Tag: Modified Arts


Sips and Grub | Carly Q at Carly’s

January 5, 2010 | By

Brace yourself, but I have been to Carly’s before. OK, I’ve been there a lot.

Jimmy Eat World’s Not at All Secret Show

December 10, 2009 | By

For a “secret” show, it sure was let out of the bag. But, Jimmy Eat World brought us a memorable kiss-off to the current Modified Arts anyway.

‘When in AZ’ Heads Outdoors

November 3, 2009 | By

This Saturday, November 7, the ‘When in AZ’ crew returns with its biggest show yet, presenting seven acts on two stages at Civic Space Park.

Rocky Votolato is Coming to a Living Room Near You

October 19, 2009 | By

In one of the most ambitious, original and risky tours of the year, acoustic crooner Rocky Votolato will be playing in a living room in Downtown Phoenix. And, many others all over America as well.

Hold Your Horses: Modified Arts isn’t Dying!

October 7, 2009 | By

In the wake of the news that Kimber Lanning is leaving her post at Modified Arts, a premature outrage ensued, before anyone really considered who is taking over the space.

Thoughts on Modified Arts

September 28, 2009 | By

By now most have heard the news that broke yesterday that Kimber Lanning is stepping down from her helm at Modified Arts, and the indie music that is oh so loved here is going with her.

‘When in AZ’ Monthlong Celebration is Off and Rockin’

September 9, 2009 | By

The ‘When in AZ’ shows kicked off with a bang this past weekend, supporting both the arts and local charities.

‘When in AZ’ Will Open Your Ears to New Tunes

September 4, 2009 | By

What happens when you pair local bands and musicians together to pay homage to each other? Valley resident Nick Kizer asked the same question, and created the “When in AZ” music compilation as the answer.

‘When in AZ’ Showcases Arizona Music

September 4, 2009 | By

From my experience, it seems that many people have the misconception that Arizona is lacking when it comes to having an actual musical scene. Hopefully the release of the new “When in AZ” compilation can change their tune.

Courtney Marie Andrews’ Painter’s Hands

July 29, 2009 | By

Phoenix-born-and-bred singer/songstress Courtney Marie Andrews is throwing a mega-folk party at Modified Arts on Friday, July 31 to celebrate the release of her second full-length record, Painter’s Hands and a Seventh Son. Andrews has been crooning up arts venues around Phoenix for several years now and is a founding member of budding Phoenix label River Jones Music.