I was born and raised in AZ. Every time I come back I see the same bands playing the same songs to ignorant kids (all 5 of them) with tight black pants and their arms crossed. And you wonder why most bands skip PHX and play only Tucson? Being a big fish in a disgustingly small pond is no benefit in the grand scheme of things. And plenty of people will post how the scene is improving, etc.. Unfortunately PHX is still LA's redheaded stepchild, and until bands AREN'T pseudonomous with cliques and Stinkweeds employees, or some douche bag DJ in the New Times playing the vast majority of the "underground" shows, there is no scene. Just greased palms.
Instead of shamelessly promoting the same local bands, perhaps we should look at the fundamental problem; there is no "scene," or real culture here.
ya know i didnt give this much of a read until lesl reposted it
Who are you to say what music is like in arizona? I am also born and raised here. Sure, as a 15 year old kid this is all i could find but things have changed. Maybe you arent going to the right places or you are out of touch now. Things change guy
ive made alot of friends with other bands in the east valley and just started to make friends with central and west valley places. I dont see as many cliques and scenes as i used to. I recently played an all local show at the marquee that was very successfull. not only was there a large variety of music being played but everyone got along and the crowd was happy and excited.
So i just wanted to say that you are out of touch
you old jerk
