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Ph8 w/ the Bees & Locusts To Record Live Album At The Alley, 27 November 2024

Feature on the group Ph8 w/ the Bees & Locusts on the occasion of their final show before a hiatus that will last until October of 2025. The group originally formed around the rapper Ph8, and over the last two years grew to be one of the most infectiously joyful musical projects in all of Taos.

Art of Flying to Headline Sunset Series No. 24, 27 November 2024

Interview with David Costanza of Art of Flying that touches on the band's activity since the releae of heartslaughter in 2023 - including the recent moving of the band's all-analog studio and the release of an album that Costanza and Anne Speroni (also of AoF) made in the late '80s in San Francisco

Emi Nix Brings Tea House Taos to OmniHum Gallery, 21 November 2024

Interview with Emi Nix about her Tea House Taos project, inspired by the chinese Gong Fu Cha style of tea service. After a series of successful pop-up events, Nix is now presenting regular tea service hours at the local OmniHum Gallery

Lady's Mantle Holds Fundraising Party At Reset, 14 November 2024

Interview with local band Lady's Mantle, in anticipation of a fundraising concert aimed toward raising funds to record their debut album

KNCE Celebrates A Decade On Air, 7 November 2024

Feature on the 10th Anniversary of Taos' local radio station KNCE 93.5FM, in anticipation of a live show celebrating the anniversary at the Taos Center For The Arts

Wildfire Comes Into Focus At Community Resilience Event, 7 November 2024

Interview Amara Szrom, the Northern New Mexico Project Coordinator from the National Forest Foundation, about "Del Fuego", a community resilience event focused on wildfires held at the Taos Center for the Arts

House of Archetype Bring Taos' Wicked Halloween Ball to Daleee, 31 October 2024

Interview with Lauren Dana Smith, an artist, writer and art psychotherapist based in Taos, about the 2nd annual Halloween party she has thrown in Taos in collaboration with the event production company House of Archetype

A Night Of Authentic Folk And Country Music Comes To Daleee, 24 October 2024

Interview with folk musician (and former metal guitarist) Nick Cohon in anticipation of a show at Dalee at KTAOS Solar Center featuring musicians Nick Hans, Zephaniah Stringfield, and Peter Oviatt

Genesee To Perform At Sunset Series No. 23, 17 October 2024

Interview with local musician Genesee Winger about the journey that led her to move to Taos and develop her songwriting process here, in anticipation of a show at the Taos Center for the Arts

Arielle Reyna Christian Becomes 'The Lil Mermaiden', 25 July 2024

Interview with celebrated local Taos artist Arielle Reyna Christian about her first one-woman show, "The Lil Mermaiden", in anticipation of its debut run at the local Wildflower Playhouse

Revolt Brings Pig Jones X To Taos, 11 July 2024

Interview with musician Eric Douglas Alexander, who currently performs under the name PIg Jones X, in anticipation of faer performance at Revolt Gallery's Outdoor Summer Series

Soothsayerz Bring Another Enchanted Evening, 11 July 2024

Interview with rapper Neight Larcen, half of the group Soothsayerz, in anticipation of their performance at Taos Mesa Brewing's Enchanted Evenings festival - where they opened for La Dame Blanche

Taos Roundup Returns on the 4th of July, 3 July 2024

Preview of the fourth annual Taos Roundup Festival

Lensic 360 Brings Three Shows to Kit Carson Park for the 4th of July, 3 July 2024

A preview of Lensic 360's concert offerings for July 4th weekend, featuring: Avett Brothers, Iron & Wine, Fruition, Last To Know, Chris Arellano Band, Ph8 w/ The Bees & Locusts, Zach Top, and MIdland

KNCE DJ Entertains Taos with Music, News, and More, 3 July 2024

Feature on Howie Roemer for the 2024 Best of Taos Magazine in celebration of his winning Best Radio Personality in Taos

The Land of Mañana' Comes To Revolt Gallery, 3 July 2024

Interview with local painter Benny Sanders about his artistic process in anticipation of the opening of the first show of his paintings in Taos

Taos Jazz BeBop Brings John Rangel To The Harwood, 27 June 2024

Interview with pianist/educator John Rangel in anticipation of his performance with a new Sextet at a Taos Jazz Bebop produced event at the Harwood Museum

An Enchanted Evening With Desert Prose, 27 June 2024

Interview with Marisa Ireland, of the local group Desert Prose, in anticipation of her performance as part Taos Mesa Brewing's Enchanted Evenings concert series

