We sit down with Diana Lee Messana to trace the real path from a Glendale music store to major stages, studio sessions, and a life built around performance. We also map out where live music is vibing across Arizona right now, from Jerome and Bisbee to Flagstaff and Prescott.

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• her first recordings and how format changes shape a career
• favorite Arizona studios and what great producers pull out of artists
• why Diana Lee’s Soul Kitchen starts during COVID to support working musicians
• Arizona family history, musical roots, and why she uses the name Diana Lee
• the mentors and teachers who sharpen her ear, confidence, and versatility
• how she builds a career by doing the work every day
• why the Phoenix music community feels like a “great co-op” of musicians
• the harmonica and flute moments that win a crowd
• upcoming performances plus the Donnie Dean “Oakland Sessions” project
• weekend getaway music picks in Jerome and Bisbee
• summer concert and tribute show notes for Flagstaff and Prescott
• open mic updates and ways to find local listings

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Featuring rotating representatives from across Arizona through our "What's Vibin' in the Desert" segment.

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