Back in 2013, his track “Riptide,” off his debut EP God Loves You When You're Dancing, blew up worldwide. Before taking on the mantle of Vance Joy and making a splash in Australia’s music scene, Keogh was devoted to all things “footy.” A football player, he competed with several Australian rules teams before deciding to kick toward a new kind of goal. ![]() Phoenix New TimesĪrizona Financial Theatre, 400 West Washington StreetJames Gabriel Keogh didn’t always have his heart set on musical success. Fellow country music star Jimmie Allen opens. Her latest swings through the Valley in late March in support of Denim & Rhinestones, her ninth studio album. The 39-year-old country superstar not only sold the most albums of any woman in country music, she's also headlined numerous hit tours. Carrie Underwood, then, is one of the exceptions to the rule. That is to say that most Idol contestants' careers have proved short and boring. Ashley Naftuleĭesert Diamond Arena, 9400 West Maryland Avenue, GlendaleIt's easy to write off an act that becomes famous because of its success on American Idol. With Not Nearly, Inept Hero, and Jane ‘n’ the Jungle 8 p.m., tickets are available on the secondary market. It’s a very meat-and-potatoes headbanging sound that’s sure to scratch your itch if you still listen to The Used, Dragonforce, and Greeley Estates. ![]() They sound like a hard rock radio station’s entire playlist distilled into one band: screamo vocals, chunky brick guitars straight out of the rap-rock era, and dry and hard drums. They sound remarkably consistent over their seven studio albums, as Mabbit and company refine their style of metalcore music. What’s surprising about Escape the Fate is that you can’t hear the turmoil in the music. The hard rock band has experienced a series of high-profile and messy bandmate departures over the years, perhaps none more infamous than lead singer Ronnie Radke (and future Saraya boyfriend, wrestling fans) getting kicked out for his toxic and violent criminal behavior. Escape the Fate’s band history suffers from a similar curse, but one that afflicts every member except frontman Craig Mabbit. ![]() For even more live music options from Friday, March 10, to Sunday, March 12, hit up Phoenix New Times’ online concert calendar.Ĭrescent Ballroom, 308 North Second AvenueOne of the best recurring jokes in 1984’s This is Spinal Tap is the band’s cursed history with drummers- replacing each after they suffer one calamity after another. This weekend, you can celebrate skateboard and punk culture, attend a three-day metal festival, or catch performances by country queen Carrie Underwood and Australian-born indie folkster Vance Joy.
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