Chicano Batman at the Mothership, 20 June 2024

Interview with Carlos Arévalo, guitarist in the Los Angeles-based psych-soul band Chicano Batman, in anticipation of the group's Taos debut at the Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership

Enchanted Evenings Come To The Mothership, 6 June 2024

Preview of the free Enchanted Evenings concert series, hosted by Taos Mesa Brewing and Lensic 360, which featured touring acts like Pokey LaFarge and La Dame Blanche amongst others

Taos Mesa Brewing Looks Ahead, 16 May 2024

Interview with Jason Wylie, CEO of Taos Mesa Brewing, about the 2024 concert season at its Mothership venue

Doug Lawrence y Sus Nuevos Mexicanos Bring Latin Jazz and Salsa to Daleee, 9 May 2024

Interview with renowned saxophonist Doug Lawrence (of the Count Basie Orchestra) about his new Latin Jazz group, in anticipation of their Taos debut as part of the Taos Jazz Bebop Series at Daleee at KTAOS Solar Center

Salon Sage Presents Art of Flying in First Public Concert, 2 May 2024

Interview with local hair stylist Susan Potter about her popular Salone Sage Presents Concert Series, and her musical journey through life

Heads Up Music To Host All-Day Music Festival, 18 April 2024

Interview with Mark Brumbelow, owner and operator of Heads Up Music,Taos' only dedicated record store, in anticipation of the store's yearly Record Store Day event. The 2024 edition notably included an all-day music festival featuring 20 acts

CocoRosie Thrill Crowd of Devotees at Daleee, 15 April 2024

Review of CocoRosie Concert at Daleee at KTAOS Solar Center

CocoRosie Bring Their Junkyard Witchez Tour To Taos, 11 April 2024

Interview with Sierra Casady, of the internationally celebrated group CocoRosie, in anticipation of a performance at Taos' Daleee at KTAOS Solar Center

Quincy Troupe and the Doug Lawrence Quintet Bring Jazz and Poetry to the TCA, 11 April 2024

Review of Taos Jazz Bebop Society concert featuring poets Quincy Troupe and Paul Nelson with the backing of the Doug Lawrence Quintet

Goathead Collective Launches Concert Series On South Side, 11 April 2024

Interview with Mika Lee and Jeff Englehart, formerly of Mercury House, about the launching of their new DIY concert space on the south side of Taos

The Blues Boomerang Back Into Cullen Winter's Life, 4 April 2024

Review of local musician Cullen Winter's weekly blues concert at the Soldado's Venue

Carolina Mama Brings Her Primavera Tour To Daleee, 28 March 2024

Feature on New York and Santa Fe based jazz singer Carolina Mama, in anticipation of her performance at Daleee at KTAOS Solar Center

Hayley Harper Headlines Final Sunset Series at Ennui Gallery, 14 March 2024

Interview with local musician Hayley Harper, in anticipation of the live debut of her band Maybe So

Roots and Wires Presents Finds Its Groove Again, 22 February 2024

Interview with John Henderson and Jerry Schwartz, local concert promoters in Taos who have operated as Roots and Wires Presents for over 25 years

Albert "Tootie" Heath Brings His "Whole Drum Truth" Show To The TCA, 22 February 2024

Feature on legendary Jazz drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath, written just a few weeks before his passing at 88 years old

Evan Yee: The Lens of the Underground, 15 February 2024

Feature on local photographer Evan Yee about his artistic process and how he became involved in documenting the local music scene in Taos

Dissolves Bring Epic Release Show To Reset, 1 February 2024

Review of Dissolves' record release show at local Reset venue, also featuring micro features on local artists girlwizard and Diatom Deli

Dissolves Record Release Show at Reset, 25 January 2024

Feature on celebrated local band Dissolves, including an interview with all three members, in anticipation of the release of their eponymous debut record

Ph8 w/ The Bees & Locusts Release Their First Live Album, 21 December 2023

Interview with Cody Mirabal aka Ph8, Damon Young, and Naomi Gomez of the local group Ph8 w/ The Bees and Locusts in anticipation of the release of their first live album, "Swarm Weather"

Verified Vibes: An Insider's Guide To Taos Mountain Music Happenings, 23 November 2023

Piece for Discover Taos magazine highlighting six venues that Taos locals frequent for live music

Grace Kelly headlines the Taos Jazz Festival, 9 November 2023

Interview with Los Angeles-based saxophonist Grace Kelly in anticipation of her two headlining sets at the Ninth Annual Frank Morgan Jazz Festival

