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Can Maynard James Keenan Put Arizona Wine on the Map?new
Winemakers Maynard James Keenan and Eric Glomski use fruit from their vineyards to make Arizona Stronghold wines.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
12-01-2008 |
Food+Drink
Bringing Vegan Comfort Food to the Massesnew
Comfort food may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you say the word "vegan," but Damon Brasch's eatery aims to change that.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
04-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
Chimi Eat Worldnew
What makes the history (or lack thereof) of the chimichanga so fascinating are the varying and overlapping theories about how this guilty pleasure dish has become as ubiquitous as tacos and tamales.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
11-27-2007 |
Food+Drink
The Wheel World of 'American Body Shop'new
Comedy Central's new show is straight out of Phoenix -- and Sam Greene's head.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
07-10-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
The Hole Truthnew
In search of the best bagels: Forget a ticket to JFK and just hop in your car.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
10-30-2006 |
Food+Drink
Format Bustersnew
Songwriting duo Nate Ruess and Sam Means had enough of major-label drama, so now they're calling the shots.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
07-11-2006 |
Music
Tags: The Format
Top Brassnew
The Big Easy lives on in the music of the transplanted Treme Brass Band.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
01-17-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pass it Onnew
One music writer turns her personal soundtrack into the perfect holiday gift.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
12-29-2005 |
Music
Well Versednew
Singer-songwriter Joe Pernice puts his creative-writing MFA to good use, delivering lyrics that cut even deeper with his distinctive, heartbreaking voice.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
08-01-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Solar Powernew
Rock critics call Of Montreal's work "sunny," but they're missing the dark side to some of its songs.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
06-07-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mixing It Upnew
These days, the cutting edge of music slices through a complicated cross section of sounds, blurring genres in its wake. Which is why the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival has become the platinum standard among events of its kind.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
05-17-2005 |
Concerts
Endurance Testnew
If there's one thing that'll make TJ Hill and his band xrayok successful, it's that understated virtue called patience. Well, that and some kick-ass songwriting, of course.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
05-11-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Minibosses Generate Buzz at South by Southwestnew
The Phoenix band The Minibosses, although still unsigned, has moved into the national spotlight.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
04-02-2005 |
Concerts
Two Muchnew
Canadian twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin have enough delicious guitar hooks and soul-baring, anthemic choruses in their latest album to lead a full-on power pop revival.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
03-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Complicated, Addictive, Riotous Rocknew
The liner notes of Batter the Drag's self-released debut EP reference "the Higley Ranch 'incident' of May 2003." Was it a farm machinery mishap? Cattle stampede? Turns out it was more like a riot -- appropriate for a band that rocks.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
01-19-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
