the Desert Botanical Garden - $50 per person - Private tour of three downtown galleries featuring glass artists and receptions with the owner(s)/curators; meet exhibiting artists from 4:30-6:30pm at $20 per person. - Both tours for $65 per person, 1 to 6:30pm. Purchase tickets for the guided tour of glass art with Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours by calling (480) 634-6850.
Friday May 1, 2009 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2222 So. Price Rd. Tempe, AZ 7:00 P.M. Saturday May 2, 2009 Trinity Cathedral 100 W. Roosevelt Phoenix, AZ Fund Raiser 6:00 P.M. Cocktail Hour 7:00 P.M. Concert Sunday May 3, 2009 Church of the Beatitudes 555 W. Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 2:30 P.M.
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE BIGGIES Top Grossing Movies from April 17th through April 19th
The Informers Explores 80s Glam and NotSo-Glam Review by Stan Robinson
The Informers is the latest of Bret Easton Ellis’s novels adapted to the big screen. His previous novels that made it to the screen include American Psycho (2000) and Less
1-17 Again (Warner Brothers) 23.7 Million 2-State of Play (Universal) 14 Million 3-Hannah Montana The Movie (BuenaVista) $13.4 Million 4-Monsters vs. Aliens (Dreamworks) $13.2 Million 5-Fast and Furious (Universal) $11.7 Million
Than Zero (1987). This story also takes place in 1980’s Los Angeles, and follows parallel lives of high society and the everyman lifestyles. The film is presented in the allegory style that writer/director Paul Haggis made popular with his Oscar® winning film Crash (2004). We spend a week, on the upscale side with a Hollywood producer and his
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disastrous marriage, a TV newscaster who’s coming to the end of his career, and a rock star that has it all but still can’t find happiness. The down scale lives include the doorman for a high rise condo complex whose voyeuristic behavior becomes excessive, and an ex-con who can’t give up his old ways, which proves to be devastating for his nephew.
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Although at times The Informers seems awfully slow, the performances of Billy Bob Thornton and Kim Basinger as the producer and his wife, and Mickey Rourke as the ex-con are worth the watch. The soundtrack is filled with 80’s hits from Simple Minds, Men Without Hats, A Flock of Seagulls, Devo and Wang Chung; it’s like looking through a telescope into the past. Also starring Winona Ryder, Jon Foster, Amber Heard, Brad Renfro, and Chris Isaak. Directed by Gregor Jordan; written by Bret Easton Ellis and Nicholas Jarecki; Senator Entertainment Co. release; Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, drug use, pervasive language and some disturbing images.
Earth is AllNatural Goodness
By Stan Robinson Earth is part of the documentary movies in the Disneynature series. It’s reminiscent of National Geographic and Nature series, and shows us the Earth and its regions by following three animal families and their journeys. The exceptional cinematography within seemingly impossible locations to shoot from- spanning mountains, sea, deserts, jungles, and snow capped frigid environments- provided an interesting look at some of the wildest and more elusive animals that inhabit our planet. Narrated by James Earl Jones and directed by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield- the creative team behind the Emmy Award®winning documentary, Planet Earth-
Tatum stars as Shawn MacArthur, a counterfeiter in New York who is roped into street fighting by local con artist Harvey Boarden (Terrence Howard). The trailer makes Fighting look entertaining enough, but don’t expect superb acting and an in-depth plot. There should be enough action to keep the fellas attentions glued to the screen, and enough skin from Tatum that those same fellas will have to go home and do a set of crunches to impress their ladies.
who spent close to five years in production, Earth uniquely explores a diverse set of biomes and their native animals to the backdrop of Composer George Fenton’s stirring score performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This was a more than fitting way to launch Earth Day on April 22nd, when it opened in theatres.
the resulting career that he deserves. The film is based on the novel of the same name, written by Lopez.
Cinematic Harmony: The Soloist Gets Early Oscar Buzz
follows a French lawyer; and Michael Gondry’s Interior Design is a comingof-age story about two Japanese artists. Those looking for a brief and inexpensive trip to Japan should enjoy this artistic piece of filmmaking.
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I am stuck with my flabby tummy, but boy did I enjoy those Red Vines.
Take 3 Different Trips to Tokyo! By Randy Montgomery
Tokyo is a joint effort from a trio of directors that combines their short films into a feature length movie. Each story is set in the titular city but follows different storylines. Joonho Bong’s Shaking Tokyo is a love story of sorts; Leos Carax’s Merde
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Based on a true story, Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. star in what could be an early Oscar® contender. Rarely does a film that is released in March deliver a powerful enough punch to resonate with critics until December voting time, but if it does, it is released at the right time to stand on its own and make an impact.
