Joan Osborne: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., $35-$45. Piper Repertory Theater at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500. Jake Owen: With Lee Brice & Michael Ray, Thursday, Jan. 31, 3:30 p.m., $65-$250. Coors Light Birds Nest at Waste Management Phoenix Open, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 480-585-4334. 2019 DODGE RAM 1500 LONGHORN CREW CAB RAM = MAN: I t’s funny how the world works out. Literally EVERY time I’ve test driven a truck, someone calls Clutch asking for help “hauling a load” and this week was no different. The 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 Longhorn Crew Cab worked well to haul a couch and love seat as well as a couple glass tables. It was nice getting to spend some time Looks: Pick-Up: Passenger Comfort: Comfort: with my folks and get a little LeRoy time in the cab to and fro the pickup. I’ve got to say that Dodge can up it’s game a bit, the Ram Box which is a tool box on the sides of the truck bed is very useful but they haven’t innovated at all since 2013. C’mon guys. Like every crew cab, there is PLENTY of room for the crew and the power of the RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) Safety & Security: Sound System: Bells & Whistles: Overall: 2019 DODGE RAM 1500 LONGHORN CREW CAB Questions? Feedback? Email me at
[email protected] • Follow me on Ram is solid. The front end looks a little goofy to me but I know some think it gives of a tough, manly vibe. The 5.7-liter V8 Hemi is packed with power and delivers an ok 15/21 MPG. Priced at a surprising $67,335, the Dodge Ram 1500 Longhorn is affordable but on the lower rankings of trucks for Clutch. Kalani Pe‘a: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., $33.50<0x2013>$43.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000. Phoenix Blues Woman Showcase: With Susie Tarsha, Kati Ingino, Shannon Trotter, Rochelle Raya, Lila Sherman, Gypsy Wild At Harp, Nina Curri, Elizabeth Greene, Gail Phoenix, Mansaray, Lynne Avril, Blues Diva, Washboard Jere, Blaise Lantana, & more., Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., $10. The Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842. Brigitte Purdy: Thursday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m., $10/$12. The Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842. Quaker City Night Hawks: Saturday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., $15. With Jim Bachmann, Saturday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., $15. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-3121. Rhythm Dragons: With DeVillains, Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., free. Chopper John’s, 2547 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602- 955-0881. Dave Riley/Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band: Saturday, Feb. 2, 9 p.m., $8/$10. The Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842. Franky Rizardo: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 9 p.m., $10. Bar Smith, 130 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-229-1265. Thaddeus Rose Band: Sunday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m., $5. The Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-265-4842. San Jacinto Prison Band: With Moonlight Magic, Eleven Forties, & Chris Doyle, Friday, Feb. 1, 5 p.m. Pho Cao, 7436 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, 480-947-2608. She’s Not Breathing: Sunday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m., $10. FiftyoneWest, 51 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-306-6129. Smile Again: Epilepsy Benefit Show: With Crowning Thieves, Vex, Waster, Broken Girls from Affluent Backgrounds, French 57, Coyote Tango & more, Friday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m., $10 minimum donation. Joe’s Grotto, 13825 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-992-1007. The Smokin’ Crowes: With Beach Viper, Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., $10-$400. BLK Live, 7301 E. Butherus Dr., Scottsdale, 480- 494-5069. Soft Machine & Levin Brothers: Saturday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., $40-$75. Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-499-8587. Vince Staples: With Buddy & Trill Sammy, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $30-$33. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Still Woozy: With Dreamer Boy., Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $12/$14. The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-296-7013. Stoned Cold Funk: Friday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m., $10. Cactus Jack’s, 4747 E. Elliot Rd., Ahwatukee, 480-753-4733. Strawberry Mountain: With Soft Deadlines & Citrus Clouds, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $7. The Lunchbox, 4132 E. McDowell Rd. No. 7, Phoenix. Tnertle: Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m., $7. Last Exit Live, 717 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-271-7000. Trouble In The Wind: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m., free. Yucca Tap Room, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, 480-967-4777. The 2/2 Event: With Dance Spirit, Thomas Turner, Michael Hooker & Alaska, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $25/$35. The Where?House Gallery, 702 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix. Uno The Activist: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., $20-$50. Club Red, 1308 W. University Dr., Mesa, 480-258-2733. Villalobos Brothers: With Flor de Toloache, Monday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., $38.50-$48.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000. We Banjo 3: Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., $26-$38. