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 | The Honda Civic Tour

September 16, 2010 | By

Paramore and company livened up the Dodge Theatre last night.

Make the Scene | Sea Wolf

September 8, 2010 | By

With popularity fueled by constant touring and a spot on the ‘New Moon’ soundtrack, Sea Wolf is paring down on a solo acoustic tour, stopping in Phoenix tonight.

Make the Scene | The Constellation Branch

September 2, 2010 | By

The Phoenix-based band is playing on First Friday at Holga’s before dropping its new EP later this month.

Make the Scene | Archeology

August 27, 2010 | By

Portland, OR’s Archeology is learning ever-important survival skills on the road this summer.

Make the Scene | Psyko Steve

August 19, 2010 | By

Meet the man behind countless Phoenix shows, Stephen Chilton.

Downtown Beat | More Reasons to Come Downtown During the Summer

August 16, 2010 | By

Downtown Beat offers a random sampling of the exciting things happening around Downtown Phoenix. Want something included in the Downtown Beat? Email Monica with any information you can provide. History, abridged Love history and need a refresher course? The New Carpa Theater may have your lesson. The New Carpa Theater Company is presenting “The Eagle… Read more

Make the Scene | Dry River Yacht Club

August 12, 2010 | By

One of Phoenix’s most eclectic lineups, Dry River Yacht Club is gearing up for a busy fall of recording and plenty of shows around the Valley and beyond.

Fresh @ the Market | Free Vino Tonight!

August 11, 2010 | By

From 5 to 7 p.m., the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar will be pouring free tastings.

Make the Scene | Snake! Snake! Snakes!

August 5, 2010 | By

Phoenix band Snake! Snake! Snakes! is debuting its self-titled EP at the Rhythm Room on August 11.

Fresh @ the Market | Vote for the Market!

August 4, 2010 | By

The market needs your help in voting for a few important initiatives for its future.