Warehouse 201 Phoenix, Its whats real.

So recently I had the pleasure of hitting up this amazing venue in Northern Phoenix called Warehouse 201. Located in this sweet looking industrial park, Warehouse 201 isn't what you expect from a venue. While most places these days cater to just money hungry promoters and giving kids a rough time for supporting music that isn't 80's metal, Warehouse does not. Promoter Mario Laudani actually cares, which is a surprisingly turn of events in the scene. Doing this solely for the kids, Warehouse 201 is probably one of the states start of the art music venues and best kept secrets thats slowly being spread around. The huge stage, huge floor space, and amazing sound and lights, this venue is on top of everything. They also house everything from Locals to touring bands, from acoustic to deathcore. If its music, chances are Warehouse will have it. Mario connects with the kids, most of them calling him dad, he really provides a safe environment to go to shows. Kids respect him and the venue, which is another amazing change in this ever popular kids vs venue/promoters fad. So if you need a place to play, or need any further convincing as to why your ass needs to be at a show, Check out this video.

The Warehouse 201 from Jesse Lobell on Vimeo.

Look for more of Pure Musical Fun at Warehouse 201 in the future, and definitely holla at Mario on Facebook and tell him you saw his place on Pure Musical Fun.

- C

Mae says Goodnight & Goodbye to Mesa, Arizona.

On a lovely Tuesday evening, Virginia's own Mae entered Nile Theater for what would be the bands final performance in Arizona all ages venue. Prompted to be a solid hour and fifteen minute performance spanning the bands entire catalog the full crowd erupted into cheers when Dave and crew walked out on-stage. Opening with Evening Ep's Bloom the show started off as any Mae show should, Lots of energy and fun. The band played through crowd favorites such as "Summertime" "Suspension" "Sun" and many more off Everglow and Destination Beautiful. The band also played some of the amazing new songs from the Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Ep's including my personal favorite "I Just Needed You To Know". Out of my twelve times seeing Mae this has been one of the best. The band was full of energy and happiness My only complaint was the fact the band didn't play one single song off of Singularity. But the setlist for the band was still a great one. Along with all the bands smiles, every person in attendance was smiling, singing along, and enjoying what has been Mae. The whole show had an almost bitter sweet taste to it, as they played many rarities, it'd also be the last time for a very long time any fan would hear these songs live. With the stage drop illuminated by Stars and white christmas lights on all the mics and keyboard stands. The band finished out their set the crowd wanting more. A 4 song encore satisfied that need, the band walked offstage for the final time, Bidding a Goodnight & Goodbye to Mesa, Arizona and everyone in attendance.

Huge thanks for Nicholas Clermont for providing with all of our photos as always, and to you, the reader, for reading my terrible grammar and biased opinions.
- C

Fearless Friends Tour makes some new friends in Mesa.

A full slew of quality bands from the Fearless Records roster rolled into town on Thursday November 18th in Mesa, Arizona at the World Famous Nile Theater. Opening the fully loaded bill to anxious crowd was The American Secrets. Playing a awesome blend on piano driven pop-rock the band who is FreeCreditScore.com's commercial band proved that they are way more than some band we sing the jingles from to have a good time.

Immediately following Texas's own Artist Vs Poet took the stage to screams from the whole crowd as frontman Tarcy Thomason kept the crowd moving playing hits off the bands latest Fearless release Favorite Fix everyone sung along without skipping the beat. The highlight of the bands set is when they ripped out a cover of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance from the new Punk Goes Pop cd from Fearless Records. The band closed out the set with crowd favorite Damn Rough Night.

Hitting the stage next was some amazing veterans of Pop-Rock Go Radio. While the band hasn't been around more than a couple of years frontman Jason Lancaster is the man behind all of Mayday Parade's good songs, and his new band Go Radio does not disappoint. Leading off with the bands latest single "Letters & Love Notes" which is hands down the catchiest song I heard all night. Not one person in the crowd could keep from bobbing around and singing along. Watching Jason with this new project and watching the amount of fun and energy Go Radio produces is just refreshing. Closing out their set with the ballad Goodnight Moon the crowd watched the band pour every ounce of heart and emotion they have into a song that pulls at your heart.

Detroit, Michigan's Every Avenue took the stage next and opened with the bands catchiest song they've ever released "Where Were You" Everyone once again was moving to a song thats impossible to not dance and sing to. Playing a good mix of the bands catalog from older hits like "Think Of You Later" to the bands newest singles off Picture Perfect. Every Avenue showed why they are here to stay, and here to entertain.

