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CINCO DE MAYO IS NUMERO UNO HERE IN AZ Your Cinco Party Guide for May 5th 2012 Everyone’s favorite… Cinco de Mayo is upon us once again! Although the holiday observes a historic battle in Mexico, it is widely celebrated with much more fervor north of the border with fiestas, parades, and concerts. And here in AZ, the Fifth of May fun rises to an entirely new level with Cinco de Mayo Celebrations and Fiestas around nearly every corner! Regardless of ethnic origin, Cinco de Mayo is a wonderful holiday to celebrate and gather with family and friends. This Cinco de Mayo, there are many restaurants, bars and night clubs throughout the valley that will be offering happy hours, margarita and tequila discounts, mariachis, DJs, live music and other Arizona Cinco de Mayo celebratory specials. Here are a few restaurants/clubs in the Greater Phoenix area that are known to offer all kinds of festive fun for their Cinco de Mayo parties.
Spanish Fly The Valley’s premier pool party destination is the place to be for Cinco de Mayo. On Friday, May 4th, Spanish Fly is kicking off the weekend fun with 2 for 1 drinks and appetizers from noon-8pm. Then after midnight, celebrate the real Cinco de Mayo with $5 tequilas. From noon-6pm, it’s Cinco de Drinko followed by Cinco de Noche which brings the fiesta into the early morning hours. 4341 North 75th Street in Scottsdale 480.949.8454.
Blues, Bruise and BBQs Cinco de Mayo Festival Come enjoy 65 BBQ vendors, wine tastings and beer gardens galore. Highlighting this festival is the inaugural Kiwi Dash, a truly wild and unique obstacle/mud race, which will take place on an adjacent field at Fear Farm. For those 21 and over, the event will feature live music by the Delgado Brothers, Leon J & JukeJoint, and eight regional and local blues bands. Other entertainment includes a custom Harley show, a hellacious hogs (motorcycles) competition, a low rider and classic car show, and a wing-eating contest. Live DJs will entertain throughout the day. 10am to 11pm.
San Felipes Antars Sports Bistro Antars Sports Bistro is a truly unique dining, bar and audio visual experience located on Tempe’s Mill Avenue in The Brickyard, above Bank of America. At Antars Sports Bistro, you’ll find everything good in life: food, beer, wine and sports. The 8,000-square foot restaurant features indoor and outdoor dining, 52 TVs (including projection screens) broadcasting every sports game, 24 beers on tap, and an outstanding catering business. There will be plenty of Cinco de Mayo food and drink specials on hand, so come on down and Viva La Cinco! 699 S. Mill Avenue 480-449-1000
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The Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Historic Downtown Chandler is a family event that runs at the downtown Library Plaza in downtown Chandler. Food, Music, Dancing, Vendors... and of course the Annual Chihuahua Races! Saturday, May 5 from 10am to 7pm Free admission!
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The party kicks off at every valley location bright and early at 11am. Enjoy $5 Frozen Margaritas and $3 Cervezas until 4 p.m. Live Music at each location: Hair Raid and The 8Teaze at Sandbar Desert Ridge; Black Bottom Lighters, Ethan and Matt (Ethan of EastonAshe), MOB vs Ba!!ot Box, and DJ Bazar
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It’s coming….Cinco de Mayo 2012. That’s Saturday May 5th for you gringos. Join us at San Felipe’s Cantina for the best Cinco de Mayo parties in Flagstaff, Tempe, and Phoenix! Live music, party on the patio, DJ’s dancing and of course great Mexican food and drinks. Have a cerveza or tequila and then dance on the bar. The patio at the Tempe San Felipe’s Cantina at Tempe Marketplace is extended and expanded for this once a year unique event. Giveaways and prizes will be going on all day. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85050 Phone: 480-515-BEER 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-736-TACO 103 N. Leroux Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Phone: 928-779-6000
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sure to please any crowd, Blondies makes way for yet another perfect Cinco de Mayo gathering spot for a truly memorable fiesta on Mill.
Blondies 5th & Mill Las Vegas-based sports bar Blondie’s is situated at Fifth Street and Mill Avenue beneath Hooters and dance club Suite 301. The Sin City saloon sports 40-plus beers and multiple beer pong to go along with the standard gaggle of hi-def TVs and pub grub. With a unique and energetic atmosphere
Authentic food and excellent service sets the scene for the ideal Cinco de Mayo celebration. El Palacio of Chandler benefits Chicanos por la Causa and Ballet Folklorico Quetzallia during their Seis Días de Fiesta, May 1-6, 2012. During this six day Cinco de Mayo celebration of Hispanic culture, tradition, food and fun, El Palacio of Chandler will do their part to give back to two local organizations making a difference in the Hispanic community. Don’t miss Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli—AZ on Thursday, a dynamic dance group dedicated to the awareness and education of Mexican culture through folkloric dance who will perform live for patrons from 5-9 p.m. Check out full details for the Seis Días de Fiesta celebration: http://www. hdeagency.com/blog/?p=720.
Tempe Marketplace The spacious, ever-popular Tempe Marketplace will host the massive Cinco de Tempe block party, which will feature margaritas galore, as well as a swimwear fashion show, a boots-andbikini contest, mariachi bands, and a raffle for a five-night stay at the Plaza Pelicanos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Performing live: A Boy Named Sioux, Metal Head, Club Country and DJ Johnny Knuckles. 4pm., Cover $10.
www.cravetempe.com Call 480-784-6700.
Distrito The World Famous Luchadores will wage war in a wrestling ring located inside this Saguaro Hotel eatery from 2 to 6pm. during the Cinco de Milagro event. $5 margaritas and $2 Tecate will be on tap all day, a special $35 chef’s tasting menu with $15 tequila pairing will be served and both DJs and live bands will perform for the masses. Open at 11am. 4000 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale Call 480-970-4444.
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The glitz and glam of the historic Kentucky Derby will add to the fun of Cinco de May 2012 at Turf Paradise during this year’s “Cinco de Derby.” Alongside live, televised horse racing, the event offers live music, food and numerous drink specials. Cover $5. 10am to 5pm. 1501 W. Bell Road www.turfparadise.com 602-942-1101.
The first 75 to attend will be treated to complimentary bites and cocktails as we toast the best of local and celebrate LocalLily.com‘s 2nd birthday. Guests are invited to stay and enjoy a special extended happy hour following the event.
