On the Road Again: The trail to Country Thunder is paved with locals
By Annika Tomlin | October 9, 2021
Country music is a staple in Florence.
Before the likes of Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Luke Combs and Eric Church appear at Country Thunder, Downtown Historic Florence will present...
Pretty ‘Sweet’: Wade Cota prepares fans for debut full-length album
By Alex Gallagher | July 9, 2021
Former “American Idol” contestant Wade Cota named his forthcoming debut full-length album “Sweet Boy Summer.”
However, it’s anything but playful, as its focus will be on the highs and...
High-Energy Fun: Shallow Water shares its niche at Glendale’s Murphy Park
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | May 12, 2021
The upbeat ska band Shallow Water will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a show as part of Live at Murphy Park on Friday, May 14.
Over the two...
‘Universal Language’: Mogollon thankful for audiences
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | May 12, 2021
Duane Moore said he feels he hasn’t worked a day in his life.
Moore loves everything about the music business — and has since he co-founded Mogollon in...
Sonic Soundscape: Janelle Loes dabbles in a variety of genres on ‘Stranger’
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | May 6, 2021
Janelle Loes didn’t worry about the time it would take to release her sophomore effort, “Stranger.” She wanted to make sure it was perfect.
“There was no rush,” she...
A Real Live Wire: The Sugar Thieves are getting back to the stage
By Kristen Castillo | May 6, 2021
The Sugar Thieves, like most bands, watched their shows succumb to COVID-19 pandemic cancellations. Now, as restrictions are being lifted, the Phoenix roots rock band is making a...
Making Connections: Sage Market overcomes COVID-19 challenges
By Olivia Dow | April 5, 2021
Hosting the Sage Market did not seem like a possibility this year for the Holland Center.
Like many events, the pandemic altered plans for the annual art market, which...
Spiritual Art: Mesa exhibitions take new views on religion
By Laura Latzko | February 3, 2021
Artist Susan H. Paige often explores spiritual topics in her work.
This month, she’s teaming with other local artists to host “Women and Spirituality” from February 6 to February...
Arizona Sage Art Market: Event offers ‘Main Street’ shopping experience
By Annika Tomlin | January 19, 2021
The Arizona Sage Art Market will bring together 30 artists from various mediums during its sixth annual event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 30. Admission...
Celebrating the Persian New Year: Scottsdale entrepreneur brings her heritage to the Valley
By Octavio Serrano
Lawdan Shojaee grew up in Los Angeles, where her Persian culture is vibrant and present. She misses it, so she’s bringing it to the Valley, where she lives now, with the second...
