Email Author Nicki Escudero

2011 Stories by Nicki Escudero

• Todd Walsh, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 29, 2011

  Todd Walsh Walsh is FOX Sports Arizona's host for Phoenix Coyotes hockey and Arizona Diamondbacks baseball. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right... More >>

• Bevin O'Neill, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 22, 2011

  Bevin O'Neill O'Neill is a chef at The Grind  and Chick Rotisserie Bar (opening soon).  When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right n... More >>

• A Life of Science Explains "Prisoners No More" (VIDEO)

  published Dec 21, 2011

  If you're used to the progressive rock sounds of A Life of Science, get ready for something completely different -- their new track "Prisoners No More" is full of dance energy that's reflected visual... More >>

• David Bickford, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 16, 2011

  David Bickford Bickford writes two prominent local blogs, PHX Rail Food and PHX Trail Dude. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right nowr I listen t... More >>

• Bill Binder, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 09, 2011

  Bill Binder Binder is a performer at The Torch Theatre. He performs with The Foundation every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and with Apollo 12 every Friday at 10:30 p.m. through December. When you put your ... More >>

• Lisa Whealy, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 02, 2011

  Lisa Whealy Whealy is the CEO of Surface to Air Records and owner of Mountain Music Promotions.  When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right ... More >>

• The Wiley One Explains "Thank You New York" (VIDEO)

  published Dec 01, 2011

  New York is a magical place for a lot of musicians. Frank Sinatra, Jay-Z, and U2 have all sung songs about The City That Never Sleeps, and joining the neverending roster is local folky pop band T... More >>

• Phooson @ US Airways Center

  published December 1, 2011

  We hate to generalize about festival attendance, but oh, well: Hipsters have Coachella, hippies have Bonnaroo, metal fans have the Big 4, and... More >>

• Peachcake Hosts Paint for Peace on World AIDS Day (Free Mix)

  published Nov 29, 2011

  For as much awareness that has been brought upon HIV in recent years, it's still called an "unhuggable" disease because of the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding it -- though, no, hugging someone... More >>

• Jacki Orr, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 25, 2011

  Jacki Orr The multi-media artist, humorist, performer and publisher of the ladies' indie adult naughty mag PoolBoy Magazine hosts First Friday Night Live Friday, December 2 at The Firehouse at ... More >>

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  David Hilker, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 18, 2011

  David HilkerHilker is the CEO of Fervor Records.  When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right nowr KWSS, of course. What's the first... More >>

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  Peachcake Gives Away Customized iPod for Facebook Likes

  published Nov 16, 2011

  Local electro pop band Peachcake may be just one of the most social media savvy bands in the Phoenix area. The group crafted a cool Facebook "Like" drive, where you can enter to win a customized iPod ... More >>

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  Amnesty International Local Chapters Host Localpalooza for Human Rights

  published Nov 15, 2011

  Even if you dont' know exactly what Amnesty International does, chances are you jive with the organization's mission. Tempe and Arizona State University Amnesty International chapters are hoping to ga... More >>

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  Dayvid LeMmon, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 11, 2011

  Dayvid LeMmonThe photographer, who also shoots photos for our sister blog, Chow Bella, is the recipient of the Arizona Commission on the Arts' 2010 Artist Project Grant, is currently one of the City o... More >>

• LIGHTS at Nile Theater, 11/5/11 (VIDEO)

  published Nov 06, 2011

  LIGHTSNovember 5, 2011Nile TheaterWhen Canadian electro pop artist LIGHTS, the project name of Lights Valerie Poxleinter, came to the Nile Theater for a headlining show last year, it was clear the cro... More >>

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  Sebastien Millon, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 04, 2011

  Sebastien Millon You can check out the local artist and fashion designer's work here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right nowr NPR. I ... More >>

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  Hemoptysis Explains "M.O.D." (VIDEO)

  published Nov 03, 2011

  There's nothing more metal than shooting a music video in 100 degree-plus heat in the Arizona summer.That's exactly what local metal band Hemoptysis did for their new clip, "M.O.D.," off their debut f... More >>

• The Dead Eyes of London Explain "In the Middle of the Fog"

  published Oct 28, 2011

  Most of local band The Dead Eyes of London's music has a distinctive fuzzy rock sound, but surprisingly, the track that seems to be a fan-favorite from their new album is the soulful, almost doo wop-y... More >>

• Christopher Danowski, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Oct 28, 2011

  Christopher Danowski Danowski is the co-conspirator of Theater in My Basement, which is working on a new series of performance/video/installations on the nine muses and planning for the next Teatro Ca... More >>

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  Chad Krystals Explains "Superfly (West Fresh)," featuring KeePA GreeN LeeF (VIDEO)

  published Oct 24, 2011

  Chad Krystals' new video, "Superfly (West Fresh)," is trippy. The colorful, psychedelic video features trippy colors, patterns and images intermixed with performance shots. If it isn't enough to make ... More >>

• Holli Christensen, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Oct 21, 2011

  Holli Christensen The owner of Park Avenue Blow Dry and Beauty Bar is also a makeup artist and studio hair stylist who teaches a free class every first Friday of the month 6:00 p.m. at Park Avenue, de... More >>

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  Steve Weiss, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Oct 14, 2011

  Steve Weiss Weiss is a fine art photographer with Candid Landscapes and executive director of No Festival Required Independent Cinema, a four-time Best Of Phoenix winner. Weiss will be doing film prog... More >>

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  Andrea Beesley-Brown, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Oct 07, 2011

  Andrea Beesley-Brown Beesley-Brown is the owner/operator of The Royale Mesa's newest independently owned microcinema. I've also done shows in the Valley for the past 5 years under the moniker of the ... More >>

• Ellie Elmore, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Sep 30, 2011

  Ellie Elmore: The interior designer and Zumba fitness instructor. Teaches at Diverse Elements Dance Studio in Phoenix Monday nights. For more information on her classes, go here.  When you put ... More >>

• The Family Circus

  published September 22, 2011

  Everyone struggles with their family when they’re growing up. Parents torture teenagers with rules; then there’s good ol’... More >>