Local Music Journeys

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

Our Tempe Center for the Arts open mic review covers sign-up, sound, parking, crowd, Walt Richardson and why musicians keep coming back.

Tempe singer-songwriter Joey Gutos discusses storytelling, cinematic music videos, Arizona inspiration, collaboration, and life as an indie artist.

Arizona singer-songwriter Eric Douglas discusses lyric writing, home recording, musical instruments and finding inspiration in the desert.

Explore Arizona’s live music scene with Amy Hansen, from Tempe open mics and community benefits to Native American flute music and local venues.

Diana Lee Masana shares her Arizona music story, from family roots and mentorship to Phoenix jazz, blues, studios, and live music. Phoenix music scene

Explore PTNA’s journey through the Arizona music scene, songwriting, open mics, nature, and live performance on Desert Vibe Podcast.

Blaise Lantana reflects on KJZZ, Phoenix jazz radio, songwriting, sobriety, and what it means to serve a music community.

Laura Joy talks Phoenix, LA, women in music, acoustic guitar, DIY touring, and building a sustainable singer-songwriter career.

Sandra Bassett joins Desert Vibe to discuss Arizona live music, artist pay, BIPOC Arts, Motown, and why artists need business skills.

Phoenix guitarist Hannes Guevara shares songwriting tips, chord progression ideas, home recording tools, and lessons from the Arizona music scene.

Maria Montanini shares how motherhood, pain, discipline, and authenticity shaped her music career in Arizona’s independent music scene.

Explore Arizona music history, Phoenix radio, Tempe culture, and Johnny Dixon’s work preserving rare records, labels, and local music stories.

Tempe’s post-lockdown scene is back—Mill Music Sessions and Song Rush show how sound, hospitality, and smart “containers” rebuild culture fast. Mill Music Sessions Tempe

Old Town Love proves two players can sound like a full band—cajón engineering, orchestral guitar, and a presence-first ethos built in Arizona. Old Town Love Arizona duo.

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.