Unearthing Virtuosity
Under Warren Cohen’s leadership, MusicaNova Orchestra has developed an international reputation for its extraordinarily unique and eye-opening programs.
The (Damn) Kids are Alright
Known together as The Damn Kids, guitarist Phil Mazzio, drummer Brock Hauser, guitarist and vocalist Jack Montesano and bassist and vocalist Luke Horton prevailed over more than 300 competitors to win Alice Cooper’s 20th Annual Proof is in the Pudding Music and Dance Competition.
Johnny Mathis: Living Legend of Love & Lyrics
With a career that spans from 1956 through the present day, Johnny Mathis continues to release music today, after a staggering 67 years in the industry.
Patriotic Performances
This month, as we pay tribute to our nation’s veterans, bands, choirs and orchestras across the Valley will perform concerts consisting of some of the songs that help us express the pride and gratitude that words alone could never completely convey.
ZONA: Setting the Stage for Music Discovery
A new two-day boutique music festival — set for Dec. 3 and 4 at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix — will feature a diverse range of national and local alternative, indie, pop and rock artists in addition to highlighting several nearby businesses and vendors.
Concerts of Connection
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Norman Seeff [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike most of us, LeAnn Rimes spent more time at home over the…
Musical Marathon Man
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Lee Perreira and Musical Instrument Museum [dropcap]S[/dropcap]inger-songwriter Lee Perreira believes that the most significant…
Ryan Sims: Hometown Big
Writer Amanda ChristmannPhotography Courtesy of Ryan Sims [dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter all these years, Ryan Sims is still the same. Though his star…
Stick to the Music
Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nthem resident Steve Adelson recalls the exact moment that music engulfed and therefore…
Heart of Rock ’n’ Roll
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotography Courtesy of Blushing Cactus Photography and VGroup Photography [dropcap]R[/dropcap]ock bands are synonymous with free-wheeling, adventurous attitudes and…