Anamieke Quinn Leads the Charge of an Emerging Valley Music Scene

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 ’30s, Brazilian sounds, world music, and classic rock, and a recording studio adjoins the bedroom of Quinn and her husband, producer Michael Quinn. Quinn, who grew…

Jason Hildebrandt, What Are You Listening To?

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 you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play…

James Mabry, What Are You Listening To?

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 put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play…

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

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 backgrounds that shifted from scenes of clouds in the sky to images of the universe rotating around — not…

Justin Bieber: In His Own Words

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 this Saturday, September 29, here are some of his most meaningful lyrics off his current album, Believe,…

Alex Navarrete, What Are You Listening To?

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 now? I listen to my TuneIn radio app on my phone. I skim through The Vibe…

Suzanne Gwyn, What Are You Listening To?

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 now? Either 101.5-FM or 108.0 KMLE-FM. What’s the first album you bought? Shaun Cassidy, Born…

Judd Makes Its Songs Up on the Spot

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 they’re singing until their show, and that’s how they like it…

Jeffrey Wiles, What Are You Listening To?

See also: Douglas Proce, What Are You Listening To? See also: Ryan Gaumont, What Are You Listening To? Jeffrey WilesThe stand-up comedian performs at the Hidden House in Phoenix Wednesday, September 26 at 9 p.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station…

Douglas Proce, What Are You Listening To?

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 key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I don’t…

Peachcake Explains “The World Is Our Platform To Mean Something”

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 lyrics, and their latest single, “The World Is Our Platform to Mean Something,” is no exception. You…

Ryan Gaumont, What Are You Listening To?

Ryan Gaumont Gaumont is a member of local sketch comedy troupe Bully Mammoth and is a stand-up comedian. See him perform at Stand Up Scottsdale! in Scottsdale this Friday, August 31 at 9 p.m. For more details, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on…

Marnie Wong, What Are You Listening To?

Marnie Wong Wong is the co-owner and trainer at Boot Camp Babes, a fitness program for women. Find out more information at www.BootCampBabes.com. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? I’m totally digging Spotify right now. I’m all over…

Christopher Golda, What Are You Listening To?

See also: Tim Tagtmeyer, What Are You Listening To? See also: Amy Donohue, What Are You Listening To? Christopher Golda Golda is the manager of Bake Goods by Suzanne and sous chef of Culinary Mischief. For more information, find him on Facebook here. When you put your key in the…

Nicki Minaj, Comerica Theatre, 8/7/12 (VIDEO)

Nicki Minaj Comerica Theatre Tuesday, August 7, 2012 See also: The full Nicki Minaj @ Comerica Theatre slideshow See also: Nick Minaj’s 10 Best Rap Lines See also: Nicki Minaj’s Twitter Haters and Fans React to her Pink Friday Tour When I saw Nicki Minaj open for Britney Spears last…

Tim Tagtmeyer, What Are You Listening To?

Tim Tagtmeyer Tagtmeyer is a member of the sketch comedy group Bully Mammoth, which has a show at Tempe Center for the Arts Saturday, August 18. For more info, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now?…

Kelly Clarkson and The Fray, US Airways Center, 8/1/12 (VIDEO)

Kelly Clarkson and The FrayUS Airways CenterWednesday, August 1, 2012 See also: Pop Isn’t Dead, and Here’s 7 New Songs That Prove It If there was one thing that was surprising at the Kelly Clarkson show at US Airways Center last night, it wasn’t that Clarkson looked smoking hot as…

Amy Donohue, What Are You Listening To?

Amy Donohue The stand-up comedian presents as part of Ignite Phoenix After Hours Friday, July 27 at Radius in Scottsdale. For more information, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? 101.1-FM. I love old school hip-hop!…

Jonathan Sakas Explains “Maniac” (VIDEO)

Jonathan Sakas wants you to find your milk. No, not the kind you dunk cookies into — your mojo, your drive, the thing that motivates you. Milk is a big theme in his new video for his song, “Maniac,” and in the clip, Sakas’ character’s milk turns him into an…

Shawn Putnam, What Are You Listening To?

Shawn Putnam Putnam is a stand-up comedian and comedy writer. Catch him with sketch comedy troupe Bully Mammoth Thursday, August 2 at Stand Up Scottsdale. For more info, go here. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? On…

Jill Bryan, What Are You Listening To?

Jill Bryan The comedian hosts Stand-Up Live’s Comedy Gold showcase and radio’s “What A Mouth.” Check out www.jillbryancomedy.com for upcoming shows and events! When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? KMLE Country, 107.9-FM. I’m a big fan of…

Derrick Hall, What Are You Listening To?

Derrick Hall Hall is the president and CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? Arizona Sports 620, KNIX or KMLE. What’s the first album you bought? Kiss, Love Gun. What’s the first concert…