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Downey Jr. plays Steve Lopez, a writer for the Los Angeles Times, who discovers a very talented homeless man making music on the side of the road in downtown Los Angeles. After a bit of research he comes to find that the man, Nathaniel Ayers, was once a gifted musician and has been trained at Julliard. Lopez takes in Ayers and helps him regain his confidence and
I always give credit where credit is due. If I spent less time in the movie theatre chomping down on butter-soaked popcorn, red vines, an order of nachos (that the 16 year-old concessionaire talked me into), and washing it all down with a large soda (that I got for just 50¢ more), I would have a six-pack much like Fighting star Channing Tatum. But I don’t, so
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Autostrada Brings a Taste of Rome to Scottsdale
Scottsdale- Autostrada, one of the latest additions to Market Street in Scottsdale’s DC Ranch, is serving up authentic, hand-crafted Italian cuisine that evokes thoughts of a Roman osteria. This chic and modern restaurant serves Italian food unlike any other in the Valley. “We wanted to put our own spin on the type of Italian food not seen in Scottsdale, but that is still approachable and priced right,” says Chef Aaron May, citing entrées that top out at just $18. House favorites include
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cauliflower soup with black truffle and lemon cream; sheep’s milk ricotta with toasted Ciabatta olive oil, and cherry wood balsamico; and the Carpaccio of tuna with blood orange, pink pepper, and black olive oil, all priced between $7 and $13. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, Autostrada is designed for people to stop in on their
Scottsdale- On Sunday, May 2nd, The Great Indoors in north Scottsdale will host a Kitchen & Bath Spring Design Seminar at 1pm. Swing by for this free session and learn all the tips and tricks in designing and remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms from a
seasoned team of professional designers. Discuss the current design trends and options offered in cabinetry, appliances, and countertops. See all the newest countertop options including wood, recycled glass, and exotic granite! After the seminar, designers will be available to discuss your projects in detail with you, so bring your ideas and measurements for a complimentary personal design consultation. The Great Indoors is located at 16275 N. Scottsdale Rd. For more information, call (480) 281-7002.
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Arcadia Farms Opens Dinner Doors in Old Town
Scottsdale- After nearly ten years of lunch-only service, Arcadia Farms Café in Old Town Scottsdale will be open through dinner, 8am to 8pm, every Wednesday through Saturday, beginning April 29th. In addition to Arcadia Farms’ classic dishes, the café will introduce several new appetizers and hearty dinner entrées. Arcadia Farms’ flagship
restaurant in Scottsdale has defined innovative cuisine with signature menus for almost twenty years. Arcadia Farms is proud to serve local, organically grown, pesticide-free, hormone-free and trans fat-free ingredients in all of its recipes. As a member of Chef’s Collaborative, Arcadia Farms promotes sustainable cuisine by supporting local farmers and inspiring the public to make healthy food choices. Happy Hour Specials will be offered from 5-6:30pm. Arcadia Farms Café is located at 7014 E. First Ave. in Scottsdale. Reservations are now being accepted at (480) 941-5665.
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Phoenix- The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix may be the only establishment in the United States to hold a prized unopened bottle of Courvoisier L’Esprit cognac, of which only 2,000 numbered bottles were produced in the world. Numbered 281 out of 2,000, the bottle owned by The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix is one of only three known to exist in the United States. It may currently be the only remaining such bottle that has yet to be opened.
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Rare Cognac Goes for $500/ Shot at RitzCarlton
Courvoisier L’Esprit is a smooth, fullbodied cognac with the youngest cognac in the blend more than 70 years old and the oldest originating from the Napoleon era. Its subtly complex finish offers delicate flavors of old port wine mixed with hints of coffee beans, the smoke of Havana cigars, the sweet fragrances of apricots and cinnamon, and subtle notes of honey. Strikingly presented in an exclusive, hand-cut Lalique crystal decanter, each bottle that was made represents an original work of art, as no two are ever the same. For a private tasting, or to reserve a glass, collectors and guests are invited to contact hotel sommelier Art Froehlich at (602) 522-6776.
It is no longer possible to purchase the rare Courvoisier L’Esprit blend at retail, but The Club Bar will make it available at $500 for a oneounce serving. The full bottle, a coveted acquisition among collectors worldwide, is also available for purchase at $9,500.
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Tempe- Did you know that Friday and Saturday night hangovers have been best friends with The Tavern on Mill since 2004, because it serves weekend breakfast from 9am until noon all year round? Sure, when football season is in play a number of places will open early, but the Tavern is the only place on Mill Ave. that consistently offers an actual breakfast menu to those seeking liver-relieving sustenance or maybe a light bite before the part time
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Cardinals and Sun Devils gridirons feel the sweet thud of cleats once again, there is always something for everyone at the Tavern; Tempe’s quintessential ‘appeal-to-the-masses’ establishment (though daily drink and food specials prevent the carboncopy monotony of some places). Embracing tourists, families large and small, and even the pooch, the folks at the Tavern on Mill know how to take care of any guest that happens by. The Tavern on Mill is located at 404 S. Mill Ave. in Tempe. For more information, call (480) 967-5887 or log onto www. tavernonmill. com.
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job. And for those hard Chargers (the Tavern is a San Diego Lightning Bolt HQ) who want an instant jolt from the morning fog, consider the Tavern’s 30-item make-your-own Bloody Mary bar on Sundays and during football season. Also featured on bloody football Sundays is a full breakfast buffet with a ham carving station. Though sports fans will have to make due with Diamondbacks exploits until the AZ WeeklyMagazine.com
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For the Love of Wine In my years at Sportsman’s Fine Wines & Spirits, I have fielded thousands of wine questions. It is my hope to spend the next few weeks addressing the more frequently asked questions. If you have a question that you would like an answer to, please feel free to e-mail me at nate@ sportsmans4wine.com.