Aunt Chilada’s This historic North Phoenix favorite is staging its notorious day-long Cinco de Mayo soiree once again which will feature a variety of Mexican food, margaritas made with Grand Centenario and 1800, and of course muchos cervezas including Pacifico and Corona. A notto-be-missed chihuahua talent show starts at 3 p.m., and local bands Rhythm of the Sun and The Chadwicks perform from 4 p.m. until close. Cover $12. 3pm to 2am. 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr. www.auntchiladas.com 602-944-1286.
Baja Joe’s Mexican Cantina Starting on Tuesday, May 1st, Cinco de Mayo celebrations will be in full swing for five days straight at this always delicious Mexican eatery. All of course leading up to Saturday, May 5th when several prizes and giveaways will be awarded and plenty of ideal drink specials will be offered, alongside the appearance of the Corona Girls for a celebration like none other. DJs will perform throughout the day. Open at 9am. 1927 N. Gilbert Road, Mesa www.bajajoescantina.com 480-655-1828.
Crave Cafe & Lounge Crave-o De Mayo fiesta will be held Thursday, May 3rd through Saturday, May 5th with $2 Mexican beers, burritos “the size of a football,” $3 tequila shots and DJs rocking the lounge each day. 11am to 2am. 505 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
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Dos Juevos Cantina Food and drink specials like $2 Corona and house margaritas will be available, prizes will be handed out every hour, and local bands will perform. 7 am to 2 am. 7633 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale www.dosjuevos.com 480-947-2000
Salty Señorita Super-sized “Señoritaville” parties will be held at both Salty Señorita locations, each offering live music starting at 1 p.m., $3 select beers, $5 margaritas, and plenty of Mexican-style eats. Open until 2am. 3636 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 8011 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria www.saltysenorita.com 480-946-7258 or 623-979-4822
Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by the lake with music from Mike Mercier and others starting at 11am. DJ Benny Hill performs from 8pm to close. 11am to Midnight. 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler www.valleluna.com 480-786-3100.
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Valle Luna Mexican Restaurant Happy hour takes place from noon until 6pm in the cantina, Pepe’s street tacos and salsa bar are available outside starting at 4pm, and an 1800 promo takes place from 5 to 7pm. Open until Midnight. 16048 N. Cave Creek Road www.valleylune.com Call 602-867-9100.
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Come celebrate Cinco de Drinko with $2 Coronas and $4 Patron alongside the turn table talents of DJ Aaron Taylor. 9pm., $5. 1017 N. Dobson Road, Mesa www.cactusmoonmesa.com 480-833-2226.
The Firehouse transforms into Casa de en Fuego on Cinco de Mayo and offer $4 Cabo Wabo shots and $7 mega-margaritas. The Miguel Cotto/Floyd Mayweather fight will air on the TVs and Death To The Throne will man the DJ booth. 10am to 3:30am.
while a “crazy sombrero” contest will award a $100 gift card to the winner. Drink specials include $3 Coronas and Dos Equis, as well as $5 Cuervo Silver Margaritas. 6pm., $8. 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd. www.theshouthouse.com 623-772-1500.
4312 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale www.ilovefirehouse.com
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Barney’s Boathouse Scottsdale clubgoers will celebrate Cinco de Mayo on all three floors of Barney’s while enjoying $5 16-ounce margaritas, $3 Coronas, $1 tacos, and DJ Pulse on the decks starting at 10pm. Open until 2am. 7341 E. 6th Ave., Scottsdale barneysboathousescottsdale.com 480-949-6535
The Blooze Bar Cinco de Mayo party featuring music by tribute bands New Jersey (celebrating the music of Bon Jovi) and Breakdown (the music of Tom Petty). 8pm. $5. 12014 N. 32nd St. www.thebloozebar.com 602-788-4574.
Watch the Cotto/Floyd Mayweather fight while enjoying half-price boneless wings and drink specials. 11am to 2am. 2121 E. Highland Ave. 602-977-2700
Live music with country artist James Parks at 9 p.m. Open from 11am to 2am. 1065 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa www.tobysmesa.com Call 480-844-8629
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Fat Tuesday Fat Tuesday will join forces with Canteen to present their annual Cinco De Mayo Block Party featuring dancing and drink specials: $2 Coronas and $4 Margaritas until 6:30pm, cornhole tournaments and drink bars throughout. DJ Aaron Taylor, DJ V-EZ, DJ Mic, and DJ Quinn will spin the hits live on the scene to keep the energy jumping. 11am to 2am., $5. 680 S. Mill Ave., Tempe www.fattuesdaytempe.com 480-967-3917
Jersey Shore cast member Ronnie OrtizMagro hosts School of Rock’s Cinco de Mayo celebration while spinning the fist-pumping hits for those on hand. Enjoy $3 Coronas and Dos Equis, $5 Patron, and $6 Skyy cocktails throughout the evening. 9pm, $10-$15. 411 S. Mill Ave., Tempe www.schoolofrockmillave.com 480-966-3573
Vintage Lounge Beer and booze specials to be enjoyed by all at this vintage “Cinco de Drinko” gathering, including $2 tequila shots and $3 domestics, alongside tacos and hot dogs for only $1 each. DJs Mastamonk, NYC and Odi will be hammering out the beats all night long. Open until 2am.
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Modern Russia Presented By Phoenix Chorale at Multiple Locations Visit phoenixchorale.org for location information Saturday – 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday – 3:00pm A program of Russian splendor - the final concert features works by 20th century Russian composer Georgy Vasilyevich Sviridov. Artistic Director Charles Bruffy and the Chorale are committed to bringing attention to lesser-known composers and while Sviridov’s music remains little known in the West, his works receive high praise in his homeland for their memorable lyrical melodies, national flavor and mainly for great expression of Russia and the Russian soul in his music.
Red Presented by Arizona Theatre Company at Herberger Theater Center Through May 20 Master Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, one of the most visionary artists of the 20th Century, has landed the commission of a lifetime, a series of murals for New York’s Four Seasons Restaurant. As he wrestles with the overwhelming task of creating multiple paintings on a grand scale, his new young assistant questions his views of art, creativity and commerce. Chase Ticket Marketplace Discount Price: $30.00 and $36.00 Regular Price: $53.00 and $60.00 Visit the Chase Ticket Marketplace on ShowUp.com for these and other discount tickets.
