Down home funk, fat grooves, blistering riffs and unmatched energy are a few things that come to mind when describing the music of Fred Green, a well established band hailing from Tempe, AZ. Fred has a signature sound that draws together such styles as rock, reggae, jazz, and funk to form a tapestry of technically proficient grooves and powerful hooks.

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Antique Scream = Psychedelic Truck Stop Rock


Hogjaw=Southwestern Trucker Music


Reverend Doom sounds like Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Hurting Yourself

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Big. Fast. Easy. is a group of 3 musicians from diverse backgrounds that have come together to create a unique sound that is sure to raise eyebrows and an intense groove that will keep you wanting more. Matt McGraw’s education as a percussionist in many different cultures provides a unique blend of rhythms that contribute to the band’s complex rhythmic sound. Greg Lueking’s dynamics and groove on the bass are unmistakable, providing the harmonic foundation and rock-solid groove. The words and guitar that you hear are from the passionate heart of Alex LoSardo who is as far away from “tame” as you can be. Big. Fast. Easy.’s music has the raw energy of rock & roll, the smooth feeling of soul, and the fun bounce of funk that keeps crowds going strong all night long. The debut album is set to release at the end of the year.

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The Vinegar Sting return to Hollywood Alley for the first time in many many years.


JJCNV: One’s a whiny diaper baby, ones a prissy diva and one’s a smug prick. Can thesethree coexist with only drums, guitar and bass? Hilariously yes.


Haunted Cologne is a polka/punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, consisting of Andrew Jemsek, Trent Morue, James Pyper, and several different drummers including John Deli=cruise and Justin Skippy. They perform a junction of old-timey songs, and a collection of old and self-written polkas, and their own written material.


The Pods are a female fronted band from Arizona and Brooklyn, New York. They have performed along with Vivian Girls, Agent Ribbons, Little Teeth, Best Coast, and Surfer Blood.

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(excerpts from ASU West Times article by Lauren Cusimano) “The Rebel Set is a talented surf rock band that is definitely something to be recognized as a local sound off the beaten path. Fans of old-fashioned surf punk enclosed with a fuzzy garage sound will definitely find a home at their shows, along with enjoying a personal spin of the anticipated album. Some of the band’s influences include: Link Wray, Rocket From The Crypt, The Tornados, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Holly Golightly, The Raveonettes, Buddy Holly, Duane Eddy, The Buzzcocks, The Ventures, The Original Surfaris, Lee Hazelwood, Nancy Sinatra, The Ronettes, Al Casey, Hubb Kapp and the Wheels, and Ryan and the Wipers. “

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Doom and Stoner Rock on a Thursday!

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Father Figures are three veterans of the Phoenix (National and even Interplanetary) music scene have come together to make their version of post-punk

William LeadPistol sound like a live practice with a hint of progress.

Vinyl.45 sound like The bastard stepchildren of Keith Richards and David Bowie…

The Cosmeticators are Chela, Dee, and Amy. Their myspace page turns your cursor into lipstick.

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