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Ed Masley
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I write about music for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com. I’m also the primary songwriter for a band called The Breakup Society. And if you’re wondering what album is so good I never skip a track, I never skip a track on any album. It’s a journey.
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Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding is always a good time for a great cause.
The four surviving members of the Alice Cooper group playing songs from their first album in 52 years?! That's closer to a dream come true. Here's my review at @azcentral.com.
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Original Alice Cooper group rocked in a way only they can at Christmas Pudding
The four surviving members of the Alice Cooper group were a joy to witness at Christmas Pudding, which also featured the Eagles' Don Felder.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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BIG MUSIC NEWS FOR PHOENIX!

VIVA PHX will return in 2026 as a six-day, multi-venue celebration of local culture in downtown Phoenix, much of it FREE. Yes, free. Here's what we know for now at @azcentral.com.

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VIVA PHX is back and it's bigger than ever. What to know about the festival's return
VIVA PHX will return in 2026 as a six-day, multi-venue celebration of the local culture. Here's what we know about the fabled Phoenix festival.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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"It was true blue boogaloo time last night for upward to 7,000 sound searchers."

Did a historic look back at Diana Ross & the Supremes at the Arizona State Fair in 1968 for @azcentral.com.

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Diana Ross & Supremes ruled Arizona State Fair in their prime. It was 'true blue boogaloo'
"Love Child" was about to top the Hot 100 when Diana Ross & the Supremes hit Phoenix for an Arizona State Fair concert at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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The Extra Innings Festival 2026 lineup is here. And country fans will definitely want to see who's playing.
Here's what we know at @azcentral.com.
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Extra Innings Festival 2026 is bringing country fire to Tempe. Here's the lineup
Several huge acts will headline Extra Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park in February 2026. Here's the complete lineup, tickets and presale info.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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"It really was like a family reunion." Spoke to Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway, Michael Bruce, Neal Smith and Bob Ezrin about the making of the first new album by the four surviving members of the Alice Cooper group in 52 years. Check it out at @azcentral.com.

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'A family reunion': Inside the Alice Cooper group's first album in 52 years
Reunited at last. Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith, Michael Bruce and Bob Ezrin share the story behind their first new album since the '70s.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Last night in Phoenix, Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX Tour celebrated his legacy while addressing the violent history that threatened to derail his career in 2009.

This link will take you to a full review with photos from the show at @azcentral.com

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Chris Brown addressed his controversial past on biggest tour to date in Phoenix
In Phoenix, Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX Tour celebrated his legacy while addressing the violent history that threatened to derail his career in 2009.
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September 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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It's that moment you've been waiting for. Innings Festival has announced its lineup for 2026, bringing an expanded three-day blowout to Tempe Beach Park. Here's what we know at @azcentral.com.
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Innings Festival 2026 drops epic 3-day lineup. Here's who is playing in Tempe
Several huge bands will headline Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park in February 2026. See the complete lineup, ticket and presale info.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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There's no replacing Chester Bennington. But his surviving bandmates made a solid case for getting back to work at PHX Arena with Emily Armstrong joining Mike Shinoda at the helm of Linkin Park.
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September 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Posted my September concert guide at azcentral, from huge shows at Chase Field and the Arizona State Fair to more intimate shows at the Musical Instrument Museum and the Rebel Lounge.
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Best concerts in Phoenix in September 2025: Benson Boone, Chris Brown
September also brings Phoenix concerts by Linkin Park, Ice Cube, NBA Youngboy, Marilyn Manson, Laufey, Falling in Reverse, Jonas Brothers and more.
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September 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Had a great time watching Lil Wayne last night in Phoenix. Here's a link to my review with photos from the show at azcentral.

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August 31, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Had a really nice talk with GrahamGouldman of 10cc about his life in music, from the writing of hits for the Yardbirds to two of the greatest pop hits of the '70s (The Things We Do For Love, I'm Not in Love), for @azcentral.com.
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10cc founder reveals why 'I'm Not In Love' still won't quit after 50 years
Graham Gouldman goes deep on 10cc's "I'm Not in Love" and "Things We Do for Love" and looks back on the hits he gave the Hollies and the Yardbirds.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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A second major country star has joined the WM Phoenix Open Coors Light Birds Nest concert series lineup for 2026. Here's what we know at @azcentral.com.

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Phoenix Open 2026 Birds Nest concert series adds 2nd major country star to lineup
Another big country star will take the stage on opening night of the Waste Management Phoenix Open concert series. Here's how to get tickets.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Had the good fortune to share a Zoom call with one of my favorite actors, Jeff Goldblum. We spoke about his love of jazz, recording songs with Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo for his new album, and growing up in the same small neighborhood for @azcentral.com.