Denver, Colorado's own Breathe Carolina came out next playing amazing segues of dubstep and house trance between their songs. The band showed why they have earned the Direct Support title and the kids showed why they love Breathe Carolina. Dancing, singing, crowd surfing the sight is just amazing to watch. And Kyle and Dave were having just as much as the kids were singing hits like "Lovely" and "Hello Fascination" The band then took the party of their set to a whole new level when they threw in their cover of Jay Sean's Down. Kyle showed off his incredible vocal abilities by screaming the entire rapped verse by Lil' Wayne in the song. Closing out the set and dance party with the bands latest single I.D.G.A.F the kids partied themselves silly one last time before the nights headliners.

Mayday Parade took the stage next playing a set all fans would love to see, mixing songs off the bands Ep, and both full-length records the kids showed why the band is currently on top in the pop/rock music market singing along to every song and some kids even going as far to be in tears during the bands set. I personally can't say I was to impressed with the band but they definitely know how to not disappoint any of their fans. The highlight of the whole set was when former Mayday Parade vocalist Jason Lancaster came out to sing some verses in the bands single Miserable At Best, Giving the crowd a solid hour and 20 minute performance its safe to say everyone left happy. I highly recommend the tour for the openers as well as seeing The American Secrets set as its worth the whole ticket price alone.

Unfortunately PMF resident photography Nicholas Clermont wasn't able to attend the show due to some prior commitments.
Thanks for reading
-C

Street Train shows Mesa how to get down with Americana.

5 dudes from New Jersey who go by the name of Steel Train steamed their way into Mesa, Arizona on October 30th. The Reason? To be direct support for Indie Rock super group Fun. But Steel Train was not just there to open, They were there to steal the show.



Steel Train mixes a unique blend of Indie Rock, Americana, and Pop to provide a sound that is truly their own. Led by vocalist/guitarist Jack Antonoff the band wen't immediately into cuts of the groups latest record deservingly titled Steel Train. The crowd wasted no time to in their start of dancing, singing along, and just having a great time. The band embraced the audiences participation when they played a song they made especially for the show Yo Gabba Gabba. The 5 piece from jersey played their asses off, making sure everyone was pleased. And most definitely was able to set the bar high for headliners Fun. Providing one of the most fun live shows i've seen and musically one of the best sounding sets I've seen I highly suggest going out and seeing these dudes in January with The Get Up Kids.

Live show by the numbers
Energy 10/10
Crowd Participation 10/10
Interaction with Crowd 10/10
Musicianship 10/10
Lasting Value 10/10



Go see these dudes, and a huge thanks goes out to Nicholas Clermont for the photos. Go add that kid and have him shoot your band.

- C

Everybody check this out!

Huge All Day Fest at Warehouse 201 come hang out!

And say hey if you see me up there. I'll give you a sticker.

New Addition to the Pure Musical Fun Crew

Hello readers, I have recently had a very talented addition to the site, Everyone please welcome photographer Nicholas Clermont to the PMF family. He takes some amazing photos you'll be seeing in the next few days and for all shows in the future that PMF covers. Enjoy! And once again Welcome Nicholas.

The Wonder Years leave the crowd wanting more in Mesa,

The Wonder Years
Live In Mesa.

(Vocalist Dan "Soupy" Campbell gets involved with the crowd)


On a semi cool Sunday evening in Mesa, Arizona. Philly PA's own The Wonder Years came to the Nile Theater as part of Four Year Strong's Tonight We Feel Alive tour. Proving to be one of the largest draws on this tour, The band came out on stage and started strong with Logan Circle.

Immediately the crowd erupted into one huge support group, Within 10 seconds of the bands opening lines stage divers went diving, moshers went moshing, and everybody was singing along. The band sounding tighter than ever, raced through the 30 minute set packing it out with solid tracks of The Upsides like Melrose Diner, Washington Square Park, My Last Semester, and old favorites like Six Dudes From The Keystone State, and Your Not Salinger. Its rare when a band can take control of the crowd like The Wonder Years did and make every single person there forget about whats going on around them. Everyone picked each other up when they fell, in the crowd was just a feeling of hope and energy.

The crowd never once stopped moving and the same can be said for Soupy and the gang in The Wonder Years. Positivity, Hope, and not being ignorant and diving feet first were constantly yelled to the crowd by Dan and the boys. The band knows how to keep everything transitioning live just like it sounds off the record, including I Was Scared And I'm Sorry off the re-release of the bands standout album The Upsides. Lets give the performance a quick breakdown.

Energy 10/10
Crowd Participation 10/10
Stage Presence 10/10
Live Sound 10/10
Ability To Keep The Crowd Interested 10/10
Musicianship in a live setting 10/10

Looks like the boys can pull off everything in perfect fashion just like they do with The Upsides. go see these dudes!

Thanks for reading, and a huge thanks to Mike over at Earshot media for allowing us the chance to do this.

Words by Codie Early and all Photo Credit goes to PMF's newest addition Nicholas Clermont. Please Do Not Use photos without permission.