Author: Robert Hoekman Jr
Robert Hoekman Jr is the cohost of Spillers, Phoenix's premier short fiction event, and the award-winning Spillers After Show podcast. He is the author of nine books, and his work has been featured by Fast Company, WIRED, Huckberry, Bike Exif, Iron & Air, and many others. Learn more at rhjr.net.
Heartless Bastards: The Road to Phoenix
The country-tinged rock & roll band plays Crescent Ballroom this Sunday. Lead singer Erika Wennerstrom talks to us about songwriting and their new album.
“Los Dias de la Crescent” Brings Out the Best of Phoenix Music
The 4th annual Los Dias de la Crescent kept music fans on their feet with a genre-spanning line up of local talent.
Wovenhand: The Gothic Stranger, Live at Valley Bar
David Eugene Edwards channels the gods through his distinct brand of gothic Americana at downtown’s own Valley Bar.
Los Dias de la Awesome: Crescent Ballroom Brings the Fun
Celebrate Arizona music with ten local bands on two stages at the 4th annual Los Dias de la Crescent this Saturday, September 26th, at Crescent Ballroom.
Live at the Orpheum: Former Atty General’s Ad Hoc Band of Local Favorites
Grant Woods’ “The Project” brings together some of Arizona’s best musicians for an album and concert this Friday to benefit Arizona School for the Arts.
Porter Barn Wood: It Comes With A Story
From their downtown Phoenix studio and lumberyard, Porter Barn Wood combines artistry and history to create unique reclaimed wood furniture pieces.
Writers in the Company of Writers
In the coffee houses and restaurants of downtown, The Central Phoenix Writers Workshop provides a place for aspiring writers to hone their craft.
Valley Bar: There’s Life Underground
Just three months into Valley Bar’s existence, the distinctly Phoenician basement bar has solidified itself as one of downtown’s favorite third places.
