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Uncovering the Heart of Arizona Arts
Hot guitar from Arizonan Mike Breen, available on CD Baby!
Picks of the Week
2/23 - The Tommy Castro Band
Compound Grill, Scottsdale
2/24 - Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
Goodbye Tour
Scottsdale Center for the Arts, Scottsdale
February 18th Zonal Music poster below!
Lissa Wale's Photos: Emotion in Motion
On Sale Now: "Sticks and Skins" dedicated to internationally known Arizona Music Photographer Lissa Wales. MusicandMoreAZ explores Lissa's work.
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From Jean Luc Ponty to John Hammond and Los Lobos, New Venue Has it All...Patricia Myers Reviews Scottsdale's Compound Grill
Jimmy Magahern's exclusive interview with Bela Fleck.
Life on the Road with Glen Campbell
An Exclusive Insider Look
By Mariah Fleming
Since Glen Campbell made public his Alzheimer’s disease, many words are being written and thousands more will be written about him. From his humble beginnings as one of 12 children born to a sharecropper in Delight, Arkansas, a tiny, hardscrabble town, his life has been one of talent, grit and determination. At the age of 75, that determination is serving him well. He brings his Farewell Tour to Phoenix on February 18th in support of what he says is his final album, Ghost On the Canvas.
It’s a beautiful piece of work that seems to sketch out the circle of Campbell’s life. Though largely written by Campbell and his producer/collaborator, Julian Raymond the release features many colleagues and acolytes. These include Brian Setzer, Rick Nielsen, Billy Corgan, Jason Falkner, Marty Rifkin, Tim Pierce and Steve Hunter. The album is complemented by contributions from Jakob Dylan, Teddy Thompson, Paul Westerberg and Robert Pollard.
The story of Glen Campbell’s life and rise to stardom is a captivating one. His dirt-poor hometown had a population of fewer than 100 people. He started playing guitar as a child, learning from his Uncle Boo. From the age of 16, music became his lifeblood. He went to live with his uncle Dick Bills where he started playing in his uncle’s band, The Sandia Mountain Boys. From there he formed his own band, the Western Wranglers.
In 1958 Campbell moved to Los Angeles where his journey on the road to stardom began. He became an in demand session player, part of the infamous group of studio musicians known as the “Wrecking Crew.” He is in the critically acclaimed documentary of the same name. Campbell signed with Capitol Records in 1962. In 1966 when he was teamed with producer Al DeLory, they were lucky enough to find “Gentle on My Mind” by prolific songwriter and singer John Hartford. DeLory and Campbell collaborated on Campbell’s interpretation of “Gentle on My Mind.” It was a bona fide overnight success for Campbell. The rest is history. And a good part of it includes Arizona.
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The Doublers Collective:
Awaken Your Musical Inner Child
By Mariah Fleming
Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse in Scottsdale is a welcoming, intimate jazz venue open to listeners of all ages. Every Thursday evening it features the best in Arizona jazz. This week's February 23 performance by The Doublers Collective offers something especially unique: a new, exciting jazz repertoire that was created specifically for the group by some of today's top jazz composers.
The Doublers Collective, formed in 2010, is a high caliber, innovative and enthusiastic group. It specializes in experimenting with sound by using a myriad of instrumental combinations. You're apt to hear piccolo, flute, alto flute, bass flute, clarinet, bass clarinet and bassoon, as well as sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass saxophones. The versatility of these musicians is impressive. Audiences respond with great enthusiasm.
The Doublers Collective hopes to inspire more woodwind doubling in both performance and instruction. It's a great way to rouse the interest of kids in being music lovers, not just music consumers. The group guarantees an evening of great fun and enjoyment for audiences of all ages! No ticket required, just a donation at the door. If you're hungry for calories as well as music, Sacred Grounds has delectable, homemade treats available too. Visit www.scucc.com for concert and upcoming schedule information.
