In this episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with legendary Arizona music promoter Stephen Chilton, the founder of Psyko Steve Presents and owner of the iconic Rebel Lounge in Phoenix. Stephen shares how he began booking punk rock shows as a teenager and gradually grew into a leading force in Arizona’s live music scene.
He opens up about the 10-year journey of The Rebel Lounge, how the pandemic disrupted the entire industry, and how he helped bring live music back post-COVID. Stephen also highlights how local venues like his support up-and-coming artists, the economics of mid-tier concerts, and what keeps the Rebel Lounge buzzing.
Plus, hear fascinating stories about legendary acts that once played the Rebel’s historic predecessor — the Mason Jar — including Metallica, Nirvana, and Rage Against the Machine.
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