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2007 Arizona Reporter's Top 24 Bands Nominations


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AZREPORTER (AZR) -- Nominations are now open for the 2007 Arizona Reporter's Top 24 Bands. Last year. F5 featuring David Ellefson took top honors followed by The Ionics from Tempe and the Tucson-based Ph8 (pronounced "fate"). Here's your opportunity to nominate your favorite Arizona-based band. Email AZR with your nominee or use the comments form below. Deadline to get your nom in is December 23rd. And email your friends on myspace and facebook and tell them about the nominations.

PH8top 24 band nominee
ph8

PH8 (Tucson)
Ph8 ( pronounced fate ) is an explosive hard rock quartet hailing from Tucson, AZ and is not to be missed! Marcus Davis on vocals; Fernando (Nando) Rivas on guitars; Andy Pyle on bass; and Michael Hummer on drums. This band brings the roof down no matter where they play with a compellingly energetic live performance “a thick, propulsive groove.” AZReporter definitely recommends attending this hard rock band. [ ph8 ]

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2007 ARIZONA REPORTER's TOP 24 NOMINATIONS:
We have also received nominations for the following Arizona bands:

Element 115top 24 band nominee

Element 115

Element 115 (Phoenix)
With an extraterrestrial drummer on a 12-foot plasma video wall, this band with the classic rock sound is making a splash in the UK as well as the southwest. Be sure to see the Phoenix rock band Element 115 whenever we play near you. Element 115 is among the most unique classic rock bands of all time. Great tunes of the past, with technology of the future, makes Element 115 a show unlike any Phoenix rock band. [ element115 ]

The Blue Rose Bandtop 24 band nominee
The Blue Rose Band

The Blue Rose Band (Peoria)
The Blues Rose Band formed in 2006 through the tenacity of guitarist Jimmy Rose in forming a blues based band with long time friends Trevor and Chris. It was a long road to convince Trevor and Chris to come into the soulful and addictive world of blues. Rose waited patiently for his chance to draw his friends into the ever so alluring sound and feel of the blues...Then along came Amanda. [ myspace ]

Paperboy Jack
Paperboy Jack

Paperboy Jack (Surprise)
THE MUSIC of Paperboy Jack focuses around the most successful alternative, pop and rock music from the 90’s and 00’s while remaining audience accessible and radio-friendly. SIX TOP TALENTS with undeniable musical chemistry and passion for music. Re-formed in ’07 after a year off to begin the magic again, Paperboy Jack is rapidly building a big buzz as the next “IT” band in Phoenix while developing new material. [ myspace ]

No Longer Together (NLT)
No Longer Together

No Longer Together (Scottsdale)
No Longer Together (NLT) is a pop-punk/rock power trio from Scottsdale. NLT's original music is a blend of hard and fast beats, driving bass lines, and rhythmic high-gain power chords with lyrical and melodic hooks. NLT have been together for about a year and play many original songs as well as covers. NLT's songs don't "all sound the same". Members of No Longer Together are Robert, Gaby and Ken. [ myspace ]

RadioBox
radiobox

RadioBox (Phoenix)
Radiobox is an all-original musical phenomenon hailing from the greater Phoenix area. With creative songwriting from life experiences that take you to the depths of the soul and back, they continue to electrify audiences with their showmanship and talent. Radiobox has proven time and again their versatility and appeal, due mostly to a freak syncopation of the group's creative and talented members. [ myspace ]

Access Zero
access zero

Access Zero (Phoenix)
Electronica/industrial band Access Zero was born in Phoenix, Arizona during the summer of 2006. The trio, comprised of previous members of the Azoic and Dubok, have set out to fuse the styles and attitudes of their past efforts. The end result is a collection of infectious and intelligent tracks with powerful and introspective vocals. Band Members Elias Lewter, Steven Laskarides and Yana K. [ myspace ]

Hung Dynasty
hung dynasty

Hung Dynasty (Phoenix)
Hung Dynasty makes loud, straight-up rock without the whiney navel-gazing. We're all about cranked-up guitars, sing-along choruses and riffs you can't get out of your head. Selected by AZCentral.com readers as one of Arizona's Top 10 Local Bands! Hung Dynasty: Todd Corbeil, vocals & guitar; Justin Schmid, lead guitar & backup vocals; Laura Rude, bass guitar & backup vocals; Chris Goudy, drums. [ myspace ]

Isle of Essence
isle of essence

Isle of Essence (Phoenix)
Isle of Essence is a melting pot drawing from such styles as funk, rock, jazz and blues. With this soulful approach, they've fashioned a groove uniquely their own. Its hard to imagine such a distinct sound is produced by only four musicians: Duane 'Da Doc' Wissler on bass, Jeremy 'Sunstone' Perreira on vocals and guitar, Aaron 'Iron Clad' Moore on drums, percussion, and vocals and Richie ' FingAZ' Russo on keys. [ myspace ]

Last Day of March
last day of march

Last Day of March (Tucson)
Last Day of March (Zan, Justin, Collin) has been playing together for 6 years now, and have finally progressed enough to lay down their first full-length disc. Each member of the band brings their own unique styles and influence to the table, which seems to blend together very nicely. Last Day of March usually performs in front of crowds of friends and family, but are now starting to get their music out to the local scene. [ myspace ]

Sketching In Stereo
sketching In stereo

Sketching In Stereo (Phoenix)
Sketching In Stereo is a four piece melodic rock band originally from Tucson, AZ. The band moved to the Phoenix area in May, 2007. Their debut album Fools Love Charades was released in February, 2007 and they're working hard to establish themselves here in the Valley. Come to a show and check out Sketching In Stereo: Rob Howlett, Charlie Hamilton, Ryan Maziarz, and Chris Romero. [ myspace ]


2006 ARIZONA REPORTER's TOP 24 BANDS: (final list)

arizona top 24 bands1. F5 - Scottsdale, Arizona
2. The Ionics - Tempe, Arizona
3. Ph8 - Tucson, Arizona
4. Authority Zero - Mesa, Arizona
5. Ten Dollar Outfit - Phoenix, Arizona
6. evolocity - Phoenix, Arizona
7. 32 Leaves - Phoenix, Arizona
8. Dead on Broadway - Glendale, Arizona
9. EastonAshe - Cave Creek, Arizona
10. Breaking Down - Peoria, Arizona

11. Gin Blossoms - Tucson, Arizona
12. Vayden - Phoenix, Arizona
13. 42 Eternal - Glendale, Arizona
14. Digital Summer - Phoenix, Arizona
15. Bless the Fall - Phoenix, Arizona
16. Mercy Fall - Flagstaff, Arizona
17. Obadiah Parker - Scottsdale, Arizona
18. Greenhaven - Tempe, Arizona
19. The Selma Red Tribute - Phoenix, Arizona
20. Calling of Syrens - Tempe, Arizona

21. Thousand Yard Stare - Phoenix, Arizona
22. SixStitch - Tombstone, Arizona
23. The Format - Peoria, Arizona
24. Telescope - Flagstaff, Arizona



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