But first, let me take a moment to introduce myself; my name is Nathan Mears, and I am the Director of Operations at Sportsman’s Fine Wines & Spirits. For the last twenty years or so I have worked in the food and beverage industry, and am passionate about all things food and wine related, so I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm with you! This week is short and sweet. A
particularly “hot” topic here in the desert is, “How long can I leave my wine in the car?” The answer is, “You can’t.” Wine should be on that list of things you can’t leave in the car, along with kids, dogs, ice cream, and raw chicken. Wine, like any perishable food, is damaged by heat. When it’s over-heated, it will have little to no fruit characters and cooked aromas will resemble something like burnt fruit or jam. Another keen thing to remember is that liquid expands as it heats. Imagine the mess Cabernet makes when it leaks all over the seat of your car. A few simple rules to follow: 1- Always use the air conditioner, 2- Never put the wine in the trunk, and 3- When traveling great distances or making stops, utilize a cooler or insulated bag with ice. Until next week, Cheers!
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Region Bistro & Bar is bringing a taste of the good life to Mill Ave. This swank, new eatery is a gorgeous street-side touch of class, but the prices are quite reasonable. Regions promises a constantly changing menu as they profile different cuisines from a variety of US regions throughout the year. This weekend, April 24th-26th, there will be live music, and food and drink specials ALL WEEKEND LONG! Regions is located at 640 S. Mill; call (480) 921-3770 for more information.
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Ladies...Now every night is yours, at least at Bison Witches. Every night from 8pm to close, ladies can get $3 Skyy drinks Actually it’s two hours of power on Friday and $5 Skyy Martinis. If you’re a guy, and Saturday nights. From 9pm to 11pm or want to get there a bit earlier, Happy you can get $1.00 Wells. That’s right - Only Hour is 4-7pm, Monday through Friday, a dollar. A more than fair deal for a Friday when you can get $3 pints and select calls. Appetizers are $1 off too! and Saturday time slot. Party on!
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Ranch in Old Town Scottsdale will be the site of a funk/rock/blues New Orleans-inspired, revival-style throw down unlike anything the Valley has seen north of the Tempe Music Fest, and tickets went on sale last Saturday. That’s right, Cowboy Mouth will be back in town after their feel-good thrashing earlier this month brought crowds to their feet at Tempe Beach Park and left people dancing for more. People participation is a must at a Cowboy Mouth show. Drummer frontman Fred LeBlanc’s presence is larger-than-life, and the band’s performances are high energy and extraordinarily intense, usually leaving audiences as drenched and spent as the musicians. Cowboy Mouth fans range from ages five to
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age eighty-five, but they have one thing in common - as Fred confides to the audience, “Cowboy Mouth is about pretending that you’re five years old, naked as a jaybird and about to turn the hose on your parents, and there’s not a damn thing they can do about it.”
Get Ready for Wild, Rockin’ Times at ZooBrew
Always on the road, they’ve toured several times with their friends Hootie and the Blowfish, Barenaked Ladies, Sister Hazel and Better Then Ezra. Annually presenting roughly 200 shows per year and releasing nearly a dozen records, Cowboy Mouth has been sharing a slice of Mardi Gras heaven with millions of fans worldwide.
Phoenix- On April 24th from 7pm11pm, the Phoenix Zoo will be transformed into a concert for more than 3,000 guests, as 80s cover band 68 Guns will open the night’s musical festivities by warming up the crowd for the Go-Gos. Apart from the melodious magic on stage, ZooBrew 2009 will also feature specialty food and beverage sampling, fantastic prize giveaways, and of course, a number of frothy, foamy ales to set the party mood.
Advance tickets will be priced at $20.00, and are available at www. livenation.com, Dodge Theatre Box Office, and to charge by phone, call (877) LYV-6671. For more show information, check out www. livenation.com.
One of the raffle prizes is a 3-day, 2-night stay in Las Vegas where winners can get up-close and personal with the original members of REO Speedwagon. The prize includes two tickets from U.S. Airways to fly and see the band, along with two meet and greet
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passes. Another featured raffle item is a one-of-a-kind, custom electric guitar. The winner will choose the design, color, wood and then follow the process as the guitar is hand made by MUDD Guitars. ZooBrew is supported by 98.7 The Peak, azcentral.com, and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Come “Get Your Wild On” at ZooBrew 2009! All proceeds from the event support the Phoenix Zoo, located at 455 N. Galvin Pkwy in Phoenix. For more information, log onto www. phoenixzoo.org/ZooBrew2009.
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The Night Owl If you have an entertainment event or item to include in “The Night Owl” send to brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com “The Night Owl” will cover restaurants, clubs, bars, celebrities, music and other miscellaneous events.
