Planting a Seed: We Came As Romans rediscover its first album on tour
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | October 12, 2021
The Detroit-based metalcore outfit We Came As Romans is leading fans back to its first album, “To Plant a Seed,” on its twice-postponed tour.
The jaunt was meant to...
Grab Those Boots: Country Thunder festival returning on high note
By Annika Tomlin | October 12, 2021
After a pandemic-dictated delay, Country Thunder is revving up to welcome headliners Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Luke Combs and Eric Church, preceded by noteworthy country artists like Ashley...
Arizona’s ‘Idol’: Beloved singer Amelia McLean debuting original music
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | October 12, 2021
The effervescent Amelia McLean comes bounding into North Italia in Gilbert.
“Here I am!” she says enthusiastically.
McLean has plenty of reasons to be excited. She’s headlining her first show...
Drawing the Curtains: Mykal Kilgore spills his heart on new single
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | October 9, 2021
Mykal Kilgore is affable and cheery. The versatile performer known for stretching across musical genres is giddy about his return to the Chandler Center for the Arts on...
On the Road Again: The trail to Country Thunder is paved with locals
By Annika Tomlin | October 9, 2021
Country music is a staple in Florence.
Before the likes of Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Luke Combs and Eric Church appear at Country Thunder, Downtown Historic Florence will present...
‘An Escape’: Ivan Harshman continues to deliver as solo artist
By Jordan Houston | October 7, 2021
Music was always an escape for Scottsdale resident Ivan Harshman.
The full-time musician describes it as a therapeutic outlet throughout his childhood — and still stands by that statement.
Growing...
Honky-tonk Men: Midland promises fans the best night of their lives
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | September 30, 2021
Mark Wystrach has high expectations for his Phoenix and Tucson shows. He promises fans one of the best nights of their lives — “without doing anything illegal.”
“As a...
No Scrubs Here: TLC celebrates its phenomenal success in Mesa
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | September 30, 2021
TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins giggles when she talks about the venue she’s calling from, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion.
“This venue that we’re at is one of the crew’s...
Hot Times: RagDolls are ready for the big time
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | September 30, 2021
When the Aerosmith tribute act RagDolls hits the stage, the six musicians want the audience to focus on the music.
Never mind that RagDolls are an all-female band.
“We want...
Talking In Circles: Clint Black is diving full bore into work
By Dave Gil de Rubio | September 24, 2021
Clint Black considers himself lazy.
It’s a rather absurd statement considering what he did during the pandemic. In addition to performing on a regular livestream and launching...
