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Radio Free Europa 7

Space 55 Brings Local Theatre to You with ‘Radio Free Europa’ [interview]

May 12, 2020 Arts & Culture Featured Articles Interview

Theatres around town had to close the curtains on their season early this year as COVID-19 began its murderous rampage during what looked like a very promising year for performing arts in the Valley. Amongst those hit by the social distancing is Phoenix’s beloved Space 55. And while they might be weathering the economic storm, for the time being, the company thought they would have to end their season without the last production of the year, Radio Free Europa, written by in-house playwright Ashley Naftule…

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Quarantine Questionnaire Snailmate

The Quarantine Questionnaire: Snailmate

April 24, 2020 Featured Articles Interview The Quarantine Questionnaire

How long have you been making music? And what first drew you to your craft?
Bentley: I’ve been making music since I was in elementary school, I started in choir and then went to keys and guitar and then joined drum line in high school and fell in love with the drums.

Kalen: I’ve been making my own music since I was 12! I’ve just always had a lot of fun making songs, first as parodies, then as a beat producer. I just wanted to goof around and nobody wanted me in their bands…

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YabYum Seven: Paul Balazs

April 5, 2020 Featured Articles Interview YabYum Seven

Who are you and what do you do?

I am a 34-year-old Phoenician from Ohio with a passion for music and art. I sing, play the guitar, bass, piano, drums and more, but I am mostly seen playing guitar and singing with The Psychedelephants. I have been getting back into visual and graphic art again since it has always been something I enjoy and love doing. I am writing a film noir graphic novel, and a soundtrack by The Psychedelephants to go with it, called Hazel…

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