BY BRENT DIGGINS AND EFIA MOORE Things have been b-a-n-a-n-a-s lately with all the events going on around town, and this weekend it’ll just get crazier as my favorite event of the year has arrived. The weather is going to warm up REAL quick, meaning we might only have a couple of weekends left before the heat rolls in, so get outside and live it up with our suggestions and keep your eye out for me. To find out what happened, what’s happening, and what will happen in the Valley, read on. McDowell Mountain Music Festival: Ah, my very favorite event of the year is here; the McDowell Mountain Music Festival. Held at West World with the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains looming, it is one of the best events the Valley has to offer, and its name and respect is growing throughout the music world each year. At the festival, expect to see people from all over the country having a great time while listening to great acts like Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Flaming Lips, Matisyahu, and Hot Tuna. Plus New Riders of the Purple Sage are going to be there so expect Dead Heads and hippies out in force. In addition to the music, there is an entire marketplace that offers all sorts of crafts and goodies. As for newer bands, you may want to check out Delcoa, Haven James, and Random Karma— all local acts that are very talented. Now, I’ve been to many a music festival all over the country, and while McDowell Mountain doesn’t have the name or attract the crowds some of the biggest events feature, it does have its logistics down. Lines are generally quick, it isn’t overly crowded, and the music usually goes off without a hitch, plus the weather is typically unbeatable. Even if you don’t like the bands that are playing, I suggest going for the people watching. For more information, visit mmmf.net. Remember: all proceeds go to charity. Taste 2009: One of the Valley’s most popular events for socialites, The Taste 2009, will be taking place at Kierland Commons on April 26th, and yes, I’ll be there too. I’m seriously going to need a day off after the weekend. If you aren’t familiar, The Taste sees a variety of food and beverage providers line the streets of Kierland (which is closed down), and people mingle, eat, drink and people watch, with proceeds benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix. It is a semi-
formal event with an older demographic (If you are 30 you are on the young side). Crowds are BIG; think 5,000 plus and things can get very cramped so be prepared for that. This year, over forty of the Valley’s most recognizable restaurants will be offering their fare. A single ticket starts at $150 and there will also be live entertainment. If you see me, stop and say hello. For more information, visit taste2009.com. Rosie McCaffrey’s: A lot of places claim to be an authentic Irish Pub, but are nothing more than a local bar that serves Irish whiskey and beer. After crossing the pond for a visit, I now know what a real pub is like. Having Guinness on tap doesn’t make for an authentic Irish pub; it’s about the atmosphere too. So when I went to Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub in Phoenix off of Camelback, I was impressed. The place was packed with a fun, mixed crowd, including couples hanging out, and groups of girls and guys having a night out. The Keltic Cowboys were providing live music, complete with bagpipes, which were getting everyone fired up. Besides the lively atmosphere, Rosie McCaffrey’s has the look and feel of an Irish pub, complete with dark wood booths arranged in slightly cramped quarters. The front of the bar was loud and crowded with Keltic Cowboys revelers, while the back of the bar housed the quieter drinkers. Supplementing Rosie’s personality is its array of authentic Irish beer and blended and single malt whiskeys. I’m going back for the drinks and the music, but next time I think I’ll try their famous Harp Battered Fish-in-Chips, too. For more information, go to www.rosiemccaffreys.com Night Owl News & Notes: Beyoncé is coming! Beyoncé is coming! Her 2009 ‘I AM...’ World Tour will be at the U.S. Airways center July 7th- tickets go on sale Saturday, April 25th; Great turnout at Pat’s Run last Saturday, nice work to everyone who participated; Cadillac Ranch in Tempe Marketplace has a pretty cool idea, offering a “when it rains, it pours” policy-- whenever it rains this Spring, they’ll offer $2 beers, $3 margaritas and $3 well drinks—too bad we don’t live in Seattle. Be safe, be a good person. Till next time…
Brent Diggins is a freelance writer, Valley resident and PR professional at Mindspace, a Valley public relations, marketing and advertising firm. He has been involved in many aspects of the Valley social scene, and considers himself on expert on many things of great global importance, including having a good time. You can reach him at brent.diggins@azweeklymagazine.com.
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The Big Bang
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Chandler- On Saturday, April 25th, the first and only Arizona Cardinals Fan Club will be holding the launch of The Big Red Army at Majerle’s Sports Grill (3095 W Chandler Blvd., (480) 899-7999) in Chandler from 11am– 11pm. This free event includes a Kid Zone with ten inflatable bouncers; 60 tons of snow and other games; along with free hamburgers, hot dogs, and soda; jumbo-trons; a DJ on the stage outside keeping the party rocking all night long; a raffle for sports memorabilia; AZ Cardinals players signing autographs throughout the event; and the official unveiling of The Big Red Army logo at 6pm. Guests can receive one free raffle ticket by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Lizzie’s Loot (a non-profit organization that gives stuffed animals to kids in the hospital), or they can purchase them for $1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets (winner need not be present). In
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Clean Comedy USA First Saturday of every month Local comics and touring pros Mountain View Rec Center 2927 East Campbell, Phoenix $5 per ticket. Limited Seating (602) 686-6174 for more info www.CleanComedyUSA.com
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The Mixed Nuts! Dramagenics Family Improv Theater 8815 W. Peoria Ave. Suite 7 Peoria, AZ 85345 (1/2 Mile East of the 101 on the South side of Peoria Ave) Tickets: $12.00 Every Fri & Sat, 7pm Order Online 24/7 www.Dramagenics.com Or Call: 623-298-4635 after 6pm Th-Sat.
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the case of NCT’s signature game, “5 Things”, the performers must guess what the suggestion is. The challenge for the audience is coming up with interesting suggestions to challenge the performers. NCT has heard many interesting suggestions: Jell-O, a Koala, ancient Egypt, and James K. Polk… what would you suggest? NCT performs every weekend. www.nctphoenix.com
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Not the legendary rock Star, but the extra legendary comedian! Bob Marley has opened for headliners such as Dana Carvey, Adam Sandler and Rosie O’Donnell. And after only one year on stage he broke into television with a spot on the Comedy Central network, and has gone on to appear on Late Night with David Letterman, The Late Show With Craig Kilborn, The Martin Short Show, Mad TV, and even Prime Time Live with Diane Sawyer. You can also catch him in the hit movie Boondock Saints. Comedy clubs across the country welcome this guy with open arms; come check out why, right here at the Improv!
