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Michelle Blades

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    June 19, 2009

    The Phoenix Summer Folk Festival @ Modified Arts: That's All, Folks.

    When I think of folk music, I think of older, fogey-er guys and gals who strum slowly and sing about wild horses and flowers . . . But the Phoenix Annual Summer Folk Festival at Modified Arts, presented Thursday by River Jones Music, made folk cool again.For a Thursday afternoon in June, the fest at ... More >>

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    June 18, 2009

    Michelle Blades Welcomes Your Sounds to Her Ukulele Improvisation

    When I think of folk music, I think of older, fogey-er guys and gals who strum slowly and sing about wild horses and flowers . . . But the Phoenix Annual Summer Folk Festival at Modified Arts, presented Thursday by River Jones Music, made folk cool again.For a Thursday afternoon in June, the fest at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2009

    10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Fourth of July Edition

    The ATL's Le Castle Vania will kick out the electro-house beats on Friday at Bar Smith. There's more to see and do this weekend than just staring at massive explosions of gunpowder in the sky while some Lee Greenwood anthem plays in the background. A lot more. Since you've got three straight days a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2009

    No Age Plays Summer of Sound Indie Show Saturday

    It's been a pretty great year for New Times when it comes to lining up headliners for our Summer of Sound showcase featuring the best local bands of five genres. First we had hard-nosed LA R&B band The BellRays, who killed at our Americana show at Mill Cue Club. Then, we had Jim Adkins make his ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2009

    Walter Cronkite, Slayer, Marilyn Manson and Summer of Sound Over the Weekend

    ASU Cronkite Journalism School Mourns the Death of Its Namesake Walter Cronkite, famous CBS anchorman known as "the most trusted man in America," and long-time mentor to Arizona State University School of Journalism students, died today at his New York home. He was 92...full story Rockstar Mayhem T ... More >>

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    August 7, 2009

    Incoming: Black Heart Procession, All Time Low, Tumbledown, The Revival Tour

    San Diego indie rock outfit The Black Heart Procession hits the road in support of their new record Six (the band abandoned their numbering system, used through their first three albums, for the last two, The Spell and Amore De Tropico, but is returning to it now) coming through The Rhythm Room on O ... More >>

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    September 18, 2009

    10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Pirates, Psychobillies, and Creepy Bunnies

    The Bay Area's Nobunny will terrorize the Trunk Space on Saturday night. There are gonna be two kinds of people in the Valley this weekend: Those who can afford to go to Fall Frenzy, and those who can't. Given the $50-$60 price tag for tickets, its to be expected that a few thrifty types might consi ... More >>

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    September 24, 2009

    Leftoverture

    Fundraiser features live music, gently used cuisine

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    October 5, 2009

    Modifest: The Last "Big Indie Rock Show" At Modified Arts

    Michelle Blades... and Modified Arts is down there somewhere.​Modified Arts is will again host a three-day music showcase for some of Phoenix's best up and coming bands. The event, which started last year with 25 local bands and comedians, has commitments from What Laura Says, Matthew Reveles, Bla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Incoming: 311, Badfish, Bowerbirds, Eyehategod

    ​Did you miss Phish's festival in Indio, California last weekend but just really, really want to be at a show where everyone is high? You're in luck, as 311 comes to The Marquee on Dec. 10. If smack is more your speed there's also a Sublime cover band coming through as part of this week's announce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Green Streets Festival, Obscura, PAPA, and More

    Turn Back O Man is scheduled to perform tonight at Fifth and Roosevelt streets.​Downtown Phoenix is gonna be a hotbed of activity this weekend. Of the 10 different low-cost/no-cost events getting pimped in this blog post, eight will be taking place within the confines of P-Town's urban core. There ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Modifiest: Friday the Thirteenth

    ​Apart from a markedly talented five band bill, the first night of the last Modifest brought Modified Arts owner Kimber Lanning to the event's forefront. After Treasure Mammal completed an invigorating set, Lanning stepped toward the stage and addressed the crowd. "Music is my number one passion," ... More >>

  • Music

    November 26, 2009

    Final Folk Festival

    ​Apart from a markedly talented five band bill, the first night of the last Modifest brought Modified Arts owner Kimber Lanning to the event's forefront. After Treasure Mammal completed an invigorating set, Lanning stepped toward the stage and addressed the crowd. "Music is my number one passion," ... More >>

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    November 26, 2009

    Folk Off

    ​Apart from a markedly talented five band bill, the first night of the last Modifest brought Modified Arts owner Kimber Lanning to the event's forefront. After Treasure Mammal completed an invigorating set, Lanning stepped toward the stage and addressed the crowd. "Music is my number one passion," ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    Final Folk Festival at Modified

