Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller has fond memories of Arizona: performing with Bloodshot Records labelmates Grievous Angels, meeting longtime friend and Gin Blossoms guitarist Jesse Valenzuela, and serving as a…
When O.A.R. returns to Phoenix on Aug. 9, the American rock band is bringing a set list and a story — theirs. Guitarist Richard On said the “Three Decades Tour”…
Dan Cafaro has long been obsessed with music. Like most Gen Xers, in junior high and high schools, he made mix tapes for girls. Now he’s sharing music differently with Atticus…
Born to composer John Williams and Broadway star Barbara Ruik, Joseph Williams was destined for the stage. He has rolled their influences into his role as Toto’s lead singer. The…
Southern Arizona radio station KXCI has long supported The Paladins, and the rockabilly-blues band is reuniting to give back. The San Diego-born act will headline the nonprofit’s 13th annual House…
When Arizona families think about summer health risks, heat illness, sunburn and dehydration often top the list. But health experts say ticks deserve a spot on that checklist, too —…
A 250,000-square-foot, nearly $190 million multisport complex in North Phoenix is back on track, fulfilling the dream of SSS Partners CEO Shubham Pandey — and his neighbors. Fire ‘N Ice Arena,…
A lifelong Queen fan, Gary Mullen knew his Freddie Mercury impersonation was on point. But, after he won the U.K. competition show “Stars in Their Eyes” in 2001, he made…
PetSmart recently opened its 1,700th store, an 18,000-square-foot building at 2065 N. Alma School Road in Chandler. For store leader Norbert Martel, the moment is personal. Martel, who has been…
When pianist Dr. Wayne Bethanis reimagined the late lay Franciscan Sebastian Temple’s folk-style hymn “Happy the Man,” he didn’t have any expectations. In early July, Bethanis’ instrumental piano arrangement of…
The name “Crying Uncle” may come from a childhood game, but the band’s young musicians aren’t ready to surrender. If anything, an early sibling rivalry between brothers Miles and Teo…
White Castle and Garage Beer don’t just have customers. These Ohio-based companies have devoted fans. Now, they have joined forces for several collaborations, one of which started July 1. The…
