Tag: music
On the Record: Operation Record Store Day
In this second installment of "On the Record" your host Alexandra and her trusty producer Claire are on a mission to find the best local records to snag on Record Store Day.
On the Record: Non-profit label puts music over money, and a music newbie is...
“On the Record” is a music podcast hosted by Alexandra Watts and produced by Claire Caulfield and Annika Cline.
If you enjoy the local music...
METROnome: Pepsi Hyped for Halftime features famous and local acts
The Pepsi Hyped for Halftime event features a variety of local bands alongside national acts like The Roots. Local artists said they are excited to expose people to unique types of music.
Phoenix Center for the Arts expands roster of art, dance, theater classes taught in...
Phoenix Center for the Arts, which offers classes in dance, art, music and theater, is now providing versions of some of those classes for Spanish-speaking students.
METROnome: Meet our new music columnists
Let the music fanatics of downtown Phoenix rejoice, because METROnome is revamped and back in action. We’re refurbishing this music blog-turned-column and hope we...
Phoenix Center for the Arts to host screening of ‘Woodstock’ for festival’s 45th anniversary
Phoenix Center for the Arts will host a screening of "Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music," the nearly four-hour concert documentary about the iconic Woodstock music festival. The festival turns 45 this weekend.
Music, confidence and a way of life: lessons taught at Rosie’s House
Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children is a nonprofit that offers free music education for close to 400 students in Phoenix. Many of the youth who go to Rosie's House attend schools without arts programs, while others come in addition to other music classes.
Local entrepreneurs to launch app for independent bands, promoters
Local entrepreneurs Nick Aufiero, Khayree Billingslea and Seve Zavala are preparing to launch TourKidd, an organization they co-founded which aims to help independent bands book shows and promote their music through its online application.
Artistic couple teach their respective skills through collaborative classes
Jay Clayton teaches design, cartooning, animation and drawing. His wife, Denise, works as a personal chef and small-event caterer and teaches cooking classes. Together, the couple runs Spread the Weird Studio, a space that accommodates their hobbies and allows them to share their talents with students who take their classes.
Independent band hosts party in Phoenix to celebrate album release
Tempe-based independent band Black Carl celebrated the release of their new EP, “The Fool,” at the Crescent Ballroom.