Recap: 2011’s McDowell Mountain Music Festival
The weather was ideal, there was a beer truck tapped with New Belgium Brewery’s Beers (among others), and the artists delivered. Yes, ’twas such a good time at the 2011 McDowell Mountain Music Festival, that I think that, over a…
Recap: Martin Sexton (and Nils Lofgren) at the Compound Grill
You may not come across many people in your daily life who are familiar with the music of Martin Sexton – much less seen him perform live. But anyone I’ve encountered who has seen his live act – people I…
Show Alert: Martin Sexton this Wednesday at the Compound Grill
Over the years, I’ve heard from numerous people about the great live show that Martin Sexton and his band put on. This Wednesday, I’ll finally get to experience it for myself. Martin Sexton is just kicking off a nationwide tour,…
Recap: 2010’s McDowell Mountain Music Festival
I’ll admit, my first feeling was of disappointment when I found out a few months back that the 7th McDowell Mountain Music Festival was scaling down – from the spacious polo field of Scottsdale’s Westworld to the parking lot adjacent…
Ticket Giveaway: Late Night at the Compound with Steve Kimock & Crazy Engine
What are you up to this weekend? If you can make your way to north Scottsdale’s Compound Grill, you’ll find the surroundings taken over by the McDowell Mountain Music Festival. Vehicles will be kicked to the curb, sod will be…
Two Times One Night: Los Lobos at the Compound Grill
Los Lobos delivered as expected last night at the Compound Grill in Scottsdale. The wife was a great sport, and powered through two full shows with me – an 8pm dinner show and a 11pm late show. Friends Jen and…
Los Lobos – Live & Late Night this Saturday in Scottsdale
This is already the perfect time of year here in the Phoenix area – sunny, 75 degrees, and Spring Training about to kick into high gear – but when I got the news earlier this week that Los @#@! Lobos…