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Arizona Women’s Expo
Featuring All Things for Females… and a Few Things for Fellas! On Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th, the 17th Annual Arizona Women’s Expo, presented by SPARK Magazine, is back and will have a full line up of activities, exhibitions, and entertainment. Designed to meet the needs of a woman, the Expo is one of Arizona’s largest consumer trade shows and will take place at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Headlining the event will be the star of Lifetime Television’s How to Look Good Naked, Carson Kressley. Kressley is a former breakout star from Bravo’s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and is also a New York Times’ best-selling author. Kressley will be speaking about self-image and personal satisfaction.
Tired of bad food at large events? Diane M. Henderiks R.D, aka “Dietitian in the Kitchen,” will be headlining the Cooking Stage sponsored by the American Wholesale Club. Henderiks has appeared on CBS’ nationally broadcasted The Early Show, and will be demonstrating her skills on both days, as well as handing out True Lemon samples and giving a keynote speech on how to eat, shop, and live healthy. Also preparing tasty dishes, complete with samples, will be Robert “Chef Dad” Yedor and Frank Caputo. The cooking stage will be located on the North side of the stadium, next to the main entrance.
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Can I win anything? How about a brand new 2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4 x 2 courtesy of Arizona Chrysler Jeep dealers? They will be raffling off one to a lucky attendee. If cars aren’t your thing then you can also enter to win a free makeover “from the inside out” courtesy of Sharmen Lane (Send your name and phone number to joanie@ sparkmaazine.com to enter). Leidan Mitchell will also be picking lucky attendees out of the crowd for a free hair and makeup makeover. If you don’t like your odds of winning, you can improve them by showing up early. The first 10,000 attendees will receive a free gift bag courtesy of SPAR K Magazine and SRP, guaranteeing that you walk away with something.
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Stylist Profile: Megan Low By Christine Capuano
If there is one thing Megan Low could accomplish that she already hasn’t it would probably be having more hours in the day to counteract her busy schedule. The Arizona State University sophomore spends her days taking courses in Tempe, working at Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Betsey Johnson store, styling photo shoots, modeling for London-based salon Vidal Sassoon, painting, and making music. Megan is a girl you will never forget after meeting her just one time. She is an instant bolt of energy and is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Growing up in Petaluma, California, she dedicated 99% of her time to gymnastics from the time she was 12-years-old until the beginning of high school. After foregoing her dream of becoming an Olympic gymnast, she spent the next couple of years establishing her other life interests. These days it seems as if the real question that remains is, what isn’t she good at? She quickly became known as the girl who was full of surprises; she was the first in her high school to rock spandex as pants, and nowadays you will find her wearing anything from lavish ruffled baby rompers to high-waisted pants and whatever one-of-a-kind vintage finds she can get her hands on. After working for The Blue Jean Buyer on Scottsdale Road for nearly a year, she began receiving more and more offers to help personal shop and even style for customers. “It’s not socially acceptable for a 20 year old to play with Barbies, so I play stylist instead,” she confides. “I recently styled a photo shoot for Natalie Mejia, a performer in the band ‘Girlicious’. That was a lot of fun, we played with my vintage Betsey Johnson collection. My next project is a minimalist photo shoot for Vidal Sassoon.” Her inspiration comes from accomplished designers like Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, Diane Von Furstenberg, and of course, Betsey Johnson.
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If she could get her hands on one person, anyone in the world, to help transform their style, ironically Megan says, “My math teacher! I envision him as the nerdy, Banana Republic and Wayfarer lenses wearing type. He’s a babe and he doesn’t even know it.” The fashion enthusiast says she would have to name Jen Brill or supermodel Kate Moss as the best dressed women in the world. Also, she adds, “I hate to say it, but Rihanna has got some style. But I’m not saying that because I sold her a jumpsuit at Betsey Johnson and we have the same hair (I cut mine first).” Megan is currently majoring in art intermedia at ASU’s main campus. “I have switched more times than I would like to admit, but I think I’ll plant my butt here for good,” she says. When not spending her time submerged in the fashion world, you can find her glued to Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. As for her favorite places to shop, apparently Arizona does not have enough retail for her personal-style. “I live in Arizona; therefore I shop online,” she says. Her favorite style city is Denmark. “I’m really obsessed with Denmark’s street scene,” she says. “Think: high-waisted slacks and side ponytails.” Although Arizona might not be quite as swanky, Megan has no problem bringing styles from Denmark, New York, LA, San Francisco, and just about anywhere else and displaying them on the streets of Tempe! “You must do what you love,” Megan says. “The plan is to move to San Francisco after I get my degree and become a costume designer for movie sets and high fashion photo shoots. Until then, Tempe will do just fine.”
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Live Long and Prosper at ‘Star Trek the Exhibition’
characters. These zealous fans were members of the United Federation of Phoenix, which is the oldest Star Trek and science fiction fan organization in the southwest and the second oldest in the United States.
By Christine Capuano Ronald Wimmer wakes up hours before the Arizona Science Center opens to apply makeup, paste on prosthetic ears, and put the finishing touches on his Spock uniform before spending the day volunteering at the exhibit enlightening fans about Star Trek’s captivating legacy. ‘Star Trek the Exhibition’ has united Trekkies from numerous generations, backgrounds, and geographical locations to explore the world’s most complex collection of authentic Star Trek memorabilia. From those who grew up watching Star Trek, to young children, college students, and even those who are presently active members in Arizona’s Star Trek fan clubs, people from all over the Valley came out to take part in the convention.