Jazz Notes, 2 November 2023

Preview of the Ninth Annual Frank Morgan Taos Jazz Festival

Kool Keith Brings Black Elvis 2 Tour to Taos, 2 November 2023

Review of New York-based rapper Kool Keith's performance at Revolt Gallery's Reset space, produced by the local DIY venue Mercury House

All That Jazz: Frank Morgan Jazz Festival returns, 26 October 2023

Interview with Eric Gladstone, the Taos Jazz Bebop Society’s director of events and treasurer, in anticipation of the Society's ninth annual Frank Morgan Taos Jazz Festival

Art of Flying Release Their Latest Opus, 26 October 2023

Interview with Art of Flying's Max Moulton in celebration of the release of the group's new record, "heartslaughter"

Lensic 360 Bring Bonnie “Prince” Billy to Taos, 26 October 2023

Review of Bonnie "Prince" Billy performance at the Taos Center for the Arts, with an additional spotlight on opening act Laurel Premo

Mothership 2023 Concert Season Comes To A Close, 26 October 2023

Review of the penultimate 2023 show at Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership, featuring a headlining set from the Japanese band Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.

Beth Orton Lights Up the TCA, 5 October 2023

Review of Beth Orton's performance at the Taos Center for the Arts

Ennui Gallery Celebrates 10 Years In Taos, 28 September 2023

Interview with Ennui Gallery's Sarah Hart about the first ten years of her gallery, and the celebration planned to mark its 10th Anniversary

Beth Orton Makes Her Taos Debut, 28 September 2023

Interview with internationally-renowned singer-songwriter Beth Orton about her creative process in anticipation of her performance with her touring band at the Taos Center For The Arts

Audra Rogers at Ennui, 21 September 2023

Interview with local singer-songwriter Audra Rogers about her history in the New Mexico music scene, and her two developing projects, in anticipation of her performance at Ennui Gallery as part of their Sunset Series

Blossoms and Bones Disappoints, 31 August 2023

Review of Blossoms and Bones Festival, organized by Lensic360 at Abiqui's Ghost Ranch

KNCE Named Small Market Station of the Year, 17 August 2023

Interview with KNCE Station Manager Howie Roemer in celebration of KNCE being awarded the New Mexico Broadcasters Association award for Small Market Station of the Year, and of Roemer himself for winning Best Small Market Morning Show as well.

June Swoons in August, 10 August 2023

Interview with Los Angeles-based artist June Swoon in anticipation of her Taos debut at Ennui Gallery's Sunset Series, part of a tour promoting her second record, "A House With Windows Open"

Anne Speroni Steps Out, 3 August 2023

Interview with local singer-songwriter Chloe Grace Caemmerer about the release of her first record under the name Dandelioness

Mothership Sells Out With Dead South, 27 July 2023

Review of performance by Canadian group The Dead South at the Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership stage, and a spotlight on the local concert series that the venue ran throughout the summer of 2023

Chloe Grace Becomes Dandelioness, 20 July 2023

Interview with local singer-songwriter Chloe Grace Caemmerer about the release of her first record under the name Dandelioness

Chicken Sedan Record Release Show at Soldado's, 13 July 2023

Interview with Cullen Winter, of the locally popular group Chicken Sedan, in anticipation of the release show for the band's debut full-length record "Thanks For A Nutritious Lunch"

Taos Roundup Launches The Summer Concert Season, 13 July 2023

Review of Third Annual Taos Roundup festival, containing short reviews of all 12 of the performing artists' sets

Taos Roundup Returns, 29 June 2023

Interview with Kristeena Smith, owner and operator of Taos barbershop Hitching Post Shave Co., about the third iteration of her annual Roundup festival, which sees local acts performing at stages all over downtown Taos

Music Is Back At The Mothership: Dumpstaphunk light up the main stage at Taos Mesa Brewing, 29 June 2023

Review of Dumpstaphunk performance at Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership, the first to be held on the renovated Mothership stage

TMB Comes Full Circle with Mike Love, 15 June 2023

Feature on Hawaiian singer Mike Love in anticipation of his show at the Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership with his touring band The Full Circle - the first show from a touring act at the venue after a fire in the summer of 2020, during Covid lockdown, spurred a gut renovation beset with delays

Tina and Her Pony’s Second Chapter Begins, 8 June 2023

Feature on former Taos-based singer Tina Collins. Her musical project, Tina and Her Pony, had just released a new album - the first after Collins had parted with her musical and romantic partner in 2020. The piece previewed a show in Taos, as part of a release tour for the aforementioned new record