Showing Their Respects: Aretha Franklin’s story told through theatrical concert
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
When Christina Sajous was a child in the Bronx, she and her mom listened to Aretha Franklin as they cleaned their apartment...
What a Gem: Xtra Ticket musician grew up surrounded by minerals
By Marc Fleischer
Some people know Evan A. Jones as a member of Xtra Ticket, a Grateful Dead tribute band that started in 1994. The...
Honoring His Home Country: The Romantics’ Wally Palmar supports Ukraine efforts
BY Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
As the lead singer of the power-pop band The Romantics, Wally Palmar ran into former Detroit hero Alice Cooper plenty of times.
When...
Phoenix December Calendar
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
“Home for the Holidays,” 6 p.m., repeats December 2 to December 3, December 7 to December 10, December 14 to December 17,...
‘Doo Wopified’: Broadway veterans pay tribute to the greats — on their terms
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
With credits like “Jersey Boys,” “Motown: The Musical” and “A Bronx Tale,” a group of charismatic Broadway actors wanted to fill their...
‘Losing him was horribly tragic’: Al Pitrelli keeps Paul O’Neill and Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s spirit...
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Al Pitrelli lives for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra tours.
The music director and lead guitarist will bring an updated presentation of TSO’s “The Ghost...
Happy Return: Joe Bonamassa keeps it fresh on new tour
By Alan Sculley
For the first 20 years of Joe Bonamassa’s career, one constant was always touring. Even as he maintained a schedule that saw...
Musical Chameleon: Performers come together to celebrate David Bowie
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Former David Bowie music director Adrian Belew misses the legendary “thin white duke,” who died in 2016 at age 69.
“He was a...
November Phoenix Events Calendar
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Game Day: Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Humana Neighborhood Center, 5943 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106, Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humananeighborhoodcenter.com
Bingo,...
Filling a Void: Anthony Solimini hosting senior comedy contest
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Anthony Solimini is a longtime comedian and a baby boomer. Lately, he’s noticed clubs and festivals don’t cater to those over 50.
So,...