“It was founded by a group of high school and college students in 1975 who returned from a California Star Trek convention enthused by the prospect of forming a club,” said Jim Strait, the contact for the club. “Many met at the convention for the first time and they formed connections based on many differing attributes of the others. They planned it out over the summer making and putting out flyers and planning the first meeting for Sept. 8th, 1975. The club has been meeting regularly since.” “Believe it or not, I actually learned to read from the Star Trek manual,” Wimmer said. “My mom used to get so annoyed with me because I would always ask her, ‘What does this word mean?’ that finally she just said, ‘You need to learn for yourself!’”
When entering the exhibit it was impossible not to notice those dressed head to toe in costume, some even taking on the actual persona of original
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addition to 11 feature films, with another set to be released on May 8th. The media franchise has evolved into various computer and video games, novels, and much more. “Star Trek has always been one of my favorites,” Strait said. “The club is a good fit for me. The members are all attracted by the same type appreciations. I feel a great satisfaction that there is a place to find such like-thinking people.” A group of Arizona State University’s Residential Assistants put together a group outing to come down and attend the exhibit together as well. When asked why he decided to come to the convention, Kelvin Heine, an Arizona State University graduate student replied, “Because...it’s Star Trek. I have been to the one in Vegas as well, but that one is closed now.” Barry Johnson has been a photographer at the exhibit since December and had nothing but a huge smile on his face when asked about his experiences working there. “Interesting is the best possible way to describe it,” he says. “Seriously, all kinds of people come in. The volunteers from
the fan clubs are definitely my favorite. I leave every day with a new story. Did you see Spock’s prosthetic ears over there?” The display that takes up the entire third floor of the Center is approaching its final week, ending May 3rd. You do not have to speak ‘Trekkie’ to enjoy what the attraction has to offer. Original wardrobe, information on the characters, programs, and a picture of legendary creator Roddenberry are all displayed on the walls. You can even get your picture taken doing the infamous Mr. Spock hand sign! The Arizona Science Center is located at 600 East Washington Street in Copper Square. For more information, log onto www.azscience.org.
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bout A d n A t u O By Kim Naugle Kimmaay’s Hello, music freaks! If you’re a Beatles fan, you should check out Ringo McLennonson. They’re a six piece tribute band (drums, guitar, keys, bass and 2 backup singers) that puts a slightly modern twist on the classic Beatles sound. I caught them their sound up in Sedona and really enjoyed w.ringomclennonson.com. ww at and show. Check them out sic ond Revival at the Tempe Mu You might have seen Six Sec s are ner win n itio pet Com d Ban Festival. These SRP Garage s on of the bands. Swing by The Set competing in another battle The e. priz nd gra 00 $1,0 th m win the Sunday April 26 and help the esets. w.th ww t Visi pe. Tem in . Ave rn Sets is located at 93 E. Southe com for more information.
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Spinal Tap is a semi-fictional heavy metal band, the subject of the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. The band members are portrayed by Michael McKean (as David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (as Nigel Tufnel) and Harry Shearer (as Derek Smalls). The same trio of actors would be reunited as the American folk music revival band The Folksmen in the 2003 mockumentary A Mighty Wind. This trio has created an interesting yet bizarre mix of reality and parody in everything about them, which has invoked a strange yet devout following. Many popular culture idioms have been spawned from the group and the movie. For example, “Up to 11” has been included in the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. For those who like to mix fiction with reality, the trio will be performing, sans wigs and electricity, Spinal Tap and Folksmen repertoires on Monday, April 27th at the Dodge Theatre (400 W. Washington St. in Phoenix). Visit www.livenation.com for more information.
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Why or how did you get started in Music? I was born to do it. Do you play cover tunes or originals? I’ve been playing all original music since 1987, but lately I have been adding some choice eclectic rock covers. How would you describe your style of music? John Lennon playing guitar like Michael Hedges. There is a Dylan/Beatles flavor with jazz and blues underpinnings couched in an altered tuning British Isles 60’s troubadour thing. Are you any good? Well, I’ve done my own thing for 40 years and I’m still alive and kickin’ so, yes. Very. How would you classify your music? 60’s pop/ rock/folk/blues/jazz. There is no classification that truly fits, but lots of people think it’s Americana. Maybe that’s because I’m an American and have spent my whole life on the road? You could call it “story-driven” too. Name one thing that you hope to accomplish during your musical career. Successfully touring under my own name behind worldwide recognition
How often do you perform live? Generally two to three times a week. What’s the funniest thing that ever happened while performing? I was playing in a deli on Mill Avenue back in the 90’s. This hot, young, nearly naked girl came up and started making out heavy with TWO guys at once right in front of me while I was trying to play. They were really getting nasty, and the entire restaurant just stood there staring with dropped jaws, just watching the show. NOBODY wanted to stop them but the owner finally kicked them out. What do you do different that sets you apart from other performers? I’ve played only original solo acoustic material for a living for the past 20 years, without a label, agent, manager, or band. I lived in my van for 23 years in order to do it wherever and whenever I wanted, and I toured New Zealand for 5 months on my own back in 2000. Tell us a secret: I’m all five members in one body. Wait, that didn’t come out right… What advice would you give a startup band? First, play the music that’s inside you. Discover it, write it, play it, share it. That’s your true gift. Add something to the world that wasn’t there before you came along. Second, just be an entertainer.