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2680. Will From Brazil: With Djentrification, Friday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m., free. The Lost Leaf, 914 N. 5th St., Phoenix, 602-258-0014. Mikey Wooley: With Juju Fontaine & Whstle, Sunday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m., $10. The Rogue Bar, 423 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-947-3580. Lizz Wright: Thursday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., $43.50-$53.50. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, 480-478-6000. JUST ANNOUNCED Eels: Wednesday, May 8, 8 p.m., $38-$55. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Steve Hackett: Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., $35-$85. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. 46 Dave Matthews Band: Friday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m., $45.50-$115. Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, 602-254-7200. Neal Schon’s Journey Through Time: Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m., $63-$97. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Robin Trower: Thursday, May 2, 7:30 p.m., $35-$85. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-0186. COMING UP Ambrosia: With Gary Wright, Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $25-$100. Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777. Arizona Roots Music & Arts Festival 2018: With Rebelution, Atmosphere, J Boog, Trevor Hall, Mike Love, Katchafire, Clint Stevens, Tha ‘Yoties & Rilen’ Out (on Feb. 9); & Stick Figure, Dispatch, Collie Buddz, The Movement, Iya Terra, Xiuhtezcatl, Synrgy, Black Bottom Lighters, Kill Babylon Coalition & Mellow Psychadelic Culture, Saturday, Feb. 9, noon; Sunday, Feb. 10, noon, $69-$749. Rawhide, 5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler. The Band Perry: Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m., $24. Coca-Cola Sun Deck at Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe. The Black Queen: Sunday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $18/$20. The Rebel Lounge, 2303 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 602-296-7013. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Boyce Avenue: Thursday, March 28, 7:30 p.m. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Sarah Brightman: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., $53.50-$258.50. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602- 514-2919. Bring Me the Horizon: Friday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., $34.50-$49.50. Co- merica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919. Buckethead: Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m. BLK Live, 7301 E. Butherus Dr., Scottsdale, 480-494-5069. Chicago: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., $127, $97, $67. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, 602-267-0186. Citizen Cope: Monday, April 1, 8:30 p.m. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Crumb: Monday, March 18, 7 p.m., $15. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-3121. Dark Star Orchestra: Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-829-0707. Dilly Dally: Monday, April 1, 8 p.m., $15-$20. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-3121. Mike Doughty: With Wheatus, Sunday, March 24, 8 p.m., $22-$32. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Dreamgirl: With Acid Tongue, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 & 8 p.m., $12. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-3121. Electric Six: Wednesday, March 27, 8 p.m., $15. Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-368-3121. Flying Burrito Festival 2019: With Kolars, Jerry Paper, Hazy Eyes, Soft Kill, Bane’s World, Bizou, The KVB, In Mirrors, Numb.er, Pinky Pinky, Illuminati Hotties, The Suffers, Orkesta Mendoza, The Suffers, Jerusafunk, Mariachi Rubor, Bogan Via, Donna Missa, Mute Swan, Playboy Manbaby, Ozone, Pro Teens, Strange Lot & more, Saturday, March 9, 4 p.m., $12. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. 2nd Ave., Phoenix, 602-716-2222. Godsmack: Saturday, April 6, 7 p.m., $33. Arizona Bike Week at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 480-644-8191. Great American BBQ & Beer Festival: With Russell Dickerson, Dylan Scott, Jimmie Allen & Riley Green, Saturday, March 30, noon, $15-$100. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2727. Hippie Sabotage: With Sebastian Paul., Thursday, March 21, 9 p.m., $25- $30. The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, 480-659-1641. Innings Festival 2019: With Incubus, Sheryl Crow, Cake, Grou- plove, Blues Traveler, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Guster, Black Pistol Fire, Dorothy & The Baseball Project (on March 2); Eddie Vedder, Jimmy Eat World, Band of Horses, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Shakey Graves, Liz Phair, Mat Kearney, G. Love and Special Sauce & more (on March 3), Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m.; Sunday, March 3, 1 p.m., $99-$580. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480-350-5200. Tommy James and the Shondells: Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m., $35-$150. Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, 480-850-7777. John 5: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7:15 p.m. Club Red, 1308 W. University Dr., Mesa, 480-258-2733. KISS: Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$1000. Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, 623-772-3200. KUPD’s UFest 2019: With Limp Bizkit, Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drike & more, Saturday, April 20, 2 p.m., $39-$175. Riverview Park, 2100 W. Eighth St., Mesa, 480-350-5201. La Santa Cecilia: Sunday, March 10, 8 p.m., $28-$44. Chandler Cen- ter for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480-782-2680. Leftöver Crack: With Days ‘n’ Daze, Dayglo Abortions & Cop Out., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., $20. The Nile Theater, 105 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-559-5859. JAN. 31ST–FEB. 6TH, 2019 PHOENIX NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | FEATURE | NEWS | OPINION | FEEDBACK | CONTENTS | phoenixnewtimes.com