St. Louis, Missouri and Lawrence, Kansas fans of The King Khan & BBQ Show might be holding a grudge against the Kentucky law enforcement officers that nabbed Arish “King” Khan and tour manager Kristin Klein for allegedly being in possession of hallucinogenic shrooms. The shows in Missouri and Kansas were cancelled, as was a date in Phoenix, Arizona. Those planning to catch shows on the West Coast will be happy to hear that things are back on track, and all remaining shows are going ahead as planned. A statement was issued, explaining the situation. Thankfully it isn’t just a Twitter update. (more…)
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Kanye West/Lady Gaga Tour Axed
10.01.09Slated to kick off November 10th in Phoenix, Arizona, the Fame Kills tour set to feature Kanye West and Lady Gaga has been cancelled. Live Nation, the tour’s promoter, didn’t give a reason for the cancellation, however as of late poor ticket sales leave one wondering if West’s recent travels through asshole-land have played a role in the low projected attendance. The pre-sale announcement for certain shows even hit the public just two days after Kanye’s “incredibly mature” attack on pop sensation Taylor Swift, proof to a possibility that fans may have let ol’West off the hook one too many times. Psst Kanye… When you act like a lower life form on national television, some people may catch a glimpse of it and not support you on say… oh I don’t know… an upcoming tour perhaps. Hm… I guess fame does kill.
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Maynard James Keenan and His Precious Bottles of Wine
06.13.09Well known front man Maynard James Keenan, of Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer fame, is set to be the star of an upcoming documentary entitled Blood Into Wine: The Arizona Stronghold. The doc, set to make a theatrical debut circa February/March 2010, outlines the story of Keenan and wine making partner Eric Glomski’s growth to fruitful success following the erection of their vineyard in the Wild West ghost town of Arizona’s Verde Valley. Since its inception in the mid-90s the rock icon’s Caduceus Cellars winery has been thriving with no plateau in site, with Keenan often organizing bottle signings and consistently treating the wine making process as an art. “It’s like writing a song, you just want to let the sounds happen in the room and go with it. Whatever Arizona on this particular spot on the globe wants to offer up for flavors, that’s what we’re going to do. We let the grape speak for itself.” What could be sweeter than rock star wine… nothing I tell you… nothing.
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Drugs, Fraud And Animal Cruelty Have Made DMX A Preacher
05.15.0938 year old Earl Simmons better known as DMX, was released from an Arizona jail following a 90 day lock up for drugs, fraud and animal cruelty. DMX announced his plans to create Christian Television show upon his release, and now that he’s foot loose and fancy free it looks like he’s sticking to his guns claiming, “I’m gonna start a TV show called ‘Pain and Perseverance’, it’s about how I can reach people that the average person can’t reach because I’m grounded. I’m going to give my first sermon, in the church. That’s going to be incredible for me and hopefully the congregation of that church.” DMX is also set to join the cast of Celebrity Rehab which will be celebrating its third season on the air. Wow… The prison system has come a long way… 90 days and poof… reformed.
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Calexico – Tonight @ Le National
11.17.08Arizona outfit Calexico rides into town bringing their emotive groove to Le National tonight.
With special guest: Cuff the Duke
