Ticket Tuesdays — Weezer and Panic! at the Disco
***Contest Closed*** Ever since they destroyed our sweaters in 1994, Weezer hasn’t let us walk away! Don’t Panic! They’re coming to Phoenix with none other than Panic! at the Disco. This epic show takes place Tuesday, August 2 at Ak-Chin Pavilion. Tickets start at $32 but…
Schoolboy Q’s most anticipated album yet
I can’t explain to you how stoked I was when the most anticipated album by Schoolboy Q was released on Thursday after I waited for just over 2½ years. I’m not sure when I became a “fan” of Q, but it could have been after…
I Still Love My Hard Rock ‘n Roll – Written by Paul Lee
I love catchy hard Rock ‘n Roll from the late 80’s and early 90’s. I love music that makes me want to roll down my car windows, hit the accelerator and belt out anthems to the world. Growing up with bands like Twisted Sister, AC/DC,…
I Still Love My Hard Rock 'n Roll – Written by Paul Lee
I love catchy hard Rock ‘n Roll from the late 80’s and early 90’s. I love music that makes me want to roll down my car windows, hit the accelerator and belt out anthems to the world. Growing up with bands like Twisted Sister, AC/DC,…
The Art CDs And Why They Still Matter
With all the updates on streaming music services, people are starting to wonder if purchasing physical copies of albums have now become obsolete. Let’s be honest when was the last time you purchased an actual CD? What use to be the norm with most us having collections…
Gushing About Gwen Stefani
It’s no secret that Gwen Stefani has topped the charts. Ever since she first hit the music scene 1986 with No Doubt this ska chick from Anaheim turned pop diva has consistently produced hit after hit. She has not only maintain rocksteady status, she has become…
Bookmans Recommends: Above and Beyond
I fell in in love UK trance group Above and Beyond after first hearing the Group Therapy album. Consisting of DJ’s, Tony, Paavo, and Jono, Above and Beyond, tap into the human condition through lyric and melody. I’ve experienced many different music festivals/shows but seeing an…
Fun for Father’s Day
With Father’s Day coming up on June 19th, Bookmans is the perfect place to not only get out of the heat and have some fun but also to find the perfect gift for Dad! No matter what Pops interest, you are sure to find something unexpected and…
Fun for Father's Day
With Father’s Day coming up on June 19th, Bookmans is the perfect place to not only get out of the heat and have some fun but also to find the perfect gift for Dad! No matter what Pops interest, you are sure to find something unexpected and…
View on “Views” by Drake
We have to say Drake has an amazing talent for spinning his most raw thoughts, anxieties, feelings and insecurities into an immense revelation. In his music he confronts his hardships and you feel a commonplace of both vulnerability and confidence radiate when listening to his tracks. Now…
View on "Views" by Drake
We have to say Drake has an amazing talent for spinning his most raw thoughts, anxieties, feelings and insecurities into an immense revelation. In his music he confronts his hardships and you feel a commonplace of both vulnerability and confidence radiate when listening to his tracks. Now…
Viper: A Unique Take On A Classical Instrument – Written by Paul Lee
Years back, when I was a Bookmans Mesa customer an unorthodox violin named Viper had caught my eye. Shaped like a contoured Flying V guitar with almost no resemblance to a normal violin, Viper was intriguing to say the least. Where traditional violins have four strings, Viper…
Tune In this June for Live Music at Bookmans
Change your tune this June to a more melodic state, hang with your main pitches and carouse with those rowdy treble makers. With an orchestra of fun music-filled events at Bookmans locations across the state, even the most tone-deaf individual can find his/her jam. Sit…
New Vinyl at Bookmans
Bookmans appreciates used media. Whether it be books, video games or musical instruments, we reinvented what it means to buy used. For our customers who dig the sound emanating from the black wax medium, select Bookmans stock of new vinyl. Though we are still very…
Bookmans Recommends: Straight Outta Compton
Written By Flavio Collins, Bookmans Ina Customer Service Supervisor Growing up in Barrio Hollywood during the mid-1990s, I connected with rap music and culture. I still appreciate the journalistic approach to writing lyrics. Rap is a way for people to express their views on events…
Blessed Feathers Returns to Flagstaff after Denmark Tour – Written by Paul Lee
It’s Bookmans’ good fortune to have so many talented coworkers and that includes Donivan Berube at Bookmans Flagstaff. Donivan and his collaborator/wife, Jacquelyn Beaupré, make up the alterna-folk band Blessed Feathers. This March and April, the duo took their magical sounds to Denmark for a 2-week tour. Donivan and Jacqulyn…
Bookmans Recommends: Glass Animals
If you haven’t already, it’s time to acquaint yourself with the work of Glass Animals. Whatever playlist you craft for yourself–be it a Friday Night Groove or a Slumped Sunday Motivator–this indie group fits any mood and setting. Glass Animals conquered the electronic vibes, putting the…
The Rise and Fall of American Idol
By Todd W., Visual Merchandiser and Event Liaison at Bookmans Mesa It was the Summer of 2002. Some may remember it as when the Euro became the official currency of twelve of the European Union’s Members. Some may remember it as the year Brazil wins…
Bookmans Musical Instrument Repair Shop on Instagram
By Michael Welborn, Electronics Specialist for Bookmans Musical Instrument Repair Bookmans Musical Instrument Repair joins Bookmans and Bookmans Sports on Instagram. Follow us to see the weird, wonderful and everything in between that comes across our collective benches. Following @BookmansMIR gives you a sneak peek…
Flavio’s Music Perspective: Hardcore Music Subgenres
by Flavio Collions, Customer Service Manager at Bookmans Ina When it comes to art, film, literature and music, I tend to seek darker, harder works. My journey to find weirder music that fits my interests includes hours on the Internet delving into the bowels of…
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