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(12/03/14 1:00am)
Vodka is a smooth yet biting clear liquor that can be easily mixed. As one of the most popular cocktail components, it makes for a versatile tool to craft some of the most iconic cocktails, like vodka martinis, screwdrivers and tonics.
(11/26/14 1:00am)
After Thanksgiving turkeys are devoured and friends and families return home from festivities, the familiar hum of Christmas music sneaks onto radio airwaves and into stores across the country. Whether you love Christmas music or hate it, it seems inevitable that you’ll run into at least one version of “Jingle Bells” or the festive classic, “Feliz Navidad.” If you are tired of hearing Mariah Carey belt “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” there are new options as 2014 Christmas album releases hit the shelves.
(11/24/14 12:00am)
Tequila, a popular liquor made from the blue agave plant, has a signature subtly sweet yet biting taste, inspiring classic cocktails like the margarita and tequila sunrise.
(11/20/14 1:20am)
The music of Paul McCartney, arguably one of the most influential artists of the century, has been honored by some tremendous artists on the album, “The Art of McCartney,” released Tuesday.
(11/20/14 1:16am)
Although Gemma Hayes has not been a commercial success in the U.S., her new album, “Bones+Longing,” may be the Irish folk singer-songwriter’s perfect introduction into the American indie music scene.
(11/13/14 1:03am)
While rum may seem merely like a trending liquor, it is a versatile drink base that is easy-to-us e and essential for a number of different theme settings (pirate party, anyone?)
(11/07/14 1:00am)
Modest Mouse might not be back at it again, but on Tuesday the band reissued its classically iconic indie sound with the re-release of the 1997 album “The Lonesome Crowded West” on vinyl. Last week, on Nov. 28, the band re-released its first album, "This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About."
(10/29/14 12:09am)
Taylor Swift made the leap from country queen to pop princess effortlessly, introducing surprisingly satisfying pop hits on her new album, "1989."
(10/21/14 12:12am)
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas parties are quickly approaching, leaving hosts and guests responsible to answer a classic and complicated question: What drink should I bring?
(10/16/14 1:30am)
Florida Georgia Line’s second album, “Anything Goes,” released on Oct. 14, is filled with party anthems and lighthearted pop-country hits, delivering on the sound that made the group big when it hit the country music scene 2012.
(10/11/14 4:19pm)
Reach the reporter at Samantha.Shotzbarger@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @SShotzbarger
(09/29/14 10:00pm)
Tempe's Arizona Distilling Co. is taking a local spin on one of the most classic spirits, gin.
(09/29/14 8:00pm)
(09/24/14 12:38am)
Released in the U.S. on Sept. 23, Alt-J's sophomore album is a layered listen with distortion and tech heavy sounds. “This Is All Yours” is a perfect mixture of up-beat songs and slower moments, all emphasizing stylistic vocals and innovative combinations.
(09/22/14 12:00am)
As the dust clears from the brutal NFL fantasy football draft season, one final decision needs to be made: where to watch the games? If you don’t happen to own a 60-inch television for NFL Sunday but want to keep up with the games, here are a few places to ensure your fantasy football team is ahead of the competition while enjoying some food or a cold one.
(09/18/14 12:00am)
The temperature doesn't reach 110 degrees, CVS is starting to sell Halloween candy and you are panicking about which costume(s) you should choose. Thank goodness there's seasonal beer.
(09/10/14 12:04am)
[embed width="600" contenteditable="false"]http://vimeo.com/105614867[/embed]Boots, lace, an ungodly amount of eye shadow and, of course, wigs. Hedwig took the stage and the fans gathered at Crescent Ballroom welcomed both her and her angry inch during the “Rainbow Carnage! Celebrating the music of Hedwig And The Angry Inch” show on Sept. 7.
“Hedwig And The Angry Inch,” a rock musical first performed off Broadway in 1988 and that inspired a 2001 movie, has received the Broadway treatment. Neil Patrick Harris dons the leading role of Hedwig, a transgender rocker from East Berlin with a surgical mistake-laden past. While the Broadway musical has brought on a recent resurgence of the cult movie and Off-Broadway show, the performers of this musical review were performing this show before it hit the big stage.
It had been more than six years since the charismatic drag wonder Pandora DeStrange, and the show’s alternate Hedwig, Scott Schmelder, put on the iconic wigs of Hedwig and performed the musical review. Other local and returning performers, including Tracy Payne Black as Yitzhak and Terre Steed lending vocals and playing the keyboards, joined in an event that would be “a once-in-a-lifetime experience for lovers of this show."
Crescent Ballroom, a downtown Phoenix music venue staple, was packed with young and old gathered to hear some of the show’s popular songs.
Before the "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" AndrogeneX took the stage. The band was a frequent set in local Phoenix rock, but has been out of commission for six years. Though the band recently rejoined the scene, they performed a fun and interesting set that showed no signs of previous retirement.
Performing songs like “Tear Me Down” and “Angry Inch” DeStrange commanded the stage with power vocals and a strong personality. DeStrange commented that the song, “Angry Inch,” was particularly inspirational in her decision to perform.
Schmelder took on iconic songs like “Origin of Love” and “Wig In a Box” with beautifully trained vocals. Even DeStrange commented that Schmelder had the voice of a songbird, something she certainly utilized during the show.
Both Hedwigs performed the number, “Sugar Daddy,” eliciting some fun and definitely edgy audience participation. The show’s edgy premise did not seem to shock the crowds, and a distinct sense of community was felt within Crescent Ballroom.
While not standing center-stage, both Black and Steed gave wonderful contributions to the musical review, offering ideal vocal performances and comedic and appropriately timed snide remarks. The musicians also deserve special distinction, as they performed flawlessly and definitely got into the spirit of the show.
The “Rainbow Carnage! Celebrating the music of Hedwig And The Angry Inch” show is a blissful opportunity for fans of Hedwig to sing along with the music. Reach the reporter at Samantha.Shotzbarger@asu.edu or follow her on Twitter @SShotzbargerLike The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter.
(09/08/14 12:00am)
Iconic performer Elvis Presley had a stillborn twin brother. The movie, “The Identical,” explores the idea of what might have been if Presley’s brother had survived. What was an incredible idea, and what might have been an intriguing film, ended up being a drawn-out and at-times ridiculous 107 minutes.
(09/03/14 12:27am)
While the summer concert season is dying down, there are still shows to get excited about this semester. A number of major names are making their way to the Valley in the next few months, but local bands are also putting on shows to celebrate. Here are a few shows to put on your calendar.
(08/28/14 12:00am)
Basement Jaxx has been producing electronic dance music with creative flare since the ‘90s. The 2001 single, “Where’s Your Head At,” reached the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2002, introducing mainstream music listeners to electronic dance music.