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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
4 days ago7 min read


Live Looping for Solo Musicians: Bruce Bytes on Gear, Songwriting and the Arizona Music Scene
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
James Mattison
6 days ago8 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 Artist Deon Doughty on Creativity, Comedy, Music, and AI
Meet Arizona artist Deon Doughty and explore his work in art, comedy, music, AI, and the creative communities shaping Phoenix and Tempe.
James Mattison
Aug 19 min read


Arizona Singer-Songwriter Eric Douglas on Songwriting, Recording, and Finding Inspiration in the Desert
Arizona singer-songwriter Eric Douglas discusses lyric writing, home recording, musical instruments and finding inspiration in the desert.
James Mattison
Jul 179 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
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