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her humor to prevent matters from getting serious, only to receive lifechanging news from her doctor (Gael Garcia Bernal) that sends both of them on an eye-opening adventure of mutual discovery. (PG-13 – 106 minutes)
The following quotes were pulled from AZ Weekly Entertainment Magazine’s film columnists’ full reviews in an effort to generate a well-rounded overview of each of this weekend’s new releases.
Stan: “With feelings of being emotionally manipulated by the extremes of the highs and lows of living life, for those of us, as this
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About the Film Columnists Stan Robinson, 65, is a retired first assistant director with more than 22 years of experience in film and media production. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at ScreenScene.org. Randy Montgomery, 34, works in media and marketing and holds a master’s degree in counseling and education. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at AZWeeklyMagazine.com. Joseph J. Airdo, 28, is a Walter Cronkite School of Journalism graduate with a bachelor’s degree in media analysis and criticism. Read his full features and reviews exclusively online at Examiner.com/Phoenix.
‘The Avengers’* When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. (PG-13 – 142 minutes) *Screened after deadline.
‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ A group of British retirees decide to “outsource” their retirement to less expensive and seemingly exotic India. Though the new environment is less luxurious than imagined, they are forever transformed by their shared experiences, discovering that life and love can begin again when you let go of the past. (PG-13 – 124 minutes)
Randy: “Audiences and critics alike could not ask for a more magnificent cast. Nor could we ask for a better film. Every minute of this likable comedy is enjoyable. The entire cast is delightful, but Maggie Smith and Judi Dench steal the show. The sights and scenery are exotic and are perfectly captured for the screen. The story proves that we are only as old as we think we are. Whether young, or young at heart; joy can be found where you least expect it.” Grade: A+ Joseph: “Some movies can only be appreciated by one specific demographic. ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ is one of them. That demographic for this particular ensemble dramedy is the 65-plus age group, in which viewers do not mind when a motion picture is predictable and only offers insights that are barely even skin-deep. In fact, those viewers prefer their entertainment to be that way. However, for the rest of us, checking into this British import for even a brief visit would be a waste of our time.” Grade: D
‘A Little Bit of Heaven’ A young woman (Kate Hudson), who is afraid of opening herself up to true love and commitment, uses
reviewer, who have been down the road of ‘one’s life is about to end’, ‘A Little Bit of Heaven’clouds the view of the middle ground that is the true challenge of the will to discover that inner peace within us for the acceptance of the inevitable.” Grade: C Joseph: “‘A Little Bit of Heaven’ walks the extremely thin line between sadness and jubilance exceptionally well. Moreover, neither emotion ever feels forced or feigned. Instead, the new romantic dramedy is a genuinely sweet movie – or a sweetly genuine one, even. It allows the viewer to feel the full extent of the heartbreak associated with a tremendously tragic topic while wrapping its arms around them with the intention of comfort. Ultimately, said viewer feels uplifted.” Grade: B
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‘More Than Frybread’ Twenty-two Arizona tribal representatives convene in Flagstaff to compete for the first everannual State of Arizona frybread championship. (NR – 96 minutes) Joseph: “If Christopher Guest were Native American, ‘More Than Frybread’ is exactly the movie he would make. Much like many of Guest’s projects, writer/ director Travis Holt Hamilton’s new mockumentary gives a good tap to your funny bone. The key to the comedy is the quirkiness of its characters, each of whom is – for better or for worse – likely to feel familiar to the viewer. Therefore, it is just unfortunate that Hamilton’s ending literally leaps off of the deepend, leaving a bad taste in one’s mouth.” Grade: C
‘My Way’ Rival runners in World War II-era Korea – one Korean (Jang Dong-gun) and one Japanese (Joe Odagiri) – go to war together against the Soviets. (R – 142 minutes) Stan: “Director/cowriterKangJekyu,who demonstrates the prime directive for all of us filmmakers
of making every production dollar look like two on the screen, with a stunning visual presentation takes us through the massiveness of a world warwhere every continent had a country involved, and singularly draws us into the lives of two culturally diverse young men who find common ground in their fight against a world threat.” Grade: B Joseph: “At $25 million, ‘My Way’ is supposedly the most expensive Korean film ever made. Had director KangJe-kyu – who also co-wrote the World War II drama’s screenplay – not been so preoccupied with showing the benefits of every single penny, the movie may have been a worthwhile watch. Unfortunately, that preoccupation causes the film to eventually become fueled by action rather than plot – which is never a good thing when your runtime pushes 2 and a half hours.” Grade: D
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Comic book creator Stan Lee (‘With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story’) By Joseph J. Airdo “I have a theory. When you were a kid – very young – you probably read fairy tales and you probably loved them. Tales about giants and ogres and witches and goblins and all kinds of things like that. Now, you get a little bit older and you cannot read fairy tales anymore. You are too old for them. But I do not think that you ever outgrow your love for those kinds of stories about people who are larger than life with powers that
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Cat Cora – Iron Chef, TV star, restaurateur, cookbook author, cookware designer, ardent humanitarian and mom of four boys – has just spent a long day putting finishing touches on her new Bravo series “Around the World in 80 Plates” – which premieres Wednesday, May 9 – and apologizes for being weary for this interview. It’s hard to imagine how she wouldn’t be. But it’s that ability to multitask with panache – and appreciate the skill in others – that makes Cora the perfect cohost (with Curtis Stone of “Top Chef Masters”) of “80 Plates,” in which the duo leads a dozen adventurous chefs on a cooking competition that spans five continents and 10 countries in just 40 days. “To be able to find chefs that could handle all of those things – being able to cook and travel together, to be dropped into a country and acclimate so quickly to a culture and a brand-new cuisine, to be able to find their way around – all of those things make up the excitement and thrill of the show,” Cora says. “It was just so fascinating to watch.”
