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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
2 days ago7 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


Phoenix Jazz Radio, Public Broadcasting, and the Legacy of Blaise Lantana
Blaise Lantana reflects on KJZZ, Phoenix jazz radio, songwriting, sobriety, and what it means to serve a music community.
James Mattison
Jun 57 min read


Laura Joy Musician Interview: From the Phoenix Music Scene to the Los Angeles Music Community
Laura Joy talks Phoenix, LA, women in music, acoustic guitar, DIY touring, and building a sustainable singer-songwriter career.
James Mattison
May 227 min read


Arizona Music Scene: Tim Sadow on Violin, Collaboration, and the Power of Live Music
Explore the Arizona music scene with violinist Tim Sadow, from live collaboration and session work to AI, authenticity, and community.
James Mattison
May 196 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
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