Crescent Ballroom

I am still humming some of the songs from the show! I've been waiting to see Bilal in Phoenix for years. I've seen him perform in the early aughts in Brooklyn. I've seen him in Chicago and now Phoenix. One of my favorite things about hearing Bilal live is how he reinterprets some of his original songs to add dimension and a different layer while reaching back to some of the riffs that made the song popular. It was great to hear my FAVORITE song, "It's All Matter!" The venue was great because it gave the same feeling of when I first started going to concerts when I was younger. Minus the heavy smoke and sticky floors. The staff was welcoming and polite. I hope he's able to perform in Phoenix again!

I love this artist so much. His music is so different and a new flavor in the best way. I love his IG presence and content. I've seen him twice now. The second time I did the VIP experience and it was so worth it. He has a very enigmatic presence that matches his music persona. He opened with his DJ set this time which was a fun opening vibe. He is truly an amazing performer and his voice is haunting in the best way. His music has such a vibrational energy every time I see him it is always amazing. I will see him every time he comes to phoenix or a city I can get to for his shows.

absolutely amazing performance. Some metal bands use a bit of background vocals to assist or cover with the screaming she did NONE of that. Every song was 100% her. She put on one hell of a show and was so fun and engaging. I will be going to see her again given the chance. I can not wait for her to get big because she is so so talented. Her openers were also very impressive female metal artists. Only drawback for me was that there was 4 opening bands which after the first 2 was a little taxing.

I came across Culture Wars on my Instagram feed back in January 2026 and have been hooked on them ever since. They are an amazing, talented band from Austin, TX with Alex Dugan (vocals), Caleb Contreras (guitar), Dillon Randolph (bass), David Grayson (drums), and Josh Stirm (guitar). Saw them at a small venue in Phoenix, AZ called the Crescent Ballroom and it was non stop from the minute they got on stage. Everyone was on their feet singing every word to every song. Great venue very intimate venue where everyone can see and hear the band well. They played all their songs from the new album “Don’t Speak” which was released in April. They even came out after the show to meet the fans and I was lucky enough to have them sign the concert t-shirt. They are doing a world tour around the US, Europe and Australia. Check them out if you can. Can’t wait to see them again!!

Literally one of the best nights of my entire life. Jake and Wonitta just make you feel comfortable and calm. I left feeling as if I was leaving friends behind. There was definitely a divine intervention that entire evening. God brought together so many people that night. I know I alone made 5 new friendships and can honestly say I feel I helped at least two people. We have messaged since then. There was so.much healing in that room there's no way you could doubt God's presence. I am so beyond blessed I was at this event. Thank you Jake and Wonitta for being here and spending the time with each and every one of us. You both are a gift to the world 🤟🏻

Lyn was great! Despite being sick, she gave an amazing performance. My sisters and I enjoyed it a lot. However, the mic issues were pretty bad. The first mic kept on cutting out every few seconds and wasn't loud enough. Then the second mic had issues with cutting out and being too quiet too. It was finally fixed like halfway through the show. I'm still glad I went. I had a good time. I'm just annoyed at the mic issues.

SPG was great! The sound was clear, the stage presence was everything I hoped for. It was nice to have a chair to sit in since this isn't really a dancing or moshing kind of show but the seats were so small and squished so close together! I was one of the first in, so I had a great choice in seats, but by the time the show started it was packed. Great for crowd participation and energy, s***s for breathing room. Crescent is still probably the best venue to see SPG at here in Phoenix and I'd go again even with tight seating.

I've seen Bob Log several times, the dude consistently puts on amazing shows. I love live music, have seen a ton on artists, at venues ranging from tiny to giant. Bob Log is in my top 2 for artists to see live, with the other being LCD Soundsystem. Bob works his you know what off to make sure his fans have an unforgettable time. He is incredibly talented, creative, funny, with a work ethic that just won't quit. I'll go see him every chance I get, never gets old. If you haven't seen him, and love music and fun, just go. You won't forget it and will have the best time.

So this was my first ever emo nite, and it by far exceeded my expectations!!! DJ Rio, and also Brian from the summer set? We’re both amazing!!! Plus all the staff from emo nite as well as the venue staff were all amazing too!!! I always love crescent ballroom! This healed my inner child in ways I can’t fully express! So grateful to have experienced it!!! Thanks for everything, emo nite and crescent team!!! 🤘🏻🥰❤️‍🩹🌈

Lead Singer of Catch Your Breath was a no show due to being sick. Typically a show is canceled, postponed or rescheduled if that situation arises. They really did the fans an injustice by letting the headliner play background vocals from tapes. No backup plan just random vocalists coming on stage to cover his part of singing. The band wasnt in full form and refunds should've been issued. Very disappointing. Instead all 3 bands played prior to the Headliner with no intentions of revealing that the lead Singer of Catch Your Breath wasn't gonna be performing. Very sketchy. Great show nonetheless but it should've happened on another date when the headliner was in full form.

First, every employee at the venue right down to security was absolutely amazing, polite, and helpful! The food was spectacular, and their prices are awesome! Now, to the show... I never expected in a million years that I'd get to see Zeal & Ardor in a 500 person venue. This was by far one of the most beautiful shows that I've seen and trust me, I've seen a LOT of shows. They had their own sound guy and lighting, and it was f*****g brilliant from smart to finish! Thank you, Crescent Ballroom for your hospitality, and thank you Zeal & Ardor for the unforgettable evening!!!

