click to enlarge Participants of the Goldrush Music Festival. Tony Cottrell Photography / Relentless Beats The line-up for next month’s Goldrush Music Festival at Rawhide in Chandler has grown even bigger as more DJs have been announced for the three-day event. It is one of several headlines featured in the following recap of the latest news from the music and concert scene. There’s also details on how actor Billy Bob Thornton is bringing his band The Boxmasters to town, closing a local bar, The Copper Penny Saloon, and Watsky canceling his upcoming tour to curb the spread of the Delta variant. Goldrush Festival Announces Second Wave of DJs Local concert promoter Relentless Beats has added more than a dozen DJs, producers and electronic dance music artists to the Goldrush Music Festival line-up for next month. The names include the trance duo Cosmic Gate, the house musicians EDX and Seth Troxler, the dubstep assistant Virtual Riot, the techno producer Technasia and the drum’n’bass queen Sleeper Cell. They join a list that already includes Diplo, Illenium, Above & Beyond, and more than three dozen other DJs previously booked for the three-day event from Friday September 24th to Sunday September 26th at Rawhide Western Town in. shopkeepers were announced. It is said to be the largest open-air concert that has been held on site since the pandemic. Tickets to the event for ages 18+ are $ 99 to $ 349 for daily admission and $ 229 to $ 999 for the weekend. Related Stories I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Phoenix and help keep the future of the New Times clear. The Copper Penny Saloon Shuts Down Sun City Spot According to a post on his Facebook account, The Copper Penny closed “until further notice” from August 8th. Bands and country musicians at regular weekend gigs, including acts like Faded Jeans, The Jokerz and Mojo Rats. Reasons for the closure were not given and the Phoenix New Times was unable to reach anyone at the bar for comment. click to enlarge JD Andrew (left) and Billy Bob Thornton (right) from the Boxmasters. Action Entertainment Collaborative Billy Bob Thornton’s Band The Boxmasters Coming to Phoenix If you’ve always wanted to meet or see Billy Bob Thornton perform, the Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker, and musician will be bringing his band The Boxmasters to The Rhythm Room for a gig next month . The longtime rock / Americana act with Thornton on vocals and JD Andrew on guitar is touring behind their 10th studio album (Light Rays 2020) and is expected to perform on September 16th. Local rockabilly band Pat Roberts and the Heymakers split the bill. Tickets are $ 50. Night of Neuralgia seeks volunteers The people behind the local noise and experimental music series Night of Neuralgia are looking for people to help with this year’s relaunch. The current event, which previously took place in DIY locations such as The Trunk Space and the now discontinued The Lunchbox spot, shows “local musicians who use experimental and avant-garde elements to push boundaries”. In a recent Facebook post, NoN organizer Scott Mitting launched a call seeking local artists to perform and contribute, as well as those who would like to attend or suggest ideas for the event. All interested parties are asked to respond to the article. click to enlarge Alternative hip-hop artist Watsky. Mike Squires Watsky cancels tour A twice postponed Valley appearance by Watsky will not take place after all, as he has canceled his entire upcoming tour due to COVID-19. The alternative hip-hop artist and poet, scheduled to perform at the Crescent Ballroom on November 11, announced the news on August 13 on social media, citing concerns that his concerts could further spread the Delta variant of the virus would allow. The 29-city tour was originally planned for 2020 and has been postponed twice due to the pandemic. In his statement, Watsky says he ultimately decided to unplug it. “I’m sick of keeping your money. I’m tired of waiting for the touring world to come back to what it was before. It’s been over two years since we booked these original tour dates – rescheduling is not an easy thing and I need to move forward, ”he wrote. Full refunds will be made available to ticket holders through their point of sale. Watsky also offered to help fans reimburse any non-refundable travel expenses they may have incurred to get to the gigs (please email watskyrelief@gmail.com for more information) . El Alfa and La Oreja de Van Gogh Announce Phoenix Dates Dominican-born reggaeton / dembow artist El Alfa and Spanish pop band La Oreja de Van Gogh have both announced upcoming concerts at The Van Buren. El Alfa will perform in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, November 13th at 8:00 p.m. Presale tickets are $ 49.50. La Oreja de Van Gogh’s concert will follow on Sunday 5th December. The concert starts at 8 p.m. and entry is $ 45. The Rhythm Room to discontinue a prestigious central music venue in Phoenix The Rhythm Room will reopen later this month and is currently hiring security guards and servers part-time. Those wishing to apply for the positions are encouraged to email their résumés to rhythmroombentley@gmail.com.
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