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Cinco de Mayo If it is the first issue in May that must mean it’s time to talk about May 5th….or Cinco de Mayo for you lovers of the Battle of Puebla. We are all clear that Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence Day, aren’t we? Okay, great. That day is celebrated on September 16th and commemorates the call for separation from Spanish Rule. Cinco de Mayo is more of a regional event commemorating the Mexican army’s upset victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 15, 1862. The holiday is fairly minor in most of Mexico, with the obvious exception of Puebla. It isn’t even considered an obligatory federal holiday, just a voluntary one. So, how did Cinco (we are on a first name basis) become such a big deal in the USA? For whatever reason, the Mexican community in California celebrated the victory starting in 1863 and the observance has pretty much been continuous ever since. Like many trends, Cinco celebrations spread from California to other states and developed in to a cultural celebration, much like St. Patrick’s Day, Chinese New Year and Oktoberfest have become in this country. Communities with larger Mexican populations embraced the day more than others. That certainly explains why Arizona puts so much energy in to the day. It does not, however, explain why Birmingham Alabama, which has a Mexican population so small it is included in the category “other ethnic groups”, makes such a big deal on May 5th. We’ve gone two paragraphs without once mentioning beer, well that’s about to change. Because Mexican beer has become such a big part of our culture, it’s only natural that these beers take center stage for Cinco. There are some domestic
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beers produced in an effort to replicate Mexican styles, but why drink a pretender when you can have the real thing? There are two major Mexican brewing companies, Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma and Grupo Modelo. The latter, as you might suspect, are responsible for the two Modelo beers, Especial and Negra. The Especial is a tasty pale lager produced in the style of most Mexican beers. Negra Modelo is thought by most Americans to be the best of the beers from south of the border. It is a dark Vienna Lager style beer brewed in the German tradition. It has a little more body and flavor than most Mexican beers, so it brings a different drinking experience. Modelo also makes Pacifico and a small brand called Corona. Corona is a phenomenon unto itself. First produced in 1925, it has become the number one Mexican beer in the world. It is also one of the top ten selling beers of any kind. Available in bottles only because they feel that “the best taste experience and maximum enjoyment comes from the glass bottle”, they have foregone a draft product. And, this year for the first time you can enjoy Victoria as part of your celebration. Long kept as a Mexican secret, and the most popular beer in Mexico. This beer has hit the United States and is taking it by storm. No other import beer sold one million cases in the U.S. faster than Victoria, including the previous fastest seller, Victoria’s cousin Corona.
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Moctezuma has the other well known Mexican beers, the most popular of which are the Dos Equis brands. The Special Lager is a Mexican style Pale Lager and Amber is a Vienna Lager, a little different than the Negra Modelo, but the same basic style. However the original beer from this brewery was Carta Blanca which was taken from the French, “Carte Blanche”, meaning blank check. Other beers from this brewery include Sol, Tecate and Bohemia. Bohemia is a European style pilsner brewed in the Czech tradition. Tecate is sometimes credited with starting the habit of putting a lime in Mexican beers. It seems they had a brewmaster of Scottish descent and adopted the tradition from Great
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LIVE! SECTION DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE Mesa Arts Center May 6th 2012 After having sold out Oakland,
CA’s Fox Theater and two nights at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, Death Cab for Cutie has announced additional tour dates on their upcoming North American trek, including a stop right here in Phoenix on May 6th 2012 at the Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater. The one-of-a-kind spring trek of intimate venues and
DJ Pauly D DelVecchio of “The Pauly D Project” on MTV “ ‘Entourage’ – I am a fan and (am) watching reruns of that. I got it on my laptop. I can relate now. I am watching ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ ”
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historic theaters will see DCFC accompanied on stage by members of San Francisco’s celebrated Magik*Magik Orchestra. Known for their innovative collaborations with such artists as Mike Patton, John Vanderslice, The Walkmen, and The Dodos, the orchestral group previously teamed with Death Cab for Cutie for their recent installment of VH1 Storytellers as well as doing all of the string arrangements on the band’s most current release “CODES AND KEYS.” For up-to-the-minute news and tour information, please visit www.deathcabforcutie.com.
“We’re also huge in other countries, and I think it’s a testament to the chemistry of the cast. Plus, everybody loves a good mystery, and I think our show does that really beautifully. It’s thrilling how excited people get about it.” – Kirsten Vangsness of “Criminal Minds” on CBS, about the international success of the long-running series
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DIANNE REEVES
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 8 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Dianne Reeves on Saturday, May 5, at 8 p.m. Universally admired for her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique stylings, Dianne Reeves is widely considered the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today. She received the Grammy Award for “Best Jazz Vocal Performance” for three consecutive recordings in 2001, 2002 and 2003 – a Grammy first in any vocal category. Reeves has recorded and performed extensively with Wynton Marsalis and
the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. She also has recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim and was a featured soloist with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. Reeves was the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s first creative chair for jazz and the first singer to perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall. In 2011, Reeves performed at the White House State Dinner honoring China’s President Hu Jintao, and she recently returned to the White House as the featured performer at the 2012 Governors’ Ball. Tickets are available for $39 and $49 online at www. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org or through the Patron Services Box Office at (480) 499-TKTS (8587).
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Lopez recently voiced the character Rafael in the animated blockbuster Rio along with Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg and was “Grouchy Smurf” in The Smurfs. His other recent film credits include the box-office hit Valentine’s Day, directed by Garry Marshall; Beverly Hills Chihuahua; Swing Vote; Henry Poole Is Here; and Balls of Fury.
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It’s been over a decade since multitalented entertainer George Lopez graced the circular stage of Celebrity Theatre. His much-anticipated return comes in the form of two “That’s The America I Live In” shows, 8 p.m. Friday, May 18th and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19th. Both engagements will include new material from his forthcoming HBO special. George Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry. He has been praised by audiences and critics alike for his work in television, film and standup, as well as his extensive charity work with various foundations. For two seasons, he hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez’s return to series television after co-creating, writing, producing and starring in Warner Bros. Television’s groundbreaking hit sitcom, George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. Lopez remains a hit with viewers in syndication on both broadcast stations and cable’s Nick at Nite, ranking as one of the top-rated shows on the network and among the
In August 2009, Lopez filmed his second HBO Comedy Special, Tall, Dark and Chicano. He headlined his first HBO Comedy Special, America’s Mexican, in 2007. Lopez has also performed as part of HBO and TBS’s Comic Relief 2006. His acclaimed comedy concert, Why You Crying?, debuted on Showtime in 2004. Lopez released his third standup CD, El Mas Chingon, in 2006, earning a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Comedy Album. Prior to that, in 2004, he was nominated for a Grammy in the same category for his CD Team Leader. In May 2004, his autobiography, Why You Crying?, entered The New York Times Bestsellers Top 20. The book was co-written by Emmy®-winning writer and sportscaster Armen Keteyian. Lopez also was the focus of the award-winning documentary Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream. In 2006, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition,
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Time magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities. Lopez has made more than 200 television comedy, talk show and hosting appearances, including co-hosting the Emmy Awards and twice hosting the Latin Grammys. In 2001, Lopez hosted a major morning radio show in Los Angeles, becoming the first Latino to headline the key morning slot on an English-language station in one of the nation’s top radio markets. Lopez has received the Manny Mota Foundation Community Spirit Award and was named Honorary Mayor of Los Angeles for his extensive fundraising efforts benefiting earthquake victims in El Salvador and Guatemala. Other honors include an Imagen Vision Award, the Latino Spirit Award and the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award.