You can be both but they are really two different animals What’s the biggest misconception people have about musicians? The myth of the fabulously-wealthy rock star living a fabulously debauched lifestyle. You don’t have to be famous or wealthy to be debauched. What’s the most difficult aspect of trying to make it in this biz? Making enough money to keep it all going. I do this full time, but entirely on my own steam. So maybe the hardest part is getting someone to invest in your dream. What will people see when you perform live? 40 years of dedication to craft and a life deeply lived and shared through that craft, also, more than craft; the indefinable element of a person’s energy. Got any CDs out that we might buy? Yes, Roadside Revelations. You can pick it up at Cd baby (www.cdbaby.com), iTunes, and always at my shows. Do you have any upcoming shows that we should know about? I’m at the McDowell Mountain Music Festival on April 24th the Kozy Cactus April 25th, and Hazelwood’s on April 26th. You can really find me all around town. My schedule is always available at www.sagegentle-wing.com.
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LIVE! DIRECTORY Thursday April 23rd Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: Ronnie Winters. 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys. com Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Marianne Dissard. www.thelostleaf.org Fibber Magees (480)-722-9434, 1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19, Chandler: Matt Tenner. www.fibbermageespub.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Shades of Maya. www.goatheadsaloon.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www. charshastheblues.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Band showcase. www. joesgrotto.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Afro Baile Records presents World Beat music with Nosotros (NM), The Neoprimitive Band and Cultured Sound System DJ Seduce. (8:30pm). www.thesailinn.com The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: Cardiac Party tour kickoff with Treasure Mammal, Whitman, Nicole Kidman and Stellaluna. www.thetrunkspace.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Todd & Ethan (full band). 8:30pm-12:30pm. www.cocomojoes.com Skeptical Chymist (480) 609 8677, 15688 N. Pima Rd., Suite C6, Scottsdale: Kyle Phelan Band. 9pm. www. skepticalchymist.com Last Exit Live (480) 557-6656, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe: Rock School and special guests. 9pm. www.lastexitlive. com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad (7:30pm). www. martiniranchaz.net Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Gurtrudestein. $5. myspace.com/hollywoodalley Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Stateside presents Joy Electric, Foxglove Hunt and Back Ted-N-Ted. Doors at 7:30pm. $10. www.modified.org Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Shining Star. www.bluemartinilounge.com
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Friday April 24th Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Bargrass Revival (6pm), Corn Meal (8:30pm) and What Laura Says (10:45pm) and Dry River Yacht Club (11:50pm). www.thesailinn.com Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: The Brazen Heads. 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Todd and Friends. www.goatheadsaloon.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Highwire Friction. (8pm). www.martiniranchaz. net Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Soul Power. www.charshastheblues.com
Saturday April 25th Rosie McCaffrey’s (602) 241-1916, 906 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix: The Brazen Heads. 9pm. www.rosiemccaffreys.com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St., Tempe: Playground Legends (9pm). www.thesailinn.com Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: Rock Lobster (10:30pm). www.martiniranchaz.net Goat Head Saloon (480) 464-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa: Names of the Innocent, D Factor and X Chromosomes. www.goatheadsaloon. com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix: Lady J. www. charshastheblues.com
Dubliner Pub (602) 867-0984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: Tony Cummins. www. dublinerpub.com
Last Exit Live (480) 557-6656, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe: Last Exit’s 6 year anniversary bash with The Black Moods, Vayden, Violet Wild, Strange Young Things and many more. 9pm. $10. www.lastexitlive.com
Last Exit Live (480) 557-6656, 1425 W. Southern Ave., Tempe: Dead Hot Workshop, Tramps and Thieves and Shelby James and the Crying Shames. 9pm. $5. www.lastexitlive.com
Dubliner Pub (602) 867-0984, 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. (southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird Rd.), Phoenix: Tony Cummins. www. dublinerpub.com
Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Band showcase. www. joesgrotto.com
Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: Back From Ashes, Playing God, Nevermind Eternity, Hemoptysis and 357. All ages. www. joesgrotto.com
Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St. & Roosevelt, Phoenix: Something Else. www.thelostleaf.org Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101, Phoenix: Instant Classics. www.bluemartinilounge.com
Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Major Lingo. $10. myspace.com/hollywoodalley
Skeptical Chymist (480) 609 8677, 15688 N. Pima Rd., Suite C6, Scottsdale: Mike Mercier (5pm) and Kyle Phelan Band (9pm). www.skepticalchymist.com
Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Bandwagon III. Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Phoenix Public Elementary School District’s music program. Courtney Marie Andrews, Dry River Yacht Club, Gospel Claws, In Symmetry, Sister Cities, So and So, Towncraft and Underscore Orkestra. Doors at 4:30pm. www.modified.org
Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa: Fred Green with special guests. $5. myspace.com/ hollywoodalley
The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: The Real Cochella (6pm). www.thetrunkspace. com