    ​Sunday afternoon, Modified filled to capacity for River Jones Music Label's Final Folk Fest. Seventeen bands and solo artists played to eager audiences, mainly sitting pretzel-legged on the rickety floorboards, hot beverage in hand, while wintery winds sauntered through the old house. This ain't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2010

    Crowdsourced: The Summer Set, Source Victoria, Nick Oliveri and Michelle Blades

    Source Victoria Here are some of the guitars Source Victoria is using on work on their new album at Saltmine Studios in Phoenix​While bands like The Necronauts and Whiskey Six were out gigging this weekend, Source Victoria spent their time in the studio. Josh Montgomery from ... More >>

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    April 8, 2010

    By the Time I Get to Phoenix: Courtney Marie Andrews Is the Biggest Star in the Valley's Blooming Pop-Folk Scene

    Source Victoria Here are some of the guitars Source Victoria is using on work on their new album at Saltmine Studios in Phoenix​While bands like The Necronauts and Whiskey Six were out gigging this weekend, Source Victoria spent their time in the studio. Josh Montgomery from ... More >>

  • News

    April 29, 2010

    Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, April 29, 2010

    Source Victoria Here are some of the guitars Source Victoria is using on work on their new album at Saltmine Studios in Phoenix​While bands like The Necronauts and Whiskey Six were out gigging this weekend, Source Victoria spent their time in the studio. Josh Montgomery from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Glacier Saint, "The Devil"

    Andrew Ebright Song: Glacier Saints, "The Devil" Context: The Seattle-based male/female duo will be filling the Trunk Space with their haunting indie-electro tunes and soulful singing later tonight. Lady Lazarus, Hug-of-War, and Michelle Blades will also perform. (Click here for more details) ... More >>

  • Music

    December 30, 2010

    Top 25 Lists of 13 New Times Contributors

    Andrew Ebright Song: Glacier Saints, "The Devil" Context: The Seattle-based male/female duo will be filling the Trunk Space with their haunting indie-electro tunes and soulful singing later tonight. Lady Lazarus, Hug-of-War, and Michelle Blades will also perform. (Click here for more details) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2011

    River Jones & Friends Music Festival at The Paisley Violin Last Night

    Melissa FossumMichelle Blades playing live at the River Jones Music & Friends Festival at Paisley Violin in Phoenix.​River Jones Music Festival The Paisley Violin Sunday, January 16, 2011 The first images that came to mind when I heard about a folk festival at The Paisley Violin? Tie-dyed col ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    Kara Roschi, What Are You Listening To?

    Kara Roschi​Kara Roschi The local artist is co-owner of Practical Art. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I am proud to be car-free! But when I did have one, it was NPR in the afternoons, KSLX in the evenings ('specially Gettin' the L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    River Jones, What Are You Listening To?

    River Jones​River Jones Jones is the owner of local record label River Jones Music. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Growing up, I listened to KDKB, KUPD, KEDJ, and KUKQ. Now, I am always streaming music 24/7. But, in the car I liste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    The Rhythm Room Turns 20 With Four Days of Celebration

    Courtesy Rhythm Room​The Rhythm Room opened in 1991, and this week the juke joint celebrates 20 years of operation by bringing in both the blues artists that have defined the place as well the local indie music that promoters like Psyko Steve bring to the room.

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2011

    Music for a Change: TEDxPhoenix at Mesa Arts Center

    Photos by Anthony SandovalMichelle Blades​Since 1984, TED has dedicated itself to providing a platform where world-changing ideas are exchanged from speaker to audience. The abbreviation stands for technology, entertainment and design. The "x" in TEDx simply means it's a completely independent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    TedxPhoenix and Mergence Over the Weekend

    ​Mergence's 11.11.11. Show at Crescent Ballroom The 11.11.11 show featuring Mergence, Kongos, The Technicolors, and Huckleberry was long anticipated. And you could feel that excitement all throughout the night at the Crescent Ballroom. Arriving around 9:45 pm, the patio was packed, the lounge wa ... More >>

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    November 10, 2011

    Chat Room

    ​Mergence's 11.11.11. Show at Crescent Ballroom The 11.11.11 show featuring Mergence, Kongos, The Technicolors, and Huckleberry was long anticipated. And you could feel that excitement all throughout the night at the Crescent Ballroom. Arriving around 9:45 pm, the patio was packed, the lounge wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Michelle Blades Streams New Album, Mariana Ahead of February Release

    ​It's been two years since Arizona transplant Michelle Blades' last album release. During that time the soulful singer-songwriter spent some time in Paris where she turned 21, and put in work on her new record, Mariana. The new album, which is scheduled for release on February 18, is current ... More >>

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