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Arizona Open Mics


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


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


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


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


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


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


Arizona Live Music Scene: Amy Hansen on Open Mics, Community, and The Dark Side
Explore Arizona’s live music scene with Amy Hansen, from Tempe open mics and community benefits to Native American flute music and local venues.
James Mattison
Jul 169 min read


Schnepf Farms Open Mic Review: A Queen Creek Live Music Night That Feels Like an Arizona Oasis
A musician’s review of the Schnepf Farms open mic in Queen Creek, with details on the vibe, sound, sign-up, food, drinks, and originals.
James Mattison
Jul 610 min read


Maria Montanini on Motherhood, Songwriting, and Building a Music Career in the Arizona Music Scene
Maria Montanini shares how motherhood, pain, discipline, and authenticity shaped her music career in Arizona’s independent music scene.
James Mattison
Apr 237 min read


The Monastery Mesa Open Mic: How Host Michael Swain Builds Community With Fast Changeovers, Great Gear, and Smart “Backing Track” Rules
Inside The Monastery’s Mesa open mic: hosting tactics, backline essentials, and how to balance backing tracks vs karaoke while protecting the vibe. The Monastery
James Mattison
Feb 214 min read


Jamirae The Blindsiders Arizona: Family Roots, Honest Songs, and a Scene Built on Meaning
Jamirae’s journey—from Mesa roots to leading The Blindsiders—shows how meaning-first songs, resilience, and Arizona community keep music alive. Jamirae The Blindsiders Arizona.
James Mattison
Feb 213 min read


Arizona Open Mic Scene: How a New ASU Artist Named Brooklyn Found Her Voice Through Spoken Word and Song
A new ASU artist named Brooklyn blends spoken word and folk songwriting—proof that Arizona’s open mic scene helps real voices grow fast. Arizona open mic scene
James Mattison
Feb 214 min read
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