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How Jeff Goldblum went from playing in bars as a teen to singing with Ariana Grande
On tour with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Jeff Goldblum talks about singing show tunes with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson.
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August 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Fantastic show last night at Desert Diamond Arena with two of country music’s finest — Chris Stapleton and Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, both of whom earned every fabulous superlative I've thrown their way in this review at @azcentral.com.
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Chris Stapleton's voice of Outlaw Country electrifies Phoenix concert fans
Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show Tour came to Glendale with Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives for an epic display of country mastery.
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August 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Desert Diamond Arena will officially unveil the results of a $42 million renovation when Chris Stapleton arrives in Glendale Friday for the first of two sold-out performances. And the transformation may just take your breath away. First look at @azcentral.com.
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Inside Desert Diamond Arena's $42M reno: 'You're stepping into the music'
Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale has revealed what's new for concertgoers now that its $42 million makeover is complete. Here's what fans can expect.
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August 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Dreamy Draw Music Festival returns to Scottsdale in November with its most exciting lineup yet. Two of my all-time favorites on the same day? I’m already halfway down the road to Scottsdale. See who’s playing and what else is new at @azcentral.com.
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AZ music festival reveals its most exciting lineup yet. See who's playing
Dreamy Draw Music Festival 2025 is bigger than ever, expanding into Scottdale Stadium with its most eclectic lineup. Here's how to get tickets.
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August 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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"He felt joy and he shared joy. I don't think he had a lot to give, but he gave everything he could.”
Did a story on the life and death of a true character remembered as "part of the personality infrastructure” at the Rhythm Room for @azcentral.com.
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'He felt joy and he shared joy': Phoenix music scene loses a legendary character
Larry Dee was a beloved regular at the Rhythm Room music club in Phoenix. He loved dancing, tattoos and the harmonica, and "never forgot to have fun."
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August 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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"He's always there with us, spiritually, emotionally and every other way." Had a great talk with Al Jardine of the Beach Boys at the MIM. He shared his thoughts on losing Brian Wilson, carrying on the legacy with the Pet Sounds Band & more at @azcentral.com.

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Al Jardine on losing Beach Boys' Brian Wilson: 'We thought he'd last forever'
"He's always there with us," Al Jardine says as he leads the Pet Sounds Band in revisiting "The Beach Boys Love You" in advance of a new box set.
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August 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Man, I knew I was in for a treat last night with Primus, who effortlessly sailed beyond my wildest expectations (on the Seas of Cheese). But MonoNeon!! What a revelation! He even came back for a bass-off with Les Claypool! Review & photos at @azcentral.com
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Primus and their new drummer are gloriously eccentric as ever in Phoenix concert
Les Claypool led Primus and their new drummer through an epic Phoenix setlist including "Pure Imagination" and the tour debut of "John the Fisherman."
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August 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Stevie Nicks has been forced to reschedule two months of upcoming concerts. Here's what we know at @azcentral.com.
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Stevie Nicks suddenly reschedules 2 months of concerts. What we know
A health issue has forced Stevie Nicks to postpone numerous dates on her 2025 concert tour. Here's what ticketholders need to know.
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August 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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The Arizona State Fair has officially surpassed its post-pandemic high for the number of concerts in a single year. And I'm not even sure they've finished adding to the list. So that's exciting, right?
Here's a look at who's playing (so far) at @azcentral.com
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Arizona State Fair adds country hitmaker to 2025 concert lineup. See who's playing
The Arizona State Fair 2025 concert lineup now includes a chart-topping country star joining The Format, Latin pop sensations Reik and more.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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My favorite animated series of all time is back and my friend Goody says it’s still great.
July 30, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Ozzy Osbourne was my favorite heavy metal singer. When he died, I wrote about what I believe to be his best songs, from his earliest days at the helm of Black Sabbath to "No More Tears." Here's a link to what I had to say at @azcentral.com.
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Best Ozzy Osbourne songs: From Black Sabbath to 'Crazy Train'
Ozzy Osbourne left behind a very heavy legacy. Here's a look at his best songs, from Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" to "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley."
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July 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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To honor the 50th anniversary of the self-titled Fleetwood Mac album that welcomed Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham to the fold, I did a countdown of Fleetwood Mac's 40 best songs, IMHO, from "Shake Your Moneymaker" to "As Long as You Follow," at @azcentral.com.

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Best Fleetwood Mac songs of all time, from 'Dreams' to 'Go Your Own Way'
From "The Chain" to "Rhiannon" to "Landslide," these are the 40 best Fleetwood Mac songs 50 years after Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined.
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July 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Always a pleasure to talk to my favorite guitarist, @davedavieskinks.bsky.social, about the history of my favorite band, The Kinks. This time I spoke to Mick Avory as well about the late-career resurgence that became my introduction to The Kinks. @azcentral.com.
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Did the Kinks thrive on drama? Dave Davies, Mick Avory revisit the band's resurgence
Dave Davies and Mick Avory dish on the rebirth of the Kinks, who dominated U.S. arenas in the '70s and '80s, rocking the charts with "Come Dancing."
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July 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM