Stefan Shepherd @zooglobble

Speedy Ortiz in Phoenix’s best concert venue! With TANCRED opening.

The Good Life and Speedy Ortiz in concert, with TANCRED opening.

Looking forward to seeing Speedy Ortiz for the first time, and in my favorite concert venue in Phoenix. TANCRED opens the show.

Looking forward to seeing Speedy Ortiz live for the first time. Playing at the Crescent Ballroom, my favorite place to see live music in Phoenix. TANCRED opens the show.

A spelling bee. Also, beer. If this goes well, perhaps this will be a new version of the tiebreaker for Scripps. (Oh, wait, they’re underaged. Scratch that idea.)

Going into the fifth year this September, XOXO is a celebration of independent artists, hackers, and makers living and working online — and all the challenges that come with it.

New album, new tour for the foursome. Lookin’ forward to singing harmony from the crowd. (Also, never seen Ha Ha Tonka.)

The fact that I had to find out about this show from a random electronic billboard is why I’m hoping Upcoming becomes successful (again).

Also, I am so not looking forward to doing the whole “two d…

Maximum Fun’s annual conference in the woods is hard to describe—like a grown-up summer camp with standup comedy, live podcasts, and yes, arts & crafts. They never announce the lineup in advance, so j…

Nice intimate venue for this band.

What can I say? I’m old.

A brand-new festival from producers of Bonnaroo and Outside Lands, with consulting help from Stateside Presents, Phoenix’s best local presenter. Verrrrry intriguing. The good news: it’s within walki…