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Arizona Music Scene Spotlight: PTNA, Songwriting, Nature, and the Courage to Perform
Explore PTNA’s journey through the Arizona music scene, songwriting, open mics, nature, and live performance on Desert Vibe Podcast.
James Mattison
3 days ago7 min read


Chuck Hall on the Arizona Music Scene, Blues Guitar, and Building a Life in Live Music
Blues guitarist Chuck Hall shares stories from the Arizona music scene, Phoenix live music, creative reinvention, and free range guitar.
James Mattison
Jun 127 min read


Tempe Live Music, Mill Avenue, and City Culture with Mayor Corey Woods
Tempe Mayor Corey Woods discusses live music, Mill Avenue, community leadership, public spaces, and the future of downtown Tempe.
James Mattison
Jun 58 min read


Arizona Live Music, Artist Pay, and Arts Advocacy with Sandra Bassett
Sandra Bassett joins Desert Vibe to discuss Arizona live music, artist pay, BIPOC Arts, Motown, and why artists need business skills.
James Mattison
May 118 min read


Arizona Music Scene Lessons from Hannes Kvaran: Songwriting, Chord Progressions, and Creative Patterns
Phoenix guitarist Hannes Guevara shares songwriting tips, chord progression ideas, home recording tools, and lessons from the Arizona music scene.
James Mattison
May 29 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


Phoenix Music Scene: How Rich McDonald, Fender, and Arizona’s Guitar Culture Shaped Modern Music
Explore how the Phoenix music scene, Fender, and Rich McDonald helped shape guitar culture, artist careers, and modern instrument design.
James Mattison
Apr 17 min read


Arizona Singer-Songwriter Nancy Elliott on Creativity, Time Management, and Writing the Desert Into Song
Arizona singer-songwriter Nancy Elliott shares how discipline, desert inspiration, and storytelling shape her music, books, and creative life.
James Mattison
Mar 237 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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