Goodbye Arizona, Hello Wages
Asheville has been lucky to play host to half of the band Arizona for the past few years. But it looks like the long distance relationship with the other two members in Brooklyn has taken its toll. Arizona announced a couple weeks ago that they are now on “indefinite hiatus” (we all know what that means).
We’re not going to mourn though for a few reason:
1.) They left us with a parting MGMT/Ace of Base mashup.
2.) Given all the drama surrounding the state of Arizona lately, it’s probably a good idea to distance yourself from the word.
3.) Nick, Alex, and James are all remaining here and have started a new band named Wages.
I got a preview of them when they opened for These United States a couple weeks ago and recommend checking out their new EP, in Sun.
They are also having a CD release show this Saturday at LAB (10pm $5). Just walk past all the people wearing Ed Hardy to the inconspicuous door in the very back. The room is actually quite pleasant with $3.50 LAB beers.
