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10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Social's Swan Song, Sublime, Firearms, and More

2009-11-20 15:00:24

There's a certain dilemma involved with this weekend. Should one go all out and spend the next 48-72 hours living it up? Or do you pace yourself and conserve some energy since there's only three...

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Incoming: Jeff Tweedy Plays Phoenix on December 27

2009-11-20 14:31:34

Phoenix still can't seem to wrangle a Wilco show (the band played Tucson in June) but we're getting the next best thing at the end of December as singer Jeff Tweedy plays a solo show at the gorge...

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Last Minute Show: Nate From Flogging Molly Plays Jugheads Tonight

2009-11-20 13:33:18

We've got one late-breaking show announcement for you Friday afternoon: Nathen Maxwell & The original Bunny Gang, a side project featuring Flogging Molly bassist Nathen Maxwell, will play J...

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Curtains: The Phantom of the Opera Tour at Gammage

2009-11-20 13:16:36

Is the Phantom of the Opera a ghost with supernatural powers, or is he just your typical freaky, deformed cellar-dweller who skulks around the opera house playing scary, steampunky tricks to man...

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Arty Girl: Another Jam-Packed Art Weekend

2009-11-20 12:03:45

Today is one of those days where I look at my giant stack of blogging options and I get a little sad. You see, I've only got three blog slots per week to fit everything in and sometimes I fail ...

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Ana Sia Plays The Rogue December 12

2009-11-20 10:40:06

Concert announcements are starting to filter in for The Rogue, the Scottsdale night spot that formerly hosted the beloved hipster dance night Shake! (for about a half decade, if you can believe i...

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Lady Gaga Gets Royal Performance, Miley Cyrus Tragedy, Green Does Big Band Version of Single

2009-11-20 10:31:11

NME: Lady Gaga to perform for the Queen in London Idolator: Shocking News: Lil Wayne's 'Rebirth' Pushed Back...Again Spin: Early Lady Gaga: New Clip from 2005! Idolator: One Dead In Miley Cyrus To...

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The Cover Up Plays Last Show Tonight

2009-11-20 10:27:40

Quick recap of some news we broke in this week's New Times music newsletter (sign up here): The Cover Up is playing its last show tonight.The melodic hardcore band was signed to Modern Art Record...

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Rock for Tots Benefits Disadvantaged Kids This Holiday Season

2009-11-20 08:41:34

Get ready for one of the biggest local shows in December, filled with 12 bands on two stages--and when you go, you'll be helping out kids in need over the holidays. The 5th Annual Rock for T...

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Girls Gone Wild at Arizona's 'New Moon' Premiere Party

2009-11-20 08:35:22

Last night, hundreds of teenage girls, moms with wistful romantic longings and a handful of dudes (most of whom were clearly dragged there by little sisters or girlfriends) gathered in Surprise fo...

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Interview with MC Hammer: Once The Awesomest Guy Alive, Now Another Social Media Guru

2009-11-19 16:15:59

There's probably no human being I've ever held in higher regard than MC Hammer. Truly. Over the span of my 29 years, I'm hard-pressed to think of anyone I idolized quite like Hammer circa summer...

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The Love Me Nots Plan Live Album With Jack White's Nemesis

2009-11-19 14:47:59

Phoenix garage rock outfit The Love Me Nots are planning to do a split live record with The Hounds Below, a new project by Jason Stollsteimer of The Von Bondies. The record will be produced by Ji...

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You Asked For It: Mike Lennon

2009-11-19 14:27:43

Band: Mike Lennon, a country-tinged classic rock-y sideproject from the the bassist of Psychobilly Rodeo Band, the house band at Scottsdale's Rusty Spur saloon. Record: The Dateline Phoenix 2009 ...

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Morrissey Tosses Rowdy Fans, Shakira Sings "Santa Baby," Fall Out Boy Take A Break

2009-11-19 14:19:59

Electric Mustache: Daytrotter iPhone AppIdolator: Shakira Stops Gyrating For One Second to Sing 'Santa Baby'NME: Morrissey has fan thrown out of Hamburg gig - videoNME: Fall Out Boy to go on 'inde...

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Slayer & Megadeth to Play Dodge Theater in January; Tix on sale Friday

2009-11-19 12:06:19

It was briefly mentioned on Monday that Slayer and Megadeth are planning a North American tour that will kick off in January. Phoenix metalheads can rejoice because the aptly named American Carn...

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