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The Lopez Foundation, founded by George, was established to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children and adults confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing community awareness about kidney disease, organ donation, and the military. On October 18, 2011, Lopez’s elementary school, San Fernando Elementary School, honored him for his beneficent efforts by naming their auditorium after him. Lopez is also a long-time supporter of CNN Heroes and during the 2011 AllStar Tribute Special, showed viewers what you can do to be a hero in your own community. Tickets ($50, $68.50, $95) on sale now at the Celebrity Theatre box office, online at www. celebritytheatre.com or to charge by phone, call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. For mature audiences 18+ years. Doors open at 7 p.m. for both shows. Celebrity Theatre is located at 440 N. 32nd St., in Phoenix. May 3rd, 2012 - May 9th, 2012
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TED NUGENT LIVE AT CELEBRITY THEATRE with special guest Laura Wilde Friday May 4th2012 at 8:00pm The incomparable guitar genius and fire-breathing intensity of Ted Nugent has carved him a permanent place among the legends of rock. Hailing from Detroit, the guitarist’s prodigious talents, ear-shattering volume and over the top onstage antics quickly earned Young Ted the moniker of “Motor City Madman,” along with international acclaim. Recognized as the world’s leading guitar showman, Nugent’s no-holdsbarred career spans five decades of
multi-platinum hits. From the ground breaking Amboy Dukes’ “Journey to the Center of the Mind,” to classics like “Stranglehold” and “Cat Scratch Fever,” Damn Yankees chartbusters like “High Enough,” cult classic “Fred Bear,” and now “I Still Believe,” Ted’s rapid-fire sonic assaults continue to sell out venues around the globe. The sounds he wrings from his almighty Gibson Byrdland leave audiences gasping for breath and begging for more. To millions of guitar lovers everywhere, Ted Nugent is Rock & Roll. For more information on this not-to-be-missed event, please visit www.celebritytheatre.com. Club Doors 6:00 pm Theatre Doors 7:00 pm Showtime 8:00 pm
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Thursday Ahwatukee CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck. www. ckgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The John Eric Band. www.waddellslonghorncorral. com
Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: Tobie Milford. www.thelostleaf.org Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 439-6800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Hillbilly Barbeque Band.
Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7059700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: The. www. jerseystavern.com
Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: The. www. steelhorsesaloon.com
The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: The. www.thetrunkspace.com
Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com
Thunderbird Roadhouse (602) 4396800, 3549 W. Thunderbird Rd.: Porch Dawgs.
Scottsdale Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: Chiefs, The Cremains and Good Men Die Like Dogs. myspace.com/theroguebar
Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Bill Dutcher. www.cavecreekcoffee.com
The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: The. www.theroxyaz.com
Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Crossing. www. haroldscorral.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Chocolate. www. iguanamacks.com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 705-9700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: Shawn Johnson. www.jerseystavern.com Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Crossing. www. donnajeanslibations.com Mesa Denim and Diamonds (480) 832-5000, 7336 E Main St., Suite #106: Josh Abbott Band. www.denimanddiamondsmesaaz.com Goat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: The. www. goatheadsaloon.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Crossing. myspace. com/hollywoodalley Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Strangeland. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Dirty. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Rock Lobster. www. bluemartinilounge.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Glyde. www.charshastheblues.com Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: The. www.hardrock. com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 9572462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: James Parks. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N.
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Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Chocolate. www. iguanamacks.com
Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creed Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com
Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Todd & Ethan. www. cocomojoes.com
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Tempe Canteen Tequila Bar (480) 773-7135, 640 S. Mill Ave.: Acoustic Music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. www.canteentequilabar.com Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659-0870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.flannys. com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: The. www.thesailinn.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www. yuccatap.com
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Ahwatukee Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.cactusjacksbaraz. net
Fountain Hills Jazz in the Hills / The Fire Side Grill/ Holiday Inn (480) 816-8806, 12800 N. Suaguaro Blvd.: Boatman Jazz Quartet. 7:30-9:30pm. www.jazzinthehills.info Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Crossing. www. donnajeanslibations.com Mesa Denim and Diamonds (480) 832-5000, 7336 E Main St., Suite #106: Josh Abbott Band. www.denimanddiamondsmesaaz.com Goat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: The. www. goatheadsaloon.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Crossing. myspace. com/hollywoodalley O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: The. www.okelleysbar. com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Strangeland. www.tobysmesa.com
CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck. www. ckgrill.com
Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Dirty. www.thebloozebar.com
Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: The. www.jakes-omine.com
Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Rock Lobster. www. bluemartinilounge.com
WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: Hawg. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)8530395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The John Eric Band. www.waddellslonghorncorral. com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Bill Dutcher. www.cavecreekcoffee.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Todd & Ethan. www. cocomojoes.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Crossing. www. haroldscorral.com
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Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www. charshastheblues.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Michael Nitro (District Stage) and Sherry Finzer (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com Duck and Decanter (602) 274-5429, 1651 E. Camelback Rd.: Eric Ramsey. 5:30-8:30pm. www.duckanddecanter. com Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: The. www.hardrock. com Hazelwood’s First Place (602) 9572462, 3626 E. Indian School Rd.: Daylon Greer. www.hazelwoodsfirstplace.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: The. www.icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N.
Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N 5th St & Roosevelt: The. www. thelostleaf.org
The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 N.W. Grand Ave.: The. www.thetrunkspace.com Scottsdale Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd.: The. myspace.com/ theroguebar http://www.facebook.com/theroguebar#/theroguebar?v=app_2344061033 http://www.google.com/calendar/ embed?src=nm6i849q6d4kj8rlldbo 6hedb0%40group.calendar.google. com&ctz=America/Phoenix The Roxy Lounge (480) 970-1222, 7443 E. 6th Ave.: The. www.theroxyaz.com Surprise High Octane Lounge (623) 975-6832, 13420 W. Bell Rd., Suite 140 (N.E. Corner of Bell Rd. and Grand Ave.): The. www.highoctaneaz.com Tempe Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659-0870, 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.flannys. com Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: The. www.thesailinn.com Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy: The (District Stage) and Jess (B&N Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. Apache Blvd.: Hashknife. www. tempetavern.com Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 W. Southern Ave. (Southwest corner of Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www. yuccatap.com
Saturday Ahwatukee Cactus Jack’s (480) 753-4733, 4747 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.cactusjacksbaraz. net CK’s Tavern and Grill (480) 706-5564, 4142 E. Chandler Blvd.: Chuck. www. ckgrill.co m Apache Junction Jake’s-O-Mine (480) 982-8608, 1985 W. Apache Trail: The. www.jakes-omine.com WTH Bar and Grill (480) 380-6000, 10262 E. Apache Trail: The. whatthehellbarandgrill.com Buckeye Waddell’s Longhorn Corral (623)853-
0395, 1629 N 195th Ave.: The John Eric Band. www.waddellslonghorncorral. com Cave Creek Buffalo Chip Saloon (480) 488-9118, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Pat James Band. www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Coffee Company (480) 488-0603, 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Bill Dutcher. www.cavecreekcoffee.com Cocomo Joe’s (480) 538-8008, 28244 N. Tatum Blvd.: Todd & Ethan. www. cocomojoes.com Harold’s Corral (480) 488-1906, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd.: Crossing. www. haroldscorral.com Chandler Iguana Mack’s (480) 899-6735, 1371 N. Alma School Rd.: Chocolate. www. iguanamacks.com Jersey’s Tavern and Grill (480) 7059700, 5945 W. Ray Rd.: The. www. jerseystavern.com Florence Moonshine Willy’s (480) 570-4711, 20585 E Price (Station) Rd.: Dually Stoned. www.moonshinewillys.com Glendale Donna Jean’s Libations (623) 9797036, 6676 W. Bell Rd.: Crossing. www. donnajeanslibations.com Mesa Denim and Diamonds (480) 832-5000, 7336 E Main St., Suite #106: Josh Abbott Band. www.denimanddiamondsmesaaz.com Goat Head Saloon (480)4 64-8030, 1423 S. Country Club Dr.: The. www. goatheadsaloon.com Hollywood Alley (480) 820-7117, 2610 W. Baseline Rd.: Crossing. myspace. com/hollywoodalley O’Kelley’s (480) 756-6069, 2120 W. Guadalupe Rd.: The. www.okelleysbar. com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill (480) 844-8629, 1065 N. Dobson Rd.: Strangeland. www.tobysmesa.com Phoenix The Blooze (602) 788-4574, 12014 N 32nd St.: Dirty. www.thebloozebar.com Blue Martini (480) 638-BLUE, 5455 E. High St., Suite 101: Rock Lobster. www. bluemartinilounge.com Catch 22 Sports Grill (602) 482-9222, 18725 N. 32nd St.: Elixir. www.catch22phx.com Char’s Has the Blues (602) 230-0205, 4631 N. 7th Ave.: Soul Power. www. charshastheblues.com Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd.: Michael Nitro (District Stage) and Sherry Finzer (AMC Fountain). www.shopdesertridge.com
Hard Rock Café (602) 261-7625, 201 E. Washington St.: The. www.hardrock.com Ice House Tavern (602) 244-1179, 3855 E. Thomas Rd.: The. www.icehousetavernphx.com Joe’s Grotto (602) 992-1007, 13825 N. 32nd St.: Chuck. www.joesgrotto.com
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910 LIVE (480) 966-0707, 910 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe: April 27th: Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys w/ Hurt Country and Possessed By Paul James www.910liveaz.com
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion (602) 254-7200, 2121 N 83rd Ave., Lost Leaf Gallery (602) 258-0014, 914 N Phoenix: 5th St & Roosevelt: The. www.thelostleaf. May 10th: Drake: The Club Paradise Tour org May 26th: Sugarland w/ Lauren Alaina and Canaan Smith Steel Horse Saloon (602) 942-8778, July 6th: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem 1818 W. Bell Rd., Suite 100: Reson. www. Festival w/ Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, steelhorsesaloon.com The Devil Wears Prada, Anthrax, Asking Alexandria, As I Lay Dying, High on Fire Tailgaters (602) 547-9366, 6070 W. Bell and Whitechapel Rd.: The. www.tailgatersaz.com www.livenation.com
The Compound Grill (480) 557-9087, 7000 E. Mayo Blvd., Scottsdale: April 26th: The Mighty Diamonds April 27th: Fender Band Jam April 28th: The Cover Ups May 2nd: Stanley Jordan May 3rd: Houston Jones May 5th: Yellow Dubmarine www.thecompoundgrill.com Crescent Ballroom 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix: April 27th: Marchfourth Marching Band April 28th: Active Child and Balam Acab April 29th: Katie Herzig and Griffin House April 30th: My Favorite 15 w/ Luis, Angelina, Vishaka, Mick, Mark and Lyndsey May 1st: Brian Jonestown Massacre May 2nd: Rock 4 Ava May 3rd: Deer Tick May 4th: Tennis May 5th: Fayuca May 6th: R5 featuring Ross Lynch May 6th: Michael Ferraro Trio (Jazz Standards) www.crescentphx.com
April 30th: MIM Musical Interludes: Picturing Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit Stephen Cook, piano May 3rd: After School Recycled Rhythms Workshop for Girl Scouts with Scott Kessel May 6th: Museum Encounter: ASA Percussion Ensemble www.themim.org Orpheum Theater (Flagstaff) (928) 5561580, 15 W. Aspen St., Flagstaff: April 28th: Left Alone w/ special guests May 3rd: Jagermeister Music Tour w/ Portugal The Man May 5th: “Cinco De Drinko” featuring Whiskey Rodeo www.orpheumpresents.com Orpheum Theater (Phoenix) (602) 2627272, 203 W, Adams St., Phoenix: May 5th: John Fugelsang www.orpheum-theater.com
