And then there's the crowning jewel of the venue: A giant wooden eagle, with a wingspan that must be 25 feet long, towers above the stage, wings spread valiantly to each side. The bars (there are multiple, as the venue is two stories) are sleek and beautiful. There are pictures of famous musicians on the walls, sure, but the frames are digital, meaning that they change and occasionally display video throughout the night. Everything about the club screams class that doesn't take itself too seriously. The 11,000-square-foot club boasts a top-notch stage and brings in high-quality touring bands, a rarity for Scottsdale's entertainment district. The club is in the heart of Old Town, where live entertainment usually means a top-shelf DJ or a cover band. As Tempe lost numerous music venues and bars in 2014, Scottsdale gained Livewire. Scottsdale's Livewire is a spectacular place. Unfortunately, the guys in Kongos have become so good at dodging the question that they would be primed for careers as White House press secretaries should they opt out of the music industry. Since all of Arizona (if not the country) loves the catchy four-on-the-floor chorus and the song's novel use of the accordion, everyone is wondering: When will the new album come out? "Come With Me Now" received platinum certification in 2014, meaning the song's digital sales exceeded a million units. The band of brothers' biggest hit didn't take over alternative rock radio until last year, and they've got the hardware to prove it. But Kongos has had a good reason to wait. Remember Carly Rae Jepsen? Her one and only hit was huge in 2012, the year Kongos' album came out. When most bands haven't released new material in three years, it's because they no longer exist. In the modern music world, three years is an eternity. Kongos hasn't released an album in three years.
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