Author: Monica Arevalo

Monica Arevalo

Monica Arevalo writes the weekly "Make the Scene" blog detailing the live music happenings around Downtown Phoenix. An ASU Downtown student, Monica was born and raised in the East Valley and fed music since she was a little girl. When Monica isn’t at home in front of her laptop or a book, she’s at a concert losing her voice and dodging elbows to get to the front of the stage.


Make the Scene | Smith Westerns

February 10, 2011 | By

Chicago garage rockers Smith Westerns visit The Rhythm Room tonight.

Make the Scene | Stinkweeds Music Industry Party

February 3, 2011 | By

Stinkweeds has brewed up a show of some of Phoenix’s best local acts to showcase the area’s music scene.

Make the Scene | Little Dragon

February 1, 2011 | By

The Swedish electronic band stops by the Rhythm Room during a rare U.S. tour.

Make the Scene | Drone Throne

January 20, 2011 | By

The band will bring the noise to Revolver Records on Saturday, January 29.

Make the Scene | Abe Vigoda

January 13, 2011 | By

Abe Vigoda, an LA band with a Phoenix connection, plays at the Rhythm Room next month.

Make the Scene | Pictureplane

January 6, 2011 | By

It’s pizza and house music next weekend at Brick Urban Kitchen when Denver’s Pictureplane makes a stop Downtown.

Make the Scene | Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011

December 30, 2010 | By

After a great year of live music in Downtown Phoenix, 2011 is already looking stellar.

Make the Scene | NextAid Charity with Retro Hi-Fi

December 23, 2010 | By

The final event of the month-long fundraising effort is an all-day party on Sunday, December 26.

Make the Scene | Sticky Fingers at Bar Smith

December 16, 2010 | By

DJ William Reed is bringing dancey bands to his Sticky Fingers Friday nights. Check it out!

Make the Scene | The Lost Leaf

December 9, 2010 | By

The 5th Street hangout didn’t even originally plan to host music, but now it is Downtown’s busiest venue.