Rhythm Room (602) 265-4842, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix: April 26th: Curtis Salgado April 27th: Bob Margolin, Bob Corritore and The Trunk Space (602) 256-6006, 1506 ASU Kerr Cultural Center (480) 965Rocket 88’s 3434, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: N.W. Grand Ave.: The. www.thetrunkApril 28th: (Prime time show) Tommy th : Melissa Defelice April 28 space.com Dukes Blues Band nd May 2 : Jazz in Concert: Charles Lewis April 28th: (Early show) Joe Baker and Alice Tatum Scottsdale April 29th: Old Man Markley, The FlatlinFox Theatre (520) 624-1515, 17 W. 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Corner 722-8848, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson: The Goddamn Band, Fake Problems and April 28th: Jet Life Tour 2012: Direct Flight of Bell Rd. and Grand Ave.): The. www. April 27th: The Project w/ Curren$y, Styles P, The Jets, Smoke Tallhart highoctaneaz.com April 28th: Caveman w/ A House A Home DZA, Fiend 4 Da Money, Corner Boy P, May 3rd: Meshuggah th April 29 : Active Child, Balam Acab and May 6th: Thrice, Animals as Leaders and Trademark and Young Roddy Tempe Superhumanoids O’ Brother April 29th: Ingrid Michaelson Flanny’s Bar & Grill (480) 659-0870, th th May 4 : 4 Annual Agave Fest: Allo May 2rd: Pato Banton www.luckymanonline.com 1805 E. Elliot Rd.: The. www.flannys.com Darlin’, The Wave Pictures and A House www.rialtotheatre.com A Home Martini Ranch (480) 970-0500, 7295 E. Sail Inn (480) 839-6637, 26 S. Farmer St.: May 5th: Tennis The Rock (520) 629-9211, 136 N. Park Stetson Dr., Scottsdale: The. www.thesailinn.com May 6th: Lambchop Ave., Tucson: April 26th: The Sugar Thieves www.hotelcongress.com/club April 27th: Prong, Mission G, Souless, Kill- April 27th: Battle Royale Festival 2012 Day Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado 1: Finding Clarity, A Clockwork Orange, and Thorns Pkwy: The (District Stage) and Jess (B&N Club Red/Red Owl (480) 496-4733, 2155 ing Spree The Greater We Stand, 1967, Sail Away April 28th: Mathmadix and Rock Lobster Fountain). www.tempemarketplace.com E. University Dr., Tempe: th April 29 : Metalhead December, Trinity, Three White Lies, A April 26th: Dubtonic Kru rd May 3 : Broken Rhodes CD release party Real Fine Gang and A Perception Tempe Tavern (602) 625-1336, 1810 E. April 28th: Future Soul th May 4 : Smasht April 28th: Battle Royale Festival 2012 Day Apache Blvd.: Hashknife. www.temMay 3rd: Pato Banton th : Stephen Ashbrook w/ Mitchell May 5 2: Setback, Yedi Ender, Riot Act, Dreaming petavern.com May 4th: Audreaocalypse Leonard and Rock Lobster Awake, Monstrosity, Committed, Cold th May 5 : Marmalade Skies May 6th: Metalhead Jack Speaks, Sumner, Forever Of, Tag! Yucca Tap Room (480) 967-4777, 29 www.clubredrocks.com www.martiniranchaz.net You’re It!, Big Mac Sauce, In Captivity, W. Southern Ave.,(Southwest corner of Modern Mishap, Tamahawk Outlawz, Southern and Mill): Blunt Club. www. Comerica Theatre (602) 379-2800, 400 Mesa Amphitheatre (480) 644-2560, Shattered Systems, Metal Saints, Saalytyuccatap.com W. Washington St., Phoenix: 263 N. Center St., Mesa: hic, Rusty Green and The Time of Lions (Formerly Dodge Theatre) April 28th: U-Fest: Godsmack, Staind, May 5th: Ping w/ Scorned Embrace April 27th: Celtic Woman Chevelle, Janus, Aranda, Egypt Central www.rocktucson.com th May 6 : John Mayer and more th May 9 : Creed The Rogue Bar (480) 947-3580, 423 N. www.mesaamp.com May 14th: Snow Patrol w/ Ed Sheeran Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale: May 18th: El Tri MIM Music Theater (480) 476-8000, April 26th: Clusterfest May 21st: Daughtry April 27th: Ladylike, The Riveras, Dry River 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix:
Yacht Club, Prague and The Beautiful View April 28th: Spitball, TKLB, Bob Domestic, Death Before Dying and Bent Self April 29th: One Dollar Death, Eve Sol, Miles to Nowhere and JamStain April 30th: Simon Wong, Four Year Plan and Wood Splitter May 1st: Attaloss (CA), Covela and As Thick as Thieves May 3rd: Chiefs, The Cremains, Good Men Die Like Dogs and Happiness Machine myspace.com/theroguebar Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (480) 994-2787, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale: May 5th: Dianne Reeves www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Skrappy’s (623) 334-0010, 191 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: April 25th: Listener, Signals and Best Dog Award May 5th: Go Radio myspace.com/skrappys
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Skye Restaurant and Lounge (520) 358-4287, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria: April 27th: Strange Days: A Tribute to The Doors April 28th: Elvis Presley: Acoustically Speaking April 29th: The Yellow Pages April 29th: Apple: A Tribute to The Beatles May 4th: AZ Diamond: A Tribute to Neil Diamond May 5th: Escaped: The Complete Journey Experience May 6th: The British Invasion (1964-1968) www.skye-restaurant.com Solar Culture (520) 884-0874, 31 E. Toole Ave., Tucson: April 28th: Van’s Guard http://solarculture.org Tempe Center for the Arts (480) 3502822, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe: April 28th: Lakeshore Music Presents Clairdee May 4th-5th: Songwriter’s Showcase w/ Francine Reed www.tempe.gov/tca U.S. Airways Center (602) 379-7800, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix: May 4th: Mana May 15th: Roger Waters: The Wall Live June 16th: Van Halen w/ Kool & the Gang August 29th: Neil Diamond October 2nd: Jason Mraz w/ Christina Perri October 16th: Madonna www.usairwayscenter.com Underground/Nile Theatre (480) 5595859, 105 W. Main St., Mesa: April 25th: Trial April 26th: Decibel Magazine Tour w/ Behemoth April 27th: The Aquabats April 29th: Enter Shikari May 4th: Handguns, Kills and Thrills, The Semester Review, Same Old Story and Permanent November May 4th: Listener w/ Haymarket Squares www.niletheater.com
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MESHUGGAH & SCION A/V PRESENT: THE OPHIDIAN TREK 2012 HEADLINING TOUR
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Oh, we know you’ve heard of them. Trust us, they’re no urban legend; they’re real. Some of you own every album; some are too afraid to own anything. But how many of you have experienced that quake in your bones that MESHUGGAH - those shy, elusive musical geniuses from Umea, Sweden - leave you with in a live setting/venue?
