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Show Review by Allie Jorgensen and Photos by Maxwell Williamson The third annual Rock Out to Bike Week  competition took place once again at Harley Davidson in Scottsdale, AZ. This exciting contest features ten bands chosen from over 100 entries, all vying for a chance to be one of the four bands selected to perform at AZ Bike Week  the following year – in this instance, 2026. Both AZ Bike Week and Harley Davidson  of Scottsdale provide all necessary sound equipment, sound

An Unforgettable Blues Rock Journey - CD Review by Roc Boyum and Allie Jorgensen Tequila & Bullets  is the fourth studio LP by the Jay Hooks Band , released in 2025 under Joplin Street Music . This album features entirely original music that captures the rich legacy of the blues genre while skillfully crafting gritty, moody songs with a rock edge. It showcases the blazing guitar work of Jay Hooks alongside his rhythm section, perfectly complementing the essence that is expr

Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Avatar Concert Review, Van Buren Theater in Phoenix, AZ -11-05-25 On November 5, 2025, Avatar rocked the Van Buren Theater in Phoenix, AZ, kicking off their “In The Airwaves USA 25” tour. The venue was nearly filled to capacity with devoted Avatar fans, many of whom donned the signature face makeup of their […]

Concert Review By Allie Jorgensen – Photos Curtesy Of Edger Carranco, Universal Hellfire Entertainment Magnum Axxe Casts an Eerie Spell Over Club 44 on Halloween Hangover Night The 44 Sports Grill & Nightlife in Glendale, AZ, took on an eerie atmosphere for Halloween, shrouded in decorations that cast unsettling shadows. Guests drifted through the club like apparitions, dressed as ghosts, […]

The band shares in a new video , “we are blown away from the response to the announcement we made a few weeks ago that we’re going back on tour. I cannot tell you how surprising and overwhelmed we are and the way you guys have welcomed Anika Nilles. It’s been very heartwarming, and I know that she’s very appreciative of that. We’re even more excited to get back on stage and play with her and to go through the plethora of songs that we’re planning.” These shows mark the first.

Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum An Unforgettable Tuesday Night in Phoenix, AZ The Sumptuous Celebrity Theater welcomed two iconic guitarists and music legends, Richie Kotzen and John 5, for an extraordinary evening of music. The evening kicked off with Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze, a band hailing from South Florida. They treated the Phoenix audience to an […]

Concert Review and Photos By Roc Boyum Dream Theater Unveils Their 2025 Tour The fall leg of their “An Evening With Dream Theater,” tour commenced on September 5th, featuring a sold-out show on October 7th at the stunning Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. Before the band even took the stage, the atmosphere was charged with excitement. Enhanced by enigmatic […]

Concert Review and Photos by Roc Boyum The tour known as “The Heaviest Tour of The Summer” showcased the iconic heavy metal legends Pantera, with support from the Swedish melodic death metal titans Amon Amarth, and featuring the opening act King Parrot. This sold-out concert occurred at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater in Phoenix, AZ, on August 26, 2025, right […]