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Community Music Events


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


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


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


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


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


Arizona Music Scene Realities: Touring, Ownership, and the DIY Music Career
A grounded look at the Arizona music scene, touring life, music rights, and how independent musicians survive in today’s chaotic industry.
James Mattison
Mar 139 min read
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