Desert Soundscapes

Discover how Paul Kent’s Ditch Music Series turned a Tempe neighborhood into a stage while paying musicians and building community through live music.

Melissa Farley and Marshall Shore explore Arizona’s creative community, positive local media, Phoenix music venues, open mics, and local culture.

Glen Gardner’s Arizona Live Music Cooperative path from rock radio to local listening rooms shows how humor, discipline, and warm hosting can rebuild a real music community in Arizona.