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by Rachael Smith - December 12, 2015December 12, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith MESA, AZ — I’ve seen the Grammy-nominated folk duo, The Milk Carton Kids, three times prior to going to their show on December 7th at the Mesa Arts Center. Opening for them was jazz guitarist, Julian Lage. Before he came out, Joey Ryan from The Milk

Circa Survive // Live @ Marquee Theatre // 11.15.15

by Rachael Smith - November 18, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith TEMPE, AZ -- Circa Survive are currently on tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their first album, Juturna. Their set started with a bang and the momentum only continued. Whether the songs were energetic or mellow, frontman Anthony Green sung to the crowd with much passion,

SOJA, J BOOG // Live @ The Marquee // 11.4.15

by Rachael Smith - November 7, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith TEMPE, AZ -- Although I’m a fan of reggae music, I’ve never actually attended a reggae concert. SOJA, a grammy-nominated reggae band, swung by The Marquee on November 4th and showered the audience with an immense amount of good vibes accompanied by J Boog and The

Twin Shadow & Lolawolf // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 10.12.15

by Rachael Smith - October 17, 2015October 17, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith PHOENIX - Monday night started the last week of Twin Shadow’s Night Rally Tour. Twin Shadow, or George Lewis Jr., has kept the momentum going since his song, To the Top, was featured in the film Paper Towns. Shortly after the movie came out, he

Gardens & Villa, James Supercave // Live @ Crescent Ballroom // 9.15.15

by Rachael Smith - September 16, 2015October 16, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith I always enjoy stumbling upon bands I’ve never heard of and listening to music that is surprisingly good. James Supercave was one of Gardens & Villa’s opening bands last night in Phoenix and they fit right into that category. Their sound is a bit synth-pop

Harrison Fjord // Concert review & Interview // 9.4.15

by Rachael Smith - September 10, 2015October 16, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith I always love bands that I can’t quite place in just one genre. Harrison Fjord is one of those bands, and I had the pleasure of interviewing (see below) and seeing them perform live at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ. Not only is this band

Interview with JARED & THE MILL

by Rachael Smith - September 9, 2015September 9, 2015

Interview by: Rachael Smith Rachael got a chance to sit down and talk with JARED & THE MILL in their hometown of Phoenix. Check it out:

A month of music in PHOENIX, ARIZONA

by Rachael Smith - September 7, 2015October 16, 2015

Article and Photos by: Rachael Smith I was able to experience a handful of great Arizona-based musicians throughout the month of August. The first weekend started the month out right. Ken Koshio, a Japanese taiko drummer, is making huge waves in Arizona with his powerful drumming performances. On August 7th, Ken

Andrea Gibson // Valley Bar // 7.25.15

by Rachael Smith - July 29, 2015October 16, 2015

Very rarely do I see people of my generation going out on weekends just to see a poet, but this past Saturday night, Andrea Gibson brought forth a sold out show to Valley Bar, one of Phoenix’s newest venues.

Electric Forest 2015 Review

by Rachael Smith - July 16, 2015July 25, 2017

For five years now, attendees have swarmed to Rothbury, MI, the home of the Electric Forest, to embark on an unforgettable four-day journey.