Email Author Nicki Escudero

2012 Stories by Nicki Escudero

• KONGOS' "Hey I Don't Know" Video Shows the Band's Live Power

  published Dec 28, 2012

  The influence of tribal African sounds comes through in KONGOS' music, so it makes sense the local band pays homage to South Africa in their latest video. The band took footage from a string of five p... More >>

• Alexus Poulette, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 28, 2012

  Alexus Poulette Poulette plays Aldonza in the musical, Man of La Mancha, performed by the Scottsdale Musical Theater Company tonight, December 28, through Sunday, December 30. For tickets, go here. ... More >>

• Laura S. Strickland, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 21, 2012

  Laura S. Strickland Strickland is the Principal Flutist for the Arizona Pro Arte Ensemble and a soloist in the upcoming concert, The Winds; Woodwind Masterworks, on Friday, January 25 and Saturday, J... More >>

• Robert Thornton, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 14, 2012

  Robert Thornton Thornton is the founder of Paper Clouds Apparel, which is launching a new line of clothing raising funding for special needs schools on January 7. When you put your key in the igniti... More >>

• Shan Man of 98 KUPD, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Dec 07, 2012

  Shan Man of 98 KUPD You can hear 98 KUPD's weeknight DJ from 7-11 p.m. every weeknight and find his KUPD blogs at www.98kupd.com. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what ... More >>

• Elizabeth Kennedy Bayer, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 30, 2012

  Elizabeth Kennedy Bayer The composer hosts the podcast Trainwreck in Progress. Listen to it here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right nowr I dr... More >>

• Garrit Ross, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 23, 2012

  Garrit Ross The DJ invites you to the Electric Playlist Launch Party on Saturday, November 24 from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. at the 5th Street Bar on Mill Avenue. For more information, go here. When you put ... More >>

• Melissa Lenberg, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 16, 2012

  Melissa Lenberg Lenberg is the owner of Citrine Natural Beauty Bar at UNION Biltmore Fashion Park. Learn more here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station w... More >>

• TK Newman, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 09, 2012

  TK Newman Newman is the co-founder of upscale wedding dress reseller Hustle Your Bustle. For more info, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play ... More >>

• Indiia Wilmott, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Nov 02, 2012

  Indiia Wilmott Wilmott is the owner of Yes to the Arts, a T-shirt vendor that donates profits to arts programming to Arizona schools. For more information, go here. When you put your key in the igni... More >>

• Haley Grigaitis of Ruca Explains "Hands Off"

  published Oct 31, 2012

  There's nothing more annoying than when your boyfriend's ex-girlfriend just can't move on -- especially when it involves her posting adorable animal pictures on his Facebook page. It's that kind of ex... More >>

• Kristy Aguirre, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Oct 26, 2012

  Kristy Aguirre Aguirre is the booker/promoter for Tickle Your Bone Comedy at Brigett's Last Laugh, Tuesday's at 8 p.m. For more information, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn ... More >>

• Gabriele Bertaccini, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Oct 19, 2012

  Gabriele Bertaccini Bertaccini is the executive chef and president of Il Tocco Food and Culinary Mischief. For more information, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radi... More >>

• Anamieke Quinn of Treasurefruit Explains "Giddy Up"

  published Oct 18, 2012

  In this week's issue of Phoenix New Times, we profile Anamieke Quinn, Fervor Records publicist and musician in three local bands, including the group she fronts, Treasurefruit. The group recently lost... More >>

• Anamieke Quinn Leads the Charge of an Emerging Valley Music Scene

  published October 18, 2012

  Anamieke Quinn's home in South Scottsdale is testament to her passion for music. There are shelves lined with records of soulful jazz from the... More >>

• Jason Hildebrandt, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Oct 12, 2012

  Jason Hildebrandt Hildebrandt is the executive sous chef for Ocotillo Golf Resort. Meet him Thursday, October 18 at San Tan Brewery for a beer dinner at 6 p.m. For more information, go here. When y... More >>

• James Mabry, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Oct 05, 2012

  James Mabry Mabry is a comic with Duck in Cover Comedy. Learn more about the troupe here, and watch him perform Saturday, October 13 at the Speakeasy Comedy Lounge in Scottsdale at 10 p.m. When you... More >>

• Jason Mraz, US Airways Center, 10/2/12 (VIDEO)

  published Oct 03, 2012

  Jason Mraz @US Airways Center|10/2/12 Whoever was high at the Jason Mraz concert last night most likely had a blast. There were bright and swirling colors, extensive jam sessions, and captivating bac... More >>

• Justin Bieber: In His Own Words

  published Sep 28, 2012

  Cue the tweenage screaming: Justin Bieber is coming to town, and the prepubescent estrogen is going to be out of control. In anticipation of his groundbreaking tour that's set to hit Jobing.com Arena ... More >>

• Alex Navarrete, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Sep 28, 2012

  Alex Navarrete Navarrete is the Executive Chef of Saddle Ranch Chop House at Westgate City Center. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right nowr I ... More >>

• Suzanne Gwyn, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Sep 21, 2012

  Suzanne Gwyn Gwyn is the owner of Bake Goods by Suzanne and sous chef of Culinary Mischief. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right nowr Either 101... More >>

• Judd Makes Its Songs Up on the Spot

  published Sep 18, 2012

  When most bands perform, they've had plenty of time to rehearse their set and get it down perfectly before getting on-stage. For the members of Judd, they won't have any idea what lyrics or melody the... More >>

• Jeffrey Wiles, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Sep 14, 2012

  See also: Douglas Proce, What Are You Listening Tor See also: Ryan Gaumont, What Are You Listening Tor Jeffrey WilesThe stand-up comedian performs at the Hidden House in Phoenix Wednesday, September 2... More >>

• Douglas Proce, What Are You Listening Tor

  published Sep 07, 2012

  Douglas Proce Proce is the owner of Video Imaging Services and the filmmaker of the documentary Beautiful Women, screening at the FilmBar September 7-9. For more info, go here. When you put your ke... More >>

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  Peachcake Explains "The World Is Our Platform To Mean Something"

  published Sep 04, 2012

  See also: Peachcake Explains "You Matter" Video See also: Peachcake Is Still Sweet -- But Growing Up, Too Local electronic pop band Peachcake is used to putting out fun, dance-y music with existential... More >>