DEER TICK HEAD OUT ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL Thursday, May 3rd 2012 at Crescent Ballroom
Deer Tick will once again be heading out on the campaign trail, supporting their non-partisan platform known as 2011’s LP Divine Providence, and their new EP, Tim, which should effectively solidify their reputation on both sides of the aisle. In hopes of enticing new voters young and old and of all creeds and colors, Deer Tick’s Freedom Bus Tour commenced
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If you haven’t, now’s your chance. If you have, here’s another chance to get your DNA scrambled with their tightly controlled low-frequency chaos. Guests on this headlining trek will come from Baroness & label mates Decapitated. Just last week, MESHUGGAH’s latest album, KOLOSS, debuted on the American Billboard Top 200 Albums chart at #17 & also secured the #2 position on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. In Canada, KOLOSS debuted at #24 on the Canadian Top 200 chart and #4 slot on the Hard Music chart. Visit www. luckymanonline.com for tickets and/or www.MESHUGGAH.net for more information.
on April 19th with a strategic benefit concert in Springfield, MA. The five person committee then went to meet with its diverse constituency around North America, culminating with a train stop at the Clearwater Music Festival in Croton, NY. The rock n’ roll commission will also visit its electorate at major US festivals this spring and summer, including Double Decker Festival, Sasquatch Festival, The Friendly Gathering, Forecastle Festival and Newport Folk Festival. Of particular interest, valley fans will have the opportunity to be a part of it all, with a special appearance here in
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Show Details at www.clubredrocks.com Phoenix on Thursday, May 3rd at the Crescent Ballroom. Divine Providence has been widely endorsed by the press, with performances on Late Show with David Letterman and The Conan O’Brien Show. New York Times referred to frontman John McCauley as “growly, funny, slyly insightful,” and Relix agreed, “McCauley’s sense of musical inebriation has a deep cohesiveness and striking emotional weight.” SPIN called the album “revelatory,” while American Songwriter praised, “If this sounds like a rave, then you read it
correctly. Divine Providence, music that the Creator Himself may have sent, is the best, funniest, most detailed, thrilling blast of rock and roll since The Hold Steady’s Boys And Girls In America.” Visit www.crescentphx.com for more information.
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Jackrabbit Lounge Since Jackrabbit Lounge opened its doors in 2006, it has been coined as one of the most exclusive nightclubs in Scottsdale. Jackrabbit Lounge, part ultra-lounge, part VIP club is known for its high energy, top artist performances, first class customer service and party atmosphere. If you have reason to celebrate, Jackrabbit Lounge is the perfect place for you with several VIP tables, two bars, patio with plenty of seating, and of course a dance floor that is centrally located. The Lounge has a chic black and white theme that has something special for everyone. Jackrabbit Lounge offers a wide range of new drink specials to fit your needs. If the goose has you feeling loose
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If clubs could be people, Axis Radius would most def be a cougar. This mega discotheque has been around for a long time and has seen a variety of clubheads, celebrities, and ball players in its hay day. It was the spot to be at on the weekends for years and I personally spent many of my first legal drinking weekends there in the mid-2000s. But then the crowd began to change and more bars and clubs started opening up in Old Town. Suddenly Axis Radius wasn’t as hot as she used to be. She started getting old and people didn’t find her as attractive anymore. She survived, though, and now she’s back and more beautiful than ever. Ever since Republic Fridays became a reoccurring event, Axis Radius has been poppin’! The diversity in its crowd has returned, making it trendy once again. Thank God…it’s refreshing to have enough space to really get those dance moves going. Republic Fridays bring us more opportunities to enjoy premium dance music mixed by exceptional DJs at a venue that’s bigger than your living room. It’s almost Summer which means that when that cold, white mist shoots down from above on the dance floor, you won’t regret dancing hard to house music. When you can see nothing but a colorless blanket of a chilled mist, and hear nothing but a sick beat resonating through your being, nothing else matters but being there in that moment, dancing.
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ZOOM ZOOM! The Extreme Ways that Extreme Sports are Captured and Recorded You’ve seen the videos of extreme sporting events, complete with close-ups and aerial shots. Sports enthusiasts jumping out of airplanes and helicopters, kayaking through whitewater rapids and over waterfalls, and doing crazy stunts on motorcycles are all fodder for our entertainment. But have you ever wondered how those videos come to exist? Is a cameraman skiing down a hill backwards to capture footage of a snowboarder doing tricks? And what about the shots where the camera appears to be following a surfer out of a tight barrel? Is someone doing double duty by riding the wave while holding a camera (which would not only be impressive but probably insane)? Although there are certainly plenty of crazy camera operators out there willing to follow someone out the door of a plane to get the perfect shot, there are actually much better (and safer) ways of getting the footage needed to show off some of the most extreme sports on the planet. 1. Other sports enthusiasts. Of course, some of the most exciting shots come from other sports May 3rd, 2012 - May 9th, 2012
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enthusiasts who are willing and able to follow their friends around the world and strap on a camera to catch the action. Their videos might not be up to snuff when compared to professional photography, but there is something to be said for the fact that they are right there in the gritty action, catching every moment from a unique and terrifying vantage. 2. Action cameras. These sturdy cameras are both useful and prevalent in capturing the most extreme moments in sporting because they are not manned. They are often attached to surfboards, snowboards, wakeboards, kayaks, motorcycles, and basically any kind of sporting equipment or machinery that will bear them to get front or rear shots of the action up close and personal. 3. Helmet cams. An offshoot of action cameras, these tend to be smaller so that they can be attached to helmets or straps in order to capture the point of view of the individual engaged in the sport, although they can sometimes be maneuvered to take footage of the person’s face (for reaction shots). A remote wristband can be worn by the participant (or anyone within range) to control what the camera captures. 4. A good zoom lens. Professional cinematographers may not be willing to risk their necks in the pursuit of
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5. Action photographers. Nobody will get a better shot than an action photographer (not even very enthusiastic friends). They have an eye for framing and the expertise to act quickly to capitalize when they recognize a great shot. All of the professional equipment and planning in the world can’t match up to the finesse of a great action photographer in the execution of his craft.
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actions footage, but luckily, they have technology on their side. A good zoom lens will often allow them to get close to the action without actually taking part in it (usually by following in some sort of vehicle…helicopter, jeep, whatever is handy), while still capturing the all of the excellent footage they need.
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