Andrew Thaung
Jun 27, 2026
Arizona Financial Theatre became a gathering place for longtime fans and first-time listeners alike, reflecting the broad reach of Iration's enduring catalog.
Iration's Where It All Began Summer Tour stopped at Arizona Financial Theatre on June 24, arriving just weeks after the release of the band's eleventh studio album of the same name. Nearly two decades into their career, the Southern California group continues to draw a crowd that spans generations, with longtime fans standing beside families and younger listeners discovering the band for the first time. That mix was evident throughout the night, as newer songs settled comfortably alongside staples that have remained part of Iration's live shows for years.
The title track, "Where It All Began," arrived early in the set and immediately found its place among the band's established material. Later, "State of Mind" produced one of the night's biggest singalongs, with much of the theater carrying the chorus back toward the stage. Frontman Micah "Poosh" Pueschel kept the conversation between songs relaxed, giving the performance an unhurried pace that has long been part of Iration's live appeal. Nothing about the set felt rushed, allowing each song to find its own rhythm while the audience stayed engaged from beginning to end.
As the evening wound down, "Daytrippin" brought one more burst of movement before the band closed with a rendition of "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The cover fit naturally within the set, reflecting the rock influences that have always existed alongside Iration's reggae foundation. It was a reminder that, even after nearly twenty years, the band hasn't strayed far from the sound that first brought people to its shows; they've simply continued refining it with every record and every tour.
