It’s for weekends like this past one that remind us how privileged we are at The Pier to cover such awesome music. Dec 8th, 9th & 10th consisted of live events with us covering 311, Fortunate Youth, The Simpkin Project, The Movement and MORE. Check the latest articles complete with photos…
Date: Thursday December 8th, 2011 Who: Fortunate Youth & The Simpkin Project Location: Martini Ranch. Scottsdale, AZ
Some might say that reggae music all sounds the same, but when listening to Fortunate Youth and The Simpkin Project share the stage together, all barriers and walls of “typical reggae music” are nonexistent. Scottsdale, Arizona, was in for a classical treat of what the melting pot of true roots-rock-reggae should sound like….READ MORE
Date: Friday December 9th, 2011 Who: 311 Location: Comerica Theater. Phoenix, AZ
There are no questions about how spectacular a 311 performance truly is. Some fans go to concerts, but 311 puts on a show, and still remains one of the greatest live acts of our generation. On the final full show of their fall tour, Phoenix received bonus music from 311 with 2-full sets of songs, reaching 30 extended live tracks and interludes…READ MORE
Date: Saturday December 10th, 2011 Who: The Movement, Spred The Dub, Bushwood & The Crazy Carls Location: Culture Room. Ft. Lauderdale, FL
There was a light chill in the air and spirits were high on Saturday night at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida as the line outside grew in anticipation for The Movement, Spred The Dub, Bushwood and The Crazy Carls. I knew I was in for a treat since I never seen The Movement live before and everyone that heard me say it was quick to tell me how great the band was….READ MORE