What a night for Phx Headbangers!! Ethos was opener and just crushed the stage! And the other opening bands were terrific. But when the Creepers came on, we all knew 100% why they we were there. Start to finish total d********n and skull pounding tunage!! These guys really rock. I was able to chat with the drummer while the warm up bands were on and everyone at Crescent Ballroom was great. The mosh pit was superior and there were plenty of dives! Gatecreepers played a lot of excellent music from new album and also assaulted us with their standards. Superspreader ripped! Depraved Not Deprived with audience participation, so many others—just ripped the house to shreds!! If you haven’t seen the Gatecreepers, get down to a show asap—and bring your head and bang it!!

Awesome show! Wish it lasted longer. Maybe an encore song? Or announce it as an encore song? I just can't get enough of Livingston! I'm sure you can fill bigger venues. But the intimacy of the Crescent Ballroom was really nice. Blew the top off! We drove 4 hours each way to see the concert. If he is ever in Vegas or Henderson we would come see him there too! All the best Drake! Never give up! So many people relate to your songs! I know I do! Laurie Graham Saw you at the Phoenix show May 8, 2024

Every time I see Mike Doughty it’s like the first time. The reason I say that is because he never performs things the same way. He’s always tinkering with his songs and changing them…sometimes on stage right before your eyes. And that’s why I’ve seen half a dozen times. I love the sheer artistry of his endeavors. For him, it’s not about creating another Super Bon Bon. It’s about creating art, something more than a poppy musical number you’ll forget in 5-10 years till the next Quentin Tarantino comes along and reminds you of the cool things you forgot about. Between Soul Coughing, his solo work and now Ghost Of Vroom, Mike Doughty has amassed a large number of amazing songs with the help Andrew “Scrap” Livingston and friends. Those songs were expertly played live by them and the rest of the band. I loved the show. He was just as good as always. And he’s such a gracious man. He really appreciates his fans.

The best thing I have ever seen, I’m still not over it, I doubt I ever will be. If you get the chance, do it, you won’t regret it, it might be the highlight of your life. In all seriousness, the venue made sure that everyone was getting water. The band is incredibly talented and has been on my must see list since their debut. The openers are wonderful and fit the vibe perfectly. The set list is consecutive bangers and the lyrical genius is entirely off the charts.

Incredibly good performance from crywank and Boy Jr, who opened. Lovejoy themselves were also very good, amazing stage presence and theyre all very talented! You can tell they enjoy what they do, it reflects in their performance. I'm not as much of a diehard fan as most people, so the loudness of the crowd both before the show started and during the show was too much for me. I'm just used to smaller shows, but also its good to keep in mind if youre sensitive to loud noise! buy earplugs :)

Mesmerizing! 💖 Absolutely loved hearing the vocals live; such a haunting and beautiful voice. Loved their stage energy, and the venue was cozy. I only wish the vocals were a little bit louder in comparison to the drums (but then again, I had to stand right by the drum side of the stage). Definitely coming to see Blood Cultures again when possible; left after buying both shirts haha 💕 Would absolutely love to purchase a signed shirt one day!

“RUSSIAN CIRCLES” at the Crescent Ballroom last evening was a 90-minute, wall-of-sound filled ecstasy, their 3-man, Post Metal/Post Rock exulting the filled-to-capacity crowd. “REZN” led them into the evening, their Heavy Pysch and vocals only used onomatopoetically which served their music to the fullest. Both Chicago bands were in their element and left the crowd clambering for more, and there definitely IS an advantage in showing up early and getting the best and only spot for venues as this – right in front of the stage, as my photos indicate. Apart from the 'Russian Circles' tour photographer near-constantly pushing in or trickily taking shots over my shoulder, the happily jiving mob behind me were inadvertently crashing into me during half the set. Ear plugs are a pure necessity when standing this close to the music and its useful to briefly remove them occasionally to truly experience their sound. The physical air displacement from the massive speakers is another unmissable dimension.

Failure never, EVER disappoints. They’ve often been like a musical secret handshake, the one band that if name-dropped into a conversation about musical influences or inspirations is instantly validating and lends credibility to an individual. Surprisingly, thirty years later, many have still not learned of Failure which is alright, too, because then a conversation can become “Oh let me TELL you about Failure…” Their live shows have sound that is so well dialed in that you can hear every nuance and detail, every layer, and for a three-piece band that’s surprisingly much more than you might anticipate. Failure continues to astound and conjure sonic magic on their current tour supporting the album Wild Type Droid and they simply don’t show any signs of slowing down or sounding any lesser than past tours. In many ways, Sunday’s concert at Crescent Ballroom showed how a band can only sound better with time. A rare feat in this day and age, to be sure.

Really enjoyed the show, a nice balance of new and old music, with a cordial Steve Kilby fronting the band. The dual guitarists along with Kilby make the signiature sound of the band. Yes the drummer is new, and he did an admirable job, I'm sure he'll work into the groove more over time. I'm just glad to see this band so far down the line, their melodic dynamism thrills me to the core! The venue was alright, too!