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Live and Otherwise: Neighborhood Tunes

For years the one thing on my mind was getting out of Arizona. I detested everything about it — the heat, the desert landscape, the public transportation etc. Then one day, I realized how much it had grown on me — the climate, the different places the valley offered for entertainment, and even some of the great food places that can’t be found elsewhere. The valley had become my home; it had integrated itself into my daily life. So naturally in the celebration of my home state, I wanted to showcase some of the best musicians the valley has to offer. There are tons of them! But for the blog’s sake here are three artists that are definitely worth a listen:

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 29

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 28

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 27

Live and Otherwise: Monday's Music Picks

This week seems to be packed with great shows for any music lover. No matter what genre gets you wired, there’s a vibrant variety being served this fine week. First up, tonight’s a road trip night. Start the week with a little neon. Maybe throw an Indian into the mix. Or just check out the wonderful blissed out bedroom synth pop that is Neon Indian. With is luscious beats and rhythms, Neon Indian’s Alan Palermo delights listeners far and wide. Having literally just dropped an album (came out September 13th) his musical confection makes its way on over to Tucson’s Club Congress this fine evening. Definitely worth the hour and some change drive, with tickets at only $14 and an early showtime, it will get the week off to a bright start. My pick from him:

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 26

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 23

Live and Otherwise: Choosing the Venue

The performance of a live music ensemble requires more than just the raw talent of the performers.  The venue plays a large and distinct role in the way a show will play out. Even if the musician has a rich and invigorating sound, bad acoustics or technical difficulties can wear thin on a concert goer’s conscience. A recent show at the Venue of Scottsdale definitely taught me that a badly placed tiled column can put a downer on your evening’s festivities. So what are some of the best venues in the valley that usually encourage enjoyable concerts?

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 22

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 21

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 20

Live and Otherwise: Six-String Masterpieces

Guitars for charity. More specifically guitar art for charity.

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 19

Gastsby's Corner: Sept. 16

Live and Otherwise: Fostering the Tunes

You’re out on a date with an amazing person. They’re funny, charming, and all around impossible to dislike. You’re pretty sure this person ranks in the top ten of your past history of dating.

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 15

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 14

Gatsby's Corner: Sept. 13

Live and Otherwise: Free Tunes

Au Gratis. A beautiful Latin phrase that expresses a sentiment that makes my heart sing with a deep-seated happiness. Who ever thought diamonds were supposed to be the greatest treasure clearly never had the simple joy of getting something for free. The elation intermingled with an enormous self satisfaction. It’s the best. So what does this have to do with a music blog? Well it turns out there are many legal ways to discover new music for those too financially challenged for iTunes or Amazon mp3. These websites are great archives of new music, and an awesome way to listen to new releases from your favorite artists.

Live and Otherwise: Bass Music with Bassnecter

I usually enjoy being surprised. Whether it’s in a movie theater perched at the edge of my seat due to a respectably thrilling horror flick, or being pleasantly surprised that the bus has arrived on time, it’s quite the splendid web of emotion. As long as there’s no negative aftertaste to the catalyst of my surprise, I am generally a very happy camper.