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.


Local Music Blogger Says Goodbye

January 13, 2012 | By

Make the Scene blogger, Monica Arevalo bids DPJ goodbye and encourages everyone to keep supporting the local music scene.

Make the Scene | Top Iron & Wine Songs to Prepare for the Show

December 1, 2011 | By

Whether or not you’re going to the show, this playlist will get you geared up for Iron & Wine’s visit to Crescent Ballroom.

Make the Scene | Local, Local, Local

November 10, 2011 | By

The 7th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival showcases local businesses, food and music and the Crescent Ballroom will have you dancing with The Love Me Nots.

Make the Scene | Tune-Yards at Crescent Ballroom

November 3, 2011 | By

Tune-Yards make their first Phoenix appearance tonight at the Crescent Ballroom.

Make the Scene | Celebrate Halloween with Deer Tick at Crescent Ballroom

October 28, 2011 | By

Deer Tick kicks off Halloween weekend tonight at Crescent Ballroom and you could win a pair of tickets to the show.

Make the Scene | Fests, Beer and Music All Weekend

October 21, 2011 | By

This festival weekend is highlighted by live music throughout Downtown.

Make the Scene | Friendly Fires and The Naked and Famous, Two Nights of Dancing

October 14, 2011 | By

Two nights of live dance music at the Crescent Ballroom.

Make the Scene | Crescent Ballroom’s First First Friday

October 7, 2011 | By

The Album Leaf and Sister Crayon play Crescent Ballroom tonight.

Make the Scene | Crescent Ballroom Opens Monday

September 29, 2011 | By

Local music promoters open the doors to Crescent Ballroom, a new live music venue in Downtown Phoenix.

Colour Revolt at the Rhythm Room

September 23, 2011 | By

Colour Revolt is returning to Downtown Phoenix with a concert at the Rhythm Room.