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It’s Pure Passion: Ava Maybee can’t stop her musical drive

1 week ago | phoenix.org | Christina Fuoco

Ava Maybee clearly inherited a Midwestern work ethic. Her father, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, grew up in suburban Detroit, the heart of blue-collar America. She’s driven and prolific. Before releasing her debut EP, “Orange Drive,” in May, she had produced 11 singles. “I work hard. Vocal training is important just because I have always had a very low voice,” she said. “For singing purposes, I go to speech therapy so I’m using my instrument correctly.
Music as a Language: Matteo Mancuso has had an enviable ‘Journey’

1 week ago | phoenix.org | Christina Fuoco

Sicilian guitarist Matteo Mancuso admits he was competitive as a teen. He wanted to one-up his peers with his guitar talents. Then his dad, Vincenzo, gave him advice that really resonated with Mancuso. “The best piece of advice was always to play to express and not to impress,” he explained. “That’s something that really stuck with me, especially when I was a teenager. I wanted to impress my friends, saying, ‘Check this out.’ I was on the competitive side of things.
‘Unbelievable’ Comeback: EMF still brings the energy

1 week ago | phoenix.org | Christina Fuoco

EMF has, admittedly, aged since “Unbelievable” hit the charts. However, the energy remains just as high, and the bands are looking forward to bringing it to the Crescent Ballroom on Monday, June 23. “We can’t jump around quite so high, but we can still jump around,” said EMF’s Ian Dench via Zoom from England. “I have a bad back, as most people of my age have.
Wheels Up!: JSX brings affordability to Scottsdale Airpark

1 week ago | phoenix.org | Christina Fuoco

Ben Kaufman says the public imagines public charter jet services as a luxury afforded to the 1%. According to Kaufman — JSX’s senior director, customer experience and brand partnerships — that couldn’t be any further from the truth. “The public is so conditioned to hearing these private jet terminals are for the ultra-rich or the ultra-famous,” Kaufman explained. “For a lot of the time, that was true.
Return to Glory: Ahwatukee Golf Club revitalized under new management

1 week ago | phoenix.org | Joe McHugh

Ahwatukee Golf Club has long been a staple within the Phoenix sub-community. Known for its affordability and challenging layout designed by Arizona golf legend John Bulla, the track has been called home by numerous golfers throughout the area. After ownership was transferred to Gibson Golf Management in 2023, however, the new operators recognized that this iconic course needed a serious facelift.
Old Town Tortilla Factory: ‘Southwestern dining with a Mexican twist’

1 week ago | phoenix.org | Christina Fuoco

Old Town Tortilla Factory has been a Scottsdale staple since 1996, but Chad Flaum yearned to keep its story alive when he purchased it five years later. “It was a rough time to get in the restaurant business on the ownership side,” said Flaum, owner. “We worked through that tough time, but persevered, thanks to a lot of positive things around us. “The Valley Ho popped up in 2005. That was very helpful for us.
Cookie Connection: Lucille’s Baked Goods delivers homemade delicacies to North Scottsdale

2 weeks ago | phoenix.org | Alicia Venter

Growing up in East Hampton, Long Island, Lucille Abbene spent years surrounded by the smell of fresh-baked doughnuts, pastries and fruit pies at her parents’ luncheonette. A love for the culinary world extended into adulthood, when she began baking desserts of all kinds for her husband in her 30s.
Fun in the Sun: 3 perfect beaches to visit this summer

3 weeks ago | phoenix.org | Alison Bailin Batz

Looking to play on the beach this summer? Here are three of Southern California’s top beach towns. CoronadoCoronado’s roots trace back to 1886 when visionary investors dreamed of a sumptuous seaside sanctuary so fabulous that it would be the talk of the Western world. Cradled between the calm waters of San Diego Bay and the refreshing seascape of the Pacific Ocean, they accomplished their mission and more. For the ultimate Coronado getaway, look no further than the Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
Mountain Sound: Nora Brown, Stephanie Coleman bringing Appalachian-style tunes to MIM

3 weeks ago | phoenix.org | Laura Latzko

Brooklyn-based Americana/folk artist Nora Brown’s interest in traditional music started at age 6, when she began taking ukulele lessons at a studio apartment in Brooklyn. As she grew older, she continued to explore music through different traditional instruments. These days, the artist is mainly focused on the banjo and guitar and plays her own version of Appalachian music inspired by Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee.
An Emotional Tribute: Cathy Rankin’s debut single remembers Rush’s Neil Peart

3 weeks ago | phoenix.org | Laura Latzko

Singer Cathy Rankin has co-hosted the Metal Hall of Fame with Eddie Trunk and the annual Bubba Bash with YYNOT, which honors Rush’s Neil Peart. Recently, the cover band performer started creating original material. The Scottsdale-based artist recently released her debut single “Now You’ve Gone,” which explores themes of grief, love and hope. The song pays tribute to Peart, who died in 2020, and her nephew Christian, who died unexpectedly at age 18.