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Matthew Moyer: From Marine Corps Deployments to Arizona Songwriter Community
Arizona songwriter Matthew Moyer shares how music carried him through Marine Corps deployments and led to a community built around original songs.
James Mattison
5 days ago9 min read


Desert Vibe Podcast Anniversary: One Year of Arizona Music
Celebrate the Desert Vibe Podcast’s first anniversary with live music, collaborations, and community at North Mountain Brewing.
James Mattison
Oct 56 min read


Ditch Music Series: How Paul Kent Helps Keep Tempe Music Alive
Discover how Paul Kent’s Ditch Music Series turned a Tempe neighborhood into a stage while paying musicians and building community through live music.
James Mattison
Oct 18 min read


Icons Sports Grill Open Mic Review: A Gilbert Open Mic With a Big Stage and Bar Vibe
Our Icons Sports Grill open mic review covers signup, sound, stage, crowd, parking and what musicians can expect Wednesday nights in Gilbert.
James Mattison
Sep 288 min read


YRHAP Second Saturdays Open Mic Review: Casa Grande’s Welcoming All-Arts Stage
A musician’s review of the YRHAP Second Saturdays Open Mic in Casa Grande, with details on the stage, sound, vibe, and all-arts community.
James Mattison
Sep 2011 min read


William Stafford of Window Business: Writing Beyond Genre
William Stafford of Window Business talks modern blues, songwriting, genre, authenticity, recording, and finding creative freedom beyond labels.
James Mattison
Sep 188 min read


Vino Di Sedona Open Mic Review: Live Music Under the Sedona Stars
Our Vino Di Sedona open mic review covers sign-up, sound, food, patio atmosphere, and what musicians can expect on Thursday nights.
James Mattison
Sep 149 min read


Hans Olson’s Arizona Troubadour: Inside Arizona’s Music Scene
Hans Olson shares Arizona music history, road stories, guitar lessons and the memories behind his new book, Arizona Troubadour.
James Mattison
Sep 128 min read


Coyote Oaties Open Mic Review: A Hidden Listening Room in Downtown Glendale
Our Coyote Oaties open mic review covers signup, sound, food, parking, crowd and why this Glendale listening room is worth discovering.
James Mattison
Sep 77 min read


Arizona Music Scene: Les Paul Roque on Funk, Community & Open Mics
Explore the Arizona music scene with Les Paul Roque, from funk and Philly soul to open mics, jam sessions, and music communities across the state.
James Mattison
Sep 59 min read


North Mountain Brewing Open Mic Review: A Phoenix Listening Room With Great Community
Our North Mountain Brewing open mic review covers signup, sound, parking, crowd and what musicians can expect Tuesday nights in Phoenix.
James Mattison
Aug 307 min read


Live Looping for Solo Musicians: Bruce Bytes on Gear, Songwriting and the Arizona Music Scene
Live looping musician Bruce Bytes shares gear, MIDI sync, songwriting, practice, and lessons from Arizona's music scene on The Desert Vibe Podcast. live looping for solo musicians
James Mattison
Aug 288 min read


Arizona BBQ Shack Open Mic Review: BBQ, Live Music, and Community in Scottsdale
Our Arizona BBQ Shack open mic review covers signup, sound, food, parking, performers and why this Scottsdale music community stands out.
James Mattison
Aug 2310 min read


Linger Longer Lounge Open Mic Review: A Laid-Back Monday Night in Phoenix
Our Linger Longer Lounge open mic review covers signup, sound, crowd, food, parking and what musicians can expect on Monday nights in Phoenix.
James Mattison
Aug 168 min read


Arizona Creative Community: Melissa Farley & Marshall Shore on Local Stories and Music
Melissa Farley and Marshall Shore explore Arizona’s creative community, positive local media, Phoenix music venues, open mics, and local culture.
James Mattison
Aug 108 min read


Tempe Center for the Arts Open Mic Review: Why Walk-in Wednesdays Is One of Arizona’s Most Special Open Mics
Our Tempe Center for the Arts open mic review covers sign-up, sound, parking, crowd, Walt Richardson and why musicians keep coming back.
James Mattison
Aug 1015 min read


SoZo Coffeehouse Open Mic Review: A Serious Chandler Stage for Arizona Musicians
A musician’s review of the SoZo Coffeehouse open mic in Chandler, with details on the stage, sound, sign-up, crowd, and local music vibe.
James Mattison
Aug 19 min read


Tempe Singer-Songwriter Joey Gutos on Storytelling, Music Videos, and Arizona Inspiration
Tempe singer-songwriter Joey Gutos discusses storytelling, cinematic music videos, Arizona inspiration, collaboration, and life as an indie artist.
James Mattison
Aug 112 min read


Arizona Artist Deon Doughty on Creativity, Comedy, Music, and AI
Meet Arizona artist Deon Doughty and explore his work in art, comedy, music, AI, and the creative communities shaping Phoenix and Tempe.
James Mattison
Aug 19 min read


Arizona Singer-Songwriter Eric Douglas on Songwriting, Recording, and Finding Inspiration in the Desert
Arizona singer-songwriter Eric Douglas discusses lyric writing, home recording, musical instruments and finding inspiration in the desert.
James Mattison
Jul 179 min read
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