Making an Emotional Connection: Musician Jared Blackstone thrives on smiles or tears
Jared Blackstone was 15 years old when he knew he wanted to perform for a…
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One Simple Truth: Megadeth’s David Ellefson lends a helping hand during the crisis
North Valley resident David Ellefson has been keeping busy during the quarantine. On April 17,…
They are ‘Warriors:’ Avril Lavigne pays tribute to front-line workers
xAvril Lavigne admits she’s had her fair share of meltdowns during the COVID-19 quarantine. Still,…
Seeing ‘Red’: System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian expands cannabis empire to Arizona
System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian doesn’t do things halfway. Chalk it up to…
Taking ‘Baby Steps’: Wade Cota is comfortable in his own skin
“American Idol” alum Wade Cota doesn’t shy away from his troubled childhood in the Valley.…
Going ‘Crazy’: Promise to Myself can’t wait to unleash when pandemic subsides
Pop-rockers Promise to Myself have a hard time keeping a secret. Before the North Phoenix-based…
Vulnerable Move: Alt-pop’s Chaz Cardigan is ‘not OK’ during the pandemic
Chaz Cardigan is adjusting to this coronavirus-riddled world. Just when he starts getting the hang…
A True Awakening: Wonder finds herself on her new EP ‘Clumsy Dancer’
Wonder was 9 years old when singer Kenny Loggins played her grandfather’s acoustic guitar during…
Feeling Alive: Valley rock band DED resurrects its eerie sound for ‘Idol’
DED vocalist Joe Cotela contends he’s a workaholic, just like his bandmates guitarist David Ludlow,…
Nothing But Good News: The Black Moods crack the charts, Phoenix radio and rock fans
Crammed in Scottsdale’s Old Town Tavern, The Black Moods’ Josh Kennedy, Chico Diaz and Jordan…