Modified Arts (602) 462-5516, 407 E. Roosevelt Rd., Phoenix: Psyko Steve presents Willard Grant Conspiracy and Barn Burning. Doors at 8pm. $8 in adv, $10 at the door. www.modified.org
Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Crown Kings. www.cocomojoes.com
Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek: Crown Kings. www.cocomojoes.com
The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave., Phoenix: STAND hosts a fundraiser for the Invisible Children Foundation. Randy Mandolin, Western Medicine, Cold & Golden and Waitress Acoustic. 7pm. www.thetrunkspace. com
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Concert Venues Club Red (480) 496-4733, 2155 E. University Dr., Tempe: April 23rd: X-Clan, 2Mex and Medusa April 24th: Kicking K8 May 22nd: Great White and Keel www.clubredrocks.com Chandler Center for the Arts (480) 782-2680, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler: April 25th: KC and The Sunshine Band May 3rd: Salt River Brass www.chandlercenter.org Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-256, 263 N. Center St., Mesa: May 19th: Kings of Leon May 23rd: Insane Clown Posse June 1st: The Offspring July 14th: Rise Against and Rancid www.mesaamp.com Marquee Theatre (480) 829-0607, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe: April 24th: Reverend Horton Heat, The Earps and The High Rollers. 6:30pm. $15. All ages. April 25th: The Devil Wears Prada, A Day to Remember, Sky Eats Airplane and Emarosa. 6:30pm. All ages. April 27th: Protest the Hero, Misery Signals, Number 12 Looks Like You and Scale the Summit. 7pm. $13 in adv, $15 at the door. All ages. April 28th and 29th: Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, Sevendust, Dope and Cycle of Pain. 6:30pm. $40. All ages. May 2nd: Darren Styles, Jaime Rimen and Marc Smith. 6pm. $31.25. All ages. www.luckymanonline.com Mesa Arts Center (480) 644-6500, 1 East Main St., Mesa: May 4th: Vienna Teng May 9th: Side Street Strutters May 17th: Indigo Girls July 17th: Jewel www.mesaartslive.com The Clubhouse Music Venue (480) 9677977, 1320 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe: April 23rd: Greeley Estates, I Wrestled a Bear Once, Memphis May Fire and Fact A. All ages. April 24th: Floater w/ special guests. All ages. April 25th: Mates of State and Black Kids w/ special guests. All ages. April 27th: Protest the Hero. All ages. May 1st: Napalm Death, Kataklysm, Toxic Holocaust, Coliseum and Tram Them. $20. www.clubhousegigs.com Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: April 23rd: Dale Watson. Doors at 7:30pm. $10 in adv, $12 at the door. April 24th: Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns. Doors at 8pm. $7. April 25th: Dave Cook’s Atlantis Big Band featuring the arrangements of Price Shell. Doors at 5pm, show at 6pm. $7. Then, Long John Hunter with Bad News Blues Band. Doors at 8pm. $8.
April 26th: Sugar Thieves featuring Mikel Lander & Meredith Moore. Doors at 7pm. $5. April 27th: Monday Night Celebrity Jam hosted by Bill Tarsha & the Rocket 88’s. Doors at 7pm. Free. April 28th: Ian McLagan and John Fiddler (of Medicine Head). Doors at 7pm. $10 in adv, $12 at the door. April 29th: Anthony Gomes. Doors at 7pm. $10. April 30th: Lil’ Dave Thompson. Doors at 7pm. $10. www.rhythmroom.com Celebrity Theatre (602) 267-1600, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix: April 25th: Mary Mary April 26th: UB40 April 30th: Third Day May 9th: Day 26 and J. Holiday May 16th: Seven Mary Three, Days of the New and Sponge May 29th: Soulja Boy Tell Em June 13th: Kenny G June 17th: Loretta Lynn June 26th: Summer Storm www.celebritytheatre.com Jobing.com Arena (623) 772-3800, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale: April 24th: Britney Spears May 21st: Taylor Swift May 24th: Fleetwood Mac June 23rd: Andre Rieu June 26th: Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood June 28th: Yanni www.jobingarena.com Dodge Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix: April 23rd: Celtic Woman April 25th: Eckhart Tolle April 27th: Unwigged and Unplugged. An evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean & Harry Shearer performing songs from Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind and more. May 5th: Robin Thicke/Jennifer Hudson May 15th: Styx and REO Speedwagon May 30th: Queensryche June 7th: Joe Cocker www.dodgetheatre.com U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: August 23rd: Depeche Mode www.usairwayscenter.com Cricket Wireless Pavilion (602) 2547599, 2121 E. 83rd Ave., Phoenix: May 6th: Dave Matthews Band May 14th: Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band May 15th: Nine Inch Nails and Jane’s Addiction May 23rd: No Doubt, Paramore and The Sounds June 30th: Vans Warped Tour July 12th: New Kids on the Block www.livenation.com
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X-CLAN/2MEX/MEDUSA Raashan Ahmad-DNAE Beats SAIGON/DYME DEF DJ Teeko & Goldenchyld X CLAN, from Brooklyn, is immersed in serious Afrocentrism and militant activism (Blackwatch). X CLAN has gained fame for both the controversy and power of their music.
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Romantas y Cabaret CLUB RED STAGE – Romantasy Cabaret 2008 New Times Best of Phoenix winner for Best Local Vaudeville Show! Dancin Dames, Burlesque Beauties and Comedy Vignettes...
Club Red #4 DUAL STAGE – Jason Devore, 3UG, Crooked
Head Annie, Shawn Johnson, Headroom, Jeordie, Nick Sterling (Acoustic), Jeff Hunt Band, 36 Cents and a Dream, What Laura Says and Cousin Affect.
Saturday 5/2 • 8pm • 18+
Best Friends Forever BFF hosted by PARTY FOUL DUAL STAGE DJ DANCE PARTY! ElectroHouse, Bangers and Remixes all night long! Two Stages of DJs & Bands! Two Stages of Action!
Tuesday 5/5 • 7pm • 21+
Cinco de METAL SHOWCASE for Metal Bands!
5/13 HOLLYWOOD HEARTTHROB 5/15 Kicking Up Dust CD Party
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RED OWL: HIP-HOP CD RELEASE PARTY for DUSTY.
5/23 INDIE ROCKS: Sarah Vanell DUAL STAGE: 3 Ugly Guys, JImmy Kerr, Sarah Vanell
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